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May 17, 2012
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Happy Thursday...

A little late, but worth the wait!

Hello to all my Macaroni Families!  Thank you all for understanding my need to “run away” from reality for a few days…it truly was the BEST Mother’s Day EVER!  I hope all my Macaroni Mamas enjoyed their day as well!   Honestly, I think we all deserve a whole weekend, maybe even a week…what do you think? 

I cannot believe how fast this spring has flown by??!!  I mean we’re talking preschool is over SOON and I seriously feel like it was just St. Patrick’s Day!!   In preparation for the upcoming care free summer, I would love to hear about your favorite destinations for day trips!  I am hoping to put a HUGE list together that I can share with you....but as we all know 870+ heads are better than one!  SO email me your ideas, experiences, opinions, etc.  at maggiem@macaronikid.com.  Thanks in advance for your help! 

Now on to what you all have been waiting for…the winner of the beautiful “Me, Myself and I” necklace from Erin Pelicano Jewelry.  Congratulations to Meg (comment #8)!!!  Meg, please email me at maggiem@macaronikid.com to claim your prize! 

In this week’s newsletter, we have a Family 4 Pack to see Monster Jam Path of Destruction at M&T  Bank Stadium on June 2nd!!  Our  Macaroni Family article will tell you everything you need to know to create a beautiful butterfly garden with your family!!  AND…I review an amazing new “toy” called Fort Magic! 

Enjoy this beautiful weather!!

Until next time…Peace, Love, & Macaroni

Maggie


AAP Monster Jam Presents Path of Destruction

Sunday, June 2nd at M&T Bank Stadium...want to win tickets??!!

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® brings an all-new event, PATH OF DESTRUCTION, the largest summer stadium event on the East Coast to Baltimore! Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam PATH OF DESTRUCTIONSM will create greater havoc in the Harbor than ever before on Saturday, June 2 at M&T Bank Stadium.

 Adult ticket prices start at just $25, kids start at $10, and a limited number of Total Access Passes and VIP tickets are also available. The event begins at 7:00 p.m on Saturday, June 2 and the Party ...


Food Allergy and Awareness Week

Facts EVERY Parent Should Know

Do you read every label, on every package of food, every week, at the grocery store?  Have you ever feared for your child’s life as you took them to a friend’s birthday party or school celebration?  Do you bake most things from scratch so you can control the ingredients?  Chances are no, unless you have a child or family member with a life-threatening food allergy.

It is estimated that 15 million Americans have food allergies and there has been a dramatic increase in the last few years by ...

Macaroni Family: Butterfly Garden

Now is the ideal time to plant a butterfly garden! We all know that few kids will pass up the opportunity to dig in the dirt, plant flowers, and wait and see what new friends might come for a visit? Butterflies are all aflutter in the spring, summer and fall, and adding a colorful landscape will add delight and enticement to any Butterfly in his right mind looking for a place to land. This is a project that is not too difficult and depending on the size of the garden ...


Macaroni Made: Coffee Filter Butterflies

Beautiful spring decorations!!

Supplies needed:

Coffee Filters

Markers (washable are a plus)

Spray bottles with water

Paper towels

Pipe Cleaners

 

 

Directions:

Have children color filter.  The more colors they use, the more colorful their butterfly will be.

Place a paper towel or 2 under the filter.

Spray filter with water until entire filter is wet (but not soaked).

Gather filter in the center and wrap the pipe cleaner around the middle.  Twist at the top, leaving about 3 inches of pipe cleaner at the top.  Wrap cleaner around finger to make curly antennae.

 


Macaroni Goodies: Green Bean Salad

Perfect side dish for this week's warmer weather or your next BBQ!

This is a salad I recently made for a family event, it was such a huge hit that I wanted to share it!

1 Bag frozen green beans

1 Cup sweet grape tomatoes (I cut mine in half)

1/2 Cup diced red onion

3/4 Cup feta cheese

3/4 Cup walnut pieces

1 Cup Lemon Vinaigrette salad dressing (any store bought brand will do)

1 Lemon

Steam the green beans until they are "tender-crispy".  Remove from heat and place beans in ice cold water to stop the cooking ...


