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May 30, 2012
News & Events
- So You Wanna Work From Home Guide
- ACK! We Need More Income! What Should We Do
- How I Did It-- Kerry Ellington
- Stay At Home/Work From Home Opportunities
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- BeautiControl
- Beijo
- Body By Visalus
- Ignite- Get Paid Everytime You Turn On The Lights
- It Works! Global
- JAFRA Cosmetics International, Inc
- Jamberry Nails
- Market America / Shop.com
- Mary Kay- Crystal Barr
- Origami Owl -- Every Locket Tells A Story
- PartyLite
- Project MAHMA Program With Shaklee
- Rodan+Fields Dermatologists
- Scentsy
- Send Out Cards
- Work At Home United
- Touchstone Crystal
- Thirty-One Gifts
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- MACARONI KID DISCOUNTS FOR YOU!
- Work At Home Scams And How To Recognize Them
- Your Company Is Not Listed? Let's Fix That!
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- Deborah A. Roden-- She Built A Church
- Ginger Hites -- She Captures Infinity
- Mimi Crimone- She Rocks Pittsburgh - Shag Style
- Loree Mayer- She Found A Nitch In the NICU!
- Meryl Neiman -She Made Play Dates A Piece of Cake
- Tammy Guadagnoli - She Makes Magical Cake Art
- They Made Consigning-- CONTAGIOUSLY COOL
- Chrissie Barcelona- She Makes Parties… Perfect.
- Karen Rachel - She Made Soap For Teeth
- Maureen Messersmith- She Made Couponing CRAZY Cool
- Shannon Gevero-- She Makes Milestones Fun!
- Mel Bugaj-- She Tells NightLight Stories!
- Additional Companies
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- It Works! Ode To Your Skinny Jeans Giveaway!
- Macaroni CaresWildlife Weekend
- Triple B Farms Strawberry Festival
- Girls Only- SECRET COMEDY OF WOMEN-WIN 4 TICKETS
- Mom N Me Photo Contest- WIN A KATE SPADE BAG
- WHO LOVES MOMMA?????
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- Soccer Shots - Register Today For Robinson Session
- Summer Movie Club - Cinemark Theatres
- Summer Reading Extravaganza
- APASSIONATA Is Coming to Consol
- Macaroni Kid Cares! We're here to help!
- Alex's Lemonade Stand at Fun Fore All
- Help 2 Year Old John Blosser Jr. - -BLOOD DRIVE
- HELP US BRING A SMILE TO A SICK CHILD AT UPMC
So You Wanna Work From Home Guide
You CAN do it! This Week's Edition Will Help You!

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Have you dreamed of working from home, or only having to work part-time hours that you can schedule? Have you been sucked into pyramid schemes, or paid crazy amounts of money to start up a 'business' only to find that you were scammed? Do you need extra income?
In this economy there are many reasons that working from home works for so many of ...
ACK! We Need More Income! What Should We Do
Advice From A Pro - Tracey Hartman WAHU
ACK! We Need More Income! What Should We Do?
"The worst thing you can do in this economy is to get a second job. The BEST thing you can do is begin a home-based business." -Dave Ramsey, The Total Money Makeover
Surely, Dave Ramsey can’t be serious! Doesn’t he know how tight money is for the average family living paycheck to paycheck? A second job would fix that, right?
Well, let’s think about that. A second job would bring in some income but would it be enough ...
How I Did It-- Kerry Ellington
Lose Weight And Gain Money Doing It
How would you like to lose weight and gain money doing it? Sounds too good to be true? Well, it is good and it is also very true. I am living proof that both can happen. On April 16th, I decided to join my mom in a quest to tackle the world’s obesity and economic recession. After praying over it, I took a step of faith and became a promoter for ViSalus Sciences. I am proud to say that since then, everyone who has decided to join us ...
Stay At Home/Work From Home Opportunities
A Detailed Listing Of WAHM Opportunities
Please click each image to find out more in detail about the company, the local representative and the opportunities waiting for you!
These are all legitimate companies we have researched for you and are proud to present as our 2012 Work From Home Guide.
