Top 5 Things To Do In Brandon With Kids This Week
Each week, Macaroni KID Brandon shares our picks for five things to do with your kids in the area over the coming week. Here are this week's picks:1. Family Story TimeEnjoy books, rhymes,…
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Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Brandon, FL
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5 Kid Books About MLK Jr. & Other Civil Rights Heroes
Are you looking to share the importance of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement with your…
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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…
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Want to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your kids at home without spending a ton or crafting for hours…
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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If your house feels one string of lights away from total holiday chaos… same.I spent my four-day T…
Kwanzaa for Kids: 5 Simple Activities to Celebrate the 7 Principles
Kwanzaa is a wonderful time to teach children about African heritage, unity, and the power of community.…
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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…
Get Your FREE Personalized Santa Letter, Straight From the North Pole!
There’s something about Christmas that never stops feeling magical—and nothing brings that ma…
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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Hi there! I'm Amanda Swank. I am the publisher of the Brandon FL MacaroniKID. I'm a married Mom of one daughter. I'm a work-at-home Mama and a Homeschool Mama.
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