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April 12, 2012
News & Events
- Spring Break Macaroni!
- APASSIONATA: The Beginning
- What's For Dinner? Gorton's Skillet Crisp Tilapia
- Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
- Long Lasting Bubbles
- On-the-go Breakfast, Ready in Less Than A Minute
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Plan Ahead
- Summer Camp Guide
- Spring Consignment Sales Are Here
- Do you Pin?
- Online Business Directory
- Kids Eat Free Directory
- Louisville Free Public Library
Spring Break Macaroni!
APASSIONATA: The Beginning
An Unique Show for Horse Lovers and More!
target="_blank">Check out the trailer here for a sneak peak!Every once in a while something totally unique comes to Louisville. Right now it's APASSIONATA: The Beginning. This show will captivate parents and their children alike! You won't find cartoon characters or people dressed up in colorful stuffed over-sized costumes here, AND your kids will still love it.
APASSIONTA: The Beginning, a new Kentucky Derby Festival Event, will kick off its first North American Tour at Freedom Hall April 27-29. The family-friendly production has been Europe's most popular live equine 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.
The show’s depth, story, stunts and acrobatics will thrill adults, while the humor, horses and visual captivation will keep kid’s attention. Many of the stars of the show are relatives themselves, carrying on a multi-generational love of equestrianship. The price is family-friendly too, with tickets starting at just $25. Use the promo code FAMILY to receive a fantastic buy three, get one free ticket discount (some restrictions apply).
Tickets for the show may be purchased at the KFC Yum! Center, the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Offices. Tickets may also be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, through Ticketmaster Charge by Phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Performance times:
Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 28 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 29, at 3 p.m.
For more information, visit www.kyexpocenter.org, or www.apassionata.com/usa.
Macaroni Kid has 2 family four packs of tickets to the Saturday 3PM show of APASSIONATA: The Beginning to giveaway!
1. To enter, leave a comment following this article telling me what you think of this new show
2. For a second entry, post a comment to your Facebook status that includes Macaroni Kid! Make sure to tag our page by using the @symbol prior to typing the name of the page, then your status will also appear on the Macaroni Kid Facebook page so that I can give you credit for your extra entry. Leave a comment or send me an email if you need help!
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What's For Dinner? Gorton's Skillet Crisp Tilapia
A Macaroni Review & Giveaway!
If you are like me when you hear "Gorton's" you think of the hardworking fisherman in the yellow coat and fish sticks. I'm here to tell you there's much more to Gorton's these days! I received my choice of a free Gorton's frozen seafood item to cook up and review at home last week and I was absolutely surprised by the variety Gorton's now offers. I'm cooking for a four and six year old so I went with the Skillet ...
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Long Lasting Bubbles
Save Money Making Them At Home!
But those bubbles get expensive when the bubble solution goes so fast. And my kids definitely go through it fast! My solution is to make my own bubble mixture for the kids.
Long Lasting Bubble Solution
Ingredients:
- 1oz Dishwashing Detergent (Joy, Dawn or Palmolive work best)
- 1oz Glycerin
- 1 Cup of Water
Mix ingredients together ...
On-the-go Breakfast, Ready in Less Than A Minute
Stock up on Tyson Breakfast Bread Bowls!
Tyson Breakfast Bread Bowls are now available in the Frozen Breakfast aisle at select Sam's Club locations. Check out how ...
