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Happy Mother's Day Mom


Meet OUR Moms.



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 We hope you all had a beautiful mother's day in that your cup runneth over with love from all those who look to you as their mom.    Instead of some yadda, we figured we'd share our favorite memories of our moms and even a picture or two.  
Debby, Kim and Chris


Chris' Mom- Debbie




I always get a little choked up when talking about my Mom. I think because we traveled so ...

THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR PICKS


OUR FAVORITE CALENDAR EVENTS FOR YOU!

This Week's Picks!

Pittsburgh Children's Festival Wednesday, May 16 through Sunday, May 20

Phipps Conservatory- Butterfly Forest- now through September!

JBF Consignment Resale Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20

Touch a Truck Saturday, May 19   STOP BY AND VISIT US!

   For a full listing of events visit our CALENDAR

To visit our 2012 Summer Camp Guide 
please click here. 

Looking for WORK FROM HOME CONSULTANTS


Join our Resource Guide For Working From Home!

 One of our Mac Kid passions is encouraging moms and helping other women in business. 

As  small business owners, we know that advertising can be costly and that budgets don't necessarily allow for advertising outside of self promotion.  

Macaroni Kid is solely supported by advertising and more often than not we have independent consultants want to advertise on our site, but don't have room in their budget for it.

 

We have come up with something that we think will work for independent consultants and be affordable!  We know ...


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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 Deals Are Coming Your Way!


Macaroni Deals Are Coming Your Way!

I have exciting news! Nine Mac Kid publications in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area (including City of Pittsburgh Mac Kid) are getting together to offer you Macaroni Deals!

This is a deals website (think Groupon or Living Social) that is tailored to YOU, our Mac Kid families, and we're going to go out and hunt down the best deals that will save you money!

We'll be starting soon, so if you're interested, please sign up so that you'll receive our first deal.

The sign up form ...

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Mom N Me Annual Photo Contest- A MONTH OF MOMS!


Win A Kate Spade Bag from our Robinson Facebook Page

We're gearing up for Mother's Day and celebrating MOMS THE WHOLE MONTH OF MAY! We deserve more than one day and Macaroni Kid is giving it to you! We have an original, brand new Kate Spade bag, Victoria Secret Gift Cards and more to give to you this month!


 

 

 


This week we are hosting our First Annual MOM N ME Photo Contest on our Macaroni Kid Robinson Facebook Site and a BRAND NEW KATE SPADE BAG IS UP FOR GRABS.


Please go TO OUR FACEBOOK PROMOTION PAGE TO ...

Girls Only- SECRET COMEDY OF WOMEN-WIN 4 TICKETS


At The CLO Cabaret 5/23-9/2! + Mac Kid Discount Code HERE!

Win 4 tickets to see Girls Only by clicking HERE.   


Winner will be sent a certificate that can be redeemed for select shows at their convenience.

 

Don't forget to take advantage of the Macaroni Kid discount! 

As a Mac Kid Subscriber, you are eligible for a $5 discount!! Just click HERE to purchase your tickets! (Discount will already be applied only by using the above link. For those tickets purchased directly off the site, use code word 'Macaroni').


Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast for the Pittsburgh ...


WHO LOVES MOMMA?????


Tell us and you could win a night at the ultra fab Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown!

 The Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown has done it again! They are sponsoring the best thing for a momma...some time away to recharge!

They love you and so do we!

Just follow this link to enter and to see all the details...like a night for two and a breakfast at the restaurant....PERFECTION!

There are two ways to get entries in this link:

1. It's time to recognize YOURSELF or YO Momma! What is Mom's BEST attribute? OR if you are MOM-- tell us why you are ...

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Ultimate Gaming Trailer- BOOK NOW


Mention Macaroni Kid for $25.00 off your party cost!

Are you tired of the same old birthday party for your child? Do you want a stress-free, as well as mess-free event that will have every kid in town wanting it next? Check out Ultimate Gaming Trailer: a mobile video game trailer that brings the party to you! Any parent will tell you that video games are the most popular kid’s toy around, so what better way to celebrate your child’s birthday then by providing the ultimate video game heaven? Not only are the kids thrilled, the parents ...


Take Me Out to the Ball Game!


Miracle League opens totally handicap accessible field in Cranberry Township!

