Clear the List 2026: Supporting Our Local Educators
As another school year approaches, classrooms across our community are coming back to life. Teachers are rearranging desks, labeling bins, hanging posters, and planning lessons to welcome our kids…
Sponsored Parent Approved! Play Club at the Children’s Discovery Museum
Disclosure: We were hosted by the Children’s Discovery Museum and received complimentary tickets to Play Club so we could share an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are completely my o…
🎉 IT’S LIVE! Check Out the All-New Macaroni KID BloNo Partner Site!
We are BEYOND thrilled to officially launch mkbnadvertising.com - the brand-new, one-stop shop for local businesses, organizers, and program providers ready to connect with thousands of Bloomi…
Sponsored Play Club: The Coolest Program for Littles and Their Grownups!
If you have a child in your life, chances are you've heard the question, “What are we doing today,” more times than you can count. With three floors of hands-on exhibits, the C…
Sponsored At home Styrofoam Prints with Illinois Art Station
In this easy printmaking activity, kids will use a dull pencil to draw designs onto a piece of styrofoam, color the surface with washable markers, and then transfer the image onto a damp piece of p…
Pizza, Pirates & Play-Doh: 10 September Holidays Kids Will Love
Before you fully trade flip-flops for flannel, check your calendar: September 2026 is packed with holiday…
September 2026 Freebies and Deals: Pizza, Chicken, Queso & More
September brings plenty of reasons to let someone else cook and keep the kids busy without spending much.…
Sponsored Still Need a Few Back-to-School Pieces? Shop These Walmart Picks
If your kid's closet is already down to the shirt with the mystery stain and the jeans with the hole…
Clear the List 2026: Supporting Our Local Educators
As another school year approaches, classrooms across our community are coming back to life. Teachers are…
Sponsored Parent Approved! Play Club at the Children’s Discovery Museum
Disclosure: We were hosted by the Children’s Discovery Museum and received complimentary tickets to…
How to Make Bingsu Slime (Yes, the Crunchy TikTok One)
At some point, basic slime stopped being enough. Now there are cloud slimes, butter slimes, floam slimes,…
Families Spend $1,500 a Year on Youth Sports. What About Yours?
Families now spend about $1,500 a year on one child’s sports and activities. But nobody feels that…
The No-Nag School Morning Routine That Gets Kids Out the Door
By 7:32 a.m. I have usually asked at least one child to put on shoes, brush teeth, find a water bottle,…
Stop Asking 'How Was School?' Try These 35 Questions Instead
Your kid gets in the car or walks through the door, drops their backpack like it personally offended them…
Kids Eat Free Tonight: Restaurant Deals for Every Day of the Week
Looking for restaurants where kids eat free tonight? We rounded up current kids-eat-free and discounted k…
10 Tiny Skills That Save Kids From Big Meltdowns at School
Every back-to-school season, parents nail the big stuff: A new backpack, fresh crayons, and enough glue s…
🎉 IT’S LIVE! Check Out the All-New Macaroni KID BloNo Partner Site!
We are BEYOND thrilled to officially launch mkbnadvertising.com - the brand-new, one-stop shop for l…
How to Watch the 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower With Your Family
The Perseid meteor shower returns every August, and it's one of those rare events that's just as…
Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Check by Age
If your house is anything like mine, bedtime tends to get a little more relaxed during the summer. Then A…
Sponsored 5 Dino-Themed Ideas Before 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Hits Theatres
When kids are excited about a movie, waiting for opening day can feel almost as dramatic as the adventure…
10 August 2026 Holidays Your Kids Will Get Excited About
Looking for fun August holidays to celebrate with kids? August is packed with quirky holidays and family-…
2026 Kids' Birthday Freebies: 25+ Free Meals, Treats, & Experiences
Got an August birthday in the house? Here's a list of deals and freebies to grab this month!Confessi…
Sponsored PAW Patrol Just Dropped a Dino-Sized Surprise. Mark Your Calendar
PAW Patrol movies have a way of taking over conversations, whether you're at pickup, playdates, or th…
Sponsored The Best Walmart Back-to-School Finds to Grab Before They Sell Out
The school supply list hits your inbox, and suddenly back-to-school shopping is officially here.For Bloom…
FREE First Day of School Signs for Every Grade (2026–27 School Year)
The first day of school only comes around once a year, but the memories last much longer.A first day of s…
50 Funny Shark Jokes for Kids (That'll Make the Whole Family Laugh)
Most kids go through a shark phase. One minute they're asking if sharks can smell a drop of blood fro…
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