Subject:  Romp n' Roll Classes on Sale Tomorrow and Friday!

Romp n' Roll offers Richmond's best "classes, camps, and parties for the six and under crowd".  Here at Macaroni Kid, we love Romp n' Roll and hope you will check out and support this great locally-owned business!  They have a wide variety of gym, art, and music classes for kids from 3 months - 5 years, both parent-optional and parent-inclusive.  And it's never been easier to join because for two days only (tomorrow and Friday) they are having a good sale on all memberships.  But not just good, in honor of Halloween it's "scary good!"!

That's right, save up to $70 and enjoy all of the learning and fun at Romp n' Roll at their best prices.  Valid on new AND renewing memberships!  Prefer to register online?  Use the promo codes listed below to apply your savings and enroll online at    www.rompnroll.com.

Take $15 off a 3-month enrollment

(promo code 15off3)

Take $25 off a 6-month enrollment

(promo code 25off6)

Take $50 off a 9- or 12-month enrollment

(promo code 50off9 or 50off12)

Plus, new members save $20 on their lifetime registration fee.

West End Schedule

249-5001

westend@rompnroll.com

Mechanicsville Schedule

730-2060

mechanicsville@rompnroll.com

Midlothian Schedule

893-3142

midlothian@rompnroll.com

Membership Plans start at just $55/month and include unlimited Open Gym and unlimited make-up classes.  Sibling discounts available.

Registration must be completed by Friday, October 26.  Class enrollments may begin anytime prior to December 10, 2012.  Discount available on paid-in-full and payment plan options.

          If a payment plan is chosen, the total discount will be split evenly among the payments.

Judy sat down ( just for a minute) recently to share a little about herself and all she loves!

• Tell us about where you grew up and your education?

I spent most of my growing up in Richmond. Graduated from Douglas Freeman High School and Longwood Universityand started a masters degree in Preschool Education with UVA.

• What career path did you have before joining TDC?

Taught Kindergarten at Collegiate Country Day School in Richmond and first grade in Virginia Beach.

When my children came along I became a full time mom and loved every minute of it-the parties, excursions, trips to local attractions, train trips to areas beyond Richmond, bike rides, ski trips, cooking lessons, fishing trips, holiday festivities, games and story time

 Had my own catering business for 10 years when the kids got older then moved into Country Clubs-Richmond Country Club and Meadowbrook Country Club as Assistant Manager and Club House Manager then a job as the Manager of a Yacht Club.

•  What has been your favorite position?

My favorite job has been Food and Beverage Director of TDC. Every thing is great from the staff to the members. Love the work, challenges, the hustle and bustle, and demands of the F&B business. Can’t wait to get to work in the morning because everyday is an adventure.

•  In your down time, what do you enjoy?

If I have down time I like bicycling, roller blading, sailing, travel, cooking, hiking, and most recently ski diving.

•  How do you manage to get done all you have to do, especially in the summer with the pool management added to your list?

You asked how I multitask and juggle all I do-I am a list maker.  I make a list at the beginning of each week of things I need to accomplish that week and then a list each day of what I have to finish before I can leave. It seems to work for me most of the time.

•  Tell us some of your favorites?

My Favorites:

Authors: Greg Iles, Jody Picoult, Tess Gerritsen, Nelson de Mille, James Lee Burke, J A Jance, Stephen King, John Irving, Diana G

Food: Like making bread; try to find interesting healthy foods that taste good; like planning a party, finding the recipes and cooking the meal

Vacation Spot: The British Virgin Isle-sailed with my brother around BVI for a week and it was the best vacation I ever had.

TIMES:   Friday, Aug 10th – 5:00pm, 8:00pm Saturday, Aug 11th – 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm Sunday, Aug 12th – 2:00pm, 5:00pm VENUE:   The Robins Theatre (Steward School) 11600 Gayton Rd Richmond, VA 23238 PRICES:   $15 - Individual Online $12 - Group Discount (15 ticket minimum) One Weekend only!  Don't delay in getting your tickets!

Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless for the entire family! The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful and entertaining Broadway musical!

