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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Macaroni KID Overland Park-Olathe-Shawnee is THE go-to family resource to reach Johnson County area families.Macaroni KID Overland Park-Olathe-Shawnee is THE trusted local resource for fa…
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May is packed with reasons to celebrate — and if you’re looking for easy, fun ways to connect…
May 2026 Freebies & Deals: Teacher, Nurse, Mother’s Day + Burger Day
If you love a good freebie, May is one of the BEST months of the year to pay attention.Between Teacher Ap…
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…
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Report Card Freebies 2026: Where Kids Get Free Stuff for Good Grades
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The Midwest Trust Center welcomes you to a funny, touching, poignant, and completely unique theatrical pe…
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Looking for an easy (and FREE!) family outing this spring? Head to Crown Center for a prehistoric playdat…
A Personal Update - Life, Health, and a Fresh Perspective
If you’ve noticed things have felt a little quieter here at Macaroni KID KC lately, I wanted to shar…
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…
Color Hunt: 10-Minute Outdoor Game That Will Keep Kids Busy for Hours
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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…
50 Easy Earth Day Activities for Kids: Fun Ideas for 2026
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How Much Does Summer Camp Cost? + 10 Questions Parents Ask (2026)
Summer camp research has a way of spiraling. One minute you're casually Googling, the next you've…
April Fools' Jokes for Kids: 40 Silly Jokes and Easy Pranks
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Get a Free Personalized Easter Bunny Letter Just For Your Child
Easter is almost here — and this year, the Easter Bunny has something extra up his fuzzy sleeve: a…
50 Things to Do With Your “Big Kid” in Kansas City Over Spring Break
Spring break with little kids often means playgrounds and storytime. But when your kids get a little older…
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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