Product Review: Fort Magic

Endless hours of together, family fun!

Like many other families in the area, our family loves to spend special evenings during the week together…Family Game Night & Family Movie night being the most popular.  This is a time I love…not only because I get to spend quality time with my kids, but because they look forward to these evenings as well.  It’s something to get us through the “work/school week” and it’s also something to help us get through things together…as every family should.  With that being said…I NEED to ...


This Week's Calendar:

May 17th through May 21st

Thursday, May 17 - Adventure Park Preschool Storytime

Come join us for storytime and a fun activity to follow (FREE)  Add lunch and soft play for your child for $4.50.  Lunch includes hotdog or PB&J, milk or small fountain drink, chips or dessert.   Add (3) 5 minute Moon Bounces for your child for $2.00 more
Where: Adventure Park USA, 11113 West Baldwin Road New Market
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 3-5
How: Just show up
Cost: Free, but you can add lunch and soft play for your child for $4.50 and/or add (3) 5 minute Mooon Boucnes for your child for $2.00 more
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Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20 - Pow Wow/American Indian Show

American Indian Education Program/Show featuring the best in American Indian food, arts, crafts, dancing and entertainment.  Tipi set up and face painting!
Where: EventPlex at the Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E Patrick Street. Frederick
When: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Different times every day ; check website for hours)
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: There is an admission fee; check Frederick Faigrounds website
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Saturday, May 19 through Sunday, May 20 - Mt. Airy May Fest

Crafts, art, food and music all on Main Street in Mt. Airy
Where: Main Street of the Historic District in Mt. Airy
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Festival will start at 10:00AM on Sunday, May 15th)
Who: Families
How: Just show up
Cost: Admission is free
For more info: This is event is rain or shine.
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Saturday, May 19 - May Festival

The Middletown Recreation Council is planning for our 2nd annual May Festival. We will be celebrating Earth Day and featuring The Great Middletown Scavenger Hunt!  It's a hunt! It's a race! It's a challenge! It's the Great Middletown Scavenger Hunt! Hunt for treasures and face challenges to move on to the finish. The first one back to the start with all challenges completed and treasures hunted wins! There will be a 1st, 2nd & 3rd cash prize winners. You may play solo or as a team. This event is free to the community!  
Where: Middletown Community Park,7628 Coblentz Rd, Middletown
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: Just show up!  Sign up for the Scavenger Hunt at the Festival
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.middletownrec.com/events2.html  This event is rain or shine!
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Saturday, May 19 - Gaithersburg Book Festival

You’ll have a chance to see and meet some of the world’s best writers – from best-sellers to acclaimed up-and-comers, terrific workshops, a full day of fun at our Children’s Village, and all the rest of the fun!
Where: Gaithersburg City Hall Grounds
When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE admission and parking
For more info: http://gaithersburgbookfestival.org/
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Saturday, May 19 - Cirque-tacular

See Cirque-tacular! Performances are at 11am and 3pm. You will be mesmerized by the fabulous circus style entertainment high up on the Courtyard Stage – aerialists, acrobats, and magicians will delight adults and kids alike!  Attendees will witness mind-boggling artistry and athleticism and truly impressive routines consisting of scaling, twisting, and somersaulting.

