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What's in this week's Edition:

Articles
- Why God Made Moms
- Keys To Happiness-Last Minute Mother's Day Gift
- Crunchy Raisin French Toast
- Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas
- Macaroni Kid Featured Summer Camps

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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Why God Made Moms

Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:

Why did God make mothers?
1.  She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.
2.  Mostly to clean the house.
3.  To help us out of there when we were getting born.

How did God make mothers?
1.  He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.
2.  Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring.
3.  God made my mom just the same like he made me.  He just used bigger parts ...


Keys To Happiness-Last Minute Mother's Day Gift

As Seen On KDKA TV Pittsburgh, PA

Everyone knows that the KEY to Mom's heart this mother's day is ORGANIZATION!  We modified this idea we found on familyfun.go.com and tried it ourselves for you!  It turned out to be totally gift worthy and certainly something the entire family can participate in.  After all, isn't that truly what mother's day is about.  Showering mom with tacky-licious gifts that little fingers toiled over? 

We KNOW mom will appreciate this Keys To Happiness key rack because she won't have to search endlessly for ...

Crunchy Raisin French Toast

Stuffed with Strawberries and Cream Cheese

Crunchy french toast, fresh strawberries and cream cheese, make a great treat for any mom on Mother's Day!

Ingredients:
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 slices cinnamon raisin bread
2 cups crushed cereal flakes (corn, bran, etc) - We used Kashi 7 Whole Grain Flakes
1 cup whipped cream cheese
1 cup diced fresh strawberries
2 tsp powdered sugar
Oil

Directions:
Crack eggs into medium size shallow bowl, beat lightly with a fork. Add milk and vanilla and stir well.

Crush cereal flakes and place ...

Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Last-Minute Shopping!

Are you a last-minute gift shopper like me? You know the deal--running into Target five minutes before a party is supposed to start, the kids are fighting over who is going to push the cart, you pick the first item you can find, stuff the present into a gift bag, and reluctantly purchase a bag of popcorn on the way out. Then you try to write something brilliant and catchy in the card, all while driving and putting on makeup. Man, story of my crazy life!

Here are some of ...

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 Calendar:

May 12th through May 18th

Saturday, May 12 - Lakeville City-Wide Garage Sale

The City of Lakeville is organizing a Citywide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lakeville residents can submit the address of their garage sale to be included on a map of garage sale locations.  The map will be posted here beginning on Monday, April 23, and will be updated through Thursday, May 10 as registrations are received. Registrations received after May 10 and addresses falling outside the borders of the City of Lakeville will not appear on the map.
Where: Locations around Lakeville
When: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: Families
How: To participate register online.
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more information, contact Lakeville City Hall at (952) 985-4406.
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Saturday, May 12 - Free Family Flicks

Movie: The Road to El Dorado - The entire family can enjoy select movies for FREE every Saturday.
Where: Theater at Mall of America
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Families
How: First-come, first-served as seating is limited to the theatre capacity.
Cost: FREE
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Sunday, May 13 - IGM Gymnastics Mother's Day Open Gym

Enjoy Mother's Day at IGM Gymnastics.  Kids can play, Moms can relax & together you can make great memories.
Where: IGM Gymnastics, 14305 Southcross Dr W, Suite 120, Burnsville, MN 55306
When: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Who: All ages welcome; 4 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
How: Just Show Up
Cost: $10 per family.
For more info: www.igmgymnastics.com
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Monday, May 14 - Parent/Tot Open Gym

Provides children ages five and under an opportunity for recreational playtime in the gymnasium. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to participate in this drop-in program. The Parks and Recreation Department provides balls and other fun play equipment.  Supervision of children during tot open gym is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
Where: Rosemount Community Center, 13885 South Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN  55068
When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 5 and under.
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Monday, May 14 - Preschool Open Gym

