July 2026 Freebies & Deals: Free Wings, Ice Cream & More
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FREE First Day of School Signs for Every Grade (2026–27 School Year)
The first day of school only comes around once a year, but the memories last much longer.A first day of s…
20+ June Holidays for Families: What to Celebrate in 2026
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Free Teacher Appreciation Printable Kids Can Fill Out (Easy Gift!)
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5 Kid Books About MLK Jr. & Other Civil Rights Heroes
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Simplify Morning With Easy Overnight Cinnamon Apple Baked French Toast
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Paper Bag Apple Pie
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(Air) Fried Apples
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The Truth About Letting Your Kids Be Bored
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🍦Kid Science: Ice Cream in a Bag!🍦
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The Easiest Way to Make Corn on the Cob
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Ultimate Free Summer Guide for Kids: 100+ Fun & Easy Boredom Busters
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5 Easy, Summer-Friendly Recipes Using Rotisserie Chicken
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Just Released! Top Baby Names: Olivia and Liam Lead the Pack
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Are You Even Ready for Summer Break? Take This Quiz to Find Out
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Hi! I'm Brigette and I'm the Macaroni Kid Publisher for the Yorkville - Geneva - St. Charles area. I'm a mom of two beautiful foster/adopted daughters, the General Manager of an environmental consulting firm, a wife to the love of my life, an aunt to some amazing nephews & nieces (ranging in age from 12-30) and friend to some really awesome people that help make my life great. I look forward to getting to know all of you better! Brigette
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