Father's Day Gift Ideas
Father's Day gifts are always a struggle. Dads have it easy on Mother's Day -- flowers, jewelry, a beautiful trinket, a few hours of quiet time -- we're easy to please. But Father's…
Make an Easy Pool Noodle Sprinkler
On hot summer days one of our favorite ways to cool off is with a homemade Pool Noodle Sprinkler. It's easy, takes less than 15 minutes and uses items you probably already have lying around you…
15+ Day Trips for Father's Day
Hello Neighbors and warm Father's Day wishes to all the dads and grandfathers out there. And also to the great uncles, teachers, preachers, coaches and other men who are there for our children.…
Check It Out! Macaroni KID Has A Brand New Logo
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Make a 2021 Cicada Brood X Time Capsule
Have you heard of Brood X? Also called the Great Eastern Brood, Brood X is a group of periodical cicadas – insects that appear only once every 17 years in eastern North America. Last seen in…
Around the Valley 6.17.21
I hope everyone is having a great week. Little man started his first real job this week working for a loca…
Father's Day Gift Ideas
Father's Day gifts are always a struggle. Dads have it easy on Mother's Day -- flowers, jewelry,…
Easy-Care Indoor Plants for Kids to Grow
Teaching children about how plants grow should not only be educational, but fun as well! Kids and dirt go…
Roll Into Creativity With This Dice Throwing Picture Prompt For Kids
My daughter is an artist and a creative thinker, but every now and then she needs a little boost to get he…
Help the Travel Industry Better Serve Families: Survey & Giveaway!
You are invited to participate in the 2021 Family Travel Survey, conducted in partnership with the Family…
DIY Photo Coasters for Dad: A Practical (and Easy!) Father's Day Gift
I am always on the lookout for a special gift for my husband and my dad for Father's Day each year. I…
Make an Easy Pool Noodle Sprinkler
On hot summer days one of our favorite ways to cool off is with a homemade Pool Noodle Sprinkler. It'…
Kids Bowl FREE All Summer
Want to escape the heat this summer? Want the kids to get some exercise? Then you need to check out this…
15+ Day Trips for Father's Day
Hello Neighbors and warm Father's Day wishes to all the dads and grandfathers out there. And also to…
How To Talk To Children About Juneteenth
This story was originally published in 2020 by Pittwire, the official news source of the Univer…
Dinner in a Flash with Coleman Natural All Beef Uncured Hot Dogs
"Mom! What's for dinner?"Those four words can make me cringe in an instant. One of my bigges…
How to Carve a Jawesome Shark Head Out of a Watermelon
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Around the Valley 6.10.21
It is hard to believe it is summer time again! Didn't we just have summer of 2020? I won't compla…
10 Events and Holidays in June Your Family Won't Want to Miss
June is such a big month. For most of us, it is the time when school is ending. Summer officially arrives…
Drowning Prevention
We hear that real life imitates the movies, but not when it comes to drowning. Our idea of a drowning vic…
10 Tips to Catch All the Fun on Your Family Fishing Trip
Taking the family fishing is a great way to bond with your children and learn about nature. Wait! Do…
Make More Fun: 36 Kid-Friendly Summer Life Hacks
Summer is chaotic and amazing in our house. Between trips to the pool, driveway and backyard fun, beach t…
All About My Dad: A Father's Day Questionnaire and Free Printable
Father's Day is around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a questionnaire that you…
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5 Reasons Why Your Kids Can't Live Without Amazon's Newest Kids Tablet
My kids are 9 and 11 and have had versions of the Amazon Fire tablet for years. So I can tell you that ki…
Around the Valley/Hello 6.3.21
Hello, I am Shannon O'Donnell, Publisher of NRV Macaroni Kid. I have been working along side Jennifer…
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