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Darla's Dialog - January 5, 2023

Holidays Behind - 2023 Ahead!

By Darla Winstead - Publisher of Macaroni Kid Annapolis January 5, 2023

Hi Friends,

Needing a nap but feeling great and running into 2023 at full speed. December was such a busy month for my family. Besides the typical holidays, we celebrate 3 birthdays between Dec. 19 and Jan 3.  My mom's birthday is Christmas Day. This year was amazing for us. Games nights, looking at Christmas lights, making and eating special food, watching holiday movies, and my favorite - hanging out together. But now that the holidays are just a memory, it's time to look forward to 2023.


Planning 2023 Fun

Macaroni KID Annapolis has started planning events for this year. I'll fill you in on the details as I have them. We will have some Monthly MacKID Annapolis Meetups for families with younger kids. I'm working with other Anne Arundel County MacKID publishers to bring you several large events. 

I'm currently working on the Summer Camp Guide and plan to have it on the website by the end of the month. It's going to be a full and very fun year. Can't Wait!

I'd love to hear your ideas for events and activities that you would like to see MacKID do in our area. Email me at mackidannapolis@macaronikid.com.


Save the Date

  • Anne Arundel Summer Camp Expo and Family Fun Fair
  • Sat., March 18, 2023; 11am - 3pm 
  • Anne Arundel County Community College
  • Come out to visit with area camps to find the right one/s for your family. There will also be games, giveaway, entertainment, and food. 


Resolutions

Did you make a resolution for the new year? Many years ago, I decided to add something each year instead of take something away. I have decided to add better self-care in 2023. I'm going to take things a little slower, focus on tasks that bring me joy, maintain previously set boundaries, and look for ways to be active. 

My 17 year old daughter, Kat came up with an idea to focus on a different goal each month.  Here are her goals for 2023.

  • Jan: Focus on my grades and studies
  • Feb: Go to the Gym 2x a week
  • Mar: Save money
  • Apr: Express gratitude every day
  • May: Spend time with family on the weekends
  • Jun: Drink more water
  • Jul: Hike and enjoy nature
  • Aug: Focus on getting ready for and adjusted to college
  • Sep: Practice mindfulness
  • Oct: Spend less time on the phone
  • Nov: Donate my time to those less fortunate
  • Dec: Declutter my room

Read "Family Time" Resolutions in this weeks e-news for some activity ideas your family can do to make 2023 a meaningful and healthy year. 


ATTENTION Camps, Shops, Businesses, Professionals,...

Want to reach new clients? Macaroni KID Annapolis is hyper local, meaning we focus on the community we call home. This make us an excellent source for you to connect with over 10,000 local moms and families. As business partners, we'll get your message to those who will benefit from what you have to offer. 

  • Be in our Biz Directory - right now only $23 for one year
  • Write and info article and tell the MacKID Annapolis community what you do and how you can help our families. Offer discounts, we love to save money.
  • Place your camp in our Camp Guide - 2023 Guide will publish later this month.
  • Sponsor one of our seasonal guides and/or include your business in one of our specialty guides. 
  • Sponsor a table or activity at a MacKID event. - Getting ready to open registration for our Summer Camp Expo and Family Fun Fair
  • Give something away to our readers in exchange for free advertising. - tickets to events, products, services, discount codes...

Email Darla and together, we'll create an advertising plan for 2023. 


Until next week ... Peace, Love and Macaroni!   

- Darla




Macaroni Kid Annapolis is a free hyper-local resource for families in the Annapolis area (and surrounding communities).  It is your place to FIND FAMILY FUN through our website, weekly e-newsletter, social media sites, and Macaroni Kid sponsored events.  We gather together all kinds of local family events and activities each week and add useful information about classes, family-focused businesses, book and product reviews, recipes, crafts, school and camp guides and more.  Macaroni Kid Annapolis is full of kid-friendly events on our event calendar.  

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Have an Annapolis area BUSINESS or ORGANIZATION and would like to reach out to families in our community?  Contact Darla at MacKIDAnnapolis@MacaroniKid.com to discuss options.  We have many to choose from and are even willing to trade services.  

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