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 ...

 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!   

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“Mom! Phineas and Ferb are going on a live tour!” Join the Danville Tri-State Area Gang for a high-energy ride through their wildest invention yet in Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! The beloved characters from Disney Channel's animated series embark on a bold escape from the television screen to a live action adventure – right in your hometown! This brand new live stage production performs at WESBANCO ARENA in WHEELING, AUGUST 24, 2012. Tickets on sale now.

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney’s Phineas and ...

Here at Macaroni Kid, nothing makes us happier than to help build up a child!  Some wise person once said,  "It Takes A village To Raise A Child" and that is so very true is it not?  It also takes a village to celebrate a child, to cheer for a child and to high five a kiddo who is JUST. MAKING. IT. HAPPEN for himself.   WE LOVE today's featured Macaroni Kid 11 year old Shane Treloar who continually inspires us not only with his phenom voice but with his ...

The Citizens Bank 2012-2013 Family Series is packed with five imaginative, live performances that are full of creativity and fun. Consider becoming a Patron of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for reserved seating at the shows, special artist meet-and-greet receptions, and full access to the Partner benefits of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Most performances debut at the Byham Theater and then travels to a location near you in the suburbs! Shows travel to community venues North, South, East and West of the city, and into Butler County.

October 14-21, 2012

"If ...

FROM THE VISIONARY CREATOR OF THE TONY AWARD-WINNING

MOVIN’ OUT COMES THE NEW BROADWAY MUSICAL

COME FLY AWAY

Conceived, Choreographed and Directed

by

TWYLA THARP

Vocals

by

FRANK SINATRA

The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award®-winner Twyla Tharp and by special arrangement with the Frank Sinatra Family and Frank Sinatra Enterprises, will open Pittsburgh CLO’s Summer Season at the Benedum Center on June 5 at 8pm. Tickets are available online at pittsburghCLO.org, by calling 412-456-6666 or at the Box Office ...

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 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 ...

Classic Car Cruise 11 am – 3 pm

Fun – Food – Friends 11 am – 5 pm

All along Washington Avenue

Children’s events

Firemen’s Battle of the Barrel

DJ and Bands

Bill Ali

Mid-Life Crisis

KIM LOSEGO featuring

LOUIE SCHREIBER and KEITH MOORHOUSE

BAA Family Movie @ Chartiers Park at dusk

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We love the Chick-fil-A in Robinson!  We can be found there at least once a week.  What a better location to have a little Father and Daughter bonding than a place where everyone can be comfortable and get a good meal even the kids will eat!  The event is going to be bigger than ever this year with a red carpet, a professional photographer (photos provided for free), a candy bar, and much much more!  Reservations are required to go to their web site and sign up!! 

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If you have been longing for your child to go to a REAL movie theater and watch a movie but have been nervous at their reaction due to any type of noise or light sensitivities, we have found a solution for you!  AMC Loews Waterfront 22 has special screenings so your entire family can enjoy this experience together. 

According to the web site, "The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their ...

This is a fabulous event! We love the idea of showing our kids all that Pittsburgh has to offer and this is one not to miss!

Their web site explains, "Enliven and enrich your child’s summer with KidsPlay at Market Square. Beginning Tuesday, June 5, children and their families/caregivers can enjoy fun and educational programs and activities complete with crafts and special guests. Children can plant their own tree one week, see how cartoons come to life the next, and even touch a real fire truck, all in ...

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Childhood is fleeting, even though the individual days can seem long, the years are going to fly by.  While I absolutely believe that you should try to hire a professional Pittsburgh child photographer  periodically while your children grow, it’s also extremely important to remember to capture the everyday.  

No one wants to forget that little face looking up with those big brown eyes, their first steps in the sand at the beach, or the first time the training wheels come off. 




I’ve compiled a list of quick and ...

It’s Here!!!  Summer vacation is upon us and like every year I’m both excited and grateful!  Do you feel that way about summer vacation too?  We love summer in our house.  It means fun, picnics, trips to amusement parks, lots and lots of ice cream, yard work, sleepover camp, and of course my Home Business. 

            What does summer mean to you?  Is it a mad scramble for child care?  An extra expense in your budget for that child care?  A struggle to find transportation for all the team ...