Friday, April 13 through Saturday, April 14 - Small Wonders Kids Sale
Where: NEW LOCATION!! Beulah Presbyterian Church, W.A. Ramsey Christian Activities Building, 2116 Beulah Church Road @ Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40291When: See DescriptionWho: Saavy Shoppers!How: Drop InCost: Free to browse and shopFor more info: Small Wonders Kids Sale
Friday, April 13 through Saturday, April 14 - $5 after 5PM @ The Louisville Science Center
Where: Louisville Science Center, 727 W.Main Street, Louisville, KYWhen: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Famly funHow: Drop InCost: $5 per personFor more info: Science Center
Saturday, April 14 - Geometry in Nature @ LNC
Where: Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave, Louisville 40213When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Family fun best for ages 6 and up.How: Register at (502) 458-1328Cost: Free for LNC members, $3.00 per person non-members or $10/family maxFor more info: Louisville Nature Center
Saturday, April 14 - Lyle The Crocodile by Stage One
Where: The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater, 501 West Main Street, Louisville 40202When: 11:00 AM (2nd show at 2:00 PM)Who: Recommended for ages 4-8How: Purchase tickets in advance here.Cost: $12.75For more info: Stage One
Saturday, April 14 - Frazier Second Saturday
Where: Frazier International History Museum, 829 W. Main Street, Louisville 40202When: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: Family funHow: Drop InCost: Free for Kids Club members (free to join). $9.00 for adults, $6.00 for kids 5-17.For more info: Frazier Museum (502) 753-5663
Sunday, April 15 - Guided Hike @ Jefferson Memorial Forest
Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest, meet at the Horine ReservationWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: Families and their dogs!How: Drop inCost: $6/dogFor more info: Call (502) 368-5404 or email [email protected]
Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29 - APASSIONATA: The Beginning
Performance Times
- Friday: 7pm
- Saturday: 3pm and 8pm
- Sunday: 3PM
Where: Freedom Hall @ the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209When: See DescriptionWho: This is a family friendly show for all agesHow: Purchase tickets in advance hereCost: Ticket prices range from $25 to $175. Use code FAMILY and get your fourth ticket free when you purchase 3 tickets.For more info: www.apassionata.com
Summer Camp Guide
Believe it or not Summer is not that far away. Macaroni Kid is making it easier for you to plan some fun activities for your children while school is out. Whether you need a consistent camp to aid in childcare or you simply want to break up the summer routine, Macaroni Kid has plenty of camp ideas for you.
Plan a unique and rewarding experience for your children with a week or just a day of summer camp. The Macaroni Kid Summer Camp Guide offers affordable options to keep your kids stimulated, entertained and exhausted this summer!
Want to list your camp? We'd love to have you! Email Stacy for details.
Spring Consignment Sales Are Here
Dress Your Kids For Less
There's only a few spring consignment sales left this season! If you haven't stocked up make sure to visit one of the remaining ones.
Your kid's pants are too short and they just ripped a hole in one of the three remaining pairs that don't fall 2 inches above the ankle? Mine too! And of course none of that summer stuff from last year even comes close to fitting anymore. Yup, been there.
Relax, stock your closets for less at these upcoming sales. Oh, and most ...
Do you Pin?
Follow Me On Pinterst!
Have you checked out Pinterest yet? Macaroni Kid Louisville East has an account with tons of fantastic stuff that local families will love waiting for you. Follow me!
Need an invite? Shoot me an email and I will hook you up. Click here to see our boards or just to check it out.
Online Business Directory
Macaroni Kid Resources For Parents
The Macaroni Kid Business Directory is an affordable way to showcase your business. Email me today to list your business!
One of the goals of Macaroni Kid is to make it easier for parents to be parents. That means spending less time searching for the plumber or painter you need. Knowing who to call to plan the best kids birthday party, finding a detailed list of summer camps and preschools, suggestions on where to get your hair cut, places to burn calories and more!! Our business directory is brand new ...
Kids Eat Free Directory
Tired of cooking dinner? Try one of the Kids Eat Free deals listed here!
I recommend calling ahead to confrim any advertised deal. Restaurants often change their promotions and won't necessarily inform me.. If you are aware of a deal that is not listed here or you discover a change in one of the restaurant promotions listed, contact me.
Everyday Deals
Cumberland Brews- 1576 Bardstown Rd., Louisville 40205 (502) 458-8727
Golden Corral Restaurant - 5362 Dixie Hwy, Louisville 40216 (502) 447-6660. Kids 3 and under eat free everyday.
Shoney's - 811 Eastern Parkway, Louisville 40217 (502) 636-1043. Kids 4 and under eat from the ...
Louisville Free Public Library
Actvities at the LFPL
With 18 locations surrounding Louisville, you can always find something happening at the LFPL! Weekly reoccuring library activities are listed here. One time only activites will appear on the newsletter and calendar. Since this is Louisville East Macaroni Kid, I've limited my search to include the eight libraries below. For a complete list of all library activities, view the LFPL website. Residents of Oldham county can apply for a library card at the LFPL if you or your spouse works in Jefferson County.
Bon Air - 2816 Del Rio Place ...