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Darla's Dialog - 5/18/23

By Darla Winstead - Publisher of Macaroni Kid Annapolis May 18, 2023

Hi Friends,

Stress overload! I'm feeling it and many of my friends are feeling it...what is happening? As the school year comes to a close and summer planning begins there is just a lot to do. It's so beautiful outside and all I want to do is sit in my back yard and relax while reading. But life has different plans. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy and fulfilled, I just feel like time is moving by too fast and I can't get everything done I need and want to accomplish. Do you ever feel that way? This is what I do... Take a DEEP BREATH. Say, "I can do this." Make a plan. Ask for help and support. And off I go!

   

  Visit MacKID This Weekend 

Friday:  5-7:30pm  Spring Health Fair at Chambers Park, Annapolis. I will be there with games, temporary tattoos, and a giveaway. 

Sunday:  1-4pm  Macaroni KID Spring Family Fun Fest at Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi, Arnold


  Happy Armed Forces Day - Sat., May 20

This Saturday, we honor those who are currently serving or who have served in the Armed Forces (military). This includes the Navy, Marines, Air Force, Army, Space Force, Coast Guard, and the National Guard. I understand first-hand the sacrifice these brave people make to keep our country safe. My hubby, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and many other family members served in the military. Know a soldier/See a soldier - tell them Thank You!

Military.com lists many businesses that offer freebies and discounts to active duty and retired members during Military Appreciation Month (May) and all year long. 


  WANTED: Businesses for Father's Day Gift Guide 

Macaroni KID Annapolis is looking for businesses to feature in our Father's Day Gift Guide. Do you have a business? Do you have a favorite store that has great gifts for dad? Email me HERE right now!


  Annapolis Rec and Parks Summer Catalog

The Summer Program Guide is now available online and announces the Dunn Municipal Pool will open May 27th. Yay! Check out pages 3-5 for hours, prices, swim lessons, and more. See page 6 to learn about a free basketball clinic and a free volleyball clinic

Did you know Annapolis Recreation and Parks offers many summer camp options to keep your kids active and cared for? See your options in the Summer Program Guide on pages 8-9. There really is something for every kid's interest. Tennis - STEM - Dance - Cheer - Volleyball - Flag Football - Fencing - Stand Up Paddleboarding - Swimming - LEGO - Art - Baseball - Skating - and More!  

For more information or to register, go to the Annapolis Recreation and Parks website HERE


  Home Chef Discount Code

My family recently had an opportunity to try Home Chef. We really liked the simplicity, yummy meals, and quick clean up. Take a look at our review here. Try it for yourself!

Get 18 Free Meals with Home Chef! Take 50% off your first four boxes with code KID18 at Home Chef Voucher.


  Mother's Day Giveaway Winner and Biz Partners

Thank you to everyone who took the time to look at our Mother's Day Gift Guide, support our sponsors, and enter our giveaway. I'd also like to thank our business partners who contributed over $400 worth of fantastic gifts: York Flowers, Green and Bean Boutique, Steve Clark at Change Your Pace Therapeutic Massage, Charming Choices, Gloria Starr of My ADHD Mom Brain, and the Bowie Baysox.

Our winner Annie G. from Severna Park is a mom of two. She has been a MacKID subscriber for many years and was so excited to be our Mother's Day Giveaway winner.  

       

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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