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April 7, 2011
April 7, 2011
South Charlotte
News & Events
News & Events
- Bricks4Kidz
- Answers to Your Parenting Questions!
- Lyle the Crocodile at CTC! Ticket Give Away!
- Real Food Meal Plans
- Take Better Pictures This Spring
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- Small Business Directory is UP!!
- Summer Camp Directory!
- Summer Camp Directory!
- Macaroni Fun
- Macaroni Made
- Macaroni Tips
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Bricks4Kidz
Check Out These AWESOME Camps and Classes!
My kids love LEGOS. They will spend hours building and creating with the LEGOS we have. There is just something magical about those little plastic blocks! LEGOS are an amazing source of creativity and joy for children of all ages, including my husband.
I was so excited when I found Bricks4Kidz. These amazing creative classes and camps for kids ages 5-12 will delight and educate your children. Bricks4Kidz launched this year in Charlotte and is quickly becoming the hottest after school class at schools across the city. Bricks4Kidz is also ...
Answers to Your Parenting Questions!
Wendy is Back! Yipee!!
Wendy is back to share some of her wisdom! Below are some questions and answers! Have a question you want answered! Email it to me and I will pass it onto Wendy for you!
Hi Wendy,
Getting my 3 1/2 yr old dressed is torture. It is a battle! It’s not just from pjs to clothes, its clothes to pjs, it’s getting our coat on, its everything. I have tried letting him pick his clothes out, I have also given him two choices of shirts, two choices ...
Lyle the Crocodile at CTC! Ticket Give Away!
WInner!
There were so many cute ideas from your kiddos and it was SO hard to pick!
Here is the winning entry from Jackson ~
Jackson (age 5) Says--
"if Lyle moved into our house, he could sleep in my room with me, but I would go a buy a sleeping bag to sleep in so he wouldn't bite my toes at night."
Jackson and his family win 4 tickets to see Lyle and a $25 gift card to Brixx!
Have fun! Tickets are still available for you to go see ...
Real Food Meal Plans
You have been reading the post I put up from our friend Lisa, you may have even dipped your toes into the idea of taking the pledge. Well, Lisa has made it even easier for you! Here is a link to her 2 weeks of meal plans! She also has some great ideas for better for you Easter treats! You know I am a huge fan of Lisa and these meal plans make this even easier! Now if she could just help me with those pesky school lunches!
Check out ...
Take Better Pictures This Spring
Help From a Professional!
The Spring/Easter season is a time many of us purchase new, adorable outfits for our kiddos that we want to photograph to preserve and share!
Here are some of my favorite tips for quick and easy improvement of your photography!
Here are some of my favorite tips for quick and easy improvement of your photography!
- Watch the background -- When composing your photograph, look AROUND and BEHIND your subject! Ask yourself, “What is the subject of my picture?” Does the neighbor’s car, garage, etc. really add to your image? If not, zoom in to eliminate those elements or move around to take the picture ...
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April 8th through April 10th
Friday, April 8 through Saturday, April 9 - Learning Express Open House!
Have you seen the awesome remodel at Learning Express yet?? Have you seen all the great toys that Peter brought back from the Toy Fair? Now is your chance! Friday and Saturday Learning Express is inviting you to come checkout the new store and have all sorts of fun! Elmo will be there! They have Ugly Dolls to give away and tons of activities and fun for the kids! Stop by and say hi!
Where: Learning Express Stonecrest Shopping CenterWhen: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PMWho: Evyerone!How: Go and have fun!Cost: The event and activities are FREE!!For more info: For more information call the store 704-544-1885
Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 17 - Lyle the Crocodile at CTC!
If you have not read your kiddos Lyle the Crocodile run to the library and check it out! Then get tickets to see everyones favorite croc in action at Children's Theater of Charlotte!
Where: Children's Theater of Charlotte 300 East 7th Street Charlotte NCWhen: 7:30 PM (Times vary by show)Who: Best for ages 5 and upHow: Get tickets hereCost: Tickets start at $18For more info: For more information check out this link
Saturday, April 9 - PARTY at Monkey Joes! Going Bananas Celebration
Monkey Joes and gone bananas! Come to Monkey Joes at Park Road today for some crazy fun! The Plaza Family Band will be there all day and there will be CRAZY giveaways along with $1 slices of pizza!
Where: Monkey Joes Park Road Shopping CenterWhen: 9:00 AMWho: Fun for the whole family!How: Go and have fun!! For more information call Monkey Joes at 704-714-1141Cost: Admission is $8.99 for kids 3 and up. Kiddos 2 and under are $3.99For more info: If you are one of the first 25 people in line you will have a chance to win one of the following prizes:
A party a year until your child is 12, a slumber party at Monkey Joes for 20 kids, VIP party for 50, $100 in Monkey Money, free pizza every week for a year from Pizza Peel and many many more HUGE prizes!
