August 2026 Freebies: Back-to-School Deals, Free Food & More
August brings back-to-school savings, free kids meals, food holiday deals, low-cost family activities, an…
First-Day of School Photos: Little Moments We Will Treasure Forever
In our family, I have been taking Back to School and Last Day of School photos of my kids forever. Somewh…
A Note From Michelle 8-13-26
Hi Everyone,Another week has flown by and school is just over a week away from starting! Have you done y…
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…
A Note From Michelle 8-6-26
Hi Everyone,What a week! SO many things are happening and it's a lot. Tomorrow I will officially hav…
Sponsored 2026 Macaroni KID Columbia Back to School Giveaway
Macaroni KID Columbia-Ellicott City-Western Howard along with our Sponsor, School of Rock - Columbia
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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…
Sponsored New Ways to Eat Cantaloupe: A Delicious Summer Fruit!
I love cantaloupe and recently came across some new ways to eat cantaloupe I have never heard of or even…
A Note From Michelle 7-30-26
Hi Everyone,It's been quite a week over here! Ups and downs and everything in between. We are in a ne…
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…
10 Ways to Get Your Kids To Drink More Water
We all know the importance of staying hydrated, especially in the summer heat, but getting your kids to d…
A Note From Michelle 7-23-26
Hi Everyone,Where oh where has the summer gone? I cannot believe how quickly July is flying by. We need t…
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 Colum…
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…
A Note From Michelle 7-16-26
Hi Everyone,You may have noticed that my note was missing in last week's newsletter. For the first t…
I am the mom to two beautiful children and wife to a wonderful husband. I work from home as the publisher of Macaroni Kid Columbia-Ellicott City-Western Howard. I am also a licensed health and life insurance broker, and a dance coordinator and instructor. I've been a publisher of Macaroni Kid Columbia for a while now and have been loving every minute of it! I am so excited to bring you as many local events and activities to your inbox as I can. I am also working hard to build a resource of local busine…
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