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: Local Love, the Kind That Holds Us Up
Kelsey’s Corner: Local Love, the Kind That Holds Us UpIn a town like Warrensburg, Missouri, l…
Holiday Market Spotlight: Higginsville Fun
Holiday Market Spotlight: Higginsville FunThis Saturday, November 22nd, the Higginsville Middle and High…
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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