Reach Local Families With Our 2026 Summer Camp Guide!
Families are looking for information on YOUR Summer Camp! Reserve your spot in our Summer Camp Guide NOW!Macaroni Kid Springfield MO reaches 8,200+ local families every week through email…
Free Things for Families to Do in Springfield Right Now
When the school-year routine is in full swing, families are always looking for easy ways to spend time together without spending money.Below are 7 totally FREE things to do with kids and families r…
Get Outside: Winter Fun Around Springfield
We’re all looking for ways to get out of the house in Springfield this winter. Fresh air is good for the soul, and it helps burn off some of that extra kid energy too.Whether you’re bun…
Where Springfield Families Can Find Free Groceries and Meals
If your family is feeling the pinch with SNAP funding on hold, you’re not alone — and Springfield is full of organizations ready to help. We’ve rounded up local resources where yo…
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: A Gift of Books for Your Kids
Imagine the joy of seeing your little one’s face light up every month when a new book arrives just for them! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library makes this possible by sending free books…
Sponsored 🔬 Summer of Science Camps at the Discovery Center of Springfield
Summer break is the perfect time for kids to explore, create, and learn, and the Discovery Center of Spri…
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…
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…
Sponsored Rhea Lana’s of Springfield Consignment Sale Returns February 21–27
This is sponsored content from Rhea Lana’s of Springfield. Macaroni KID Springfield works with loca…
Reach Local Families With Our 2026 Summer Camp Guide!
Families are looking for information on YOUR Summer Camp! Reserve your spot in our Summer Camp Guide NOW!…
10 February Dates Parents Should Have on Their Radar
February might be the shortest month of the year, but it goes fast, and it’s packed with family-fri…
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…
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…
Sponsored 2026 Macaroni KID Springfield Summer Camp Guide
Looking for summer camps in Springfield? Spots fill fast—our 2026 Macaroni KID Springfield Summer C…
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 That Are Actually Worth It
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sponsored 40+ Extracurricular Activities Now Enrolling Around Springfield
Big interests can start small, and extracurricular activities help them grow! As 2026 enrollment opens her…
The 7-Day Declutter Challenge Every Busy Family Needs
If your house feels one random toy pile away from total chaos… same.I recently did a focused, four…
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