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MACARONI GOODIES: Bumblebean, Gift Card and More!

Mom-savers, Stress busters, Deals, Giveaways, Great Ideas

By Catherine Siroka, Editor November 26, 2014

Check out Twitter and Facebook for more offers, deals and specials! Please share with friends, and let me know of any other great offers. 

Enter the @Bumblebean Holiday Giveaway! Three prize bundles are up for grabs - each with 35+ gifts! You have to be in it to win it. Earn extra chances to win by finding the holiday bean on Bumblebean.com.  CLUE: If Arts & Crafts is your scene, then this is where you'll find the 'Bean! 'Eco friendly for creative kids' is their declaration, their toys allow 'Urban' kids to use their imagination! ENTER HERE.


Giveaway Alert: New moms: Is your home child-safe? You need another set of eyes so you can rest easier especially during the holidays. If you have little ones, call Jay, the Childproof Coach, at 203-268-7800 or visit him online. Enter to win a FREE baby gate installation and home safety inspection. Includes top quality gate and mounting kit. $200 value! Email catherines@macaronikid.com with "Safety" in the subject line by Dec 15. Must be a subscriber to enter. Good luck and stay safe during the holidays!


Scholarship: Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc. announces the 2015 Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award Contest, a nationwide recognition for students 19 or younger with learning disabilities (LD) or ADHD. The $1,000 award will be made to a student who demonstrates talent and determination resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field. 
The contest deadline is December 15, 2014. Winners will be posted on the organization's website on February 28, 2015. An application for the 2015 award may be submitted by parents, teachers, coaches, mentors, or students themselves and may be downloaded from the Smart Kids website at http://www.smartkidswithld.org/.

 


Music Together, Fairfield County's premier music learning program, has started their Fall enrollment. They offer music and movement classes for children ages newborn through 5 years old and the adults who love them. Classes available in Fairfield, Westport, Wilton, New Canaan, Rowayton, Ridgefield, Stamford, Old Greenwich and Greenwich. Visit them at onlinecall 203-256-1656 or email them at mtfcjj@optonline.net to reserve your space and get your discount. Do you work late? Check out their classes and demos in New Canaan and at Chelsea Piers and in Greenwich.


Chelsea Piers Connecticut is excited to announce the newest addition to its extensive fitness facilities, the Dance Academy. Opening in January 2015, the 1,600-square-foot Dance Academy will offer classes in more than six types of dance at varying levels for all ages, beginning with children as young as three years, as well as adult classes. Stay tuned for master classes with a 22-year veteran Principal Dancer from The New York City Ballet. For more info, visit CPCT online or call 203-989-1000.

How do you handle dinners when you are running between soccer, ballet, drivers ed and piano? Visit Garelick & Herbs for healthy snacks and dinners to grab on the go. With locations in Westport, New Canaan and Greenwich, they also have a fun party space Mora Mora in SONO. Call for daily specials at 203-972-4497. 

Fairfield Stags fan? Become a member of the Lil’ Stags Club today! Membership includes an exclusive t-shirt, free admission to all regular season home games on campus (excluding men’s lacrosse), and 4 complimentary tickets to 3 men’s basketball and 3 men’s lacrosse games, plus fun experiences like pizza parties, meet and greets with the players and photo opportunities with Lucas the Stag! Lil’ Stags also have the chance to be ball kids at the Fairfield basketball games! To sign up your son or daughter, please visit www.fairfieldstags.com/kidsclubAny questions, please contact Abigail Corning at abigail.corning@fairfield.edu

 



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Special Discount for tickets to Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center through January 2015. When ordering tickets online, Use promo code BIGAPPLE to save up to $25 off tickets.* (*Limited availability. Offer good on select seats and shows. Other conditions apply. Children under 3 are free when on the lap of a paid adult, one child per lap.)

 

 

New to town and looking for a fantastic preschool program? Check out Landmark Preschool, serving children ages 1 - 5 with locations in Redding (Georgetown), Ridgefield, and Westport. For over 35 years, their goal has been to nurture the whole child, teaching important social skills, supporting emerging language, building confidence and developing curiosity. Call 203-226-6982 for a free tour today.

Do you need a performer, face painter, magician or clown? Whether you're throwing a large party or a small celebration, Party By Lisa & Company has exciting entertainment for everyone. Their performers excel at dazzling the young and young at heart with their captivating skills and cheerful personalities. From birthday parties, to charitable events, they are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards and consistently deliver a great entertainment experience. For more information, contact them at (914) 648-9197. Call for a special discount.

 

Make family memories through the adventure of travel, entertainment and one of a kind experiences. Let Katie Nack of Fairy Tale Concierge make it happen! So come on and be like a pirate – adventure awaits! Contact her today via email or call 978-495-0198. Special Offer: $25 gift card for any Mac Kid Greenwich-Westport subscriber that books a 4+day Disney vacation with me in 2014 (travel does not need to be taken in 2014, just booked in 2014).  


Need help handling stress or setting goals? Talk to a professional or check out some wonderful groups for parents, adolescents and teens at Westport Family Counseling.