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Weekly Publisher Note ~ January 3-9, 2024

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni Kid Publisher January 3, 2024

Happy New Year~

Did you all enjoy bringing in the New Year? We had a fun evening at home with family, dinner, the Vikings Game and lots of games. We had a wonderful time and I still can't believe we are into 2024. The time just seems to fly by doesn't it? 

With the New Year comes resolutions? Do you make a New Year's resolution? I never have but each and every morning I write in my planner and set a goal for each day. I work my hardest to achieve that daily goal whether it is to drink a certain number of ounces of water, to walk on the treadmill, call a friend, take time to read a book, or it is that I feel would be beneficial to my well-being. That is what it is all about isn't it? We are no good to anyone if we don't put ourselves first once in awhile. 

So, this week, intentionally decide what is good for you to do to put yourself first and do that. You really deserve it. We seem to carry a lot of our family's weight on our back and put others many times before ourselves. You are worthy of that time we spend on others. So take your share. You will feel so much better in the end. 

My goal today is to finish the newsletter, make a cup of coffee and continue knitting on the baby blanket I am working on. This afternoon I am going to organize my pantry in the kitchen.  Having direction in your day and being able to check off tasks is what works for me. Wishing you all the best in 2024. Thanks for stopping by.

~Jodi


"Every year you make a resolution to change yourself. 

This year, make a resolution to be yourself."

~Unknown


Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!

I would like to take this time to reflect on 2023 and thank all the amazing businesses that have supported us through the year. Your support means the world to us. From all the fun ticket giveaways to all the local businesses that offer each and every one of us so many opportunities for our families and other businesses that have been featured in our guides. Be sure to let these businesses know that you heard of them from Macaroni Kid - South Metro.

Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs
Board and Brush Creative Studio, Lakeville
Carousel Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Apple Valley
CherryBerry, Lakeville
Children's Theatre Company
Color Me Mine - Eagan
Como and Friends
Cookies by Ava
Covenant Park Bible Camp
Cyprus School of Music and Arts
Day Out With Thomas, North Shore Scenic Railroad
Dentistry for Children and Adolescents, Burnsville
Discovery Day Camp
District 196 ECFE and Community Education
Foss Swim School, Burnsville
From Yours To Mine, LLC
KidStrong Eagan
Glow Holiday Festival
IGM Gymnastics, Burnsville
Kneady Lady Bakery
Let's Paint, Lakeville

Let's Play! Music Together
MacPhail Center for Music
Millz House, Apple Valley
Minnesota Ballet School
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Salvo Soccer Club
Minneapolis Bouldering Project
Minnesota Ski Areas Association
Minnesota Zoo
Muddy Waters Studio (Farmington)
North Central Camp Cherith
Pahl's Market
Rosemount Parks and Recreation
Sever's Holiday Lights
Sign Gypsies, South Metro
Stages Theatre Company
The Imagery Portrait Photography Studio
The Little Gym of Eagan
Valleyfair
Wise Swim School, Apple Valley


I am highlighting a few fun venues and events that you may want to add to your calendar:

πŸ“ŒπŸ—“ Please double check each event prior to attending as events may change due to Covid-19 and inclement weather.

βœ… IGM Gymnastics offers recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for boys and girls ages 18 months to teens who love to have fun and learn new skills in a safe environment. Check them out HERE. 
Open Gym Schedule HERE. Sign the Online Waiver HERE.

βœ… Mark Your Calendar for the Spring From Yours to Mine Kid's Consignment Sale, April 26 (presale day) - April 28. Would you like to sell at the sale? Click HERE for more information.

βœ… Need a Fresh Start to the School Year for only $95? Check out Sylvan Learning Center Rosemount-Eagan

βœ… Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, now through January 7, 2024

βœ… MN Ski Areas Association's 4th Grade Passport Program - Ski For Free; Passport is $34.95 (includes tax, payment processing fee and administrative costs of the program)

βœ… January Events at Muddy Waters~ Come and Create YOUR Art at Muddy Waters Studio in Farmington

βœ… January Events at Color Me Mine - Eagan, Weekly Events include: Family Night, Toddler Tuesday, BOGO, Trivia Night, Ladies Night, and Pajama Night


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