STEAM Fun: How To Clean a Penny
Did you know you can make your dirty and dingy pennies bright and shiny with just a little chemistry?Kids love this STEAM activity because they get to experiment, and you'll love it because it&…
Hey Kids, Look Up! The Year's Best Meteor Shower is Happening Now
One of my favorite memories of growing up on a farm in Wisconsin was the view of the night sky. We could see so many stars away from city lights. Every so often we would get lucky enough to see a s…
Berry-licious: This Easy Fruit Pizza Will Wow At Your Next BBQ
Want an impressive-looking dessert that's deceptively quick and easy? This Fruit Pizza is sure to steal the show at your next BBQ!This Fruit Pizza has a heavenly cookie crust, a luscious cream…
Top 5 Things To Do In Sacramento With Kids This Week
Every Thursday, Macaroni KID Downtown Sacramento shares our picks for FIVE family-friendly things you won’t want to miss in Sacramento over the coming week.Here are five awesome things to do…
Why You Should Consider a Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding is a remarkable experience that offers benefits ranging from immune system support to bonding and emotional connection. My personal breastfeeding journeys have been fulfilling ex…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Printable Gratitude Cootie Catcher for Kids: A Fun Way to Show Thanks
November is here, and you know what that means — Thanksgiving vibes, gratitude, and trying to get th…
Sponsored NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet: Experience the Holiday Wonder
We only get so many Christmases with our kids while they’re still little enough to believe in the m…
Sponsored Is Your Home Safe? Why Window Blind Cords Can Pose a Risk for Kids
As parents, we go out of our way to make our homes safe. We cover outlets, lock cabinets, and pad sharp c…
Want to Boo Your Neighbors? Printable + 9 Boo Basket Ideas Inside
Looking for a fun Halloween tradition the whole neighborhood will love? Try Boo Baskets! Booing frie…
Sponsored Smurfs are Back! Now Streaming on Paramount+
The wait is over, and it’s time to paint the town blue! Smurfs, the magical, musical, laugh-out-lou…
Sponsored The 15-Minute Cart That Saved Our School Year Start
Spirit days sneak up, practices pop onto the calendar, and somehow the “must-have” list grows…
Disney Cruise Giveaway! Stop Dreaming & Start Packing for Family Fun
Enter for a chance to win a Disney cruise from Macaroni KID!Macaroni KID wants you to set sail for advent…
Sponsored Why a Dude Ranch Should Be Your Next Family Vacation
Looking for a family vacation that’s unlike anything you’ve ever done before? Earlier this su…
Sponsored 11 Back-to-School Finds That Are Helping Us Keep It Together
Back-to-school season always sounds cute in theory — new backpacks, crisp notebooks, matching outfi…
Sponsored One Mom. One Kid. One Goal: Back-to-School Under $100. Can She Do It?
We challenged our co-worker Natasha and her daughter (who’s heading into kindergarten!) to do all t…
How to Watch the 2025 Perseid Meteor Shower With Your Family
Want to spot shooting stars with your kids this summer? The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best &mda…
Sponsored Don’t Shop for School Supplies Until You See This List
Back-to-school season is in full swing, and parents everywhere are scrambling for the must-have gear of 2…
Sponsored What Parents Should Know About Back-to-School Vaccines
As the new school year approaches, there’s more on your list than backpacks and lunchboxes. It&rsqu…
Sponsored Back-to-School Isn’t Just for Kids. This Year, Let's Prioritize You.
You’ve got the backpacks packed, the lunchboxes labeled, and the calendar full of school events, sp…
Sponsored What Happened When 3 Moms Let Nurture Life Handle Mealtime for a Week
Mealtime is supposed to be simple. But any parent knows that’s rarely the case.One child wants a sn…
Road Trips, Soccer Bags, Lunchboxes—This One Snack Does It All
There was a stretch of time when my kids only wanted applesauce. Like, three meals a day plus snacks. We&…
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