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Happy Mother's Day!

Proudly serving the communities of Anoka, St. Francis, Ham Lake, East Bethel, Bethel, Oak Grove and Nowthen. 

Macaroni Kid wants to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there!  Being a mom is a wonderful and rewarding experience.  It can also be crazy and defeating some days.  Of course, I wouldn't change it for the world!  Take some time for MOM this weekend and RELAX!  Read a book, take a bath, go get a pedicure (if your hubby isn't out fishing like mine ...


Family Getaway Guide

Plan the Perfect Family Getaway with these Macaroni Kid Approved Places

Now's the time to plan the Perfect Family Getaway and Macaroni Kid can Help! 

We've put together a Family Getaway Guide with Macaroni Kid Approved Vacation Places! You don't need to go far to find a place to relax, play and have some fun with the family! Whether your looking for fishing, hiking, biking, or even a waterpark - we have the perfect places for you! 

Go ahead, you deserve it! Dedicate a weekend or even a full week to spending some family time away from home! And ...

What to Expect When You're Expecting

WIN Advanced Screening Passes from Macaroni Kid

Inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name, "What to Expect When You're Expecting" is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood.

Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don't stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice ...

Little Norway Resort - A Family Resort

1 mile south of Itasca State Park near Park Rapids MN

Little Norway Resort is your family vacation destination.  Little Norway has been providing vacations for families since 1976.  We realized early in our resort life that families are the backbone of the resort industry.  Little Norway provides families a clean comfortable environment in which to enjoy family activities.  Our swim beach is clean, gently sloping and has enough sand to build sandcastles.  The playground, which was built to meet the needs of all ages provides the climbing, sliding, and swinging needs of the adventurous young vacationers.  Our pirate ship has ...

To Bully or be Bullied...that is the question

A friend and Macaroni Kid reader that was chosen to be a part of Parenting Magazine's Mom Congress in Washington, D.C. Angela has started a blog to share her journey and I encourage you to check it out. In this particular entry, she discusses the difficulties involved in dealing with bullying - when your child is the victim. It's easy to turn the other cheek and pretend this isn't going on when it isn't your child. But I know that any mother reading this, will understand ...


Pink Boutique

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Macaroni Kid Featured Summer Camps

Macaroni Kid Approved Camps for Kids of All Ages

If you’re like me, you are looking forward to Summer! Especially with this wonderful weather we've been having lately! Bring on the green grass and the Summer Activities! Time to start planning ahead and figuring out what your kids are going to be doing this summer!

Summer Camp season is right around the corner and Now is the time to get them registered! Camp can provide an experience to your kids that they couldn't get at home or school. It can be an amazing opportunity for them ...


This Week's Picks:

Saturday, May 12 - 2012 Pink Boutique

41 great vendors! Shop for Mother’s Day, birthdays, and Christmas! Pamper yourself!   Get a head start on shopping while supporting the Breast Cancer 3-day. Your purchases help in the fight against breast cancer. Come for breakfast, stay for lunch, good food, products you love, fun and conversation! Bring your friends and help put a STOP to Breast Cancer!
Where: Long Lake Lutheran Church - 3921 277 Avenue NW, Isanti
When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: Families
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE Admission
For more info: Click HERE
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This Week's Calendar:

May 10th through May 15th

Thursday, May 10 through Saturday, May 12 - Beauty and the Beast

Anoka Middle School for the Arts Students present Beauty and the Beast
Where: Anoka Middle School for the Arts - 3939 7th Ave, Anoka
When: 7:30 PM
Who: Families
How: Just show up - purchase tickets at the door
Cost: $10 adults / $8 students & seniors
For more info: http://anokatheatre.org/
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Saturday, May 12 - Free Family Flicks

The entire family can enjoy select movies for FREE every Saturday. This week:  The Road to El Dorado
Where: Theatres at Mall of America
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Families
How: First-come, first-served as seating is limited to theater capacity.
Cost: FREE
For more info: **Sensory-friendly films offer families struggling with autism an opportunity to enjoy a family outing in a safe and accepting environment. Simple adjustments like turning the sound down, leaving the lights up and offering additional staff within the theater make a film screening sensory-friendly. Audience members are welcome to dance, sing, and walk around without judgment or scrutiny.
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Saturday, May 12 - Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic

Spring has sprung! Your child will love building the Picture Frame Planter and personalizing it with photos. Plant something together!

