Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Another great issue. Welcome to all our new subscribers. Hope you enjoy the newsletter. Make sure you read all the way down to the bottom so you don't miss anything! Down towards the bottom is a short article on "My Macaroni" and how that button can make your life so much simplier when it comes to planning your week with your kids. 

Don't forget the Imagination Movers giveaway. You have a chance to win a family four pack of tickets to see them at the NYCB Theatre in Westbury when they come in May.  Link to the entry form is in the Imagination Movers article.

Hey Moms, and Dads, need a cup of coffee to keep you awake? How about a FREE cup of coffee. Aww let's make it several free cups of coffee. You can win a Starbucks Gift Card and get your Grande Mocha Latte on the house (Or at least on Macaroni Kid Hempstead). How you ask? Simple. Tell your spouse, friend, babysitter, hairdresser, neighbor, child's teacher, stranger on line in front of or behind you with the screaming child, etc., all about Macaroni Kid Hempstead. It's another subscriber referral contest! The person who refers the most new subscribers by the end of March will win that Starbuck's giftcard.  Forward everyone you know this newsletter and tell them to sign up! Just make sure to remind them to put your name in the spot that says "How did you hear about us?".  Game on people!

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If you missed the Birthday Party Places issue:

Kids Kloset

Parents spend thousands of dollars on “stuff” for their kids….clothing, toys, equipment, furniture and more. And sadly, it only gets used a very short time if at all since they grow and change so fast. Kids will go through 18-20 different clothing and shoe sizes before they turn 18 and how many toys will they have? Who can count them all…. Are you tired of the clutter that your kids “stuff” creates? Do you wish you could re-coup some of those hard-earned dollars spent on things they no longer use or need? Here’s a great solution ….a creative, fun and easy way to solve both problems and gain some additional bonuses along the way.

The Kids Kloset Seasonal Children’s Consignment Event is the perfect way to recycle new or gently used outgrown baby/kids items and buy the same at bargain prices. It’s the easy and profitable way to buy and sell Baby Equipment, Furniture, Clothing, Toys, Shoes, Books, Movies, Games, Play Equipment, Maternity, Room Décor and anything else for kids.

Parents realize that raising children is no longer cheap (was it ever?) and in this economy, many are looking for a fast, easy way to earn some extra cash. The Kids Kloset makes it easy to sell your kids things all at once, get the price you want and at the same time, help the environment, meet new friends and have fun.

So how does it work? It’s very simple…..Almost everything is done from the comfort of your own home.

1.)    Participants register online at http://www.thekidskloset.com/
2.)    Once registered, you can access your own inventory management system
3.)    You enter your items you want to sell, select a price and key a description
4.)    The system will then print out tags that you attach to your items
5.)    You make a drop off appointment online for several days prior to the event, drop off your items at the designated time and you are done….
6.)    Within 1 week of the event, you get a check in the mail for your proceeds

It’s that easy and there are some bonuses too

1.)    You can volunteer to earn additional sales percentages and to gain entry into the pre-sale event so you can shop first before the general public

2.)    You will meet an amazing group of men and women starting out with something in common already…having kids. Many of our participants have formed lasting friendships with each other and see each other outside of our events as well. We love to hear….they met at The Kids Kloset

3.)    Recycling items helps keep them out of the landfills thus helping the future of our children.

4.)    You are not required to be at the sale. You can simply tag and drop off and wait for your check several days later.

5.)    The online system lets you log in anytime during the 3 day event and see what you sold and how much you sold.

6.)    Everything sold is in excellent new or used condition. All items are pre-verified to ensure they match The Kids Kloset quality guidelines.

7.)    You can choose to donate your unsold items or you can pick them up at the end of the event. The decision is solely yours.






About The Event: 

The Kids Kloset has been working on consignment events for over 10 years. Born and raised on Long Island, Event Coordinator Gail Roca brought this concept to Long Island several years ago.  In just 3 years, the event has grown from 75 participants to over 1,000 with a registered membership of over 6,000 consignors and shoppers from the Long Island area and beyond.