( Don't see your company listed? Email [email protected] For $19 you can be listed each week until August 2012 along with the companies below.)
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Read more about some of the wonderful Work From Home opportunities out there below this image.
Why these moms love what they do and why you should consider joining them!
BeautiControl
BeautiControl
What IS BeautiControl and why is it an opportunity for YOU?
BeautiControl is an in home spa business that brings the spa experience to people, such as stressed out mommies! It is so rewarding helping other women to relax. So many women put themselves last on their 'to do' list.
It is $125 start up cost with $425 in product included and a training day (upon completion another $125 in product).This is everything you need to start selling right away.
You have 3 options to sell ...
Beijo
Experience a new sense of freedom in your life as a business entrepreneur. Nurture your independent spirit with the best that business and fashion have to offer...Beijo!
Earn and be empowered! Give yourself the opportunity to create lasting positive change in your life and career. It may be your desire to develop financial independence through a new or added career path, or engage with other motivated, like-minded individuals… You might want to explore what thousands of others have already discovered. You could find a new you through Beijo!
Flexible ...
Body By Visalus
Kerri Ellington
Body By Visalus
available?
Body By Visalus is a 90 day fitness challenge. Our goal is to get
people fit, healthy and wealthy.
Not only are the products all natural and Dr. Oz approved, they taste amazing!
We have shakes, cookies, metabolism boosters, fat burner pills, appetite suppressants, neuro packets that boost brain alertness, the list goes on.
Start Up Costs
On the business end, the start up cost is $500 and includes your personal kit to use the products ...
Ignite- Get Paid Everytime You Turn On The Lights
What if your decisions in life were not based on money? What if you could be debt free? What if you had an opportunity to help friends and family save a couple bucks on energy and you could get paid on hundreds or thousands of energy bills EVERY month when people pay their energy bills?
Remember when the Phone Company Monopolies were broken up and we were given a choice of providers? Energy is going through the same thing now all over the US and abroad. It is a ground ...
It Works! Global
Independent Consultant Katie Hyre
It Works! Global
What IS it Works! Global?
"It Works! Global is the ""Ultimate Body Applicator"" company! Our body wraps tone, tighten and firm the skin, while detoxing fat cells. Our products are natural and safe, and our supplements are high quality.
Why Should You Join It Works!?
JAFRA Cosmetics International, Inc
Independent Consultant Joet Pealer
JAFRA is a international cosmetic/skin care company that offers products for the entire family!
Start Up Costs:
Sign up for as little as $49. There are no monthly ""requirements"" to maintain your status as a consultant. You always receive a minimum of 30% off of your order. Even better, if you order $300 worth of retail products you only pay 50%.
Why should I join JAFRA?
JAFRA offers learning opportunities on how grow your business, as well ...
Jamberry Nails
Independent Consultant Melissa Bianchin Ursu
What IS Jamberry Nails?
Jamberry Nail Shields offers the hottest trend in fashion.
Wrap your nails in over 150 different designs. They are non-toxic and affordable.
This is a new concept and a new company. Jamberry Nails offers one of the newest opportunities in direct sales today. Not only do we offer a great business opportunity for women interested in starting their own business but we also offer one of the hottest products in the direct sales ...
Market America / Shop.com
Maureen Messersmith
Market America / Shop.com
What IS Market America/ Shop.com?
Market America / Shop.com is a great opportunity for moms to work from. It is an internet business that will generate revenue for them. You are a consultant for your own website at Shop.com where your preferred customers can shop their favorite stores to earn cash back, and refer friends to earn 1/2% cash back on their referral's purchases.
Why choose Market America/ Shop.com?
Market America has amazing products for your health, home, pet ...
Origami Owl -- Every Locket Tells A Story
Independent Consultant Rachel McKeown
What IS Origami Owl?
Origami Owl was founded in 2010 by 14 year old Isabella looking for a way to earn money for a car.
In January of 2012 the company expanded to the direct sales industry and has been booming ever since.
Why get involved with Origami Owl?
This is a great company to get started with on the ground floor. The opportunities are endless.
Start Up Costs:
You can get started for as little as $199.