Did you know that all children are musical?

Have you ever wondered what you can do to nurture the musical growth of your child, regardless of your own musical ability?

Experience Music Together^® and find out how important--and how fun--your role can be! Our Music Together classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement.

We'll help you provide your child with the basic musical skills needed to enjoy school and social musical activities, and to study an instrument should he or she choose to do ...

How to figure those store sales ads.

What do you do with those sales ads that come in the mail or in your Sunday newspaper? I used to just throw them away, but now I check everyone single one out.

Even if you follow my blog to find the best deals at your local store, you may miss something that you could use in your own home for the current week that is listed in the sales ads.

Be sure to take EVERY ad out of the paper and look ...

The Imperial Dragon Difference!

Aside from the fact the Imperial Dragon Tang Soo Do is THE ONLY karate school Macaroni Kid will recommend because all three of our families are thrilled with our experience! Here is a guideline to help you choose the best school for your little dragon!

Questions you should ask before you start with any karate school!

Certified Instructors? Are classes taught by an adult Black Belt who has specific training in the correct teaching methodologies to optimize learning?

Other schools: NO.Many do not have a ...

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 ...

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 pickeduntil 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 that ...

It is every little girls dream come true… having your party at a real Princess Cottage… and that is exactly what Pittsburgh Princess Party now offers! Pittsburgh Princess Party now has it's own official Princess Cottage! Located conveniently off RT19 in Wexford PA the Princess Cottage is not far out of your royal reach and Macaroni Kid recommended. This is worth any drive you might make!

Nestled off of RT 19 this darling little white cottage complete with whimsical wooden flowers and spring flower boxes awaits your royal parties ...

We are a good news magazine. We share what is good and positive about the people and places that make this community special. As we approach the warm weather season, and on its heels Memorial Day, I felt it was important to express, on behalf of all of us here at Allegheny West Magazine, how much we appreciate what our local military bases have done for us.

Now more than ever it is critical for each one of us to express and show our support. As many readers already know ...

Look below for the coolest of the cool Father's Day traditions and ideas.

Every father's day my girls and I wake up to hurriedly ready the living room for our super special Father's Day Tea Party.  We take the old beat up Ikea kids table and quickly haul it into the living room before Daddy wakes up.  Then we begin the special preparations! 

1.  Super beautiful table cloth.   CHECK!

2.  Mommy pulls out the , GASP, "pretty plates and forks that we aren't allowed to touch on regular days."  CHECK

3.  We bust open a can of Cinnamon Rolls and put ...

In honor of Go Fishing Day on June 18th, I made some simple fish for my son.  I added some buttons in different numbers to use for counting practice as well as fishing.

Things that you will need:

Felt sheets (these can be bought at most crafts stores for less than 40 cents per sheet)

Embroidery thread in multiple colors

Needle

Embellishments if wanted

Stick for a pole (we used a wooden spoon)

Magnet

Metal washers (they can be found in bulk at home improvement stores)

The first thing that ...

Ingredients

Graham crackers

4 packages cook & serve pudding - 2 chocolate and 2 vanilla  (You can also use 4 packages of the same flavor if you prefer)  You will need 4 cups of milk to make the pudding.

1 cup heavy cream

1/2  - 1 teaspoon confectioner's sugar

Layer the bottom of an 8x8 or 9x11 pan with graham crackers, one next to the other, until it is covered.

Cook both packages of the first pudding flavor together, according to the directions on the box, then pour over the graham ...

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Look for the Hard Head Patrol wearing this button in your neighborhood this summer.

No appointment necessary. Questions? Call Injury Prevention at 412-692-8229 or Community Education at 412-692-7105.

2012 Hard Head Schedule

Wednesday, June 13
5–8 p.m.
Kohl’s Department Store
Robinson Crossroads Shopping Center
6571 Steubenville Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Wednesday, June 20
6–8 p.m.
Pittsburgh Pediatrics
Children’s Community Pediatrics
4923 Center Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Wednesday, June 27
5–8 p.m.
Kohl’s Department Store
977 Wagner Road
Monaca, PA 15061

Wednesday ...

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