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MEGA MOTHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY - Enter this week!

By Nicole Cerquitella, Publisher May 10, 2020

Happy Mother's Day!

Moms make the world go 'round.   This year, more than ever, moms across the land are moving mountains, keeping ships afloat, feeding, clothing, educating, cleaning, conducting business, caring for family, and more and more and more.  

We are in awe of you, Moms, and we want to honor you!!!   

Our local businesses are rallying in your corner, too, and want to help shower you with gifts in love and support!


CLICK HERE to enter our MEGA MOTHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY!


Two winners will be selected randomly and each will receive a selection of fabulous gifts from the collection of prizes supplied by our local sponsors.  


A Special THANK YOU To The Following Local Businesses 

Who Have Jumped in to Make Sure that Our Macaroni Kid Mothers are Showered With Goodies!  

Please Shop Local and Support These Extraordinary Local Businesses!


         Artfully Designed 


Artfully Designed sells on trend fashion
jewelry curated by Cathy Hodin. The line
is comprised of designers from all over 
the world. Prices start at $20.

Instagram: Artfully Designed Boutique
Facebook: Artfully Designed Jewelry












          Blended Beauty By Sara


Customized anti aging skincare, on trend 

makeup, body care and Satin Hand care. 
Contact me for a fun FREE Virtual Spa Night 
or personal makeover packet.

https://www.marykay.com/sgill1
@smangiaracina 

Join Blended Beauty By Sara FB Group







             Caden Cole Photography


Jaimie Luger, owner of Caden Cole 

Photography, is a family photographer 
based in Rockville, Maryland. She loves 
to help families capture life’s most precious 
moments, including maternity, newborn, 
fresh 48, milestone and toddler, family, 
and portrait and headshot sessions.  She 
shoots throughout Montgomery County 
and beyond.

www.cadencolephotography.com
Instagram: @cadencolephotography

Facebook: Caden Cole Photography







                    Double N Knits


Jordann Cholst started Double N Knits 

from her home in Rockville back in 2016, 
but her love of knitting started as a child. 
Jordann creates cozy knit goods such as 
hanging hearts, market bags, and winter 
scarves and hats. Customers say you can 
feel her warmth come through her products. 
As a mother of a 2 year old and another due 
in July, Jordann loves Mac Kid and is excited 
to celebrate the other moms out there. From 
now until July 5th, please use the code 
MACKID to save 15% off your order of $10 
or more at www.Etsy.com/shop/DoubleNKnits. 
You can follow Double N Knits on Instagram (@DoubleNKnits) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/DoubleNKnits).
https://www.Etsy.com/shop/DoubleNKnits
Instagram: @DoubleNKnits; Facebook: Double N Knits; Pinterest: doublenknits








Efficient Edition

Efficient Edition is a Bethesda-based 
company that provides custom 
organization solutions and helps households 
run more efficiently.  Founded by 
Marianna Ashin, a mom of four and a former 
efficiency consultant, Efficient Edition 
highlights products that keeps life in order, 
routines that save time and stress, and 
provides organization tools for your life 
and home.  We aim to reduce the clutter 
and chaos of life so that you can focus on
 more important things, like spending 
time doing what you love.
http://www.efficientedition.com
Instagram: @efficientedition
Facebook: TheEfficientEdition








Hammer & Stain


Hammer & Stain is a Wood, Paint & Sip 
Studio that is currently offering @HOME 
DIY Kits for both kids & adults.  We have 
many different project selections and 
adding new designs each week.

http://www.hammerandstainrockville.com
Facebook:  Hammer & Stain Rockville

             





Home Day Hero

Times are Changing. EVERYTHING seems
 like it’s changing doesn’t it!? The weather
 is changing, Spring is making its’ way, 
schedules have changed, routines may 
be different, and the expectations and 
responsibilities that exist are a real juggling
 act in full affect. Home Day Hero is 
committed to building strong foundations
 for young children through supporting
 adults and empowering children through
 Montessori Inspired Solutions. More
 than 50 FREE articles available on
 the website: www.homedayhero.com!  
 Zoom seminar on Encouraging 
Independence at Home is now 
available for $25.
Register now: 1) Sign up for the weekly

newsletter on the website 
www.homedayhero.com, and 
2) make your payment.  Send $25 by 
Venmo to Stacey-band or $26.5 by PayPal 
to shopstaceydeanna@gmail.com
 

Follow my journey with Home Day Hero: https://linktr.ee/homedayhero








Kentlands Psychotherapy 

Boutique style family oriented 
psychotherapy practice for children, 
teens, adults, and couples. Award
 winning psychotherapy practice 
in the heart of the Kentlands 
offering exceptional personalized 
services. Book your FREE 15 
minute virtual consultation with 
Dr. Elizabeth Carr to discuss how 
our services and resources could 
be a fit for you!