Where: All Lowe's Locations
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Children
How: Register online at http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/
Cost: FREE
For more info: http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/
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Saturday, May 12 - Anoka Classic Car Show

A classic car show in Downtown Anoka on Saturday nights!
Where: Downtown Anoka
When: 5:00 PM (until dusk)
Who: Families
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Anoka Classic Car Show
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Saturday, May 12 - Spaghetti Dinner

Spaghetti dinner, silent auction and bake sale for the St. Francis High School Guatemala trip
Where: St. Francis American Legion
When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Families
How: Just show up
Cost: Suggested donation is $10 for those 13 and older and $6 for ages two to 12
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Sunday, May 13 - Craft Sale

Craft sale & flea market
Where: Anoka Knights of Columbus Hall - 2421 4th Ave, Anoka
When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: Families
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE admission
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Tuesday, May 15 - Toddler Tuesdays: Blue's Clues Clue Collecting Day

Get clued in to what Blue wants to do today! Watch an episode of the show and meet Blue from 10 - 10:30 and 11 - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Mall of America - Rotunda
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Families with Toddlers
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
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Teen Scene:

Saturday, May 12 - Steampunk Mystery Mayhem

Teens and pre-teens! Help solve a mystery at the library. Some very suspicious things have been happening and its your job to find out what dastardly deeds are afoot by participating in this interactive mystery.
Where: Rum River Library - Anoka
When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Teens & Preteens - ages 12-18
How: Registration is required and limited to 20 participants.  Register online HERE!
Cost: FREE
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Plan Ahead:

May 26th through June 5th

Saturday, May 26 - Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic

Nothing says “summer” like ice cream! Your child will love building this Ice Cream Truck complete with stickers and paperboard cutouts!

Where: All Lowe's Locations
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Children
How: Register online at  http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/
Cost: FREE
For more info: http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/
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Saturday, June 2 - Kids Workshops at The Home Depot

Kids can build an organizer to store hair bands, race cars… or make a great gift for DAD!
Where: All Home Depot locations
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Children 5-12
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
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Tuesday, June 5 - Anoka County Historical Society

First Tuesday of every month is FREE!  Visit the Exhibit Hall at the Anoka County Historical Society.
Where: Anoka County Historical Society - 2135 3rd Ave N, Anoka
When: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Who: Families
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Anoka County Historical Society
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Be Good to Yourselves, Mommas!

I am so excited for Mother's Day! Not because of the cutsey craft I'll get from my pre-schooler, or the gifts that may or may not be well coordinated by my amazing (but not so good at helping little kids to buy presents) husband. I am excited because I LOVE being a Mother. I love wiping noses and making lunches and even folding little laundry. I love having a reason to get my butt off the couch and out in the world and having a reason to eat ...

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

The latest unique offering from Aardman, the makers of Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run & Arthur Christmas, arrives on Friday with a fresh dose of dry British Humor, sarcastic wit and a blend of subtle farce and slapstick buffoonery.
The claymation characters are instantly recognizable and enjoyable to watch with their carved hair, gaping mouths, crooked teeth and improvised body parts. The film is a charming distraction with many giggles and a few guffaws. There are plenty of jokes that adults will get, and that will soar over the heads of tweens ...

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 Family Fun

BANANAGRAMS

Want a fun game that you can zip up and take with you wherever you go?
BANANAGRAMS is the game for you. Seriously a Macaroni Kid favorite, BANANAGRAMS is a fast and fun game that will drive you bananas!

There is no pencil, no paper, no board and it comes in its own portable peel.

Created by a word game-obsessed family of three generations, BANANAGRAMS is a labor of love that has quickly become an international phenomenon.
Designed for two to eight players BANANAGRAMS comes with 144 letter tiles, which ...

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