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
Why Farmers Markets Feel Like the Start of SummerThere’s something about the first farmers market m…
Life Really is What You Make of It
Kelsey’s Corner: This Town Is What You Make of ItIf you know me, you know I’m an ab…
Spread Local Love Downtown
A simple way to show up for small businesses—and let your kids see community in actionIf your famil…
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…
The Gathering Coffee House
The GatheringCoffee HouseCelebrating 1 Year of Community, Coffee & Connection
What makes a…
The Magic of Friday Nights in Small Towns
The Magic of Friday Nights in Small TownsThere’s something special about Friday nights here. You ca…
Sponsored One Mom. One Kid. One Goal: Back-to-School Under $100. Can She Do It?
We challenged our co-worker Natasha and her daughter (who’s heading into kindergarten!) to do all t…
Teachers Shouldn’t Have to Beg for Pencils
Teachers Shouldn’t Have to Beg for Pencils In a few days, our teachers will walk into th…
Sponsored Prepare Your Kids for Summer Fun with Lands’ End Swimwear & Apparel
As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, families across the country are gearing up for summer v…
Sponsored 32 Degrees: All Day Comfort, Affordable Prices (Plus Free Shipping!)
Are you constantly navigating the high costs of... well, everything? From groceries to real estate, it fe…
Sponsored PatPat: Dress Your Family With Holiday Cheer, For Less
The holiday season means it's time to add a sprinkle of extra cuteness to our kids' wardrobes. So…
Sponsored Our First & Favorite Holiday Tradition: Hanna Andersson Pajamas
Many things have changed since my family has grown from its original size of three that included me, my h…
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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