Sunday, April 10 - Kids in Motion
Bring the kids to Symphony Park and let them explore all things that GO! Dump trucks, ambulances, tractors, garbage trucks, boats and more await your kiddos while parents learn all about great ways to keep your kids healthy! There will also be food, rides, games and crafts!
Where: Symphony Park by South Park MallWhen: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Fun for the whole familyHow: Buy tickets hereCost: Starts at $5 for admission and amusement packages start at $20For more info: For more information check out this link
April 7th through April 13th
Thursday, April 7 - Storytime at Barnes & Noble Arboretum
Grab a java and bring the babes to the Arbo today for a story!
Where: Barnes & Noble Arboretum 3327 Pineville Matthews RoadWhen: 9:30 AMWho: Fun for allHow: Get your latte and goCost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out this link
Thursday, April 7 - Family Tales at ImaginOn
Fun for the whole family! This 25 minute storytime will have your kiddos jumpin' jivin' and ready for some fun!
Where: ImaginOn 300 East 7th Street Charlotte NCWhen: 10:30 AM (additional storytimes on 4/2, 4/5 and 4/6)Who: Fun for allHow: Go and have fun!!Cost: FreeFor more info: This storytime repeats this week 10:30 AM on 4/8, 4/9 and 4/12
Thursday, April 7 through Saturday, April 9 - Beauty and the Beast at Charlotte Christian
Belle, Beast and all of the other characters will appear on stage at Charlotte Christian this week as the stage classic Beauty & the Beast premieres!
Where: Charlotte Christian 7301 Sardis Road Charlotte NCWhen: 7:00 PM (All shows for all days are at 7)Who: Fun for allHow: Get tickets hereCost: Tickets start at $7For more info: For more information check out this link
Friday, April 8 - Language Circle at ImaginOn
Children with language delays are invited to this very special storytime.
Where: ImaginOn 300 East 7th Street Charlotte NCWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Ages 3-5How: Enjoy!Cost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out this link
Friday, April 8 - Music is Back at Blakeney!
YAY!! Music is back at Blakeney Shopping Center!
Where: Blakeney Shopping Center by the fountainsWhen: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMWho: Fun for all!How: Go and have funCost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out this link
Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 10 - Stuart Little
I know this is in Davidson and I know we live in South Charlotte but I had a subscriber to SCMK call me and recommend this event! They told me it was worth the drive so I am putting it out there for you mama!
Stuart Little is playing at the Armour Street Theater in Davidson and this is the last weekend to see the show. The classic EB White story about Stuart the adventurous mouse comes to life on stage
Where: Armour Street Theater find directions hereWhen: 7:00 PM (Times vary by show)Who: Ages 6 and upHow: Buy tickets at this linkCost: $7For more info: Look, there are shows on Saturday during the day so make a fun day out of it! For more information check out this link
Saturday, April 9 - Tutoring at Morrison Library
Morrison Library is offering free tutoring for elementary age children! Bring your child for help with math, reading or homework. Hey sometimes it's better to let someone else help with that project!
Where: Morrison Library 7015 Morrison Blvd Charlotte NCWhen: 9:00 AMWho: Elementary age childrenHow: Call 704-416-5400 to register for a 45 minute sessionCost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out this link
Saturday, April 9 - Earth Day at the Schiele
Our friends at the Schiele have an awesome Earth Day celebration planned including a parade, special activities, vendors, live animals and so much more!
Where: The Schiele Museum find directions hereWhen: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMWho: Fun for all!How: Go and celebrate our wonderful Mother Earth!Cost: Free with admissionFor more info: For more information check out this link
Saturday, April 9 - Lowes Build and Grow
This week make a pinball game!
Where: Lowes Home Improvement storesWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Fun for all!How: Register at this linkCost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out this link
Saturday, April 9 - Dad and Me Story at Barnes & Noble
You read that right darling! Dad and Me Storytime, that means a mani and pedi is in your future! Send daddy and his babes off to Barnes & Noble this morning for a story. Tell him the kids love to play at the train table and have a cookie, it'll buy you a little extra time!
Where: Barnes & Noble Arboretum Shopping Center 3327 Pineville Matthews RoadWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Dad's turn!How: Pack em' up and send em' off!Cost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out this link
Saturday, April 9 - Lakeshore Learning Store
The Lakeshore Learning Store in Matthews hosts free kid friendly crafts every Saturday from 11-3! And up this week ... a spring chick
Where: Lakeshore Learning 10005 E. Independence Blvd. Matthews NC 28105When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show up! It runs from 11-3Cost: Free!!!!For more info: There are some really cute crafts coming up over the next few weeks. Check out their website for a sneak peek!
