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Note from the Publisher
I love looking out my home office window and seeing the snow. I also love the sound of my kids playing in the snow. What I don't love is the amount of work it takes to get ready to play in the snow! Boots, hats, gloves, snow pants, jackets....And I always remember the scene from "A Christmas Story" when the little boy gets all ready to go out in the snow and then has to use the bathroom....I don't know about you, but I can totally relate to that one!
I know June 2nd seems so very far off, but please save the date for an event I am planning with Fashionista Roanoke called Passport for Kids. It's going to be an all day, outdoor event at the Roanoke Civic Center and it's FREE to attend! We are going to have live entertainment, food, vendors, and lots of great kid activities! We are very excited about it! And, if you are interested in vendor opportunities, please let me know asap! Just email me at jamiec@macaronikid.com
This week is definitely the week to be a fan on Facebook. We are running a special Fb promotion with KidsDineFree.net with the chance for someone to win a FREE KidsDineFree card! Who doesn't love FREE? But, you have to be a fan on Facebook to get in on the action, so don't delay and join us!
The Spring Break Camp Guide is HERE! And, our Summer Camp Guide is almost done! It will launch next week and then be available on our website each week through June. You are going to love it and it's going to make your life so much easier as you research and pick camps for your kids for the summer!
An important note: The Summer Camp Guide will be emailed separately from our weekly newsletter next week. Meaning, that for this ONE time, you will receive an extra email from me.
Be sure to check out our regular, weekly features!
Local Business Spotlight: GPS Recycling
Parent's Corner: I'm not a perfect parent!
Kid's Corner: Throw an Oscars Party!
Macaroni Mama's Pinterest Favs: What I'm Pinning Right Now
Plus, tons of great stuff on our calendar of events including Kids Helping Kids Fun Day, Phineas and Ferb, SWVA Boat Show, Dr Seuss Storytime at Target and much more!
And, as always, be sure to check in with Macaroni Kid on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and PINTEREST for all the latest info, updates, ideas, and more!
Have a great week!
Spring Break Camps
Spring Break is coming and here are a few ideas to help you and your kids have a fun week off from school should you be staying in Roanoke!
Spring Break at Green Ridge Rec Center
Kids Corner
Throw an Oscars Party for the Kids!
The Oscars, airing on Feb 26th, is Hollywood's biggest night! I love the red carpet and watching all the movie stars, but I must admit it's not something my kids generally want to watch with me. Until this year because I have some great ideas for you to plan an Oscar party with your kids!
For starters any good party needs some decorations. You can create a red carpet in your living room with towels, a yoga mat, even a red table cloth can be folded and made ...
Parent's Page
I am not a perfect parent, are you?
Thursday night at dinner I said to my 4 year old, "If you eat all your broccoli, I'll buy you a DS." I know many of you are gasping in horror at the crazy statement because on many levels, bribing your child is just wrong. And, I agree. Probably not the smartest thing I've ever said as a parent. But, you don't know Ryan. And, you probably didn't know that my 2 kids are the only kids in the entire world that don't own a ...
Local Business Spotlight
GPS Recycling
Recycling can seem overwhelming, but it’s the simplest of household tasksthat even the kids can help out and learn how much of a difference it makes on ourenvironment by reducing the trash volume.
The first step is to know what recycling options are available where you live. For instance, Roanoke City and Vinton provides a curbside service. If you live in Roanoke Co, Salem, and Franklin Co. you have to haul your materials to drop off locations. Most locations accept mixed paper or just newspapers, plastics 1-7 or just ...
Tuesday, February 21 - Transportation Tuesday Playdate
Where: Virginia Museum of TransportationWhen: 10:00 AMWho: ages 3-5 and a caregiverHow: n/aCost: Members $5/child and caregivers are free Non-members $7/child and caregivers are free *passes are available for multiple sessions*For more info: call Courtney Plaster at 540-342-5670
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Wednesday, February 22 - Drop-In Storytime
Where: Barnes and Noble Tanglewood MallWhen: 11:00 AMWho: All ages are welcome (even babies)!How: n/aCost: This is a free event!For more info: call 540-776-2960
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Thursday, February 23 - Young at Art!
