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Motherhood As I See It: Its All About Love!
I have two boys. Two rambunctious, energetic, jumping off the bed-onto my back-rolling on the floor-boys. I admit I have those 'days' when I wake up (or hardly make it out of the bed!) in anticipation of the day ahead thinking, "Wow! This motherhood thing sure is some hard work!" And yes, I feel frantic and overwhelmed some days, but at the end of the day, when the little guys are asleep and I have time to reflect, I always find myself smiling or giggling to myself about some 'thing ...
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This one is strictly for the MOMS! Happy Mother's Day! And Good Luck!
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Mac-A-Difference: Together Counts
Helping Families Achieve Healthier Lifestyles Together!
Together Counts
Helping Families Achieve Healthier Lifestyles Together!
At the core of Together Counts’ (link to www.togethercounts.com) message is the concept of moderation and energy balance – balancing the calories you consume with the calories you burn Let’s face it; getting the family all together to share regular meals or activities isn’t as easy as it used to be. Balancing hectic work schedules, after school activities and other social engagements with quality family time has become a job unto itself. Together Counts understands and has been helping ...
Helping Families Achieve Healthier Lifestyles Together!
At the core of Together Counts’ (link to www.togethercounts.com) message is the concept of moderation and energy balance – balancing the calories you consume with the calories you burn Let’s face it; getting the family all together to share regular meals or activities isn’t as easy as it used to be. Balancing hectic work schedules, after school activities and other social engagements with quality family time has become a job unto itself. Together Counts understands and has been helping ...
MacKid in May: Get Caught Reading!
May is Get Caught Reading Month!
Get Caught Reading is a nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read. May is Get Caught Reading month, but the campaign is promoted throughout the year. Get Caught Reading is supported by the Association of American Publishers (AAP). Launched in 1999, "Get Caught Reading" is the brainchild of former Congresswoman Pat Schroeder, President and Chief Executive Officer of AAP, the industry association representing book publishers. She saw the opportunity to spread the word about the joys of reading through an industry-supported literacy ...
You're The Cheese To Our Macaroni!
Sponsor Shout Outs & Thank You's: 05/07/2012
Without our dedicated subscribers and wonderful sponsors, where would we be?! You all are the cheese to our macaroni!
Here's Macaroni Kid Sandy Springs-Dunwoody's way of saying THANK YOU for being in our corner!! And please, visit our sponsors' websites, "Like" them on Facebook, and support our local businesses!
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May 8th through May 12th
Tuesday, May 8 - Target FREE Second Tuesday at Imagine It!
Target Free Second Tuesday is a special opportunity for families with young children to visit Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta and experience the Museum for free. Free admission is made possible through the generous support of Target
Where: Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta; 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW; AtlantaWhen: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Second Tuesday Each Month)Who: 8 years and younger and caregiver(s)How: Just show up - no reservation required.Cost: FREEFor more info: Please CLICK HERE
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Wednesday, May 9 through Sunday, May 13 - A Year With Frog And Toad
Company J at the MJCCA, continues its inaugural mainstage season, May 9 – 13, 2012, with a charming family musical – A Year With Frog & Toad. Cheerful Frog and grumpy Toad hop from the page to the stage in this wonderful production. Conceived by Arnold Lobel's daughter, Adrianne Lobel, A Year With Frog & Toad remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows these two great friends through four fun-filled seasons.
Where: Each Frog and Toad production will be held at the MJCCA’s Morris and Rae Frank Theatre (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Show Times Vary. Please see "More info")Who: Company J at the MJCCAHow: For more information, visit online at www.CompanyJatl.org.Cost: $10 - $18. Discounts are available for students, seniors, groups and MJCCA members.For more info: By popular demand – a second show has been added for Mother’s Day! Kids and Dads can come 30 minutes before show time and make a special Mother’s Day card. Wednesday, May 9 at 7 pm; Thursday, May 10 at 7 pm; Saturday, May 12 at 8 pm and Sunday, May 13 at 11 am and 2 pm.
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Saturday, May 12 through Sunday, May 13 - Third Annual Dunwoody Art Festival
The whimsical and fun Dunwoody Art Festival will stretch two city blocks and will feature an Artist’s Market that will extend for more than a third of a mile, continuous live entertainment from local musical acts, an interactive children’s area with lively rides, face painting, sand art and great surprises from Dunwoody’s own, Purple Hippo. The popular Food Court returns with great eats for hungry shoppers who need a quick break before returning to find more unique art treasures.
Where: The event takes place on Chamblee Dunwoody Road between Mt. Vernon Road and Dunwoody Village Parkway (DV Parkway will be closed to thru traffic from 2am Saturday, May 12 through 9pm Sunday May 13).When: ~ www.dunwoodyartfestival.splashfestivals.comWho: Everyone is Invited!How: Free parking available at a satellite lot located at 200 Ashford Parkway. Regular shuttles will run between the lots and Festival grounds.Cost: No Cost to AttendFor more info: Also part of the festival is the popular “Chairs for Charity” gallery and auction. Students from elementary, middle and high schools in the area are busy designing and decorating chairs and stools that will be auctioned to the highest bidder to benefit the art programs in public schools.
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May 6th through May 10th
Sunday, May 6 through Wednesday, July 18 - Passages
Experience the Bible like never before in this awe-inspiring, 23,000 square foot exhibit that tells the dramatic story of the Bible's translation into English. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view 450 rare biblical texts and artifacts spanning pre-Christian times to the present day - and witness the events that took place behind the scenes of this book that has altered history, shaped cultures, inspired minds and changed lives.