 

Article by Brooke Dorsch of Pediatric Therapy Professionals

Summer is the best!The sun...the smell of grass...and, of course, baseball.It’s America’s pastime, and the Miracle League makes it everyone’s sport.

The Miracle League welcomes all disabled children and adults in Southwestern Pennsylvania to participate.Sadly, so many people with special needs have been excluded from their local Little League programs.Why can’t they play?Well, the regular field just doesn’t work.So, the Miracle League built one.

The Pirates Charities Miracle League ...


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Macaroni Recipes


Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Summer and pasta salad go hand in hand in this house. I LOVE having the ease of having a chilled pasta salad waiting for us in the fridge when we get home from the pool or zoo or whatever we have done that day. Add the benefit that there is no cleaning dishes and I can’t think of a better quick meal! We eat so much pasta salad, however, that I have had to come up with variations so that we don’t get bored with our typical “family ...


Plantable Paper!


Supplies for Plantable Paper
Napkins - in various colors
Plastic container with screw top lid
Flower seeds
Strainer/Collander
Wax paper
Cookie cutter - large enough to place your fingers in
Towels - 2 to 3
Cooling rack (optional)

Supplies for Greeting Card
Construction paper
Double-sided tape (or other adhesive)
Markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc


Directions:

  1. Tear napkins into pieces about half the size of a postage stamp. Place the napkin pieces into the plastic container until the container is about half full. Fill the container with water. Screw lid onto container. Shake ...

We care about YOU!


Tell us about fundraisers that benefit people in our community!




Do you know of a local family who has organized a fundraising benefit or blood drive or wash the dog drive?

Do you know of a non-profit organization that helps the community that we should know about?

THEN TELL US! We have over 7,000 readers and we want to educate and inform everyone about community efforts to help those in need! Email kimink@macaronikid.com with information.

We are all in this crazy game of life together and we want to be there for YOU!


Kisses for Kendra Benefit Picnic


$10 a ticket
On May 26, 2012
starting at 4:00 $50 prize every 15 minutes
7:00PM $250 prize
Numbers on card are good all day - winner does not need to be present

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Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival


May 16- 20 2012 PACKED WITH FUN

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the 26th annual Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival, Wednesday, May 16, through Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the University of Pittsburgh Theaters and Schenley Plaza. Programming will showcase international and local theater premieres, including a brand new interactive luminarium installation on the festival grounds. Giant Eagle is the lead sponsor of the 2012 Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival.

For information and tickets, visit the Box Office at Theater Square, pghkids.org or call 412-456-6666. Ticket packages are available. Groups of 10 or more, call 412-471-6930 ...

Touch-a-Truck Is Back!


May 19th 10 AM- 2PM

Big Trucks and Kids Become Friends at the 5th Annual Touch-a-Truck Event

 

WHAT: The Junior League of Pittsburgh will host its fifth annual Touch-a-Truck event, a one of a kind, educational, and fun family festival.

The event gives children of all ages the opportunity to explore heavy machinery and meet the people who build, protect, and serve the Pittsburgh region. Let your kids get behind the wheel, honk the horns and meet the men and women who drive the trucks.

WHO: Everyone is welcome to attend. Please contact the ...


The JBF Sale is Coming Soon!


The Just Between Friends Spring/Summer Children's & Maternity Consignment event kicks off on May 18th, with an exclusive pre-sale for volunteers, consignors, first-time parents, foster parents, military families and teachers on Thursday, May 17th!


What: JBF Pittsburgh Children's & Maternity Spring/Summer Sale
When: Fri., May 18: 9am-7pm; Sat., May 19: 8am-4pm (NEW Merchandise!) & Sun., May 20: 8am-2pm (Many items 50%).
Where: RMU Island Sports Center in the Golf Dome, 7600 Grand Ave., Pittsburgh 15225
Admission: $3 on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon (under 18 is free ...

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Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway


For affordable family in the Spring and Summer check out all the races at the Pittsburgh PA's Motor Speedway. It is located in Imperial right off 22 30 (very close to Beaver County!) They race every Saturday night from April though September.



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CHECK OUT THESE COOL SUMMER CAMPS


 Listed below are some of the GREAT CAMPS that we have available in our Summer Camp Guide 2012.

To visit our guide please click here.

Each camp has an article for you to browse that hosts additional information about each camp.




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 


 

 




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