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MACARONI GOODIES: Playtime at the Palace, Scholarship

Mom-savers, Stress busters, Travel Deals

By Catherine Siroka, Editor April 17, 2015

Please share with friends, and let me know of any other great offers. 

Mother's Day Special. 
Buy a family photo session from Cari Miller Photography before May 7th and receive $100 off! Includes local location of choice, all 
high resolution images posted to share with family and friends. Valid for 6 months upon purchase. For more info, visit Cari Miller Photography online or call 203-722-4509.

I am giving away a passport for a day at Chelsea Piers CT. Spend the day in the pool, water park, climbing wall, trampolines, batting cage, fields or gymnastics center. While you're there, check out their newest fitness center, dance academy and event space! Visit them online or call 203-989-1000 for more info. 

To enter, email your name to me at catherines@macaronikid.com with "CPCT" in the subject line by April 20. Must be a subscriber of the Westport to Greenwich edition of Macaroni Kid to enter. Good luck! 


Macaroni Kid is a proud sponsor of Kidologie Children's Fair at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk May 3rd. Kids get in FREE with each paying adult. Purchase tickets online today and be entered to WIN a FREE Family Vacation. Win (2) two free adult tickets by emailing me and leaving a comment below. You must be a subscriber to enter! 


Discount of the Week: Exclusive 20 percent discount to any of the upcoming family Sunday at the Palace events including Dinosaur Train at the Stamford Palace. Just enter the code "Mommy" at checkout to take advantage of this exclusive offer! 

Congrats to Stephanie M who won tickets to Dinosaur Train, based on the popular PBS kids' show! Tickets are still available!  

 

Is your hair looking drab from this winter? Get some highlights, a cut, blow out or color boost from Tiziana at KC Salon in Westport. She's a genius and is offering 20% off services to new clients. To reach her, call or text her at 203-858-7183. 


Want a quick FL getaway? With free bikes, a luxurious spa and a great kids club, be sure to check out Eau Palm Beach...a lovely fully-renovated hotel and spa near West Palm Beach. The beach is great and there is tons to do. Visit online or call 800-328-0170.

Check out Newport. The newly transformed Newport Marriott (RI) - which reopened April 10 following a $35 million renovation - introduces three new offerings to help guests shake off the winter doldrums while taking advantage of their 4,500 sq foot spa oasis. For more info, visit online or call 401.849.1000.

 

$30,000 Tuition Raffle sponsored by Our Lady Of Fatima School in Wilton. Open to any US resident and features $30,000 in Tuition payable directly to ANY accredited US College, Private, or Parochial School. Only 1,000 tickets are available for sale at a cost of $100 per ticket! Please purchase your tickets today, raffle ends May 30th. Visit online or contact Clara Taveras at clarataveras@aol.com or 203‐979‐4857.



Need homework or extra study help? For catching up to grade level, discovering new levels of challenge, or reaching virtually any other academic goal check out Kumon’s renowned program. For more information, visit online or call the center at (203)286-3516 or email norwalk_ct@ikumon.com

 


Looking for a cute party idea, Sweet 16 or Bar Mitzvah? How about a hip hop dance party at Intensity Club in Norwalk! They handle everything for you. INTENSITY offers a 3000 square foot modern studio with a state of the art sound system, special effects lighting and interactive photo options guaranteed to make your event a memorable one. Each party is customized, stress free and fun filled as possible! Visit online or email.


Check out Intensity's Junior Dance Program for kids age 4-17. Classes are 45 min - 1 hour and goes until May 18. For information, visit Intensity or call 203-853-7727.

New moms: Is your home child-safe? If you have little ones, call Jay, the Childproof Coach, at 203-268-7800 or visit him onlineEnter 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, now celebrating 20 years as 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 mtfcjj@optonline.net. Do you work late? Check out their classes and demos in New Canaan and at Chelsea Piers and in Greenwich.

 


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 our area.