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It's fall! Time to gather up some changing leaves for fabulous art projects. Photo by Sara Frazier

Talk Like a Pirate Day, Grandparents' Day, and More Holidays & Activities for September 2025

Talk like a pirate, call your Grandma, and make some playdough!

Starbucks birthday freebies can include cake pops, drinks, or other treats! Photo by Heather Cox Rosenberg

Birthday Freebies for Kids: 63 Places To Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday

So many spots have deals to celebrate your kid's next birthday for FREE!

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100 School Lunch Ideas for Kids: Back-to-School Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat

A lunchbox doesn't have to contain a sandwich!

Get ready for back to school with all the right supplies, classes, and tips.

Back-to-School Guide 2025-2026

Find cool backpacks, back-to-school supplies, and tips for a new year.

Test your family's knowledge with this fun list of Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader questions.

100 Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader Questions

How many of these Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader questions can your family answer correctly?

How many of these trivia questions can your little brainiac answer? Photo by J. Fanchin, courtesy of Canva

100 Trivia Questions for Kids - With Answers!

These fun trivia questions about sports, Disney movies, animals, and more will tickle your kids'...

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The Labubu Obsession: A Parent’s Guide to the Trendy Toy

What is this doll and how can you get them? We've got the scoop!

Find the best free and cheap activities in your city this summer with Mommy Poppins.

Summer of Savings 2025: Save Money on Kids Activities and Travel This Summer with Mommy Poppins

Get the scoop on savings, deals, free activities, and more!

Camp Lindenmere is a jam-packed Pennsylvania summer camp offering sports, circus arts, creative activities, and more. Photo courtesy of the camp

National Summer Camp Guide

Make this year's summer camp a success with our camp guide.

Would you rather drink hot chocolate or chocolate milk? Photo by the author

100 Best 'Would You Rather' Questions for Clever Kids

Quiz your friends with these brainteaser questions!

Printable word search puzzles are a great way to keep little brains engaged.

Printable Word Puzzles for Kids: Great Sites for Word Searches, Crosswords, & Word Scrambles

These printable word searches, crosswords, and other word puzzles are fun and engaging for kids.

It's easier than you'd think to turn a simple paper lunch bag into a festive piñata!

How To Make a Piñata at Home: Easy Paper Bag Piñatas

Bursting with fun (and candy), this easy craft can help you celebrate any occasion.

Cheap All-Inclusive Resorts with Packages for Families

Take an all-inclusive vacation without blowing your budget at these affordable resorts.

Learn some random fun facts that will leave your kids laughing. Photo by Sara Marentette

125 Fun Facts For Kids That Will Blow Their Minds

An apple is a rose, your nose always grows, and more mind-blowing fun facts!

How about a birthday celebration at a local park for free! Photo by Antonius Ferret vis Pexels

Free Activities, Events, Classes, and Camps for Kids

Because the best things in life are free!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program mails one free, high-quality book per month to children ages 0-5! Photo courtesy of the Dollywood Foundation

Free Stuff For Kids in the Mail: Free Books, Magazines, Toys, and More

Your child will delight in receiving free goodies in the mail.

What Should I Do Today?

We've got suggestions for every mood and interest!

Make memories to last a lifetime at the all-inclusive Beaches Turks and Caicos.

42 Warm and Sunny Family Winter Vacation Ideas in the US and Abroad

Check out these great warm-weather destinations for your next family vacation.

Have sweet dreams of all the free baby stuff you'll get. Photo by Garrett Jackson courtesy of Unsplash

How to Get Free Baby Stuff: Free Diapers, Formula, Baby Gear, and More

There are lots of places to get free baby stuff such as diapers, formula, toys, and more.

These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

The Saguaro in Palm Springs, California, beckons families with its pool and more.

Guide to Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels

Kid-friendly lodging with fun perks for families, including great locations, deals, and amenities.

Teachers have found inspiring ways to be there for our kids. Here are some ways to show our appreciation. Photo by Yan Krukov, Pexels

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: Teacher Appreciation Gifts They’ll Love

We appreciate teachers more than ever! Here's how to show it.

Mommy Poppins Family Travel Guide

The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.

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Reef-Safe Sunscreen for Kids: Protecting Their Skin and the Planet

What makes a sunscreen reef-safe, plus top picks for the best sunscreens.

When kids are bored, bored, bored, it's handy to have a whole list of fun things to do. Photo by Mommy Poppins

"I’m Bored, What Should I Do?" 100 Things To Do When Kids Are Bored

How about the laundry or dishes? No? We've got 100 truly fun ideas.

Snuggle up with one of these beloved bedtime stories for kids. Photo courtesy of Bigstock

41 Best Bedtime Stories for Kids, Including Free Bedtime Stories Online

There's no need to count sheep when you read these great stories together.

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