www.kentlandspsychotherapy.com/
@kentlandspsychotherapy 

@kentlandpsych 
@Riley_off_the_clock







                          LifeLoveCreations


LifeLoveCreations creates one-of-a-kind, 
personalized items for all your special 
moments. From new babies to teachers, 
or even as a treat for yourself - we have
 you covered! Use promo code 
MACKID20 to save 20% now through
May 31, 2020.

http://lifelovecreations.etsy.com
Instagram @lifelovecreations; Facebook LifeLoveCreations






Mamma Lucia Restaurants


Mamma Lucia Restaurants offering 
Down Home Italian Cuisine and New 
York Style Pizza. Every Monday Night
 is our $5 Pasta Night, Every Tuesday 
Night is $5 Pizza Night. Follow us on 
Facebook. Order directly from our 
website. We over curbside Pickup 
and Contactless Delivery. Mamma
Lucia is all about the local community.
It is a place the entire family will enjoy. 
Hoping everybody is safe and well.

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Medium Rare


American steakhouse now offering carry 
out dinner and weekend brunch through
online ordering.   Also selling our 
“Secret Sauce” online!  During these tough 
times, Medium Rare has been focused on 
delivering free meals to the elderly and 
others in need.  We’ve also been feeding 
front line health care workers.  We invite 
you to enjoy our delicious dinner and 
brunch offerings, take advantage of 
our wine and cocktail options, and savor 
our signature Secret Sauce for yourself.   
Also, you can help with our efforts to feed 
those in need in our community.   To 
contribute to the funding of our 
community meals, visit our website 
under “Donations”.  We rely on 
community members to help deliver the 
donated meals to those we serve.Please 
visit the signup genius to help deliver:
www.mediumrarerestaurant.com
@mediumrareDC








Shining Kids Yoga

Shining Kids Yoga offers after-school yoga enrichment classes at schools throughout Maryland!  Currently, we are offering ONLINE yoga classes for kids, and specialty online yoga workshops like Harry Potter Yoga and Frozen Yoga! MacKid readers can take $5 off future class or workshop registrations with promo code MACKID

http://www.shiningkidsyoga.com

http://www.facebook.com/shiningkidsyoga



Sweet Events by Sandra

Looking for a unique and different
party concept? #SWEET has amazing
SPECIALTY DESSERT TABLES for
every occasion! Perfect for birthdays,
bnai mitzvot, anniversaries, sweet 16,
baby showers- especially tween parties
when you’re stuck on what to do!  
Luxury cakes, babkas, and home donut
decorating and cookie decorating
 kits for you and for parties!

Facebook:  Sweet Events by Sandra
Instagram:  Sweet.events.by.sandra



Swim Labs Montgomery County

A unique swim school using visual feedback
from video and in-pool mirrors to teach
swimmers of all ages – beginners to
competitive athletes – how to swim &
 how to improve their swim strokes. The
better you can see your stroke, the faster
you can improve it! Innovative warm water,
small pool experience allows for complete
attention from expert instructors and for
learning in a safe, controlled environment.
SwimLabs uses the same video feedback
technology that today’s Olympic swimmers
use to view their own strokes, correct their
form, and master their skills. Learn to
swim classes provide individualized attention
for toddlers to adults. We will waive the
annual service fee of $39 if you mention
this promo.

https://www.swimlabs.com/montgomerycounty




XOXO Chocolates


XOXO Chocolates offers delicious 
made-to-order handmade treats! 
Whether you're celebrating a 
birthday, graduation, bar/bat 
mitzvah,wedding, first communion, 
hosting a baby shower or just 
because you need to satisfy a sugar 
fix, I have something for you. 
Some of the special treats that 
are available are: chocolate lollipops, 
chocolate covered pretzels, 
chocolate covered Oreos, chocolate marshmallows, chocolate covered 
Rice Krispie Treats and chocolate 
cupcake toppers. I also do tons of 
custom order... whatever your 
theme, we can make it extra 
special!  

I take a lot of pride in my work 
and want it to be perfect for you. 
Your party is my party too!!
https://www.xoxochocolates.com








Woodhouse Day Spa

"Your ultimate, full service, luxury 
day spa in the beautiful Downtown 
Crown in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Our mission is to provide the best 

in customer service and exceed your expectations with each and 
every visit.  Your journey begins 
in a tranquil setting of peace and relaxation. While you relax in 
a luxurious robe and comfortable sandals, you may enjoy 
beverage while indulging in 
your choice of 70 rejuvenating treatments."
www.gaithersburg.woodhousespas.com

Instagram:  woodhouse_gaithersburg
Facebook:  GaithersburgWoodhouse  


 
                       

ZYIA Activewear with Keeley

ZYIA Active is an active lifestyle brand. 
It is also a culture that 
believes in embracing activity with 
excitement, vigor and delight. 
We feel that pushing your body 
and mind is easier and more fun 
with friends and family. Our mission 
is to inspire and uplift by making 
activity a fun and essential part of
life. Currently offering Mother's 
Day special:  $100 gift card, get 
$25 dollars gift free!
https://www.myzyia.com/FEMISFIT/