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February 17, 2012
News & Events
- Welcome to Macaroni Kid!
- Macaroni Made!
- Macaroni Eats!
- 2nd Annual Twin Cities Women's Expo
- The Fresh Beat Band Adds a Second Show
- Support For a Healthy Lifestyle
- This Week's Calendar
- Plan Ahead
- Kids Eat FREE (or cheap)! Directory
- 51 Fun Things to do in the Twin Cities
- Macaroni Kid Business Directory
- Suggestions, Feedback, Submit Events, etc.
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Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday," a tradition of eating rich and decadent foods before the fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. This year, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, February 21. If you want to get festive, we've got a craft project and recipe this week to get you started!
Congratulations to our MacKid winners!
- Disney on Ice Tickets: Melissa S, Peggy L, Evelyn R, Kimberly S
- Arenacross Tickets: Jess L, Amy Z, Angie B, Pam H, Dawn M, Leah M, Mandy L, Stacy R
What's in this week's Edition:
Articles
- Macaroni Made: Duct Tape Mardi Gras Mask
- Macaroni Eats: Jambalaya Recipe
- 2nd Annual Twin Cities Women's Expo: WIN TICKETS!
- The Fresh Beat Band Add a 2nd Show: WIN TICKETS!
- Support For a Healthy Lifestyle: mybodywisecoach.com
Calendar of Events
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
Other Articles & Directories
- Kids Eat Free Directory
- 51 Fun Things to do in the Twin Cities
- Business Directory
- Contact Me
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Macaroni Made!
Duct Tape Mardi Gras Mask
What you need:
- Colored duct tape (Mardi Gras colors are purple, green, and gold)
- Pipe cleaners or plastic straws
- Scissors
- Mask template (optional)
- Hole punch
What you do:
Put strips of duct tape on a table, sticky side up. (Note: this step is easier if you tear the tape rather then use scissors.) Cover all the sticky duct tape with more duct tape, sticky side down, so that it's no longer sticky. Draw or trace the make using a pen or Sharpie. Cut out your mask. Make a small ...
Macaroni Eats!
Jambalaya Recipe
While this traditional New Orleans dish may be too spicy for younger kids, it is a favorite in our household.
New Orleans Jambalaya
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 12 ounces andouille chicken sausage, sliced (can substitute smoked turkey sausage)
- 2 cups uncooked white rice
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water ...
2nd Annual Twin Cities Women's Expo
Minneapolis Convention Center - February 25 & 26
Macaroni Kid has tickets to give away! Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Twin Cities Women's Expo HERE!
Head out to the Minneapolis Convention Center next weekend for the 2nd Annual Twin Cities Women's Expo.
The Women's Expo is a weekend long event celebrating all things women. Shop 'til you drop from some of the area's best stores and services, enjoy awesome entertainment (including a live broadcast from myTalk 107.1's "Shop Girls" and a spring fashion show), and ...
The Fresh Beat Band Adds a Second Show
With the 5pm show already sold out, now is the time to get your tickets for the added 2pm show! The Fresh Beat Band is coming to The Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul on Thursday, March 1st.
The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon’s popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, will hit the road in February 2012 for the first time ever on a 15-week nationwide concert tour. Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Shout (Thomas Hobson), Marina (Tara Perry), and Twist (Jon Beavers) will ...
Support For a Healthy Lifestyle
Many of you already know that as well as publishing Macaroni Kid, I'm also a a yoga & fitness instructor and weight loss coach.
I'd like to personally invite you to head over to my website at mybodywisecoach.com to browse around, and check out my blog. There you'll find articles, recipes & videos that will get you thinking differently about what living a healthy and inspired life means to you.
While you're there, sign up to receive my complimentary monthly newsletter for additional articles, class schedule updates ...
Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 26 - Theatre Production: Almost to Freedom
Where: All performances are in SteppingStone Theatre’s new home, located at 55 Victoria Street North, one block north of Summit Avenue in the Historic Hill District of St. Paul.When: show times varyWho: Performances are appropriate for all ages. SteppingStone Theatre is fullyaccessible to persons with disabilities, and has regularly-scheduled ASL & Audio Described performances. Interpreters can be scheduled for other performances at no additional cost upon request.How: Performance times and tickets are available at (651) 225-9265 or www.steppingstonetheatre.org.Cost: Ticket Prices: Adults: $14.00 Children & Seniors: $11.00 Groups 20+: $7.00 (scholarships available)
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Thursday, February 16 through Sunday, February 19 - Home and Patio Show
Where: St. Paul RiverCentre - St. PaulWhen: Thurs-Fri 12-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pmWho: FamiliesHow: Just show up - buy tickets at the doorCost: $9 - adults, $2.50 Children 6-12, Children 5 & under FREEFor more info: http://www.homeandpatioshow.com/
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Saturday, February 18 - Free Family Flicks
Where: Theater at Mall of AmericaWhen: 10:00 AMWho: FamiliesHow: First-come, first-served as seating is limited to the theatre capacity.Cost: FREE
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Saturday, February 18 - Waggin' Tales
Where: Dakota County Library at FarmingtonWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages: 5-10.How: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Saturday, February 18 - Waggin' Tales
Where: Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie)When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages: 5-10.How: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Saturday, February 18 - Children's Storytime
Where: Barnes & Noble, Fischer Marketplace, 14880 Florence Trail, Apple Valley, MN 55124When: 11:00 AMWho: All agesHow: Just Show UpCost: FREEFor more info: 952-997-8928
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Saturday, February 18 - Minnesota Swarm - Rollergirl Doubleheader
Where: Xcel Energy CenterWhen: 7:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Get your Tickets Online HereCost: Ticket Prices Range from $18 and upFor more info: Visit the Official Minnesota Swarm Website for more information
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Sunday, February 19 - Target Free Sunday at The Minnesota Children's Museum
Where: Children's Museum, 10 West Seventh Street, St. PaulWhen: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just Show UpCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.mcm.org
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Monday, February 20 - Parent/Tot Open Gym
Where: Rosemount Community Center, 13885 South Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN 55068When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 5 and under.How: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Monday, February 20 - Preschool Open Gym
Where: Apple Valley Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road, Apple ValleyWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Held Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday)Who: Ages 5 and under.How: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Monday, February 20 - IGM Gymnastics President's Day Open Gym
Where: IGM Gymnastics, 14305 Southcross Dr W, Suite 120, Burnsville, MN 55306When: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: All ages are welcome; kids under the age of 4 must be accompanied by an adult.How: Just Show UpCost: $7/child
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Tuesday, February 21 - Preschool Playdate Tuesdays at the Science Museum
Where: The Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard in St. PaulWhen: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Children under 5.How: Just Show UpCost: No cost for children under 5, and regular admission rates for adults.For more info: http://www.smm.org/playdates/
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Tuesday, February 21 - Toddler Tuesdays: Team Umizoomi
Where: Mall of America, RotundaWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Families with toddlersHow: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Tuesday, February 21 - Storytime for 2s & 3s
Where: Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie)When: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AMWho: Ages: 2-3.How: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Tuesday, February 21 - Storytime for 4s, 5s & 6s
Where: Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie)When: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages: 4-6.How: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Wednesday, February 22 - Parent/Tot Open Gym
Where: Rosemount Community Center, 13885 South Robert Trail, RosemountWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 5 and under.How: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Wednesday, February 22 - Preschool Open Gym
Where: Apple Valley Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road, Apple ValleyWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 5 and under.How: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Wednesday, February 22 - Storytime for 2s & 3s
Where: Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages: 2-3.How: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Wednesday, February 22 - Storytime for 4s, 5s & 6s
Where: Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)When: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages: 4-6.How: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Friday, February 24 - Preschool Open Gym
Where: Apple Valley Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MNWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 5 and under.How: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Friday, February 24 - IGM Gymnastics Morning Open Gym
Where: IGM Gymnastics, 14305 Southcross Dr W, Suite 120, Burnsville, MN 55306When: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: 18 months - 6 yearsHow: Just Show UpCost: $7/childFor more info: www.igmgymnastics.com
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Friday, February 24 - Parent/Tot Open Gym
Where: Rosemount Community Center Gymnasium, 13885 South Robert Trail, RosemountWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 5 and underHow: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Friday, February 24 - Storytime for All Ages
Where: Dakota County Library at FarmingtonWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages: 0-6.How: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Friday, February 24 - IGM Gymnastics Evening Open Gym
Where: IGM Gymnastics, 14305 Southcross Dr W, Suite 120, Burnsville, MN 55306When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Ages 5+How: Just Show UpCost: $7/member and $10/non-memberFor more info: www.igmgymnastics.com
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Friday, February 24 - IGM Gymnastics Winter Carnival
Where: IGM Gymnastics, 14305 Southcross Dr W, Suite 120, Burnsville, MN 55306When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: All ages are welcome; kids under the age of 4 must be accompanied by an adult.How: Just Show UpCost: $10/familyFor more info: www.igmgymnastics.com
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Saturday, February 25 through Sunday, February 26 - 2nd Annual Twin Cities Women's Expo
Where: Minneapolis Convention CenterWhen: Sat, 10-6 & Sun, 11-4Who: Moms/WomenHow: Buy tickets at the door or click the link below.Cost: Tickets are $10 at the door. If you are looking for a great deal, Macaroni Kid has your half price tickets HERE!For more info: Click here!
