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Darla's Dialog - April 6, 2023

Happy Spring, Easter, and Passover to you and your family.

By Darla Winstead - Publisher of Macaroni Kid Annapolis April 6, 2023

Hi Friends,

Having a good Spring Break? Whether you stayed home or traveled I hope your stress level is low and you are enjoying the extra time with your kiddos. I was at an event last weekend surrounded by hundreds of very little kids and it reminded me how much our kids change. Once they become teenagers like mine, they barely care that I exist other than to get a ride or allowance. Give your littles a hug and take lots of pictures/videos.  

This spring week is full of celebration for many families. Happy Easter and Passover!


Last Chance to Enter Easter Basket Giveaway

I have extended the deadline to enter our MacKID Annapolis Easter Basket giveaway. You have until Friday, April 7th at 7pm to enter. The winner will be selected using random.org and will be contacted by email Friday night. The basket valued at $75 is full of toys, games, and crafts, no food. ENTER HERE  


Wizard of Oz Tickets

Have you gotten your tickets to see the upcoming Compass Rose Theater production of Wizard of Oz yet? The show runs April 14 to May 21 in the Compass Rose Theater located on the 3rd floor of Maryland Hall. Your kids will love to see the fantastical characters of Oz, Dorothy and her dog Toto.  

Congratulations to Jessica W. of Arnold, the winner of our Wizard of Oz ticket giveaway. 


 

Welcome Jen

Meet Jen Baker, our new Macaroni KID Annapolis Assistant Publisher and her lovely family. Jen will be working behind the scenes and with our business partners. Right now she is seeking businesses that would like to be included in our upcoming Mother's Day and Father's Day Gift Guides. Interested? Contact Jen at jenbaker@macaronikid.com.  


Mother's Day Gift Guide - Mother's Day is May 14th

Do you have a business that offers services or tangible gifts that mom's would love? Then we want included your business in our Macaroni KID Annapolis Mother's Day Gift Guide. The gift guide will run from April 20th through May 20th on the Macaroni KID Annapolis website, in weekly newsletters, and featured in social media posts. 

Early Bird sign up special now through April 16th for just $50. Contact me or Jen at jenbaker@macaronikid.com to be in the gift guide. 


Father's Day Gift Guide - Father's Day is June 18th

Dad's can often be difficult to find the perfect gift for.  Macaroni KID Annapolis would like to help our readers with some awesome gift ideas. If your business has experiences or gifts that a dad would appreciate then, sign up to be in our Father's Day Gift Guide.  It will run from May 25th through June 24th on the Macaroni KID Annapolis website, in weekly newsletters, and featured in social media posts.

Early Bird sign up special now through May 20th for $50. Contact me or Jen at jenbaker@macaronikid.com to be included.  





Pics From Bunny in the Barnyard

Last weekend I had a table at the Anne Arundel County Fairground's Bunny in the Barnyard event. It was so much fun seeing all the little kids doing the many activities and having fun. This was the first year for the event and it was a huge success with 900 tickets sold. I took many pictures that I shared on the Macaroni KID Annapolis Facebook page.  I wanted to share a few here as well.





Pics from Adult Egg Hunt

Parents, if you didn't go the the adult egg hunt at the "Pip" Moyer Rec Center this year, make a mental note to do it next year.  This adults only event included egg hunt, lots of prizes from area businesses, DJ, food truck and a chance to feel like a real person and not just a mommy or dad.  My hubby and I went and sadly came up empty handed but still had fun searching for eggs in the dark by flashlight.  The proceeds from the event went to the Annapolis Rec and Parks Department scholarship fund.  


Have a MacKIDtastic Week! 

- 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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