Where: 1201 Hammond Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30346 (across from Perimeter Mall); One block North of Hwy 285 & Ashford Dunwoody Rdl, then one block west on Hammon.When: n/aWho: All InvitedHow: Call (770) 804-9427 to schedule a tourCost: Buy Your Tickets Now @ ExplorePassages.com or visit any Hobby Lobby Store for Discount Coupons!For more info: Groups Welcome!
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Sunday, May 6 through Sunday, May 20 - My School is Cool (Perimeter Mall)
Help Your School Earn Cash! My School's Cool is a community program committed to building relationships with local schools by supporting them with much needed funds! Participating schools will compete for the highest accumulations of points to earn cash rewards. So shop Perimeter Mall beginning in September 2011 and start earning points for your favorite school.
Where: Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Suite 1360, Atlanta, GA 30346; Ph: (770) 394-4270When: n/aWho: Anyone who shops @ Perimeter Mall - and of course students!!!How: ForthcomingCost: Forthcoming
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Monday, May 7 through Sunday, May 13 - Purple Hippo 2012 Art Studio!
Purple Hippo promotes the education and appreciation of the visual arts. It is a studio space filled with a plethora of art materials for Open Studio creativity, Art Classes, Art Camps, and Art Birthday Parties.
Where: Purple Hippo Arts Studio: Dunwoody Village, 5517 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 3033When: Daily Events Available - Call Studio for More InfoWho: Purple Hippo is an art studio designed for children ages 2+.How: Please call (770) 730-0605 ~ Visit their website too to find a wealth of information on classes, birthday parties, and open studio days/hours, Purple Hippo Arts StudioCost: Varies
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Monday, May 7 through Saturday, July 21 - Off the Hook: Exploring Our Rug Hooking Heritage
Come discover the beauty of the hand hooked rug. Learn about its origin as a utilitarian object two centuries ago and its development into a mode of self-expression and even fine art. From delicate flowers to bold geometric designs, from curious self-portraits to beloved animals, you’ll never look at a rug the same way again!
Where: Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, Ga 30519When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday-Saturday)Who: Everyone!How: Drop-inCost: GEHC Members FREE! Gwinnett County Residents: Adults $7.50, Students (13-22 with student ID) $5.50, Children (3-12) $3.50, Children 2 and under FREE, Seniors (55+) $5.50, All others CLICK HEREFor more info: Call 770-904-3500
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Monday, May 7 through Monday, May 21 - Mobile Mother Goose
Mondays.Geared for babies 12-24 months old, enjoy great books and discover fun fingerplays and action rhymes. Register in the Children's Department 15 minutes before the program begins.
Where: Dunwoody Library 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338When: 11:30 AMWho: Infants. Kids, Families.How: Come out! Open to the first 20 pairs.Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.dekalblibrary.org/
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Tuesday, May 8 - Mommy & Me Nature Class
Explore science and nature through age-appropriate games, crafts, stories, and other seasonal experiments and activities.
Where: Dunwoody Nature Center 5343 Roberts Dr, Dunwoody, GAWhen: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Mommy & Me is for toilet trained 3 & 4 year olds with parents in attendance.How: Online Registration is required by 10:00am on Monday prior to each class.Cost: Members $5.00 per class; Non-members $7.00 per classFor more info: http://www.dunwoodynature.org/do/seasonalkids.html
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Wednesday, May 9 - Out of the Loop Writers' Group
Meetings feature topical discussions, socializing, critique and support, all centered around the art of writing as it applies to all genres and types. This is a weekly reccurring event.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Perimeter ~ 120 Perimeter Center West Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30346 ~ Directions: Two blocks west of Ashford-Dunwoody Road on the north side of Perimeter Mall at Perimeter Station Shopping Center.When: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMWho: The Out of the Loop Writers' Group is open to writers of all skill levels. Great for budding writers so moms if your son or daughter shares the love of writing this could be a great "Mom & Me" event for you & your "older" child.How: Please meet in the cafe' or speak to someone @ Information located at front entrance.Cost: No CostFor more info: Please call (770) 396-1200
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Thursday, May 10 - Toddler Thursdays at the High
New events every week!
Where: High Museum of Art; 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GAWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Every Thursday!)Who: Toddlers & parentsHow: Show up - no registration required.Cost: Free with museum admission. Members: Free; Adults: $18; Senior (65 & over): $15; Student: $15; Child (ages 6-17): $11; Child (5 and under): FREE.For more info: CLICK HERE for more information.
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May 16th through May 19th
Wednesday, May 16 through Sunday, May 20 - The Wizard of Oz
"Follow the Yellow Brick Road" with the young performers of Curtains Up Inc. as they present the "The Wizard of Oz." This timeless classical musical follows Dorothy and her friends as they journey to the Wizard of Oz to make their dreams come true. Filled with classic Broadway tunes such as “Somewhere over the Rainbow”
Where: 14th Street Playhouse, AtlantaWhen: See Website for ShowtimesWho: Everyone!How: Purchase TicketsCost: Ticket Prices: $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for children, $17.50 for seniors; All tickets are subject to 8% sales tax and service charge. Orders are final with no refunds.For more info: CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets Performances Wednesday, May 16-Saturday, May 19 at 7:00pm Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20 at 1pm
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Saturday, May 19 through Saturday, May 19 - National Kids to Parks Day
National Kids to Parks Day encourages residents to use local parks and recreation sites to develop more active, healthy lifestyles and give adults an opportunity to better connect with the kids in their lives.
Where: Hammond Park 705 Hammond Drive NE Sandy Springs, GAWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Event will feature entertainment, games & prizes, water slides, inflatables, face painting, KidzArt and more!How: Come on out!Cost: FREE!For more info: For more information on the City of Sandy Springs, please call the Citizen Response Center at 770-730-5600.
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