Saturday, April 9 - Bilingual Storytime at ImaginOn
Kiddos are invited for a very special storytime today!
Where: ImaginOn 300 East 7th Street Charlotte NCWhen: 11:30 AMWho: Ages 3-11How: Go and have funCost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out this link
Saturday, April 9 - Books Alive at ImaginOn
Kiddos are invited today to share a favorite story then bring the book to life with crafts!
Where: ImaginOn 300 East 7th Street Charlotte NCWhen: 2:00 PMWho: Ages 5-11How: Go and have fun!Cost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out this link
Monday, April 11 - Monday Story Time at Barnes & Noble Carolina Place Mall
Girl you know Mondays are just about survival so start the week off with a little help from B&N. They will read to the kids so you can have a few minutes to get adjusted to the new week!
Where: Barnes & Noble Carolina Place MallWhen: 10:00 AMWho: You and your kiddos! Heck call your girlfriends! You all can grab lunch at the mall after story time!How: Go and have fun!Cost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out this link
Tuesday, April 12 - Toddler Tuesdays at Barnes & Noble Arboretum
Story time!
Where: Barnes & Noble Arboretum 3327 Pineville Matthews Road Charlotte NCWhen: 9:30 AMWho: Fun for allHow: Go and have funCost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out this link
Tuesday, April 12 - Story Time Barnes & Noble Morrsion
Storytime this week at Barnes & Noble Morrison offers up stories to welcome spring! Woot! Time for flip flops!!
Where: Barnes and Noble 4020 Sharon Road Charlotte NCWhen: 10:00 AMWho: You and your babe!How: Buckle em up and move em outCost: FreeFor more info: For more information on this and other events at Barnes and Noble, check out their website!
Tuesday, April 12 - Story time at Pottery Barn Kids
Pottery Barn Kids is hosting story time today! Kids who come to story time get a cute passport to have stamped each time they attend. After you get 5 stamps you will get $10 towards a purchase at the store! WHAT! You're going to read to my kid AND pay me to shop at your store? ~swoon~I love you PBK!
Where: Pottery Barn Kids South Park MallWhen: 10:00 AMWho: All you story loversHow: Grab your kiddos and get ready for funCost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out the PBK website
Wednesday, April 13 - Storytelling with Sylvia Payne at ImaginOn
Noted Storyteller Sylvia Payne comes to ImaginOn as part of National Library Week
Where: ImaginOn 300 East 7th Street Charlotte NCWhen: 4:00 PMWho: Ages 5-11How: Go and enjoy!Cost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out this link
April 7th through April 8th
Thursday, April 7 - Teen Loft
Did you know ImaginOn has an amazing area dedicated to teens called The Loft? As a matter of fact, it's a whole floor of the library. The teen area offers a place to study, laptops, wi-fi, desktop computers and a whole host of events and programming just for teens.
Where: ImaginOn 300 E 7th Street Charlotte NC 28202When: 10:00 AM (Make sure you check with each library regarding hours of operation. Many have changed their hours due to budget cut backs.)Who: Teens ages 12-18How: You can visit their website for information on upcoming eventsCost: Free! We are so lucky to have such an amazing library system in CharlotteFor more info: Several other local libraries have teen areas also. For location information and upcoming events you can visit the Library Loft website
Thursday, April 7 - DIY Eco Friendly Poetry Journals
Teens are invited to ImaginOn today to learn how to repourpose magazines to create poetry
Where: ImaginOn 300 East 7th Streeet Charlotte NCWhen: 4:00 PMWho: Ages 12-18How: Go and have funCost: FreeFor more info: For more information check out this link
Thursday, April 7 through Wednesday, April 13 - There is a TON for Teens at ImaginOn
There is so much this week for teens at ImaginOn! There is enough going on to make even the moodiest teen happy!
Here is a sample of what your teens can check out this week!
DIY Jewelry, Manga, film making, digital workshop, Anime how to, Stump the Staff games and the movie Love and Basketball!
Where: ImaginOn 300 East 7th Street Charlotte NCWhen: 5:00 PM (Dates and times vary)Who: Teens ages 12-18How: Find an activity and have funCost: Free! Every last one of them!For more info: For a full run down of events check out this link
Friday, April 8 - Charlotte! Get Your Move On!
Teen Health Connenction is presenting a great night of fun and entertainment for your teen! Teens are invited to see dance and film integrated in a way to bring to light the pressures and issues facing today's teens. Teen Health Connection is a youth-focused organization that is dedicated to improving the life of teens in our area.