Where: Taubman Museum of ArtWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMWho: ages 2-5How: n/aCost: free for members and otherwise regular admission prices applyFor more info: visit www.taubmanmuseum.org
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Thursday, February 23 - Explore the Galleries
Where: Taubman Museum of ArtWhen: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: ages 6-10How: Adult signature required for drop-off and pick-upCost: free for members otherwise regular admission prices applyFor more info: visit www.taubmanmuseum.org
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Friday, February 24 through Saturday, February 26 - 2012 SWVA Boat Show
Where: Roanoke Civic CenterWhen: 1:00 PM (time varies by date)Who: all agesHow: tickets available at the door the day of eventCost: FREE on Friday! Sat/Sun $7.50 adults and kids 12 and under are freeFor more info: visit www.roanokeboatshow.com
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Friday, February 24 through Saturday, February 25 - Cave Spring Middle presents Alice in Wonderland
Where: Cave Spring MiddleWhen: 7:00 PM (Saturday at 2pm)Who: all agesHow: tickets available at doorCost: adults $5 and children 5-12 are $3For more info: call 540-772-7560
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Saturday, February 25 - Dr Seuss Storytime
Where: ALL Target locationsWhen: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: all agesHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: www.target.com
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Saturday, February 25 - Kids Helping Kids Fun Day!
Where: Valley View MallWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: all agesHow: n/aCost: $1 donation per game and raffle chancesFor more info: Contact Children's Miracle Network at 540-224-4747
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Saturday, February 25 - Lego Play Day!
Where: Williamson Road Library, 3837 Williamson Rd NWWhen: 2:00 PMWho: all agesHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 853-2340
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Saturday, February 25 - Phineas and Ferb
Where: Roanoke Civic Center Performing Arts TheatreWhen: 4:00 PM (also 7:00PM)Who: all agesHow: tickets available ONLINE, at the box office, or by calling 877-HTB-TIXNowCost: starting at $17.00For more info: visit www.roanokeciviccenter.com
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Monday, February 27 - Winter Reading Program-Kids Yoga
Where: Jackson Park Library, 1101 Morningside St SEWhen: 10:30 AMWho: ages 5 and underHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 853-2640
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Tuesday, February 21 through Friday, March 9 - Register Now for Salem Sports
Where: n/aWhen: 8:00 AMWho: ages 6 and upHow: register at www.salemva.gov or at Salem Sports Office, 925 Union Street, SalemCost: price variesFor more info: visit www.salemva.gov
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Tuesday, February 21 - Sign up NOW for 2012 Kid's Marathon
Where: the final mile will be run on April 21st at the Kirk Family YMCAWhen: 9:00 AMWho: kids in grades K-5How: register onlineCost: $20 before 3/1 and $25 after 3/1 and $5 off for each additional child in the familyFor more info: visit www.ymcaroanoke.org
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Tuesday, February 21 - Pre-K Craft
Where: Gainsboro Branch, 15 Patton Ave NWWhen: 10:30 AMWho: ages 5 and underHow: register by calling 853-2540Cost: freeFor more info: call 853-2540
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Tuesday, February 21 through Wednesday, February 22 - Pop-In Playtime
Where: Pump It Up, Orange Ave, RoanokeWhen: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (10am-1pm on Wednesday)Who: ages 2-6 to jumpHow: socks and signed waiver are requiredCost: $6.50/childFor more info: call 540-345-7867
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Tuesday, February 21 - Hollins Kids' Craft Club
Where: Hollins BranchWhen: 4:00 PMWho: K-3rd gradersHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 561-8024
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Tuesday, February 21 - Vinton Doodlers Art Club
Where: Vinton Library, 800 E Washington Ave, VintonWhen: 4:00 PMWho: ages 5 - 10How: call 857-5043 to registerCost: freeFor more info: call 857-5043
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Wednesday, February 22 - Winter Reading Program:Salem Red Sox Mascot Mugsy
Where: Raleigh Court Branch Library, 2112 Grandin Rd SWWhen: 10:30 AMWho: ages 5 and underHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 853-2240
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Thursday, February 23 - Smart Start Storytime
Where: Williamson Road Branch Library, 3837 Williamson RdWhen: 10:30 AMWho: ages 5 and underHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 540-853-2340
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Thursday, February 23 - Winter Reading Program:Salem Red Sox Mascot Mugsy
Where: Jackson Park Library, 1101 Morningside St SEWhen: 10:30 AMWho: ages 5 and underHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 853-2640
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Thursday, February 23 - Drop-In Storytime
