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~Giveaway~ Magic Mountain Play Passes
Ends Sept 14th
Magic Mountain has added some neat events to their already fun line-up of family entertainment! I want to tell you about two of them:
Beginning after Labor Day:
Toddler Thursdays at Magic Mountain will be the hot spot for those excited tots! for $2.50, from 10am until 2pm there is unlimited 'Kids Gym' play time! PLUS, $10 arcade tokens! There are other times that play is available however this is a special pricing package for Thursdays.
Also, from 6-9 on Fridays you can enjoy 4 attraction tickets, 1 large ...
-Giveaway-Personalized Labels
Mabel's Labels
Let's Giveaway 50 Personalized Tag Mates, 40 Personalized Skinny-Minis, 16 Personalizes Shoe Labels, and 2 Personalized Teeny Tags (see site for sizes).
Would enjoy being able to personalize a bunch of your child's (or your) items? Take a look at this Back to School Giveaway combo you can win right here on Macaroni Kid!
Mabel's Labels was kind enough to let me try and review a set of these (and AWESOME bag tags) and I LOVE THEM! The labels are the very cute yet durable, sure to ...
Imagination Workshop
Macaroni Exclusive & Giveaway!
I am so excited to release this great exclusive offer from our dear 'Mouth of the Wolf Productions, Inc.' (meaning 'break a leg')! For HALF OFF your child can enjoy an 8 week program where they can express their imagination while building skills that can prove valuable in their class room, personality and poise! If we have at least 20 paid registrants (regardless if a subscriber or NOT) I will draw for a $25 Wal-Mart Gift card, email me or see HERE to leave your name!
Based off of classic ...
Monday, August 30 - Baby Time
Where: Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Rd, Columbus, OH 43235When: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Birth to 24 months & CaregiverHow: Ready to sit on the floor, seating limitedCost: FREEFor more info: Website
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Tuesday, August 31 through Friday, September 3 - Baby Time (Worthington Libraries)
Where: Worthington Park Library, 1389 Worthington Centre Drive, Worthington, OH 43085 Old Worthington Library, 820 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085 Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road, Columbus, OH 43235When: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Baby time is for 24 months and young and their caregiversHow: Ready to wiggle, seating can be limited but the floor is availableCost: FREEFor more info: Website This is going on as well on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 10am
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Wednesday, September 1 through Wednesday, September 8 - Columbus Library Events
Where: Dublin: 75 N High Street, 43017 Linden: 2223 Cleveland Ave, Cols, 43211 Hilltop: 511 S Hague Ave, Cols, 43204 Northside: 1423 N High St, Cols, 43201 Hilliard: 4772 Cemetery Rd, 43026When: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM (see below)Who: Various ages can be entertained by various activities. I hope this list helps provide you an idea of fun activities you can enjoy with your children throughout the week.How: As you areCost: FREE
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Wednesday, September 1 - Skyline Chili Kid's Night Events (all over)
Where: All the Skyline Chili's.When: 5:00 PMWho: Everyone welcomeHow: Ready for some chili!Cost: Buy one adult entree receive one child's meal free (which is drink, meal AND dessert!)For more info: Skyline Location and phone numbers to call ahead to confirm
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Friday, September 3 through Monday, September 6 - Greek Festival (Columbus)
Where: The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N High Street, Columbus OH 43215When: 11:00 AM ((see below))Who: All agesHow: Ready to soak up the cultureCost: Adults, $5, Seniors $4, Kids under 12 FREE! Admission is good for the entire weekend!For more info: Website festivalinfo@greekcathedral.com
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Saturday, September 4 - Walk with a Doc (Columbus)
Where: Franklin Park Conservatory, 3923 N High St, Cols 43214 Click HERE for other location options (Highbanks Park in Powell is one for example)When: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AMWho: AnyoneHow: Ready to walkCost: FREEFor more info: click HERE for more information; every Saturday rain or shine
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Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6 - NIACCO Powwow (Hilliard)
Where: 4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard, OH; Franklin County FairgroundsWhen: 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM ((call to confirm times))Who: AnyoneHow: Ready to experience the 'heartbeat of the drum'Cost: Adults $7, Kids 5 & under FREE, Seniors/Students $3; Weekend Pass $15 and camping available for $20 for the weekend.For more info: Alcohol and drug free zone Website
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Sunday, September 5 - Chipotle's Everywhere
Where: Chipotle's nearly everywhere. I went to the location on Sawmill (near 270) and the manager said he would have extra staff on so we can go there and enjoy quick service. So make sure to mention you are from Macaroni Kid :)-When: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (confirm at your nearby location)Who: Free meal per paying adult itemHow: Ready to EAT.Cost: Buy one get oneFor more info: Website
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Monday, September 6 - Labor Day Arts Festival (Upper Arl)
Where: Northam Park, 2070 Northam Rd, UA 43221When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: As you areCost: FreeFor more info: tel: (614) 583-5312 Their Facebook Page has some information on this as well.
