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February 16, 2012
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A Macaroni Minute + Giveaway!

from the Macaroni Momma

I hope you have all had a very Happy Valentine's Day!  The Mac-Daddy did a very good job of letting us all know how very much he loves us.  He bought a box of valentines for each of the mini-macaronies, (Princess Valnetines for the Lady Mini-Mac, and Batman for Sir Mini-Mac) and wrote out clues on each of them that lead them all over the house (and backyard) to their hidden Valentine treat from him. 

A beautiful pink rose, and a plate of chocolate dipped strawberries awaited me on ...


Crafty Macaroni

A Duct Tape Rose


Macaroni Families

Texting Decoded

Texting friends has taken the place of passing notes in the hallway, even in schools that forbid using cell phones during school hours. Pew Research indicates that more than 75% of kids between the ages of 12 and 17 have their own cell phone. According to a study by Nielsen in 2010, the average teen sends and receives well over than 3,000 texts each month, nearly 40,0000 each year!!! What are our kids saying, and to whom? Texting has its own language. How many of these do you ...


New Feature

Get Listed or Find the Motherload!

Ever wish you knew where the great yards sales were, you know the ones with the items you're looking for are?  Well I have, and I'm here to help!  You can now list your upcoming yard sale in the Macaroni Kid Garage Sale Hook Up section!  It's only $5 for a listing that will run from publishing day on Thursday through Sunday.  Payment for the listing is accepted through PayPal.  Submit your listing HERE.


This Week's Picks:

February 21st through February 22nd

Tuesday, February 21 - Character Appearances

Have dinner with the Princesses and enjoy other fun activities!
Where: McDonald's 101N Hwy 55E - Mt Olive
When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Show up
Cost: Cost of Food (Activities are Free)
For more info: Dixon Foods
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Tuesday, February 21 - Character Appearances

Have dinner with the Princesses and enjoy fun actvities as well.
Where: McDonald's 125 NC 102W - Ayden
When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Show up
Cost: Free
For more info: Dixon Foods
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Wednesday, February 22 - Character Appearances

Have dinner with the Princesses and enjoy fun actvities as well.
Where: McDonald's - 110W Vernon Ave. - Kinston
When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Show up
Cost: Cost of Food (Activities are Free)
For more info: Dixon Foods
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This Week's Calendar:

February 16th through February 23rd

Thursday, February 16 - Baby and Me

Socilization time for mommies and babies, including stories, finger plays, and toys.
Where: Wayne County Public Library - Goldsboro
When: 9:30 AM
Who: Ages 6-18 months
How: Show up
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 919-735-1824 ext. 5105.
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Thursday, February 16 - Pre-K Club

Stories, finger plays, crafts and other activities.
Where: Wayne County Public Library-Goldsboro
When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 3-5 years
How: Show up
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 919-735-1824.
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Saturday, February 18 - Make It Take It Event

Make a tote from a bandana.
Where: Michael's Arts and Crafts Store - Goldsboro
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Ages 3 and up
How: Show Up
Cost: With Purchase of bandana.
For more info: 919-778-1958
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Saturday, February 18 through Sunday, February 19 - Model Train Show

Check out all the trains, various sizes, and set-up's will be on display.
Where: The Arts Center - Kinston
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sunday 11:30am-3:30pm)
Who: All Ages
How: Show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Visit Kinston
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Saturday, February 18 - Make Your Own Fossil

Craft your very own fossil, and learn more about them too.  Group limited to 10 participants
Where: Cliffs of the Neuse State Park - Visitor's Center Classroom
When: 2:00 PM
Who: All Ages.
How: Registeration Required
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 919-778-6234
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Saturday, February 18 - Breakfast on the Boat

Enjoy breakfast, and live entertainment.  Reinactors will also be on site.
Where: CSS Neuse Replica - Corner of Herritage and Gordon St - Kinston
When: 7:30 PM - 10:30 AM
Who: All Ages
How: Show up
Cost: $7.00 per plate, donations accepted.  All contributions tax deductable.
For more info: John C. NIx, President, CSS Neuse Foundation
john@matrixeast.net
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Tuesday, February 21 - Toddler Story Time

Songs and stories for the little ones.
Where: Children's section of the Neuse Regional Library - Kinston
When: 9:15 AM
Who: Ages: 18 Months to 3 years
How: Just show up.
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 252-527-7066 ext 133.
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Tuesday, February 21 - Preschool Story Time

Stories, songs, and small crafts for preschoolers.
Where: Children's section of the Neuse Regional Library - Kinston
When: 10:45 AM
Who: Ages 3-5
How: Just show up.
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 252-527-7066 ext. 133.  
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Tuesday, February 21 - School Age Story Time

Story time for school children.
Where: Children's section of the Neuse Regional Library - Kinston
When: 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 6-10
How: Just show up.
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 252-527-7066 ext. 133.
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Wednesday, February 22 - Toddler Time

A fun time of socialization for both moms and babies, there will be stories, songs, and crafts.
Where: Wayne County Public Library - Goldsboro
When: 9:30 AM
Who: 18 mos.- 3 years
How: Show up.
Cost: Free
For more info: 919-778-1824 ext. 5105
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Wednesday, February 22 - Pre-K Club

Stories songs, crafts, finger plays and more fun for the little guys!
Where: Wayne County Public Library - Goldsboro
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Ages 3-5
How: Show up.
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 919-735-1824.
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Thursday, February 23 - Baby and Me

Socilization time for mommies and babies, including stories, finger plays, and toys.
Where: Wayne County Public Library-Goldsboro
When: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Who: Ages 6 to 18 months
How: Show up
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 919-735-1824.
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Thursday, February 23 - Pre-K Club

