Have we mentioned how much we LOVE fall? LOVE IT! Hit another pumpkin patch this weekend, this time with our neighbors and had a great time!  Still tons of events happening this week.  Including our CALENDAR which lists all events, we also have the following fun fall resource articles:

Columbus Community Fall Festivals and Halloween Happenings in October: HERE

Columbus & Central OH Pumpkin Patches (with our comments): HERE

Columbus & Central OH Apple Orchards (with our comments and other resources): HERE

Looking for some healthier snacks for Halloween parties? Local mom, Sally, from www.realmomnutrition.com gives us a few wonderful and fun ideas! Check them out HERE! By the way, do not let the word "spinach" in the Green Goblin Smoothie scare you off, my kids love these (and so do I). You honestly cannot even taste the spinach!

There are some fabulous new art classes for children 3-6 years old from Alison at Wild Goose Creative, and read all about how these classes came to be and her passion behind them.

WIN a Pampered Chef Apple Wedger from Becky Newlon, Independent Advanced Director!! It's a season-favorite tool, quality made like only Pampered Chef can make. And it has a lot more uses than just apple coring/slicing - find out what else you can use it for in the article.  ENTER TO WIN!

Have you heard about Little Free Libraries? It's a super neat concept and we have FOUR right here in Columbus.  Read about Karen Dodson's Little Free Library in Galena, and find out more about Little Free Libraries and where you can find Karen's and the others in Columbus.

Looking for storytimes? We have a HUGE list for you to pick from! You can find it below, or click HERE.

Don't forget about TWO fabulous discounts for NE Columbus Macaroni Kid readers: Young Chefs Academy of Gahanna is offering two FREE additional classes when you sign up for four Kindercooks classes!!  And Westerville Dream Dinners is offering $25 off your first order (not valid with other discounts)! In both cases mention NE Columbus Macaroni Kid to get these great deals!!

A BIG congratulations to Rachael O. the winner of our family 4-pack to COSI! 

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Have a fabulous family fun week!!

Your Macaroni Moms,
Wendy and Jen