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Bullying of a child in school isn’t always the act of a student.
As a child who grew up with epilepsy, dyslexia and ADD, author, Richard S. Stripp, Sr., was often bullied. Now, after nearly a decade of working in schools that service special needs children and witnessing and reporting far too many cases of bullying, abuse and neglect at the hands of staff, he wrote the book, "Mommy, I Wish I Could Tell you What They Did To Me In School Today". In it he attempts to pull away the veil of secrecy that surrounds far too many classrooms. The public must be made aware of what can and does happen to these innocent children. More must be done to protect them.
Here is the site to check out :www.mommyiwish.com
Enter to win a copy of this book by commenting beneath this article .

Check out some of our pics from Macaroni Kid at Colonial Trail making some wands!

BeautiControl is a beauty company that specializes in Skincare, Spa treatments, Cosmetics, Anti-aging, Face and Hand care, and so much more. Tupperware is our parent company. BeautiControl offers personalized skin analysis of your skin done online or in person and the instant results will recommend your personal skin care line and cosmetics for you. We do home parties/spas including a fun Margarita spa, work spas and many different events. For $125.00 you can join BeautiControl as an Independent Consultant and earning extra income and discounts off your products is just the beginning. You won't believe the incredible support, recognition, rewards, flexible work hours which is so convenient for a family lifestyle and friendships that await you. Mention Mac Kid and get 15% off your first order or mention Mac Kid and get $25.00 off your consultant fee and you can join for only $100.00! What great deal! Embrace the possibilities. Empower yourself to live the life you always wanted. Please call Janet Spiers and I'd me more then happy to meet with you and talk to you about our fantastic products and this great opportunity! 

Janet Spiers 804-426-6772

bcjanetspa@gmail.com

www.beautipage.com/janetspiers

Arbonne is a highly regarded, skincare, health, and wellness company with products formulated in Switzerland and made in the U.S. The products are healthy, botanically based, and inspired by nature and include skin care, cosmetics, nutrition, weight management, and detoxification. The Arbonne experience can be changing your health and/or skin, or it can also become a life changing vehicle to true time and financial freedom. Arbonne provides a generous compensation plan, an exceptionally nurturing support system, and committed leadership. At my level (Regional VP) Arbonne gives the company car - a white Mercedes. Even if you love your current job, it is wise to create a Plan A with a significant stream of residual income that can soon become your Plan B should you ever need or want that. Call me if you would like to meet for coffee (my treat!) for half an hour to explore this opportunity together.

All Arbonne products are vegan-certified: our formulas are never tested on animals and do not contain animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products. All nutritional products are gluten free.

As we gear up for the summer season, consider what you are putting on your children’s skin and your own skin with the sunscreen you use. Rather than using a sunscreen with harmful ingredients, consider making the switch to a safer and more protective sunscreen for you and your kids! This month I’m offering 50% off of all Arbonne sunscreen products for both moms and kids!

Work from home

Willow House offers you the most unique opportunity in direct sales as the first ever multidivisional opportunity. With 12 years in business, Willow House is growing leaps and bounds as we continue to meet people who have never heard of us and we need more consultants to serve the Richmond area. 

Willow House offers you the opportunity to market to two groups of women with our two divisions offering product exclusively designed by Willow for Willow House - Style for Home and Jewelry by Sara Blaine. Why does this make your business easier? I would love to take you out for a cup of coffee and answer all your questions. 

As an executive director, I promise you support and recognition for the building of your own business with Willow House with my proven track record of supporting a team of 300 consultants across the country. Visit my website to learn more about me and the Willow House opportunity.

elizabethringas.willowhouse.com

willowhouse.elizabeth@gmail.com

Elizabeth Ringas 8043604704

Elizabeth Ringas

804360470

And from Julee, a great coupon for being a Macaroni Kid Reader!

 Giveaway for Family Night & Parent's Night

o Friday, May 18               Improv-A-Go-Go show                 7:30 – 8:45 pm (general audiences)
To enter to win this 4 pack- email me with Family Laughter as Subject and WEST END as body
o Saturday, May 19           Improv Dance Party                    7:30 – 9:00 pm (mature) followed by an improv jam
To enter to win this 2 pack- email me with Parent's Turn as subject and WEST END as body

It's that time of year again--I am reposting my family's favorite Passover recipes. Feel free to use them all (together or in separate articles).