First 500 kids will recieve a FREE gift! 
Where: Westview Promenade, Frederick
When: 11:00 AM
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
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Sunday, May 20 - 1st Annual Water Safety Awareness Day

In celebration of National Water Safety Month, come to the 1st Annual Water Safety Awareness Day! There will be a fire truck and EMS truck, a bouncy house, face painting, a coloring contest and other games. Adventist Healthcare will be hosting 2 child and infant CPR classes, and Kidz Cardio will be doing a fun demonstration for our tots. British Swim School will also be hosting the Float- A- Thon on the pool from 1 to 3 pm. Bring your swim suit and show us your floating skills! Each participant will receive a certificate and ribbon. Finally, there will be prizes and giveaways throughout the day!
Where: Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness Center 20500 Seneca Meadows Parkway Germantown, MD 
When: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Admission is FREE
For more info:   http://www.watersafetyawarenessday.com/ 
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Monday, May 21 - Happy Spring Garden Party

You're invited to celebrate every blooming spring thing! We'll share books and songs, enjoy some flowery crafts, garden activities, and a refreshing glass of lemonade. Refreshments will be served.
Where: Mount Airy Library
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 4-8
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
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Plan Ahead:

May 23rd through May 26th

Wednesday, May 23 - LEGO Drop In Play

Lego fans are invited to come to the library to build, create and play with others who are also crazy about Legos! The library provides the Legos, you provide the know-how. 
Where: Small conference room at the Urbana Library 
When: 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: All ages 
How: Just show up 
Cost: FREE 
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Thursday, May 24 - Adventure Park Preschool Storytime

Come join us for storytime and a fun activity to follow (FREE)  Add lunch and soft play for your child for $4.50.  Lunch includes hotdog or PB&J, milk or small fountain drink, chips or dessert.   Add (3) 5 minute Moon Bounces for your child for $2.00 more
Where: Adventure Park USA, 11113 West Baldwin Road New Market
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 3-5
How: Just show up
Cost: Free, but you can add lunch and soft play for your child for $4.50 and/or add (3) 5 minute Mooon Boucnes for your child for $2.00 more
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Saturday, May 26 through Sunday, May 27 - Glenn's Not Yet Famous Cookout

 Are you ready for a memorial day cookout that’s second to none?!  Adventure Park USA is and its coming this memorial weekend, Glenn's Not Yet Famous Cookout featured at Adventure Park USA's spring car show will be back again for another fantastic event full of fun and food for everyone!  No memorial day would be complete without a one of a kind Chili Cook-off!  Is your chili the best?  Have you been holding on to grandmas recipe for years and want to share that fantastic taste with everyone?  Well this is the place and memorial weekend is the time!
Where: Adventure Park USA, 11113 West Baldwin Road, New Market 
When: n/a
Who: All ages 
How: Buy tickets in advance, visit www.adventureparkusa.com 
Cost: Check website, http://www.adventureparkusa.com 
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Saturday, May 26 - Messy Art Club

This isn’t your average storytime craft session! If you’d like to hone your crafting skills and produce something amazing, then join us for any of these drop-in sessions. String & Glue Sculpture
Where: Mount Airy Library 
When: 1:00 PM
Who: Ages 8-14
How: Just show up 
Cost: FREE 
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Weekly Open Gyms, Open Bounces & Storytime

A great, free or low cost way to keep your kids entertained

Do you need to get the kids out of the house? Too hot, or cold, or rainy to go outside to play? Here is a list of local businesses that offer FREE weekly story times, as well as low cost open gym or play.  If you find any of these need updating, please let me know right away at maggiem@macaronikid.com

 

 

Mondays:

Read & Play @ Mt. Airy Library 9:45am, Ages Birth-24months

Preschool Playdate @ Bounce U in Clarksburg 10:00-12:00pm, Ages 5 and under ($8.95 per child)

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Kids Meal Deals

Local places where kids eat free, at a discounted rate, or can have fun kid's nights!

Check back often, new restaurants are being added every week!

Be sure to call the restaurant to confirm these deals before heading out- restaurants can change them at any time! 

 

Monday

CarterQue, Mt. Airy-Kid's eat free with a paying adult.  

 

Tuesday

Mama Angela’s, Mt. Airy- Kid’s meals are free with the purchase of an adult meal (kids 12 and under)

Olde Towne Restaurant, Mt. Airy- Kid’s meals are free with the purchase of an adult meal.

Greene Turtle, Mt. Airy- Kid’s meals are free with ...


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