Where: Barnes and Noble Valley View MallWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Any ages are welcome! (even babies!)How: n/aCost: freeFor more info: 540-563-5683
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Thursday, February 23 through Friday, February 24 - Pop-In Playtime
Where: Pump It Up, Orange AveWhen: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PMWho: ages 6 and underHow: n/aCost: $6.50/childFor more info: call 540-345-7867
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Thursday, February 23 through Saturday, February 26 - ODAC Basketball Tournament
Where: Salem Civic CenterWhen: 1:00 PMWho: all agesHow: tickets available at the box office or call 540-375-3004Cost: $10 per session or $30 tournament bookFor more info: visit www.salemciviccenter.com
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Thursday, February 23 - Soco Candy Land Carnival
Where: SoCo Library, 6303 Merriman RdWhen: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMWho: all agesHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 772-2006
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Thursday, February 23 - Hollins Family Movie
Where: Hollins BranchWhen: 6:30 PMWho: all ages (movie rated PG)How: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 561-8024
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Friday, February 24 - Mommy and Me Yoga
Where: Raleigh Court Library, 2112 Grandin Rd, SWWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Moms and kids under age 5How: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 540-853-2240
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Friday, February 24 - Preschool Storytime
Where: Williamson Road LibraryWhen: 10:30 AMWho: ages 5 and underHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: visit www.roanokeva.gov
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Friday, February 24 - Family Movie
Where: Williamson Road, 3837 Williamson Rd NWWhen: 3:00 PMWho: all ages welcomeHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 853-2340
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Saturday, February 25 - Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic
Where: All Lowe's locationsWhen: 10:00 AMWho: ages 3 and upHow: Register online at www.lowesbuildandgrow.comCost: FREEFor more info: call the local Lowe's at 540-725-1883 or visit Lowe's Build and Grow
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Saturday, February 25 - Cave Critters
Where: Mill Mountain Discover CenterWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: ages 6-12How: register online at www.roanokeva.gov or call 853-2236Cost: $5For more info: call 853-2236
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Saturday, February 25 - Spectacular Saturdays
Where: Taubman Museum of Art, RoanokeWhen: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: all agesHow: n/aCost: FREE admission from 10am-5pmFor more info: visit www.taubmanmuseum.org
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Saturday, February 25 - Family Movie
Where: Melrose Branch Library, 2607 Salem TurnpikeWhen: 11:00 AMWho: all ages welcomeHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 853-2648
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Saturday, February 25 - Michael's Scene A+ Rama Demo
Where: Michael's 1357 Town Square BlvdWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: ages 3 and upHow: while supplies lastCost: FREE (unless otherwise noted)For more info: call 540-265-8604
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Monday, February 27 - Radical Reptiles: LAST DAY TO REGISTER
Where: Mill Mtn Discovery CenterWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ACTUAL EVENT: 03/03/12)Who: ages 4 and upHow: register by calling 853-1236 or online at www.roanokeva.gov/playCost: $5For more info: contact Christine at christine.elder@roanokeva.gov
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Monday, February 27 - Pop-In Playtime
Where: Pump It Up, Orange AveWhen: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PMWho: ages 6 and underHow: n/aCost: $6.50/childFor more info: call 540-345-7867
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Saturday, February 18 - Roanoke Valley Chess Club
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op, Community Meeting Room, 1319 Grandin RdWhen: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: ages 12-17How: n/aCost: call for more informationFor more info: call 540-588-7519 or 540-344-4446 or visit www.roanokechess.com or email info@roanokechess.com
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Tuesday, February 21 - Adventures in the Afternoon
Where: Main Library, 706 S Jefferson St, RoanokeWhen: 4:00 PMWho: ages 12-17How: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 540-853-2473
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Tuesday, February 21 - Teen Improv Night
Where: Vinton LibraryWhen: 6:30 PMWho: ages 12-17How: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 857-5043
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Thursday, February 23 - Teen Craft
Where: Jackson Park Branch LibraryWhen: 3:30 PMWho: ages 12-17How: register by calling 853-2955Cost: freeFor more info: call 853-2955
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Thursday, February 23 - Williamson Road Teen Scrabble Club