Preschoolers can run off some energy, play with other kids, and develop motor skills & coordination.  Tumbling mats, mini basketball hoops, various sizes of balls and other fun stuff are available.  All preschoolers must be accompanied & supervised by a parent or guardian.  Kids must wear sneakers in the gym; no street shoes or bare feet.  If snacks or drinks are brought, they must be consumed in the main lobby.
Where: Apple Valley Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road, Apple Valley
When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Held Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
Who: Ages 5 and under.
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Monday, May 14 - Storytime for Babies

Stories, songs, bounces and playtime make this storytime perfect for children newborn to 24 months and their caregivers.
Where: Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie)
When: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Who: Ages: 0-2
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Monday, May 14 - Storytime for Babies

Stories, songs, bounces and playtime make this storytime perfect for children newborn to 24 months and their caregivers.
Where: Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie)
When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Who: Ages: 0-2
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Monday, May 14 - Storytime for Babies

Stories, songs, bounces and playtime make this storytime perfect for children newborn to 24 months and their caregivers.
Where: Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Ages: 0-2
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Monday, May 14 - Children's Poetry Night Open Mic

Share one of your favorite poems or one that you wrote. Rewards for all readers. Children's Poetry Contest winners will be announced. Supplies provided.
Where: Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)
When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Ages: 5-12
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Tuesday, May 15 - Preschool Playdate Tuesdays at the Science Museum

Preschool-age activities that keep little hands busy and little minds buzzing. Visit the exhibits, make your own take-home science experiment, enjoy preschool-perfect performances, demonstrations, discounts in the Explore Store and restaurants. (Additional fees apply)
Where: The Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard in St. Paul
When: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Children under 5.
How: Just Show Up
Cost: 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, 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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Tuesday, May 15 - Storytime for 2s & 3s

Stories, rhymes, songs and activities selected to entertain and develop early literacy skills in toddlers.
Where: Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie)
When: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Who: Ages: 2-3
How: Just Show up
Cost: FREE
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Tuesday, May 15 - Can't Sit Still

Get up, move and make some noise at this lively musical storytime.
Where: Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)
When: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Ages: 3-10
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday, May 16 - Parent/Tot Open Gym

An opportunity for recreational playtime with balls and other fun play equipment in the gymnasium.  Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Where: Rosemount Community Center, 13885 South Robert Trail, Rosemount
When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 5 and under.
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday, May 16 - Preschool Open Gym

Preschoolers can run off some energy, play with other kids, and develop motor skills & coordination.  Tumbling mats, mini basketball hoops, various sizes of balls and other fun stuff are available.  All preschoolers must be accompanied & supervised by a parent or guardian.  Kids must wear sneakers in the gym; no street shoes or bare feet.  If snacks or drinks are brought, they must be consumed in the main lobby.
Where: Apple Valley Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road, Apple Valley
When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 5 and under.
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday, May 16 - Storytime for 2s & 3s

Stories, rhymes, songs and activities selected to entertain and develop early literacy skills in toddlers.
Where: Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)
When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages: 2-3
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday, May 16 - Storytime for 4s, 5s & 6s

Books, music and movement to help build language and listening skills in preschoolers.
Where: Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)
When: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Ages: 4-6
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Friday, May 18 - Preschool Open Gym

Preschoolers can run off some energy, play with other kids, and develop motor skills & coordination.  Tumbling mats, mini basketball hoops, various sizes of balls and other fun stuff are available.  All preschoolers must be accompanied & supervised by a parent or guardian.  Kids must wear sneakers in the gym; no street shoes or bare feet.  If snacks or drinks are brought, they must be consumed in the main lobby.
Where: Apple Valley Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN
When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 5 and under.
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Friday, May 18 - IGM Gymnastics Morning Open Gym

IGM Gymnastics open gyms are fun and exciting for children of all ages. Children enjoy their free time dancing, climbing, and jumping on our Olympic-caliber Gymnova equipment. Each open gym is supervised to insure each child's safety. Parents/guardians of infants are welcome to participate.
Where: IGM Gymnastics, 14305 Southcross Dr W, Suite 120, Burnsville, MN 55306
When: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: 18 months - 6 years
How: Just Show Up
Cost: $7/child
For more info: www.igmgymnastics.com
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Friday, May 18 - Parent/Tot Open Gym