As an independent designer you will have the unique ...
PartyLite
Independent Consultant Kristin Parady
PartyLite
Kristin Parady
Why choose Party Lite?
You're busy. We get it. That's why PartyLite is designed to fit with your schedule. A few hours a week or a full time gig - it's up to you.
How do I start and how much will it cost me?
Income Potential:
Project MAHMA Program With Shaklee
Independent Consultant Beth Egan
What Is Project MAHMA?
Why get involved?
- Have the very best for their family's health, well-being and financial future
- Realize their personal potential
- Make a difference in the lives of others
- Do it all AND stay home ...
Rodan+Fields Dermatologists
Independent Consultant Amy McCarthy
Why choose Rodan+Fields Dermatologists?
Scentsy
Independent Scentsy Consultant- Julie Lee
What IS Scentsy and is this something I want to do?
If you've ever thought, "I could never be in direct sales, I don't like bothering people!" Scentsy is perfect for you!! I almost always get my sales from people who come up to ME asking if they can put in an order.
How do I do this?
You can choose to have home parties or not, it's completely up to you! Online parties or basket parties (sending catalogs and testers in a basket home with a ...
Send Out Cards
Indpendent Consultant Jodi Weinstein
What IS SendOutCards?
SendOutCards is a web based greeting card company. You design your card(s) online, hit the send button and SendOutCards prints, stuffs, addresses, stamps and mails your card for you. No more trips to the greeting card store or post office. It's the ultimate in convenience for busy women--in fact, I call it the busy woman's dream! Attach a gift or a gift card, too, if you'd like.
Why consider SendOutCards?
Work At Home United
This is Your Life, Your Dreams, Your Business!
Work at Home United is a team dedicated to helping people live the quality of life they deserve. We work from the comfort of our homes and enjoy the important moments in our lives. We're here to partner with you every step of the way in reaching your goals, so that you can build an income to last a lifetime.
Why choose WAHU?
Touchstone Crystal
Independent Consultant Michelle Bennett
Touchstone Crystal
What IS Touchstone Crystal?
Touchstone Crystal is a new Jewelry line by Swarovski Crystal that started in January 2009!
Why get involved with Touchstone Crystal?
You and all your friends will fall in love with this jewelry and with only a handful of consultants in the Pittsburgh area; you will be the first to showcase this gorgeous jewelry.
Touchstone Crystal has an awesome compensation plan of 25%-40% of your personal sales. Touchstone Crystal has wonderful consultant incentives of free jewelry, fabulous trips, a ...
Thirty-One Gifts
Independent Consultant, Kristina Mete
Thirty-One Gifts offers fun and fashionable products such as thermal totes, purses and organizational totes to help simplify your life. We offer fantastic monthly specials and a great hostess rewards program including free, half priced, and hostess exclusive products.
Why get involved?
MACARONI KID DISCOUNTS FOR YOU!
Our Reps Generously Offered YOU, Our Readers-- DISCOUNTS!
Etsy shop: Use code FAMILYANDFRIENDS for 20% off your purchase. Excludes fabric items and party packages.
Free 2 hour consultation with purchase of a Party Styling Package. Mention this article.
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LIL' LJ
I’m so excited to be expanding my business. We are revamping my original Lil’ LJ site, and until then, I’m using Etsy and loving it! (www.etsy.com/lillj9208 ...
Work At Home Scams And How To Recognize Them
If You're Sold Ice On A Frozen Tundra---You were just HAD.
Your Company Is Not Listed? Let's Fix That!
YOU CAN STILL JOIN IN!
Did you miss out on being listed? If you're not on today's list within this publication, you CAN BE! One of our Mac Kid passions is encouraging moms and helping other women in business. We'll be running an article within EACH week's publication that lists work from home opportunities. We only take one representative per company and if your company is NOT listed in the article entitled "Stay at Home/Work From Home Opportunities" then it can be!
For this special feature, we are offering it ...
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This article is just for show. Look below this image for great stories of Momspiration! Moms in our community and beyond who have MADE IT HAPPEN!