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Tuesday, September 7 - Child Yoga (Clintonville/Cols)
Where: Firefly Play Cafe: 4822 N High Street, Columbus, 43214,When: 10:00 AMWho: ages 3-5How: 614-230-2375 call to secure your child's spotCost: FREEFor more info: Have fun! Check out Firefly Play Cafe on Facebook
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Tuesday, September 7 - Half Pint Club, Whole Foods
Where: Local Whole Foods , if going to Dublin check in at the front registration and the gathering space is near the fruit department, there is a class room where this activity takes place. Also, once a month there is also a party for the half pints club. I was unable to attain August's date but will relay that as soon as they release that!When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (actually 3 times slots)Who: All ages but 3-10 may enjoy it the mostHow: Register early (maybe by Monday 6th the latest) Time slots are 1-2, 2-3, 3-4Cost: FreeFor more info: Whole Food's site Dublin's Phone: 760-5556 Upper Arlington Phone: 481-3400
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Friday, September 3 - Phat Fridays @ Sports Ohio (Dublin)
Where: 6314 Cosgray Rd, DublinWhen: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMWho: All ages but certain ages and certain events need a parents accompaniment or signature.How: Ready to playCost: $12 for unlimited play and tons of optionsFor more info: visit www.sportsohio.org to join. Flyer
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Local Links & More
I keep adding new local and some not so local resources to Macaroni Kid's Blog.
This week I want to do a shout out to Columbus DanceArts Academy. Classes have started but I believe there is room for a few more! Just a note: if your child ends up not taking to the class you can be dismissed from the program with out owing the remainder of the year. Check with them about provisions to that but just know it's a great place to consider! One of the ...
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue screening
Sooo, did you get to see the movie??? Well, if you missed it you can purchase the DVD really really soon!
Now, maybe I am a little 'partial' to this movie, it was the first one I took my daughter to! We had a blast, oh she LOVED it! I have to admit, I liked it too. Tinker Bell has always been one of my favorite characters! I enjoyed learning about how she came up with her name...but I am not tellin', you have to see the movie yourself ...
KIDS FIRST!
enter to win
Each month you can register to win FREE DVDs from KIDS FIRST!
From September 1, 2010 until September 29, 2010 at 1:00pm Mountain Time you can enter into the sweepstakes!
Just click on the AD on the right or HERE and fill in the entry form where you can select a title of preference. In August there were 35 winners!
Kids First is also a fun site for other kid friendly movie information.
Thank you KIDS FIRST! for being extra special to our Macaroni Kid Households!
Teach Your Children Well
Cash management begins at home
By Clay Rose III, CPA, Rea & Associates, Inc.
I recently read a newspaper article that indicated savings rate was the lowest it has been since the Great Depression of the 1930’s. The rate was at a -1 percent, which means that not only are people not saving, but that they are spending at a rate faster than they are earning money. If this trend continues, it can only lead to economic disaster somewhere down the road.
It is incumbent upon us to reverse this trend if we want our ...