Each event is set up like a retail store in a large venue with well over 35,000 items in each event. All clothing items are hung on hangers, barcode tagged, sorted by gender and size and hung on retail clothing racks. All toys, shoes, books, furniture, equipment and everything else is neatly displayed and organized by type and style. All items are pre-checked for quality and no sub-par items are ever accepted into the event so there is no digging for the good stuff….it’s all good.

This Spring season, The Kids Kloset is hosting 2 events in both Nassau County and Suffolk County. Each new season has brought more participants and more merchandise requiring The Kids Kloset to find larger venues to host the event. Our new Suffolk County venue is Center Island Sports in Ronkonkoma….a huge 30,000 sq. foot facility that is directly off the LIE/495 at Exit 60. Our Nassau County event is at the incredible Long Island Rough Riders Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale/Garden City Border with over 35,000 sq. feet.

With this expansion and popularity, The Kids Kloset is also hosting a Parent’s Expo to be held at the same time as the sales event. This is an opportunity for shoppers and participants to meet family/kid-friendly businesses in the local areas. These businesses will focus on ways for parents to earn money, save money and help the environment. The Kids Kloset also works with various charities and organizations to help those in need. After every event, donations of thousands of items are made to support the local communities.

There is also a special pre-sale for some VIP’s…..new parents who have a child 12 months and younger, expecting parents, military families and teachers are all given VIP status and can register to attend the presale to shop the day before the general public.


EVENT DATES/TIMES:

Suffolk County Event
Center Island Sports,
101 Union Ave, Ronkonkoma
Friday, April 29th – PRESALE (Online Registration Required) 2pm to 8pm
Saturday, April 30th – General Public Sale – 9am to 5pm
Sunday, May 1st – General Public Sale – 50% off Day – 9am to 3pm

Nassau County Event
Mitchel Athletic Complex,
1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd
, Uniondale/Garden City
Friday, May 13th  – PRESALE (Online Registration Required) 2pm to 8pm
Saturday, May 14th  – General Public Sale – 9am to 5pm
Sunday, May 15th  – General Public Sale – 50% off Day – 9am to 3pm

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● Interested in becoming a consignor to earn cash? Visit the website: http://www.thekidskloset.com/ to register
●Interested in registering for the Pre-sale?  Visit http://www.thekidskloset.com/
●Interested in being a vendor at the Parents Expo? Email: andyc@starfishjunction.com
●Any other questions:   email thekidskloset@aol.com or call 631-838-7914

Randirobics



Fitness Made Fun for Children
While Providing an Enjoyable Solution to America’s Obesity Epidemic

Lady of America in West Hempstead, NY, located at 400 Hempstead Turnpike, is pleased to announce that it will be launching The Randirobics™ Kids Club Program with a live free demo class on Sunday, April 3, 2011.  Children between the ages of 5-7 only will be blasting off at .  Space will be limited to the first 25 that register for the demo.  Weekly classes will be forming starting April 8th.      

Children’s fitness personality, Randi Hertzberg-Chenkin, well-known for her programs in Elementary schools, Libraries, Camps, Health Clubs and Parks, will be landing in West Hempstead.  Randirobics™ is a specially designed and entertaining fitness program for young children that will excite the audience about moving their bodies and staying fit.  With childhood obesity and diabetes on the rise, the Randirobics™ program provides a practical and enjoyable solution to America’s obesity epidemic.  Randirobics™ is a space-age adventure in children’s fitness.  The program is an interactive fitness entertainment show that features children’s sing-along aerobics routines, exercise games, Randi’s original songs and a lot of out of this world fun.   
Randirobics™ is a B.O.C.E.S.-approved Arts in Education program.
 


“The Randirobics™ program was a no brainer for me,” says Vita Zorbo, owner of Lady of America in West Hempstead. “We already provide local women and teens a place where they can begin a workout program in a supportive, non-competitive environment.  Why not just introduce the same for their most precious little ones?  Starting them at a young age to move and learn about fitness will ensure that they make a healthy habit.”