Deborah A. Roden-- She Built A Church
A BURGH Mom Who Made It Happen Freedom Fellowship Church Of Pittsburgh

Deborah Ann Roden
HomeTown: Borger, Texas Currently reside in West Pittsburgh!
Ginger Hites -- She Captures Infinity
A BURGH Mom Who Made It Happen- Frames of Infinity Photography
Currently resides in West Pittsburgh.
Mimi Crimone- She Rocks Pittsburgh - Shag Style
A BURGH Mom Who Made It Happen Shag Hair Salon
Loree Mayer- She Found A Nitch In the NICU!
A BURGH Mom Who Made It Happen--- Lil' LJ
Lil’ LJ
Pittsburgh (Robinson Township)
Education / Background
"Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Visual Communications Program
I work full time at a marketing agency in Cranberry Township and have been there for 16 years!"
FamilyTell us about your family!
"I come from a long line of creatives from my Grandfather to my parents and a few cousins! My parents are the owners of CreativeCakes, a truly creative bakery in Robinson. My husband, Christian, and I have twin daughters, Emma and Madelyn who will be four in September ...
Meryl Neiman -She Made Play Dates A Piece of Cake
A BURGH Mom Who Made It Happen- Playdate Planet
A Mom Who Made It Happen
Tammy Guadagnoli - She Makes Magical Cake Art
A Burgh Mom Who Made It Happen- Faithfully Cakes

A Mom Who Made It Happen
Hometown: Beaver Pa
They Made Consigning-- CONTAGIOUSLY COOL
Kristin Krause & Michelle Hall - Just Between Friends North Consigment Sale
Chrissie Barcelona- She Makes Parties… Perfect.
A Burgh Mom Who Made It Happen- Party Paper Scissors
A Mom Who Made It Happen
Karen Rachel - She Made Soap For Teeth
Moms That Made It Happen - Tooth Soap®
Karen Rachel
Tell Us about your business and why you created it.
Maureen Messersmith- She Made Couponing CRAZY Cool
A Burgh Mom Who Made It Happen -Save And Share With Coupons
A Mom Who Made It Happen
Shannon Gevero-- She Makes Milestones Fun!
Moms That Made It Happen- See Baby Grow LLC
Mel Bugaj-- She Tells NightLight Stories!
A Mom Who Made It Happen--- NightLight Stories
A Mom Who Made It Happen
Additional Companies
1154 LILL STUDIO (custom handbags, wallets, accessories, etc.)
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It Works! Ode To Your Skinny Jeans Giveaway!
WIN A CHIN WRAP GIRLS NIGHT FOR 6 -- or PERSONAL ONE ON ONE WRAP SESSION!
Today you get a chance to get to know It Works! yourself via Mac Kid Momma- Katie Hyre. Katie has been a loyal Mac Kid fan since we can remember and we're happy ...
Macaroni CaresWildlife Weekend
Enter to win an RCA HD video camera!
To continue Dawn's 30+ year commitment to preserving wildlife, Dawn worked with their partners at The Marine Mammal Center and International Bird Rescue to ...
Triple B Farms Strawberry Festival
MAC KID APPROVED AND A GREAT WAY TO SPEND THE DAY
I had a FABULOUS family day at Triple B Farms! My kids remembered picking apples there last season and they were so excited to go and pick some strawberries. A short hay ride(getting there is half the fun after all)and we picked and picked and picked until our fingers were red with juiciness!
They also had a ton of other activities set up too. The bouncy house was a favorite but the big hit of the day was the tunnel slides! They must have gone up and down ...
Girls Only- SECRET COMEDY OF WOMEN-WIN 4 TICKETS
At The CLO Cabaret 5/23-9/2! + Mac Kid Discount Code HERE!
Win 4 tickets to see Girls Only by clicking HERE.
Winner will be sent a certificate that can be redeemed for select shows at their convenience.
Don't forget to take advantage of the Macaroni Kid discount!
As a Mac Kid Subscriber, you are eligible for a $5 discount!! Just click HERE to purchase your tickets! (Discount will already be applied only by using the above link. For those tickets purchased directly off the site, use code word 'Macaroni').
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast for the Pittsburgh ...
