The Dream Behind the Door
BEHIND THE STOREFRONTThe Dream Behind the DoorEvery small business begins with someone brave enough to un…
Community Bulletin
🍋 Today: Stop by Livi's Lemonade Stand at The Pediatric Place in Clinton from noon–4 p.m. an…
Why Small-Town Summers Still Matter
In a world where everything feels increasingly fast-paced, there’s something incredibly grounding a…
Your Unofficial Local Summer Starter Pack
To officially enter “small-town summer mode,” you will likely need:At least one farmers marke…
Why Farmers Markets Feel Like the Start of Summer
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Life Really is What You Make of It
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Kelsey’s Corner: The Heart of the Holidays
Kelsey’s Corner: The Heart of the HolidaysEvery year as the busy holiday season rolls in, I pause.&…
Holiday Market Spotlight: Higginsville Fun
Holiday Market Spotlight: Higginsville FunThis Saturday, November 22nd, the Higginsville Middle and High…
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Kelsey Beaver is a wife, veteran, mom of two, and owner of sensory dough co.—your Macaroni KID publisher connecting families to local fun, small businesses, resources, and inclusive events weekly.
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