Meet Your Macaroni KID Publisher
It's been a while since I introduced myself, and we have a TON of new families reading each, so it felt like a great time to say hello! I'm Melissa Basgall, Editor and Publisher of Macaroni…
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100 Valentine Puns For Kids That Will Make Them Giggle
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The Silly Valentine Poem Kids Can’t Wait to Fill Out (Free Printable)
There’s something about letting kids finish a sentence that never goes quite the way you expect. Thi…
12 Powerful Black History Stops to Add to Your Family Road Trips
Road trips have a funny way of turning into the moments kids remember most — the long drives, the u…
Bored Kids? 5 Easy Indoor Crafts & Activities That Actually Work
If your kids are bored, you’re tired, and “go play” lasts about 90 seconds — this…
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Get Pumped Up For the Games With These 17 Great Olympic Movies
The Winter Olympics in Italy begin on February 6, and what better way to get pumped to celebrate the Olym…
Coming Soon: Our 2026 KC Summer Camp Guide ☀️
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10 February Dates Parents Should Have on Their Radar
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The Real Cost of Raising a Child Now (Parents Are Not OK)
If raising kids feels more expensive lately, it’s not your imagination. A new study shows the cost o…
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…
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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…
Game Day Just Got Better: A Free Family Scavenger Hunt Printable
Are you excited about Game Day? Of course, you are. Whether you’re here for the nail-biting touchdo…
Three Easy Game Day Dips That Never Fail for a Crowd
Got invited to a Super Bowl watch party and told to “just bring something easy”? Or hosting an…
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…
Bookmark This: 55 Indoor Activities for Bored Kids
Stuck inside with kids and the boredom is getting loud? Whether it’s bad weather, a sick day, or yo…
Melissa Basgall is a proud Kansas City mom with a passion for connecting people, building community, and celebrating all the unique opportunities the KC metro has to offer.
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