2025 Best Holiday Lights
Looking for the best holiday light displays in nearby? We encourage you to check out the decorated house list from Burbank where these houses go all out to win a community prize. Grab some hot cocoa…
10 Things to do on a Rainy Day
I hope the rains aren't too torrential and just enough to encourage us to stay home with our loved ones. Here is a list of 10 activities I've recycled from our last rainfall. Hope you find i…
🎃 Your Guide to Pumpkin Patches near and far 2025!
Your go to list to Pumpkin Patches near and far, and a little apple picking too! Please click the link to each site to confirm restrictions, any guidelines and to find more info and ticket sales! S…
31 Halloween Family Movies for Kids, Tweens, & Teens
Get into the spirit of Halloween with a family movie night! We have family Halloween movie ideas for preschoolers through teens!October is also National Popcorn Poppin' Month, so make a big batc…
Family Fire Preparedness Tips!
Due to recent fires, we've had to re-evaluate our families preparedness. Because fires can spread so quickly, have a plan can make you feel less anxious when a natural disaster hits. Here's…
15 Things Parents Are Quietly Letting Go of in 2026
Somewhere between rising grocery bills, packed calendars, and realizing we are very tired, parents have s…
Kids’ Birthday Freebies Parents Love (and Kids Go Crazy For)
Yes, the cake matters. But what kids really remember? The little surprises sprinkled throughout the day.A…
Sponsored The Sleep Detail We Need To Stop Ignoring
We talk a lot about kids’ sleep.Bedtime routines. Nap routines. Night wakings. Screens. White noise…
The One Parenting Tool Families Can’t Stop Sharing Right Now
I keep hearing the same thing in group chats, at sports practices, and in quick driveway conversations wit…
5 Kid Books About MLK Jr. & Other Civil Rights Heroes
Are you looking to share the importance of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement with your…
Parenting Trends 2026: What’s In, What’s Out & What Moms Are So Over
If parenting in 2025 felt like trying to keep up with TikTok, your group chat, your kid’s school po…
Bored Kids? Bookmark This List of 55 Indoor Activities
Stuck inside with kids and the boredom is getting loud? Whether it’s bad weather, a sick day, or yo…
New Year, New Fun: 10 Holidays to Celebrate in January 2026
The new year is here, and it’s the perfect time to cozy up with your family and create special memo…
Want to Crush Your Family Goals This Year? Try Vision Boards
The new year is almost here, and for families, it often brings a mix of excitement and overwhelm. A fresh…
10 Easy New Year’s Eve Ideas for Kids (Fun, Zero Stress)
Want to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your kids at home without spending a ton or crafting for hours…
The 7-Day Holiday Declutter Challenge Every Busy Family Needs
If your house feels one string of lights away from total holiday chaos… same.I spent my four-day T…
Kwanzaa for Kids: 5 Simple Activities to Celebrate the 7 Principles
Kwanzaa is a wonderful time to teach children about African heritage, unity, and the power of community.…
Can You Guess Christmas Movies From Emojis? Get the Free Printable!
If you can decode 🎄 🏠 🧒 😱… you’re going to love this game. Christmas movies turn…
20 Elf Ideas for Exhausted Parents (Easy + Zero Crafting!)
If December already has you tired, welcome. Pull up a chair. And if you’re already questioning all…
Hanukkah Made Simple: Traditions, Foods & Fun Kids Will Love
Hanukkah is one of those holidays kids instantly fall in love with — candles, spinning tops, fried…
Get Your FREE Personalized Santa Letter, Straight From the North Pole!
There’s something about Christmas that never stops feeling magical—and nothing brings that ma…
Unwrapping December: 10 Holidays and Events for Families to Explore
Welcome to the magic of December! A month brimming with festivities and heartwarming gatherings — bu…
Sponsored 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Macaroni KID's Family-Tested Favorites
Tired of endless gift lists that feel more like homework than help? We’ve done the digging for you…
WARNING: This 2000s Quiz Will Unlock Memories You Forgot You Forgot
If you ever carried a pink Razr in your low-rise jeans, burned a mix CD labeled with Sharpie, refreshed y…
Sponsored We Sailed Disney’s New Cruise Ship. Here’s Why You'll Love the Destiny
When three Macaroni KID publishers and their families were invited aboard for the inaugural sail of the a…
Sponsored How Portable North Pole Kept the Magic Alive for My Kids 🎅✨
If your kids still believe in the magic of Christmas, you know how precious — and how fleeting &mda…
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