Stop Wasting Time and Increase Your Productivity
At The Local, we always love introducing you to authors, publishers, and content creators who are making a splash on the Internet. We recently fell in love with Marie Forleo.Here is a video she pub…
8 Essential Instagram Apps For Your Business
One of the best parts of Instagram is discovering apps that can take your visual marketing to the next level. Go beyond basic video and photo with some of our most-used (and favorite) apps that int…
9 Free or Low Cost Marketing Training and Certification Courses
In just a few weeks, many students will return to the classroom for a brand new school year. Now is the time to take advantage of online resources that can help boost your marketing efforts with y…
A Note from the Publisher - Farewell and New Welcome
What gives you butterflies? It’s a question I ask myself quite frequently in my personal and professional life. As we get older, it can be easy to avoid the question and just assume that butterfl…
Summer Goal: It's Time to Get Your Inbox Under Control
I dread my Inbox every single day. While I love my work, I’d be a liar if I said my Inbox is something I look forward to looking at. I love the ease of email, but those messages can pile up quick…
How to Make Bingsu Slime (Yes, the Crunchy TikTok One)
At some point, basic slime stopped being enough. Now there are cloud slimes, butter slimes, floam slimes,…
Families Spend $1,500 a Year on Youth Sports. What About Yours?
Families now spend about $1,500 a year on one child’s sports and activities. But nobody feels that…
The No-Nag School Morning Routine That Gets Kids Out the Door
By 7:32 a.m. I have usually asked at least one child to put on shoes, brush teeth, find a water bottle,…
Stop Asking 'How Was School?' Try These 35 Questions Instead
Your kid gets in the car or walks through the door, drops their backpack like it personally offended them…
August 2026 Freebies: Back-to-School Deals, Free Food & More
August brings back-to-school savings, free kids meals, food holiday deals, low-cost family activities, an…
Kids Eat Free Tonight: Restaurant Deals for Every Day of the Week
Looking for restaurants where kids eat free tonight? We rounded up current kids-eat-free and discounted k…
10 Tiny Skills That Save Kids From Big Meltdowns at School
Every back-to-school season, parents nail the big stuff: A new backpack, fresh crayons, and enough glue s…
Sponsored Clothes My Kid Wants to Wear (And They're All From Walmart)
If back-to-school shopping is on your list in the Local Business Tips area, this Walmart back-to-school s…
How to Watch the 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower With Your Family
The Perseid meteor shower returns every August, and it's one of those rare events that's just as…
Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Check by Age
If your house is anything like mine, bedtime tends to get a little more relaxed during the summer. Then A…
10 August 2026 Holidays Your Kids Will Get Excited About
Looking for fun August holidays to celebrate with kids? August is packed with quirky holidays and family-…
2026 Kids' Birthday Freebies: 25+ Free Meals, Treats, & Experiences
Got an August birthday in the house? Here's a list of deals and freebies to grab this month!Confessi…
Sponsored The Best Walmart Back-to-School Finds to Grab Before They Sell Out
The school supply list hits your inbox, and suddenly back-to-school shopping is officially here.For Local…
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…
50 Funny Shark Jokes for Kids (That'll Make the Whole Family Laugh)
Most kids go through a shark phase. One minute they're asking if sharks can smell a drop of blood fro…
Stuck Inside This Summer? 70 Indoor Kid Activities to Save the Day
It's one of those days. The rain isn't stopping, the heat index is ridiculous, the air quality is…
40 Rebus Puzzles for Kids (Easy, Medium & Hard) With Answers
Looking for a screen-free activity that's fun for kids and sneaky educational, too? These 40 rebus pu…
2026 Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekends: State-by-State List
Planning to tackle your back-to-school shopping? One quick stop here could save your family money.Back-to…
Sponsored 2026 Macaroni KID Local Business Tips Summer Camp Guide
Looking for summer camps in Local Business Tips? Spots fill fast—our 2026 Macaroni KID Local Busin…
50 Best Family Movies for Movie Night When You're Too Tired to Go Out
Nobody wants to cook. Nobody wants to put on real pants. And somehow everyone in the house has a differen…
Road Trip Games That Keep Kids Happy for HOURS (+ Free Printables!)
Ah, the family road trip ... where the snacks are endless, the playlists are on repeat, and someone will…
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