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April 19, 2012
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Looking for a quick on-the-go breakfast option?

Stock up on Tyson Breakfast Bread Bowls!

Mornings can be hectic when trying to get your kids ready for school and out the door. As a parent, it can seem like you don't always have the time to feed your children a nutritious breakfast. Tyson Breakfast Bread Bowls are perfect for mornings on-the-go, and they are now available at select Sam's Club locations. Visit http://tysonbreakfastbreadbowls.com/ to look for store locations near you!
Tyson Breakfast Bread Bowls are now available in the Frozen Breakfast aisle at select Sam's Club locations. Check out how ...

Macaroni Shines

Be a Good Cookie this May

When 2-year old Liam Witt was diagnosed with pediatric cancer in 2007, his mother Gretchen was shocked to learn that pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for kids in the United States. And she was equally shocked to learn just how little money was being spent to fund new, more effective treatments for pediatric cancer - treatments that hold the promise of better survival rates.

 


 

Though her son was in the fight of his life, Gretchen knew then that, as his mother, she must do everything in ...

Traverse City Resource Guides!!

Kid Eat's and More!

Below  you will find Macaroni Kid Traverse City's Family Resource Guides.  Restaurants, and more soon!! Designed to make your life easier.  

For all the Kid's eat FREE or Cheap visit Traverse City Kid Eat's. 

If you have any suggestions for a place for us to visit I would love to hear it. Or is there a place you want to try but haven't gone? Let me know and we will check it out for you. Just click HERE and fill out the form with the info ...


This Week's Calendar:

April 19th through April 26th

Thursday, April 19 - Baby Play Time

Bring your baby and enjoy simple stories, finger plays, movement & music with Miss Sharon. 
 
Where: Interlochen Public Library
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: For babies under age 2. 
How: show up
Cost: free
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Friday, April 20 - Toddler Time

Toddler time at the Great Lakes Children's Museum is an opportunity for toddlers to interact with each other and learn through a variety of interactive games and special activities. Museum Educator Anne Drake facilitates fun-filled free-play activity that is designed for rapidly growing and developing toddlers. It includes a wide array of creative activities that encourage their natural curiosity, enhances fine & gross motor skills, guides appropriate social behaviors, and facilitates essential cognitive growth. No reservation necessary. Regular Museum fee applies.
Where: Great Lakes Children's Museum 13240 S. West Bayshore Dr (M-22) Greilickville
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Toddlers
How: *
Cost: $6 museum admission. Children under 2 free Military family 50% discount
For more info: www.greatlakeskids.org 231.932.4526
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Friday, April 20 - Wigglers Story Time

Features stories, songs, fingerplays , poetry and more!  
  
Where: East Bay Branch Library Children's Room
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Preschool aged children, families and friends are invited to attend.  
How: show up
Cost: free
For more info: Call the library at 922-2085 for more details.
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Saturday, April 21 - Story and Craft Time

Join us every Saturday at 1100 am for fun crafts, snack and stories. 
Where: Fife Lake Library Community Room
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who:  All ages are welcome.
How: show up
Cost: free
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Sunday, April 22 - Earth Day Concert

Earth Day Afternoon Concert with Joseph Strider
Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m.
Songwriter and acoustic guitarist, Joseph Strider will perform songs form his latest album in honor of Earth Day. Strider describes his unique style as modern Indigenous alternative.
Where: Traverse Area District Library - Main Branch, McGuire Community Room
When: 2:00 PM
Who: all
How: show up
Cost: free
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Wednesday, April 25 - Interactive Story Time - Great Lakes Children's Museum

Museum Educator Anne Drake will read a special story to Museum visitors, then lead an activity or craft to enhance the experience. Interactive Story Time is included with admission to the Museum, and a different story will be read each week.
Where: Great Lakes Children's Museum 13240 S. West Bayshore Dr (M-22) Greilickville
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Toddlers
How: *
Cost: $6 museum admission. Children under 2 free Military family 50% discount
For more info: www.greatlakeskids.org 231.932.4526
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Thursday, April 26 - Story time at Barnes and Noble

Story time
Where: 19221 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
When: 7:00 PM
Who: all
How: show up
Cost: free
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Plan Ahead:

Friday, April 27 - Toddler Time

Toddler time at the Great Lakes Children's Museum is an opportunity for toddlers to interact with each other and learn through a variety of interactive games and special activities. Museum Educator Anne Drake facilitates fun-filled free-play activity that is designed for rapidly growing and developing toddlers. It includes a wide array of creative activities that encourage their natural curiosity, enhances fine & gross motor skills, guides appropriate social behaviors, and facilitates essential cognitive growth. No reservation necessary. Regular Museum fee applies.
Where: Great Lakes Children's Museum 13240 S. West Bayshore Dr (M-22) Greilickville
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Toddlers
How: *
Cost: $6 museum admission. Children under 2 free Military family 50% discount
For more info: www.greatlakeskids.org 231.932.4526
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Macaroni Safety

Wordlock

My best friend often says to me "I love you more than my luggage, but not more than whats inside of it!" 

Well, no hurt feelings here because we all cherish what is inside of our luggage. With that being said, from now on, when I travel I always use my WordLock Luggage Locks. They sent me one to sample and it traveled with me to Jamaica last week, and now I am sold! I kid you not, they are a new staple in our travel items! 

Word Lock makes ...

Macaroni Fun

Moon Dough

I found this recipe for moon dough/cloud dough on Pinterest! It peaked my interest so we spent an afternoon playing in it.  It's really easy to make and both of my kids had a ball playing in the stuff. This could also be a great activity one day on Spring Break!

What you need:

  • 8-16 cups of flour
  • 1-2 cups of baby oil
  • plastic bin
  • toys!

 

What you do:

Dump the flour in your plastic bin. I used 16 cups for my 2 little ones and it was ...


Kid's Movies Now Playing

PG or less, location, information line.

Traverse City State Theater - (231) 947-4800

 

Saturday March 31st

25-Cent Kids Matinee
The Muppets Take Manhattan
G
10:00 am




Carmike Theaters GT Mall - 231.941.0820

Starting Friday March 30th


DR. SEUSS: THE LORAX 3D

DR. SEUSS: THE LORAX 2D

JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND 2D PG

MIRROR MIRROR PG


*3D movies may have an extra charge*

Carmike Theaters Horizon - 231.933.6394

Starting Friday March 30th

There are no movies PG or lower this week.


*3D movies may have an extra charge*

The Cherry Bowl Drive-In Honor- 231 ...


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