I love looking out my home office window and seeing the snow.  I also love the sound of my kids playing in the snow.  What I don't love is the amount of work it takes to get ready to play in the snow!  Boots, hats, gloves, snow pants, jackets....And I always remember the scene from "A Christmas Story" when the little boy gets all ready to go out in the snow and then has to use the bathroom....I don't know about you, but I can totally relate to that one!  

I know June 2nd seems so very far off, but please save the date for an event I am planning with Fashionista Roanoke called Passport for Kids.  It's going to be an all day, outdoor event at the Roanoke Civic Center and it's FREE to attend!  We are going to have live entertainment, food, vendors, and lots of great kid activities!  We are very excited about it!  And, if you are interested in vendor opportunities, please let me know asap!  Just email me at jamiec@macaronikid.com

This week is definitely the week to be a fan on Facebook.  We are running a special Fb promotion with KidsDineFree.net with the chance for someone to win a FREE KidsDineFree card!  Who doesn't love FREE?  But, you have to be a fan on Facebook to get in on the action, so don't delay and join us!

The Spring Break Camp Guide is HERE!  And, our Summer Camp Guide is almost done! It will launch next week and then be available on our website each week through June.  You are going to love it and it's going to make your life so much easier as you research and pick camps for your kids for the summer!  

An important note:  The Summer Camp Guide will be emailed separately from our weekly newsletter next week.  Meaning, that for this ONE time, you will receive an extra email from me.  

Be sure to check out our regular, weekly features!  

Local Business Spotlight:  GPS Recycling

Parent's Corner:  I'm not a perfect parent!

Kid's Corner: Throw an Oscars Party!

Macaroni Mama's Pinterest Favs: What I'm Pinning Right Now

Plus, tons of great stuff on our calendar of events including Kids Helping Kids Fun Day, Phineas and Ferb, SWVA Boat Show, Dr Seuss Storytime at Target and much more!

And, as always, be sure to check in with Macaroni Kid on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and PINTEREST for all the latest info, updates, ideas, and more!

Have a great week!