Sponsored New Year, New Skills: How to Help Kids Try New Things in the New Year
A new year often brings fresh energy, big goals, and a long list of things we want to do better — and that excitement doesn’t just apply to adults. The start of the year is a wonderful…
Douglas County Libraries Summer Reading Offers Something for Everyone
Douglas County Libraries is buzzing with excitement as its annual Summer Reading celebration returns. Don’t Bug Me, I’m Reading invites readers of all ages to turn the page on adventure…
Mark Your Calendars for the MacKID Metro-Wide Camp Expo & Fun Fair
Looking for a summer camp or activity to keep your kids busy this summer?Not only will our Macaroni KID S…
Sponsored Join Us for Words That Work: A Macaroni Moms Seminar
Have you ever struggled to communicate effectively with your family, your coworkers, or your friends?Do yo…
Are You or Your Family Crafty? MacKID Krafters Needed!
Do you love to cook, do crafts, science experiments, and/or projects? Can you take a decent photo (o…
Snow Fun! How To Make Fake Snow With Just 2 Ingredients
Making homemade snow is a fun and easy way to add a little bit of winter magic to your day, no matter wha…
Take Our Hot vs. Frozen Cocoa Challenge
We are big fans of hot cocoa at my house, and we are also big fans of a taste test challenge! This time, w…
Douglas County Libraries Connect Big Buddies & Little Learners
These unique programs match trained teen Big Buddies with Little Buddies in grades 1-3 for reading or mat…
Sponsored The Sleep Detail We Need To Stop Ignoring
We talk a lot about kids’ sleep.Bedtime routines. Nap routines. Night wakings. Screens. White noise…
MLK Day of Service: Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off
“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.”- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Many of us…
Calling All Sculptors! Share Your Art with the Community in 2026
Are you a sculptor, with a work in progress or a completed piece that needs to be seen? Consider submittin…
Sponsored ENTER TO WIN & SAVE! Give the Gift of Music (and Sanity)
Music lessons at Let’s Practice! Academy in Castle Rock provide a fun, enriching experience for stu…
Sponsored New Year, New Skills: How to Help Kids Try New Things in the New Year
A new year often brings fresh energy, big goals, and a long list of things we want to do better — an…
Show Your Love with a Hand-Stamped Valentine from Loveland
Show your Valentines a little extra love this year with a hand-stamped Valentine from our very own Sweeth…
Our Guide to Starting Family Reading Time
When my family was quarantining during COVID, I tried something unusual, mainly to get my kids to do thei…
Douglas County Children Ages 0-5 Can Receive Free Books Every Month
Douglas County Libraries is excited to put great books into the hands of children across Douglas County t…
A Twist on Taco Tuesday: Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Taco night is one of my kids' favorite nights for dinner. But sometimes I just don't have the tim…
Parenting Trends 2026: What’s In, What’s Out & What Moms Are So Over
If parenting in 2025 felt like trying to keep up with TikTok, your group chat, your kid’s school po…
Bored Kids? Bookmark This List of 55 Indoor Activities
Stuck inside with kids and the boredom is getting loud? Whether it’s bad weather, a sick day, or yo…
Want to Crush Your Family Goals This Year? Try Vision Boards
The new year is almost here, and for families, it often brings a mix of excitement and overwhelm. A fresh…
10 Easy New Year’s Eve Ideas for Kids (Fun, Zero Stress)
Want to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your kids at home without spending a ton or crafting for hours…
New Year, New Fun: 10 Holidays to Celebrate in January 2026
The new year is here, and it’s the perfect time to cozy up with your family and create special memo…
15 Winter Jokes Kids Will Laugh At (Eye Rolls Guaranteed)
Snow days, cold car rides, and long winter afternoons are the perfect setup for one thing kids love: joke…
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