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MACARONI GOODIES: Playtime at the Palace, Tuition Raffle!

Mom-savers, Stress busters, Deals, Great Ideas

By Catherine Siroka, Editor February 27, 2015

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

Discounts & Giveaway of the Week: E
xclusive 20 percent discount to any of the upcoming Playtime at the Palace shows including Hatched next Sunday March 8 at 1 and 3 pm. Just enter the code Mommy at checkout to take advantage of this exclusive offer!



Congrats to Mary H who won tickets to see Monster Jam at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on March 6-8. Tickets Start at Just $10, available at the Box Office, online or by calling 800-745-3000. Shows are Friday, March 6 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm, and Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 pm. The Pit Party that gives fans the opportunity to view the trucks up close and meet the drivers, will take place on Saturday & Sunday March 7-8 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 

 

$30,000 Tuition Raffle sponsored by Our Lady Of Fatima School in Wilton. Open to any US resident and features one (1) Grand Prize: $30,000 in Tuition payable directly to ANY accredited U.S. COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, PRIVATE, or PAROCHIAL SCHOOL. The prize can benefit up to (2) two STUDENTS of any age/grade. Please see Rules & Regulations.

Only 1,000 tickets are available for sale at a cost of $100 per ticket! Please purchase your tickets today, raffle ends May 30th. To enter, visit online. For questions, please contact Clara Taveras at clarataveras@aol.com or 203‐979‐4857.



Need homework or extra study help? February is 50% OFF Reading Registration Fees at Kumon Math and Reading Center of Norwalk. For catching up to grade level, discovering new levels of challenge, or reaching virtually any other academic goal, millions of students and their parents agree: Kumon works. With Kumon’s renowned Reading program, students can develop the habit of reading for pleasure while increasing their literary knowledge, boost vocabulary, and develop strong reading skills. For more information, visit online or call the center at (203)286-3516 or email norwalk_ct@ikumon.com

 


Looking for a cute birthday party idea on a cold day? How about a hip hop dance party at Intensity Club in Norwalk! They will handle everything for you. Visit online or email 
Clairmason@intensityclub.com.

Also check out Intensity's Junior Dance Program for kids age 4-17. Led by Marcello Deaguero, one of the area’s most renowned dance instructors who hails from Colombia, the home of modern dance, keep your children active as the weather becomes colder and all outside sports are over. Winter registration has started and classes are 45 min - 1 hour and go until May 18 (16 Week Program). For information, visit Intensity or call them at 203-853-7727.

  


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. Must be a subscriber to enter. Good luck and stay safe!

 


Music Together, Fairfield County's premier music learning program, offers music and movement classes for children ages newborn through 5 years old. 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.


Like to dance? Chelsea Piers Connecticut is excited to announce the newest addition to its extensive fitness facilities, the Dance Academy. Opened in January, the 1,600-square-foot Dance Academy offers 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. 

 


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.

For after-school and extended programs for children with mental and behavioral health 
needs, visit the Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County. 
Each year they help thousands of children and families in Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Weston, and Wilton.