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Your Macaroni Kid Site & Newsletter Guide

By Sharon R (MacKid Camarillo) & Natalia C February 9, 2016
Macaroni Kid Northwest Las Vegas - Summerlin started in 2012. Since then Macaroni Kid Headquarters has added some really great features and other editions to the Macaroni Kid family and here you will find all the wonderful ways you can utilize your Macaroni Kid subscription.

Below are some things to know about your weekly newsletter and the website:
1. Past Issues: If you would like to look back at previous editions, scroll to the top and in the right hand corner you will see "Summerlin-NW Las Vegas Archives". This will bring you to a list of dates and you can choose which newsletter to look at. Click the Macaroni Kid logo at the top of the site to come back to the current newsletter home page.

2. My Macaroni: The pink "My Macaroni" button that appears above the Table of Contents list is my favorite feature! This is how you can customize the events calendar to fit your needs! Here's how: click the plus sign (Add to My Macaroni) under any event listing and after you've selected all of the events that you are interested in, you can click the "My Macaroni" button and it will show your list. Then you can download everything to a PDF that you can save and/or print to take with you or send to friends and family!!

3. + Google Button: Add to Google Calendar! Browse the calendar for your local Macaroni Kid edition and when you see an event that you would like to attend, click the “+ Google Calendar” button, which will take you to the event in Google Calendar. There you can choose to save the event on your calendar. You can use all the features of Google Calendar to manage your events, from color coding to adding reminders. You can even add guests to the event to help coordinate playdates!

4. Calendar: The "Calendar" gives you the whole month at a glance. Click on "View More" on any specific date and you'll see a more detailed list of that day's events. The calendar also lists recurring storytimes, swim times and other recurring activities not found in the newsletter.

5. Business Directory: The Business Directory is the "Yellow Pages" for local families! Some even offer specials just for Macaroni Kid readers! Businesses listed are either local subscribers or site sponsors. In addition you will even find a section on Classes and Family Needs in the Business Directory section. To get your business listed email nataliac@macaronikid.com 

6. Sponsors: Please support our sponsors. Sponsors make it possible for me to offer this free service to you. Each local ad is approved and added to the page by me, so I can assure you that they are safe to click through. Of course any transactions between you and the advertiser are the responsibility of the two parties involved and not myself or Macaroni Kid. Become a Sponsor - Advertise with us and reach your targeted audience -- local families!! We can customize any advertisement package to work with your needs and your budget. If you would like to sponsor Macaroni Kid Summerlin - NW Las Vegas, email nataliac@macaronikid.com 
7. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest: Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest for the in-between newsletter news. We often post spur of the moment contests, announcements, great things we find, etc., don't want you to miss out. Links are on the sidebar to the right >>>

8. Feedback: Comment on things you like or send me an EMAIL by replying to the newsletter so I know what kinds of things you like to read about and see in the newsletter and events! If you have any suggestions for articles or events or even sponsors, please let me know! Your feedback makes us better and we want to be the best!

9. Share with Others: Share Macaroni Kid with your friends! What parent isn't looking for ideas to have fun with their family? The more families that know about us, the more features we can add - this means more giveaways, more parties and more great information!! In your weekly email at the bottom of the page is an easy way to send to a friend! You can also share our Facebook posts on your own wall to spread the love as well! We love when you share!

10. Submit an Event: Use the "Submit an Event" button that you'll find on the upper left-hand side right above the Table of Contents to send us the info on any family friendly event in our area! Free local kid/family-friendly events will be included at our discretion.

11. Giveaways: Macaroni Kid Summerlin - NW Las Vegas is always trying to bring you great giveaways! They are fun and FREE to enter! You must be a subscriber and 18+ to enter and win in our giveaways! If you would like to sponsor a giveaway please EMAIL me. 

12. Traveling? If you are away on business, vacation or visiting friends in another city, make use of our Macaroni Kid sites throughout the country to see what is there is to do! We have over 500 , including Canada and even the North Pole! Simply go to www.macaronikid.com and choose the state you will be in and the drop down will show all the choices you have!
13. Change of Email: If you ever need to change your email address, simply hit reply on any newsletter and send me your new email address and I will be happy to change it for you. 

And Finally: Questions, comments, just want to say hello contact me at nataliac@macaronikid.com.
 
Thank You so much for subscribing and I hope you enjoy Macaroni Kid!