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Saturday, February 25 - Free Family Flicks
Where: Theaters at Mall of AmericaWhen: 10:00 AMWho: FamiliesHow: First come, first served as seating is limited to theatre capacity.Cost: FREE
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Saturday, February 25 - Arenacross - Professional Racing
Where: Target Center, MinneapolisWhen: 7:00 PMWho: All agesCost: $32 (Golden Circle), $22 and $12. Kids Tickets $12 (ages 2-12 / not valid on Golden Circle) NOTE: All Prices Increase by $2.00 on Day of ShowFor more info: Click for more info
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Sunday, February 26 - Winter Ritter Fest
Where: Ritter Farm Park - 19300 Ritter TrailWhen: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just Show Up or Register for dog sled rides online.Cost:
$10 per vehicleFor more info: Parks & Recreation - (952) 985-4600
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Wednesday, February 29 through Sunday, March 4 - Disney on Ice Presents Dare to Dream
Where: Target Center, MinneapolisWhen: see website for show timesWho: FamiliesHow: Purchase Tickets Online Here.Cost: Tickets range from $10 - $65For more info: Click here for more info
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Monday, March 26 through Friday, March 30 - IGM Gymnastics Spring Break Day Camp
Where: IGM Gymnastics, 14305 Southcross Dr W, Suite 120, Burnsville, MN 55306When: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Early drop-off & late pick-up offered)Who: Ages 4+How: Register by calling 952-898-3889Cost: n/a at this time. Info available soon.For more info: www.igmgymnastics.com
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Friday, March 30 - Minnesota Swarm -Hero Night at the Hive
Where: Xcel Energy CenterWhen: 7:30 PMWho: All agesHow: Get your Tickets Online HereCost: Ticket Prices Range from $18 and upFor more info: Visit the Official Minnesota Swarm Website for more information
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Monday, April 2 through Thursday, April 5 - IGM Gymnastics Spring Break Day Camp
Where: IGM Gymnastics, 14305 Southcross Dr W, Suite 120, Burnsville, MN 55306When: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 4+How: Register by calling 952-898-3889Cost: n/a at this time. Info available soon.For more info: www.igmgymnastics.com
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Friday, April 20 through Saturday, April 21 - From Yours To Mine Spring Consignment Sale
Where: NEW LOCATION!! - Ames Hockey Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave, Lakeville MNWhen: Friday, 10am - 7pm and Saturday, 10am - 5pmWho: FamiliesHow: Just Show UpCost: $2 admission on Friday, April 20 (free with donation of a non-perishable food item.) Admission is free on Saturday and many items are 50% off.For more info: www.fromyourstomine.com
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Saturday, April 21 - Minnesota Swarm -The Hive Cares
Where: Xcel Energy CenterWhen: 7:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Get your Tickets Online HereCost: Ticket Prices Range from $18 and upFor more info: Visit the Official Minnesota Swarm Website for more information
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Saturday, April 28 - Minnesota Swarm - Fan Appreciation Night
Where: Xcel Energy CenterWhen: 7:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Get your Tickets Online HereCost: Ticket Prices Range from $18 and upFor more info: Visit the Official Minnesota Swarm Website for more information
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Kids Eat FREE (or cheap)! Directory
Stretch Your Family Dollar As Far As Possible
Our very own LOCAL Kids Eat FREE (or Cheap) directory.
Eating out with your entire family can certainly be pricey, but luckily, more and more restaurants are now offering Kid's Nights with reduced or free meals for the kids.
I will continue collecting and adding to this list of Family Friendly restaurants, but it's much easier with your help. So please e-mail me info on any restaurants not yet listed that I can add for all to enjoy.
**Please call ahead to confirm that these offers are still ...
51 Fun Things to do in the Twin Cities
Looking for something to do this weekend? At MacKid, we want to make it easy for you; here is our list of great places to check out and family-friendly things to do in the Twin Cities.
Visit the website links for more information.
Have a favorite you think we should add to the list? Let us know!
Suggestions, Feedback, Submit Events, etc.
We want to make sure that you've got the inside scoop here at Macaroni Kid, so please contact me if I've missed something important or if you know of an event that you'd like to see published in the newsletter.
For those of you who are new readers, I'm so glad you've found us!
I am the mother of a 6-year old and a one-year old here in the Farmington-Lakeville-Apple Valley area. I strive to bring you the best family-friendly events happening in and around ...
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