A Little Magic, Your Way
UNTIL NEXT WEDNESDAYWell, friends, we've officially made it to Halloween week!May your costumes fit, your pumpkins survive until Saturday, and your children remember where they left their candy…
Kelsey's Corner: The Kid Behind the Costume
KELSEY'S CORNER • HALLOWEEN 2026There's something about Halloween that makes me think about how differently my boys experience the world.Two kids. Same family. Same holiday.And two com…
Trick-or-Treating Without the Meltdown
PARENTING GUIDE • HALLOWEEN 2026Halloween night sounds pretty simple on paper.Put on costumes. Grab buckets. Walk around. Collect candy. Come home.Easy, right?Clearly, whoever invented this p…
The Halloween Traditions They'll Remember
FAMILY LIFE • HALLOWEEN TRADITIONSThere's something about Halloween that makes us parents go a little overboard.The decorations. The costumes. The pumpkin patch pictures. The matching paja…
The Costume They Refuse to Wear
PARENTING • HALLOWEEN HUMORLet's talk about one of the greatest parenting betrayals of all time.Your child finds the PERFECT Halloween costume.They absolutely love it. They beg for it. The…
A Little Magic, Your Way
UNTIL NEXT WEDNESDAYWell, friends, we've officially made it to Halloween week!May your costumes fit,…
Kelsey's Corner: The Kid Behind the Costume
KELSEY'S CORNER • HALLOWEEN 2026There's something about Halloween that makes me think about…
Trick-or-Treating Without the Meltdown
PARENTING GUIDE • HALLOWEEN 2026Halloween night sounds pretty simple on paper.Put on costumes. Grab…
The Halloween Traditions They'll Remember
FAMILY LIFE • HALLOWEEN TRADITIONSThere's something about Halloween that makes us parents go a l…
The Costume They Refuse to Wear
PARENTING • HALLOWEEN HUMORLet's talk about one of the greatest parenting betrayals of all time.…
Our Clinton - Sedalia - Warrensburg - Whiteman AFB Events Calendar Got an Upgrade! See What's New
Finding fun things to do with kids shouldn’t feel like a chore. And thanks to your feedback, we&rsq…
Your Kid Doesn't Have to Halloween Like Everyone Else
COVER STORY • HALLOWEEN WEEKThere is a very specific version of Halloween we tend to picture.The ado…
Candy, Kindness & Pie: 10 November 2026 Holidays Kids Will Love
Sure, there’s turkey. But November also brings a pile of leftover Halloween candy and plenty of exc…
Halloween Food Deals & Freebies 2026: FREE Food in Costume
Put those Halloween costumes to work! This October, kids can score FREE meals, doughnuts, breadsticks, bu…
Out & About
OUT & ABOUTA Little Halloween Fun Close to Home 🎃Costumes, candy, creativity and community fun! H…
UNTIL NEXT WEDNESDAY
UNTIL NEXT WEDNESDAYDon't Miss the Ordinary ❤️This week, let them keep the rock.Listen to the st…
Kelsey's Corner: I Hope They Remember How It Felt
KELSEY'S CORNERI Hope They Remember How It Felt ❤️I wonder sometimes what my boys will remember a…
Their Version of Fun Counts, Too
INCLUSION • CHILD DEVELOPMENTTheir Version of Fun Counts, Too ❤️Picture a room full of children…
The Magic of Absolutely Nothing
FAMILY LIFE • EVERYDAY MAGICThe Magic of Absolutely Nothing ✨There's a particular kind of pani…
Why Is There a Rock in Your Pocket?
PARENTING • LITTLE DISCOVERIESWhy Is There a Rock in Your Pocket? 😂If you've ever done laundr…
The Childhood They're Actually Living
COVER STORY • FAMILY LIFEThe Childhood They're Actually Living ❤️I think most of us have a p…
15 Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids (No Sewing!)
Halloween is almost here, and someone still needs a costume. Sound familiar?Good news! You don't nee…
80 Clean Jokes for Kids That'll Make the Whole Family Laugh
"I'm boooored." Sound familiar? Whether you're stuck inside on a rainy afternoon, pack…
The Memories We Didn't Plan ❤️
FAMILY LIFE • COVER STORYThe Memories We Didn't Plan ❤️You know those family moments you sp…
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…
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