articles

15 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Macaroni KID Sioux Falls

October 17, 2023

There are a variety of ways to use Macaroni KID Sioux Falls as your go-to, local, family resource! We are still fairly new and developing more and more everyday! Here are 15 ways to get the most out of this AMAZING and FREE resource to keep you and your family having more fun together and spending less time looking for it. 


1. Subscribe: Macaroni Kid is a website and an e-newsletter. Our e-newsletter publishes (FREE) every week and subscribers receive it in their email in-box each week, so they don't have to remember to check our website for new content and updated events. Subscribers also get exclusive deals and articles that do not get featured on the website! 


2. Events: You will find a list of Today's Events at the top of the homepage. These events link to our event page, which is one of our most popular features. It outlines the most comprehensive list of kid and family activities happening locally. Check back often, as we're always adding new activities as we come across them! Look at events on a particular day, or take a glimpse at a week coming up to see how you may want to plan ahead for events. Did you know you can sync our calendar events straight to your phone? 


3. Calendars: The "iCalendar" and "Google Calendar" buttons appear below each event listing so you can easily incorporate them into your family's schedule. Click on an event you want to go to. At the bottom of the event you can either "Add to Google Calendar" or "Add to Apple Calendar".


4. Guides: When we have a guide(s) available, for seasonally-appropriate information compiled for easy reference and use! It is a one stop shop for of your seasonal needs. For example, we have a Fall Family Fun Guide for all of your go-to fall events complained into an easy to read, day-by-day list! Watch for more guides coming your way! Find them on our Articles page! Most will be highlighted at the top of the page under "Publisher Picks". 


5. Past Articles: If you would like to look back at previously published articles, you can use the Search function at the top of the website. You can also look for past articles by searching on the Articles page. Search for crafts, recipes, parenting tips, local business information, and so much more! 


6. Business Directory: The Business Directory is a great resource for local families and includes several local businesses. Own a business? Submit it to our Business Directory as a place for families to locate your information easily. Given that our site is still fairly new and still being developed everyday, there will be businesses added everyday! Make sure to check back at our go-to list for anything from local contractors to local eats! 


7. Sponsors: Please support our sponsors. They make it possible for us to offer this website and e-newsletter as a FREE community resource. Each local ad is approved and added to the page by me, so I can assure you that they are safe to click through! Visit our local sponsors and tell them you saw them on Macaroni Kid!


8. Facebook: Like us on Facebook where we post changes to event information when they occur, specials from local businesses, giveaway announcements, and parenting inspiration. See the homepage for all of our social links (at the very bottom under "stay connected").


9. Share with Others: Don't keep us to yourself! Please share Macaroni KID Sioux Falls with your family and friends. Most parents are looking for ideas to keep their kids busy or ways to enjoy family time together. So forward our email to your friends, post our link on your Facebook page and spread the Macaroni love!


10. Submit an Event: Use the "Submit an Event" button that you'll find on the top of the Events page to send us information on an event in our area that you don't yet see on the calendar.


11. Comment, like, and share: Get active on our Facebook page! There are so many "must see" articles waiting for you! Love what you see? Let me know! Looking for something specific? Email me (ashleyriddle@macaronikid.com) and I will find it! 


12. Tweens & Teens: Macaroni Kid isn't just for the younger crowd. We search for events going on in the area for all ages. Keep those teens busy too! We also will periodically publish articles that pertain to a variety of ages or teens specific that we can share with parents.


13. Giveaways: Macaroni KID Sioux Falls is always trying to bring you great giveaways. Not only are they fun, it's great to get something for free and support someone local!


14. Become a Sponsor: Advertise with us and reach your targeted audience - local families. We can customize an advertising package to work with your needs and your budget. Send me an email (ashleyriddle@macaronikid.com) and I can answer any questions you have and send you more information. Our sponsors are what allow us to provide this incredible free resource for parents.


15. Traveling: If you are away on business, vacation or visiting friends in another city, make use of other Macaroni Kid sites to see what there is to do. There are more than 500 editions nationwide. Simply go to macaronikid.com and choose the state you will be in and the dropdown box will show all the choices you have.