Where: Elevation Church 8835 Blakeney Professional Drive (Note~this is not a religious event! Teen Health Connection is a non-secular not for profit organization)When: 7:30 PMWho: Teens! Mom and dad go out for dinner!How: Go and have fun!Cost: Free!!For more info: For more information check out this link
April 14th through April 16th
Thursday, April 14 - Buzzy Bees
Kiddos are invited to Wing Haven today to learn all about bees and why they are so important!
Where: Wing Haven Gardens Ridgewood Ave Charlotte NC find directions hereWhen: 3:45 AM - 4:45 PMWho: Ages 7-9How: Register by calling 704-331-0664Cost: $10For more info: For more information visit this link
Friday, April 15 through Saturday, April 16 - Easter Events in Matthews!
On Saturday you can have brunch with the Easter Bunny and on Sunday there is an egg hunt and fun in Stumptown Park!
Where: Directions are at this linkWhen: 11:00 AMWho: You!How: Get your basket and Easter bonnetCost: $7 for brunch $5 for the egg huntFor more info: For more infomation check out this link
Saturday, April 16 - Easter Egg Hunt at The Village at South Park Mall
Hop on over to the mall and let the kiddos have some fun playing and hunting for eggs!
Where: The egg hunt will take place behind Cowfish (YUM!) and Zink near Crate and BarrelWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (The egg hunt will start at 11:00 AM)Who: You and your little bunnyHow: Go and have fun!Cost: No cost listed and I could not get ahold of anyone to double check so take a little cash in case!For more info: For more information check out this link
Saturday, April 16 through Sunday, April 17 - Kings Drive Art Walk
Bring the whole family to this new event from the same great folks that bring us Festival in the Park! This year you and your family are invited to walk the Greenway and check out some of the great local artist!
Where: SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY, between East Morehead Street and Pearle Street Bridget along Kings Drive.When: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: Fun for everyone!How: Go and have fun!Cost: Admission is freeFor more info: For more information check out this link
Saturday, April 16 - Spring Kids Fest at Carolina Place Mall
Kiddos ages 2-12 are invited to a fun Spring Fest at Carolina Place Mall today! Activities include crafts, dancing, contest and more. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance from 11-12!
Where: Carolina Place Mall Center CourtWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: You! Take the kiddos and daddy tooHow: Go and have fun!Cost: FREE!!For more info: For more information check out this link
Small Business Directory is UP!!
Great way to reach a large audience for little cost!
Looking for a low cost way to reach thousands of South Charlotte Families on a weekly basis! Want to be part of the largest hyper local site in the South Charlotte area?
South Charlotte Macaroni Kid has the answer! A listing in the small business directory gives you a link to your site, a description of the business, a review if Macaroni Kid has worked with you, your logo and all of your business vitals!
This is a great place for small business on a limited budget to reach a ...
Summer Camp Directory!
You may be thinking that it's too early to discuss summer camp, but believe me when I say...it's not! Summer is truly right around the corner, and if you are anything like me I obsess over my plan for my children. I work full time and when the kids aren't in school it's important that I have a plan for where they will be whether it be daycare, with family, or summer camp. Planning ahead is important - and can get you in the camps you ...
Summer Camp Directory!
Spots Now Open!
The South Charlotte Macaroni Kid Camp Directory is live! If you would like to have your camp listed, you can fill out this form! Prices are super low so even the smallest camps can afford to get the word out about their camps!
If you have any questions or would like to suggest a camp email me! [email protected]
Macaroni Fun
Egg-factly
Just a few egg facts around the holiday that we felt you may enjoy! -In China, parents might give family members and friends a red-dyed egg to announce the birth of a child. -For Jewish culture a roasted egg on the Passover Seder plate has stood for life and the hope of salvation for many, many centuries -Germans use green eggs as a symbol of mourning on Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter.
-During the Renaissance in Italy, romantic young men tossed empty eggshells filled with perfume or cologne at ...
Macaroni Made
Taking it back to the Ol' School!
No more fizzy tablets! No more crazy pouches of coloring! Yes we are obsessed with doing things the hard way at times, but this year you may want to think about tossing out the store bought kits! Enjoy a great afternoon of fun while teaching your kids a little bit of a science lesson! This year say no to uncertain dyes and yes to organic Easter egg coloring! To obtain different colors for your Easter eggs, use the following materials: Blue Canned Blueberries Red Cabbage Leaves (boiled)Purple Grape Juice ...
Macaroni Tips
Eggs-actly!
Here are a few tips from MK that will help with your egg coloring extravaganza! Buy eggs ahead of time as it makes it easy peeling. The fresher an egg, the harder it is to peel once you have cooked it. A fresher eggs has a small air cell and the membranes between the shell and egg white are quite snug. As the egg ages, it takes in air through the shell’s and it loses carbon dioxide and water. This process makes the egg less acidic and increases the ...
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