Provides children ages five and under an opportunity for recreational playtime in the gymnasium. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to participate in this drop-in program. The Parks and Recreation Department provides balls and other fun play equipment. Supervision of children during tot open gym is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
Where: Rosemount Community Center Gymnasium, 13885 South Robert Trail, Rosemount
When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 5 and under
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Friday, May 18 - Storytime for All Ages

Stories and activities ideal for mixed age groups such as childcare groups and families.
Where: Dakota County Library at Farmington
When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages: 0-6
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Friday, May 18 - Children's Storytime

Calling all kids! Please join us at the Apple Valley Barnes & Noble for Storytime on our stage in the Children's Department. We have fun with puppets and crafts and sometimes a character may stop by!
Where: Barnes & Noble, Fischer Marketplace, 14880 Florence Trail, Apple Valley, MN 55124
When: 11:00 AM
Who: All ages
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
For more info: 952-997-8928
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Friday, May 18 - IGM Gymnastics Evening Open Gym

** NO EVENING OPEN GYM ON 5/18/2012 DUE TO THE PARENT'S NIGHT OUT EVENT.  IGM Gymnastics open gyms are fun and exciting for children of all ages. Children enjoy their free time dancing, climbing, and jumping on our Olympic-caliber Gymnova equipment. Each open gym is supervised to insure each child's safety. Parents/guardians of infants are welcome to participate.
Where: IGM Gymnastics, 14305 Southcross Dr W, Suite 120, Burnsville, MN 55306
When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Ages 5+
How: Just Show Up
Cost: $7/enrolled and $10/non-enrolled
For more info: www.igmgymnastics.com
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Friday, May 18 - IGM Gymnastics Parent's Night Out

If you are dreaming of a stress free evening, we have the answer for you! IGM Gymnastics is hosting Parent’s Night Out every 3rd Friday of the month. Take the words, “I’m bored”, out of the vocabulary! Activities included are gymnastics, fun games, cool arts & crafts, and open gym time.
Where: IGM Gymnastics, 14305 Southcross Dr W, Suite 120, Burnsville, MN 55306
When: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Who: Children 4 and up.
How: Please register in advance by calling 952-898-3889.
Cost: $15/members and $20/non-members
For more info: www.igmgymnastics.com
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Teen Scene:

May 14th through May 17th

Monday, May 14 - Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Get involved. TAGs recommend books and music, help plan library programs and participate in community events and service projects.
Where: Dakota County Library at Farmington
When: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Who: Teens
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Thursday, May 17 - Guitar Hero

Be the rock star you've always dreamed of becoming. Play sweet riffs and become a rock legend - at the library.
Where: Dakota County Library at Farmington
When: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Who: Teens
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
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Plan Ahead:

Sunday, May 20 - Ride for the Greenways 2012

Join Bike Friendly Apple Valley, Valley Bike & Ski, HaveFunBiking.com, The City of Rosemount, Dakota County and The City of Apple Valley for a Community Ride with a purpose, to promote the development of Bike Greenways and Bike friendly sustainable communities we can all enjoy and share. We will start and finish at the Minnesota Zoo Puma Picnic Area and will ride through Apple Valley and Rosemount. Helmets required for all riders. Food and drinks provided at the start, finish and at rest stops along the way. There will be a family ride of about 11 miles as well as a street ride of about 30 miles for more advanced riders. Ride with us!
Where: Minnesota Zoo, start and finish at the Puma Picnic Area
When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Families
How: Buy Tickets Online
Cost: Early Registration Fee $15 Individual/$25 Family
For more info: 952-953-2300
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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! 


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 ...


Macaroni Kid Business Directory


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