Where: Williamson Road Library, 3837 Williamson RdWhen: 3:45 PMWho: ages 12-17How: space is limited , please register by calling 853-2340Cost: freeFor more info: call 540-853-2340
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Thursday, February 23 - Teen Writing Club
Where: Hollins Library, 6624 Peters Creek RdWhen: 6:30 PMWho: ages 12-17How: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 561-8024
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Saturday, February 25 - Adventures in the Afternoon
Where: Main Library, 706 S Jefferson St, RoanokeWhen: 12:00 PMWho: ages 12-17How: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 540-853-2473
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Monday, February 27 - Garden City Games
Where: Garden City Rec CenterWhen: 3:30 PM (every Monday)Who: ages12-17How: register by calling 853-2236Cost: freeFor more info: call 853-2236
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Monday, February 27 - Teen Gaming
Where: Melrose Branch LibraryWhen: 4:00 PMWho: ages 12-17How: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 853-2648
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Monday, February 27 - The Perfect Job Seeker
Where: Main LibraryWhen: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMWho: ages 12 and upHow: n/aCost: freeFor more info: call 853-1057
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Thursday, March 1 - Harlem Globetrotters
Where: Roanoke Civic CenterWhen: 7:00 PMWho: all agesHow: tickets available ONLINE and enter MACKID to save $7!Cost: starting at $18For more info: visit www.roanokeciviccenter.com
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Saturday, March 3 through Sunday, March 11 - LFA Consignment Sale
Where: CMT Building, Brandon RdWhen: 9:00 AMWho: everyone!How: register to be a consignor at www.lfaconsignment.comCost: no admission to attend sale (small consignor fee will apply if applicable)For more info: visit www.lfaconsignment.com
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Saturday, March 3 through Wednesday, March 14 - Back on the Rack Consignment Sale
Where: Tanglewood Mall, lower level near JCPenny'sWhen: 9:00 AMWho: all agesHow: you can register to be a consignor or just shop the saleCost: no fee to attend eventFor more info: visit www.backontherackroanoke.com
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Thursday, March 8 through Friday, March 9 - Roanoke City School's Kindergarten Registration
Where: Roanoke City Elementary SchoolsWhen: 9:00 AMWho: Parents who are intersted in registering their child(ren) for kindergarten for the fall of 2012How: more information will be made available soonCost: n/aFor more info: http://www.rcps.info/
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Friday, March 16 through Saturday, March 17 - NCAA Basketball
Where: Salem Civic CenterWhen: 6:00 PM (game times vary)Who: all agesHow: tickets available at box office 540-375-3004Cost: Youth tickets $10 and adult tickets $25For more info: visit www.salemciviccenter.com
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Thursday, March 29 through Sunday, April 1 - RCT presents The Velveteen Rabbit
Where: Taubman Museum of ArtWhen: 7:00 PM (also 4/5/12 through 4/7/12)Who: all agesHow: tickets available onlineCost: tickets are $15/children and $20/adultsFor more info: visit www.roanokechildrenstheatre.org
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Saturday, April 28 - Roanoke All Girl Teen Summit Flea Market
Where: more information comingWhen: 9:00 AMWho: everyoneHow: registration required for booth set up and deadline to enter is March 10thCost: $20 for yard seller, $40 for businessesFor more info: contact Denitra Birkes at 540-494-1502 or email RoanokeAllGirlTeenSummit@gmail.com
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The Skinny on Direct Sales
Here is a rundown of the Macaroni Kid approved companies featured in our directory. You will be able to read all about the company and see just how they work firsthand from one of their local consultants.
Click here for the complete directory of Direct Sales companies or click on each individual link below to be directed that specific article.
Kids Helping Kids Fun Day!
Valley View Mall is excited to announce the second annual Kids Helping Kids FUN DAY benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in Southwest Virginia. Kids Helping Kids FUN DAY will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Marble Court of Valley View Mall. This event will raise money for our local CMN Hospital, Carilion Clinic Children’s Hospital (CCCH) the area’s only non-profit children’s hospital treating over 27,000 children a year. CMN Hospitals provides life saving equipment and ...
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What I'm pinning this week!
I love finding inspiration on Pinterest, and, yes, I've actually done a few of these things. It's really fun to get ideas and I'm happy to share them with all of you! If you are already on Pinterest, be sure to follow Macaroni Kid Roanoke. New pins are being added all the time!
Since we are spotlighting GPS Recycling this week, I thought I'd share a cool idea of something to do with those "old fashioned" lightbulbs we aren't supposed to use anymore!
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