Cohen Family's Favorite Passover Recipes

by Merri Cohen, Marlboro-Manalapan Publisher Mom

Easy and Delicious Pineapple Matzah Farfel Kugel

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 3/4 box matzah farfel
• 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple with juice
• 1 stick margarine
• 3/4 cup of white raisins
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

1. Beat eggs, pineapple, sugar, raisin, vanilla, and margarine.
2. Mix together, and add matzah farfel.
3. Pour into a well-greased pan.
4. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Make Your Own Passover Candy...Chocolate-Covered Toffee Matzah

This is my kid's favorite Passover recipe! We go crazy, and use all different kinds of baking chips (milk chocolate, toffee, peanut butter, dark chocolate, white chocolate). Then we paint on the chocolates, mix them up, and cover them with colored sprinkles, nonpareils, nuts, candy, etc. They are truly a work of art! And this is a perfect recipe for getting rid of all the leftover matzah after Passover!

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb matzah
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 8 ounces chocolate chips

Directions

• Line a cookie sheet with foil and lay matzah on pan.
• Melt brown sugar with butter in saucepan; boil until mixture coats a spoon.
• Brush matzah with brown sugar mixture.
• Bake in 350 degree oven for 3-4 minutes (watch closely-it burns easily!!!) until it starts to bubble.
• Cover with chocolate chips and put back in the oven until the chips start to melt.
• Spread the chocolate to cover the matzah. Optional: Sprinkle with nuts, sprinkles, candy, etc.
• Refrigerate chocolate-covered matzah until hard, then break into pieces.

Passover Lemon Berry Muffins

These Passover muffins make an excellent breakfast, snack or accompaniment to lunch or dinner. Use fresh or frozen raspberries, blueberries or blackberries for these muffins. The berries burst out of the muffins--these are so good, you may want to make them after Passover!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup oil
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup matzoh cake meal
• 1/4 cup potato starch
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries
• 1 tsp. lemon zest

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease generously.
2. Beat sugar and oil together. Beat in eggs.
3. Add cake meal, potato starch and salt, stirring until combined.
4. Rinse berries and pat dry. Fold berries and lemon zest into batter.
5. Fill muffin tins up to the top with batter. Bake 45 minutes.

Macaroon Fudge Bars

Ingredients

• 6 oz. semi sweet chocolate
• 1 c. unsalted margarine
• 1 c. sugar
• ¼ c. brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla sugar
• 3 eggs
• ¾ c matzoh cake meal
• ¼ c potato starch
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 1 ½ c. lightly packed, coarsely chopped macaroons (any flavor)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 7 x 11” brownie pan, or a 9 x 9 baking pan. In a saucepan, melt the chocolate and margarine over low heat. Cool to room temperature. Stir in all of the sugars, eggs, cake meal, potato starch and salt. Mix until well blended. Stir in the macaroon pieces. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake 40 – 50 minutes until the top seems set and is beginning to take on a crackled appearance. Do not overbake! Cool the brownies in the pan until serving time.

Meet A Publisher Mom
10 Things to Know About Carissa Garabedian
1.Mama to 3: one going to college, an 11-year old fashion dive and a 9-year-old superhero who was diagnosed with Autism and teaches her a new perspective daily.
2.Daughter of hippies, she was raised in the Virgin Islands which taught her culture and diversity and instilled a love of the beach.
3.Life as a single mom ended with a trip to doctor for her sick daughter that ended with plans for a date, followed a few months later with a wedding!
4.Cooking, reading, the ocean, movie and pizza nights, and family road trips!
5.With no family nearby, she feels lucky to have friends who feel like family.
6.A soul warmed by random acts of kindness, especially the tiny ones that go unnoticed.
7.Autobiography would be titled, ”Stop, Drop and Adapt.” ‘Cause “life is going to happen, go with it!”
8.Saving the earth one bottle at a time – this mama went Green!
9.Proud of her work with Autism Speaks and at 45 she loves the person she is growing up to be.
10.Loves that MK has given her a voice that she uses to speak about things that matter to her and her readers.