Stories songs, crafts, finger plays and more fun for the little guys!
Where: Wayne County Public Library - Goldsboro
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Ages 3-5
How: Show up.
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 919-735-1824.
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Teen Scene:

February 17th through February 18th

Friday, February 17 - Role Playing Game Night

Currently playing Dungeons and Dragons and Vampire Masquerade.
Where: Wayne County Public Library
When: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: Ages 13 and up
How: Show up
Cost: Free
For more info: 919-735-1824
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Saturday, February 18 - FAFSA Day

Get help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  The FAFSA must be completed for your child to be considered for financial aid for college (including scholarships and grants).
Where: Mt. Olive College - Raper Hall
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Parent's of College eligible children
How: Show up
Cost: Free
For more info: 919-658-2502
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Saturday, February 18 - Becoming Mentoring Workshop

Crystal Brown will be leading this workshop to inspire girls, while building their self-esteem, and encouraging their social, academic, and individual responsibility.
Where: Kinston Lenoir County Public Library - Kinston
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: 13 and up
How: Register
Cost: Free
For more info: 252-527-7066 ext 120
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Plan Ahead:

February 24th through March 9th

Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26 - The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest follows Jack, a country bachelor who goes by the name Ernest when he pops into the city; and his friend Algernon, who seeks a thrill by becoming Ernest in the country. Jack proposes to Gwendolen Fairfax while Algernon, posing as Jack's wicked brother Ernest, falls in love with Jack's ward, Cecily. Oscar Wilde was a master of social farce, and aristocratic Victorian men often provided fodder for works like The Importance of Being Earnest. - from CliffNotes.com
Where: Moffatt Auditorium - Wayne Community College
When: 7:30 PM (3:00 PM on Sunday)
Who: All Ages
How: Purchase tickets at the door or by calling 919-429-9212.
Cost: $12.00 Adults
$10.00 Senoirs, and students  
For more info: Center Stage Theatre
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Saturday, February 25 - Saturday Story Time

Enjoy a special story time with activities, songs, and crafts.
Where: Wayne County Public Library-Goldsboro
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: All ages
How: Show up
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 919-735-1824.
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Saturday, February 25 - Lowe's Build and Grow

This week's project is a race car. 
Where: Lowe's Home Improvement Store - Kinston, Goldsboro
When: 10:00 AM
Who: 1st -5th graders reccomended, but with help, the little ones can build too!
How: Register online, or show up.
Cost: Free
For more info: Lowe's
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Saturday, February 25 - Character Appearances

Have lunch with the Princesses and enjoy fun activities as well.
Where: McDonald's - 2002 Wayne Memorial Dr. - Goldsboro
When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Show up
Cost: Cost of food (activities are free)
For more info: Dixon Foods
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Tuesday, February 28 - Character Appearances

Have dinner with the princesses and enjoy fun actvities as well.
Where: McDonald's 100 Mollie Dr. - Goldsboro
When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: All ages
How: Show up
Cost: Cost of Food (Additional Activities Free)
For more info: Dixon Foods
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Friday, March 9 through Sunday, March 11 - Kids Exchange Consignment Sale

Buy and sale gently used children's clothing, furniture, and other items.
Where: Pitt County Fair Grounds - Greenville NC
When: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Sunday Noon-5pm)
Who: All Ages
How: Show up
Cost: Free Admission
For more info: Want to SELL?  Click HERE for more info on selling.  Join Kids Exchange Mailing List for updates! 
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Macaroni Community

Recreational Registrations

The Goldsboro Parks and Rec. Dept is accepting registrations for the following sports:

Youth Baseball and T-Ball
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $15 per person
Now until March 7th
919-739-7488

Challenge flag football League
Special Needs Program
Ages: 9-11
Cost:  FREE
Now until Feb. 29th
919-739-7480

Ultimate Frisbee Leauge
Ages: 16 and up
Cost $60 per person
Now until March 1st
919-739-7488

The Kinston Parks and Rec. Dept is accepting registrations for the following sports:

Soccer
Ages: 4-13
Cost: $27 per person
Now
252-939-3332


Save the Date!

Sale or Shop the Kids Exchange

Check out Kids Exchange!  This great consignment sale is coming to Greenville!  The sale will be held for three days in March at the Pitt County Fairgrounds.  You can sign up to become a seller, by visiting the Kids Exchange website linked in the ad over on the right hand side of the newsletter.  Learn lots of tips and tricks to help you be ahead of the game when it comes to tagging and selling your items with the Seller's Manual and Seller University two great resources to help you with quick answers, and helpful information. 

Macaroni Menus

Lasagna Roll Ups

What you need:
-Lasagna noodles
-Shredded parmesan
-Ricotta Cheese
-Spaghetti Sauce
-Cupcake baking pans

Cook your lasagna noodles by following the instructions on the box. Once the noodles are finished, lay flat on a cutting board and begin layering all ingredients. Spread ricotta first, next add shredded parm and finally add the sauce. (Judging by the photo it looks as though I only chose to put my sauce half way, but I didn’t. It was all the way across).

I chose to use the ingredients listed above because that ...


Macaroni Seniors!

(The High School Kind)

I thought you might like to know, Julie Wall owner of Wall 2 Wall Photography is hoping to make your senior pictures as special and and as individual your senior is!  Right now you can take advantage of a Senior Portrait special offer from the photographer which includes:

  • 2 hours in front of the camera
  • As many wardrobe changes as you can fit into the 2 hr. session
  • Complimentary Makeup Makeover (Every girl wants to look their best, right? 1 hr extra included for this option)

NO SITTING FEE!

PRINTS ...


Macaroni Kid Explores

Where to next?

Macaroni Kid is off exploring another great local find!  Do you know of one I should check out?  Email me!  Or leave a comment below!

Did you miss last month's exploration? CLICK HERE to see it.


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