Team Apple or Team Pumpkin, Which One Are You?
Team Apple or Team Pumpkin, Which One Are You?Fall flavors are upon us and there are very strong opi…
A Note From Michelle 9-3-26
Hi Everyone,Are you ready for the weekend? I am! It's been a busy but productive week. We are startin…
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…
A Note From Michelle 8-27-26
Hi Everyone,It's almost the weekend. How has the first week of school gone? Ours is going smoothly ov…
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…
A Note From Michelle 8-20-26
Hi Everyone,It's time to finish getting ready for school to start. Have you gotten all of your school…
Sponsored Why I Love Breezy Willow Farm Country Market and C.S.A.Program
Breezy Willow Farm's Fall C.S.A. starts the week of October 22, and we couldn’t be more excited…
Sponsored Free Pre-K and Child Care Scholarships
Celebree School is proud to be the largest authorized provider of Maryland’s Pre-K Expansion G…
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…
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 Sponsors, Bet Yeladim Preschool & S…
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…
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