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…
Stuck Inside This Summer? 70 Indoor Kid Activities to Save the Day
It's one of those days. The rain isn't stopping, the heat index is ridiculous, the air quality is…
40 Rebus Puzzles for Kids (Easy, Medium & Hard) With Answers
Looking for a screen-free activity that's fun for kids and sneaky educational, too? These 40 rebus pu…
2026 Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekends: State-by-State List
Planning to tackle your back-to-school shopping? One quick stop here could save your family money.Back-to…
July 2026 Freebies & Deals: Free Ice Cream, Food Rewards and More
July is one of the best months of the year for family freebies and deals, thanks to Fourth of July fun, N…
Sponsored The 2026 Walmart Back-to-School Haul: Don't Miss These Finds
The school supply list hits your inbox, and suddenly back-to-school shopping is officially here.For Sacra…
50 Best Family Movies for Movie Night When You're Too Tired to Go Out
Nobody wants to cook. Nobody wants to put on real pants. And somehow everyone in the house has a differen…
Road Trip Games That Keep Kids Happy for HOURS (+ Free Printables!)
Ah, the family road trip ... where the snacks are endless, the playlists are on repeat, and someone will…
Ice Cream, Hot Dogs & Harry: 10 July Holidays Kids Will Love
We’re deep into summer mode now: Think sticky popsicles, sandy toes, and magical nights filled with…
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What’s for Dinner? 25 Real-Parent Meals Kids Actually Eat
Looking for weeknight dinners your kids will actually eat without the negotiating, the complaints, or th…
Sponsored 2026 Macaroni KID Sacramento Summer Camp Guide
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Sponsored Cheaper Summer Fun? These Family Deals Are Actually Worth It
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Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids in 2026: Books, Pizza & Prizes
Summer starts with the best intentions... and then suddenly it’s week two, everyone is bored, and s…
What Are We Doing All Summer? 100 Easy Ideas for Kids + Free Printable
Trying to keep kids entertained all summer without turning it into a full-time job? Same.Some days you&rs…
Report Card Freebies 2026: Where Kids Get Free Stuff for Good Grades
Looking for a fun way to celebrate your child’s hard work this school year? Whether your student ea…
80 Clean & Kid-Safe Jokes That'll Survive the Summer Family Road Trip
"I'm boooored." Sound familiar? Whether it's a road trip, a rainy afternoon or day 3 of…
Sponsored 50 Screen-Free Summer Activities Kids Actually Want to Do
If your kids are already saying "I'm bored" and summer just started ... same.That's why…
20+ June Holidays for Families: What to Celebrate in 2026
June is here. Goodbye school year, hello summer adventures! From quirky national days to meaningful holid…
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Your New Go-To Sacramento Events Calendar Is Here 🎉
If you've ever hit Friday and thought, "Wait, is there anything going on this weekend?" Sa…
Free 2026 Last Day of School Printables for Every Grade
Grab the cute last day of school photos before backpacks disappear into summer chaos.The final school bel…
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