Zorbo says “In addition to the Randirobics™ program, we also provide ZumbAtomics® for Children, Fitness Birthday Parties for ages 4-12, and our FitTeen™ Program, a free membership for teenage girls 13-17 offered every summer.”

For more information on all of our programs, please call Lady of America of West Hempstead at 516-565-5239 or visit www.ladyofamerica.com/westhempstead. 

About Lady of America Franchise Corporation
For more than 20 years, Lady of America Franchise Corporation has been known as an innovator in the constantly evolving business of women’s fitness.  With more than 400 clubls worldwide, the company is the second largest chain of women’s fitness clubs.  The clubs provide a dynamic and supportive environment to thousands of women who want to work on their fitness and lifestyle goals.  Lady of America Fitness for Women clubs and Ladies Workout Express clubs are different from other fitness franchises in that both clubs offer specialized circuit training equipment in addition to other standard club amenities.  Members have the opportunity to improve and maintain their fitness levels in a variety of ways while enjoying the company and support of other women.  Based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, the Lady of America brand includes Lady of America, Ladies Workout Express, Workout Express and Health Clubs of America.

Kristi

Figure skating superstar Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic athlete, artist, wife, mother, and philanthropist. In March 2011, she will add children’s picture book author to her accomplishments with the publication of Dream Big, Little Pig! 

Poppy the Pig has big dreams—lots of them! But following her dreams isn’t always easy, and whenever Poppy thinks it might be time to give up, her family reminds her to “Dream Big!” While on a “pig’s day out,” she has so much fun ice skating that she doesn’t even notice those around her who think pigs can’t skate…and without even knowing it, she achieves her dream while doing something she loves!
 
In this funny and inspiring tale that’s perfect for family read-alouds, Poppy realizes she can succeed at anything as long as she believes in herself and has fun doing it!

Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic gold medalist and world champion who knows about dreaming big.
 
The motto “Always Dream” serves as Kristi’s personal inspiration, as well as the name of her charitable foundation for children. This philosophy has contributed to Kristi’s success on and off the ice, and she aspires to instill it in the hearts of children.
 
"I founded the Always Dream Foundation to inspire children to reach for the stars.  Through Poppy, I hope to reach kids directly,helping to pass along our message of hope that you are only limited by how big you can dream!
 
Having been born with club feet, I know what it means to face adversity from personal experience.  I wore plaster casts on my legs until I was a year old.  When the casts came off, I wore corrective shoes connected by a brace to turn my feet in until I was about 2.
 
Like Poppy, I learned about adversity and the importance of perseverance.  As the mother of two young girls, I'm hoping that Poppy will inspire kids to do the same.
I hope you'll join me in helping to make dreams come true!
  
Sincerely,
 

Thursday, March 10, 2011

zumbatomics

Sure, chillin’ out is cool.  But rockin’ out is a blast!  That’s why you’re gonna love the Zumbatomic® fitness program for kids.  It’s a fast-forward fusion of the Zumba program’s moves and high-octane workouts designed to let kids ages 4-12 max out on fun and fitness all at the same time.  Safe and effective, kids can’t wait to get into the Zumbatomic groove.  Watch their energy and fitness levels soar as they get the groove.

No Dance Experience Required!
It’s for Girls & Boys

Children will learn fitness dances, play fun motivational games, and learn new rhythms and styles of music and culture.  All classes are taught to not only cultivate individuality and creativity, but to develop leadership, respect, team work, pride, confidence and responsibility!

It’s Fun, It’s Fitness, It’s Zumba!
Now It’s Available at Lady of America Gym!

Lil Starz (ages 4-7) – Wednesdays - $39 for 4-Week Program
Dates:  March 9, 16, 23 & 30
             April 6, 13, 27 & May 4 (no class April 20 due to recess)
             May 11, 18, 25 & June 1

Big Starz (ages 8-12) – Fridays - $39 for 4-Week Program
Dates:  March 11, 18, 25 & April 1
             April 8, 15, 29, & May 6
             May 13, 20, 27 & June 3
                                     
Call Lady of America to Secure Your Spot – 565-5239
                                
400 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead, NY