I'm Taking Notes
KELSEY'S CORNERI'm Taking NotesThe funny thing about this week's newsletter is that I'm w…
Ask Before You Assume It Won't Work
ACCESSIBILITYAsk Before You Assume It Won't WorkOne of the most useful things families can do before…
Stop Trying to Win Vacation
PARENTINGStop Trying to Win VacationThere is no prize for seeing the entire ship.Or riding every ride. Ma…
Sometimes the Accommodation Is Leaving
SENSORY-FRIENDLY TRAVELSometimes the Accommodation Is LeavingWe usually think of accommodations as someth…
Kelsey's Weekend Picks
OUT & ABOUTThe school week is over. Now let's go have some fun.We survived the first week of…
The Dream Behind the Door
BEHIND THE STOREFRONTThe Dream Behind the DoorEvery small business begins with someone brave enough to un…
Kelsey’s Corner: The Places We Keep Going Back To
Kelsey’s Corner: The Places We Keep Going Back ToI've always believed that places can tell stor…
Adventure Doesn't Have To Be Far Away
Adventure Doesn't Have To Be Far AwaySome of the best family adventures happen right in your own back…
Summer Fun Doesn't Have To Break The Budget
The best summer memories are often the ones that cost the least.One of the biggest misconceptions about s…
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…
Small Changes That Make Spaces More Inclusive for Families
Small Changes That Make Spaces More Inclusive for FamiliesCreating inclusive environments does not always…
Try This With Your Kids This Week: Backyard Scavenger Hunt
Spring is the perfect time to turn a short walk into an adventure.Challenge your kids to find:A flowerA b…
The Spring Break “No-Regret” Plan
Spring break doesn’t have to be a big trip to feel special.The secret is picking a few simple anch…
A Simple Downtown Outing Warrensburg Parents Love
If you're looking for an easy family outing that doesn't require planning, tickets, or packing h…
The Famous Dog Statue Your Kids Will Want to Find Downtown
Next time you're walking around the Warrensburg courthouse square with your kids, try this:Ask them i…
What is Going On this Week?
• Daily Family-Friendly Events ••Feb 22–28•Monday, February 23SEDALIAYoga at th…
The “Worth It” Filter for Family Plans
Here’s what I’ve learned the hard way: an event can be amazing and still not be right for you…
Why Small Things Feel Bigger Right Now
The other afternoon a completely normal moment stretched into a full situation.It was after school &mdash…
12 Powerful Black History Stops to Add to Your Family Road Trips
Road trips have a funny way of turning into the moments kids remember most — the long drives, the u…
Spread Local Love Downtown
A simple way to show up for small businesses—and let your kids see community in actionIf your famil…
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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