3 Ways To Pack Your Kid's Lunch With Love
Want the kids to know you're thinking of them during the day? Hoping to give them a little lift at school during their lunch breaks? Pack their lunches full of love with just a little extra eff…
Get Your Classes, Activities, and Sports Featured On Our Website
Does your organization offer kids' classes, activities, and sports? We can help parents find their extracurricular activities! Not offering classes, but want to put your business in front o…
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…
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…
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…
Chicken Enchiladas in Slow Cooker
Our family loves chicken enchiladas, but I rarely make them because of how much time it takes to roll them…
'Best Trip Ever!' Disney Tips from Moms + Win a Trip For Your Family
If you’ve been thinking about taking your kids to Walt Disney World Resort, here’s what two r…
The Best Family Freebies and Deals Happening in May 2026
Even with Teacher Appreciation Week, Mother’s Day, and Nurses Week behind us this month, there are…
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…
Free Fishing Days 2026: When You Can Fish Free in Every State
Looking for an easy outdoor adventure the whole family will love? Say hello to fishing — a simple wa…
May Is PACKED: 20+ Holidays to Celebrate This Month
May is packed with reasons to celebrate — and if you’re looking for easy, fun ways to connect…
Sponsored I Dropped My Laptop & Almost Lost All Our Family Photos
I was working from home when it happened. Two toddlers, a deadline, and me thinking I could somehow do it…
Funny “All About My Mom” Printable (Free & You’ll Keep This Forever)
Mother’s Day has a way of sneaking up fast. One minute it feels far away, and the next you’re…
Color Hunt: 10-Minute Outdoor Game That Will Keep Kids Busy for Hours
If your kids have already hit you with “I’m bored” and it’s barely spring, this i…
Sponsored 2026 Macaroni KID Cedar Rapids - Iowa City Summer Camp Guide
Looking for summer camps in Cedar Rapids - Iowa City? Spots fill fast—our 2026 Macaroni KID Cedar R…
Earth Day Fun: How to Sprout Seeds In Your Home
Bringing nature into your home is a valuable learning experience for your child. Helping a tiny seed to s…
5 Upcycled Art Projects for Eco-Friendly Fun
Earth Day is a time to reflect on the state of our planet and the ways we can contribute to its preservat…
Earth Day Craft: How to Make a Basket Out of Newspapers
Earth Day is April 22 and to mark the occasion, I wanted to come up with a craft I could do with my kids…
One Family Will Win a Walt Disney World Vacation — Why Not Yours?
If your kids are in the Bluey phase, the Buzz Lightyear phase, or the “are we ever going to Disney?…
5 Easy Spring Science Experiments for Kids to Try at Home
Spring weather has a mind of its own.One day the kids are outside all afternoon. The next day it’s…
75 Birthday Party Ideas for Kids (Themes, Games & Easy Budget Tips)
So your kid’s birthday is coming up… and somehow the “simple party” turned into…
Easy Birria Bomb Tacos in the Slow Cooker
Change up taco night with these slow cooker Birria Tacos!At Macaroni KID, we skip the fluff and get strai…
50 Easy Earth Day Activities for Kids: Fun Ideas for 2026
Earth Day is one of those celebrations that works especially well with kids. You do not need a big plan o…
Charlotte, born and raised in West Chester, PA, now considers herself a proud "captive" Iowan, living in Cedar Rapids since 2007. Publisher of 2 local Macaroni KID editions, community events coordinator, 2013 Publisher of the Year, Director of Communications of Publisher Development and Social Media of our National Macaroni KID and CertifiKID parent companies, contributing writer for City Revealed Magazine, Managing Editor of Macaroni Kid EATS, and acclaimed food critic. Idea junkie, local influencer &…
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