Holiday Fun in the New River Valley: Your 2025 Family Guide
The holiday season in the New River Valley area is pure magic — twinkling lights, cozy cocoa, and family traditions that make memories to last all year. Macaroni KID New River Valley is your…
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Low-Stress Holiday Fun for Families Throughout the NRV
The holidays feel magical yet busy. School concerts, work events, winter sports, and shopping often fill…
Easy-to-Make Holiday Gift: Homemade Gingerbread Play Dough
This yummy-smelling homemade gingerbread play dough recipe is perfect to get your kids in the holiday spi…
How an Advent Calendar Helped Us Succeed at Potty Training
Potty training can be quite a journey, and I think it's safe to say that every child's experience…
Kwanzaa for Kids: 5 Simple Activities to Celebrate the 7 Principles
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A Little Snow? A Lot of Fun! Easy Snow Day Ideas for Every Family
There’s something magical about waking up to a blanket of snow—especially the kind that’…
Experience Dreamscapes at Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech
If you’re looking for a meaningful, family-friendly outing this month, here’s a wonderful opp…
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4 Homemade Holiday Treats That Make Great Gifts
I come from a family of many amazing cooks — aunts, uncles, and cousins through many generations. W…
20 Elf Ideas for Exhausted Parents (Easy + Zero Crafting!)
If December already has you tired, welcome. Pull up a chair. And if you’re already questioning all…
Hanukkah Made Simple: Traditions, Foods & Fun Kids Will Love
Hanukkah is one of those holidays kids instantly fall in love with — candles, spinning tops, fried…
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There’s something about Christmas that never stops feeling magical—and nothing brings that ma…
The December Reset: Simple Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Season
We’re barely out of the Thanksgiving leftovers and already diving headfirst into all things Christm…
Unwrapping December: 10 Holidays and Events for Families to Explore
Welcome to the magic of December! A month brimming with festivities and heartwarming gatherings — bu…
Free Personalized Elf Letter for Your Kids: A Simple Holiday Tradition
The holidays come with so much pressure ... to make everything magical, memorable, picture-perfect. But b…
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Holiday Fun & Giving Back at the YMCA’s Santa + Kids’ Shopping Event
Looking for a festive, meaningful way to kick off the holidays? The YMCA in Blacksburg is hosting a warm…
5 Ways To Use Up That Leftover Turkey (Without Getting Sick of It)
After the Thanksgiving feast comes the inevitable – a fridge full of leftovers! While turkey sandwi…
WARNING: This 2000s Quiz Will Unlock Memories You Forgot You Forgot
If you ever carried a pink Razr in your low-rise jeans, burned a mix CD labeled with Sharpie, refreshed y…
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When three Macaroni KID publishers and their families were invited aboard for the inaugural sail of the a…
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