Mom N Me Photo Contest- WIN A KATE SPADE BAG
LAST WEEK TO ENTER AND WIN
WHO LOVES MOMMA?????
Tell us and you could win a night at the ultra fab Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown!
The Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown has done it again! They are sponsoring the best thing for a momma...some time away to recharge!
They love you and so do we!
Just follow this link to enter and to see all the details...like a night for two and a breakfast at the restaurant....PERFECTION!
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Soccer Shots - Register Today For Robinson Session
8 Week Session For Kids Ages 3-6! Macaroni Kid Approved
Soccer Shots® is pleased to be returning to the West Pittsburgh area ( ROBINSON & BRIDGEVILLE) with two wonderful opportunities to take advantage of a Soccer Shots program near to you!
Soccer Shots® is a uniquely designed program that will introduce soccer to your child in a fun, safe, and controlled environment. Each week, we offer 30 to 35 minute soccer sessions where we teach basic soccer skills, fun games, and healthy competition to your child. Our program also emphasizes character-forming lessons such as fair team play, individual concentration, cooperation, and encouragement ...
Summer Movie Club - Cinemark Theatres
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $5 for 10 shows, or just purchase a ticket on the day of the show for $1. Tickets are the same price for both parents and children.
Happy Feet
PG
Rio
G
Kung Fu Panda 2
PG
Summer Reading Extravaganza
Summer Reading Extravaganza
Summer Reading Extravaganza!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
12 - 5 pm
On the lawn at CLP - Main, Oakland
Macaroni Kid will be there! Come and visit us for a coolio craft!
Kick off your summer reading with free family fun, including entertainment, crafts and activities for kids and teens! Here's a sample of some of the fun things you'll be able to do at Extravaganza:
- Watch fun performances from:
- Coro Latinoamericano-Pittsburgh
- Gateway to the Arts
- Gemini Theater
- Obama Academy Steel Band
- Pittsburgh Belly Dance
- Pittsburgh Musical Theater
- Riversong String ...
APASSIONATA Is Coming to Consol
Special Discount for Macaroni Kid Subscribers!
APASSIONATA has been Europe's most popular live arena show for nearly a decade, thrilling more than five million fans across 15 countries with a breathtaking display of the beauty and the bond between horse and rider.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FFaDa2UikTs
‘APASSIONATA’ is coming to CONSOL Energy Center for 4 shows from September 7-9. The shows will be at the following times:
APASSIONATA has a special family deal ...
Macaroni Kid Cares! We're here to help!
List your local benefit etc with us! We'll help gladly!
Do you know of a local family who has organized a fundraising benefit or blood drive or wash the dog drive?
Do you know of a non-profit organization that helps the community that we should know about?
THEN TELL US! We have over 8,000 readers and we want to educate and inform everyone about community efforts to help those in need! Email [email protected] with information.
We are all in this crazy game of life together and we want to be there for YOU! Macaroni Kid cares! We ...
Alex's Lemonade Stand at Fun Fore All
Local Mom Mixes Lemonade with Fun and Fundraising
What do you get when you combine one mom on a mission, two determined tweens, dozens of children with cancer, a committed community, and a day of fun? The answer is help ’12 (hope, enjoy, laugh, play 2012), a new program created especially for children battling various forms of pediatric cancer. For the fourth year in a row, Lori Silvester and her two children, Kate (12) and Harrison (9), will host the area’s largest lemonade stand fundraiser to help support pediatric cancer research through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation ...
Help 2 Year Old John Blosser Jr. - -BLOOD DRIVE
Macaroni Cares
products twice since being diagnosed and will more than likely need to receive them again in the future. After finishing chemotherapy, he will receive a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant but doctors will use his own bone marrow to
replenish what he will need.
John is the son of John Sr., and Vicky Blosser of ...
HELP US BRING A SMILE TO A SICK CHILD AT UPMC
And Help the Miracles for Molly Dunne Fund
One thing is for sure, Molly loved Build-A-Bear. What better way to honor Molly than to make another child who is sick happy by giving them a little something to bring them a smile and brighten their day.
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You are invited to design ...
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