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February 4, 2016
Welcome to this weeks Macaroni!  This Sunday is the Big Game!  Who will you be cheering for?  I always look forward to the commercials.  Who ever you are cheering for (or not), we have a couple of great recipes you might want to try. 

This weeks fun articles for you:
  • Cheer On Your Favorite Team With These Fan Finger Hand Puppets!
  • Ham & Cheese Party Sandwiches
  • What I Learned From My Son's Fifth Place Trophy
  • Baked Chicken Nuggets
  • Homemade salsa & chips with ingredients you have on hand 
And of course our weekly informative articles;
  • Winter-Spring Story Times and Play and Learn Times
  • Kids Meal Deals!
  • Join the Absolutely Clean Team

Don't forget. if you are traveling a little further out of town, be sure to check our other publications - Iowa City or Dubuque.  Going somewhere completely out of the Corridor or Tri-States?  Check out our New App and find the city or town you are traveling too.  You will be the coolest parent ever because you will have the 411 on things to do no matter where you are! 

Coming Soon:
2016 Pre-school Guide
2016 Summer Camp Guide
 
Tweens & Teens
We realize there is a great gap for tweens and teens.  Seems there is always something to do for wee ones, but not as much for the big kids.  Stay tuned for a featured article each week just for tweens and teens.  We will be highlighting events, and feature a fun topic written by a local teen or tween!  If you know a tween or teen that would like to be a featured writer, please email me at charlottel@macaronikid.com 

Baby Sitter Worthy Events
Soon we will also be adding "Baby Sitter Worthy" Events in a featured article each week.  This will highlight events for Parents or Caregivers wanting a night out.  An event that is Baby Sitter Worthy.  We understand its not often we get to go out, and that it can be pricey when having to get a sitter - so these events will be top on our list and "worthy".  

Upcoming events:

Cedar Rapids Indoor Marketplace at HY-VEE!  Yep, you heard that right! This month we are moving our marketplace to the Johnson Ave Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids on January 30th!  Come and enjoy specials from Hy-Vee and local businesses ready to serve you with a smile!  

Our Annual KidsFest Summer Camp and Pre-School Expo will be held on February 20th at the US Cellular Center.  As always, free and open to the public.  If you are a school, camp or organization that would like to join us, please email me at charlottel@macaronikid.com 

It's our 5th Easter Egg-stravaganza! This year we will be partnering with Lindale Mall once again on March 26th to bring you a Free Family Fun Day.  

MOMS NIGHT OUT!  Can you believe this will be our 5th Annual?  This year, yet again, we will be at the Cedar Ridge Winery on May 26th.  Save the date, you do not want to miss this one.  Tickets are limited and will be on sale soon!

Don't forget, you can download our BRAND NEW APP on your mobile and find ALL local events and more right at your fingertips!  There are lots of fun events this week, don't be the last to know!

Google Play--> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.macaronikid

Apple Store--> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macaroni-today/id1052115316?mt=8


Peace, Love and Noodles, 
Charlotte