We Have a Winner! See Who Won Our Small Business Advertising Giveaway
Congratulations to Normal’s own Christi Rae Photography, winner of a full promotional media package with Macaroni KID Bloomington-Normal!We are thrilled to announce Christi Rae Photography as…
Sponsored Business Spotlight: Hip Cat Music School & The Little Art School
Sometimes the best local spots don't come from a big corporate plan - they just grow out of a genuine love for what you do. Right here in Bloomington-Normal, Hip Cat Music School and its s…
Enter to Win a $750 Small Business Advertising Package on MK BloNo! ✨
We love highlighting the incredible people and businesses that make Bloomington-Normal such a vibrant place to live and raise a family. To give one hard-working local business a major boost, we&rsq…
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…
Stuck Inside Again? 70 Easy Indoor Activities for Kids
It's 4:45 p.m., it's already getting dark, and someone just announced they're bored. Again.Ma…
Halloween Movie Emoji Quiz for Kids (Free Printable + Answer Key)
Can you guess 🧙♀️🧙♀️🧙♀️🕯️ before your kids do? (Spoiler: they…
We Have a Winner! See Who Won Our Small Business Advertising Giveaway
Congratulations to Normal’s own Christi Rae Photography, winner of a full promotional media package…
9 Cheap & Easy Boo Basket Ideas + Free 'You've Been Boo'd' Printable
Looking for easy Boo Basket ideas for kids, friends, or neighbors? Boo Baskets are a fun, inexpensive Hal…
Sponsored Spirit Halloween With Kids: What Parents Should Know Before You Go
Kari Treat's kids walked into Spirit Halloween with a plan. That plan lasted about four minutes, unti…
Kids Eat Free Tonight: 25 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…
Sponsored Business Spotlight: Hip Cat Music School & The Little Art School
Sometimes the best local spots don't come from a big corporate plan - they just grow out of a genuine…
October 2026 Freebies & Deals: LEGO, Tacos, Frostys & More
Free Halloween treats? $5 jack-o'-lantern pizzas? Free kids' crafts and workshops? October is ful…
Tacos, Teddy Bears & Treats: 10 October Holidays Kids Will Love
October goes fast. One minute you’re turning the calendar, and the next the kids are asking why you…
50 Halloween Jokes for Kids That Are Frightfully Funny
Print these for trick-or-treat prep, drop one in a lunchbox every day of October or save the whole list…
Sponsored 22 Parents Visited Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana. Here's the Verdict.
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Sponsored Texture Rainbow Collage with Illinois Art Station
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Sponsored Halloween on a Budget: 25+ Family Deals Up to 61% Off (2026)
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31 Best Halloween Family Movies for Kids and Teens
October has 31 nights, which means you could technically have a Halloween movie night every single night.…
Enter to Win a $750 Small Business Advertising Package on MK BloNo! ✨
We love highlighting the incredible people and businesses that make Bloomington-Normal such a vibrant pl…
Free Printable Alert: 25 Fall Activities To Do Before Autumn's Gone
Fall has a funny way of going by way too fast.One minute you’re saying you’ll get to the pump…
How Tall Will Your Kid Be? Find Out with Our Height Calculator!
Have you ever caught yourself squinting at your kid and wondering, “Will they tower over me someday…
2026 Kids' Birthday Freebies: 25+ Free Meals, Treats, & Experiences
Got a September birthday in the house? Here's a list of deals and freebies to grab this month!Confess…
4 Things You Shouldn’t Do When You Wake Up at Night (And 3 You Should)
I was wide awake at 2:47 a.m. last Tuesday. Not drowsy, not drifting. Fully, annoyingly awake, doing math…
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…
Clear the List 2026: Supporting Our Local Educators
As another school year approaches, classrooms across our community are coming back to life. Teachers are…
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