This holiday season, Macaroni KID SE Kansas City, MO is spreading cheer in the best way possible — by celebrating the incredible small businesses that make our community shine! 💛
Instead of traditional giveaways, we’re launching 12 Days of Local Love, a festive feature series where we’ll highlight one standout local business each day on our social media channels. From cozy cafés and family-friendly hangouts to hidden-gem boutiques and talented makers, this series is all about lifting up the heart of our community.
💫 What Is 12 Days of Local Love?
Beginning December 1 (and possibly expanding beyond 12 days based on interest!), we’ll spotlight local businesses that help make South East Kansas City, MO a wonderful place to live, shop, and explore.
Each featured business will receive:
- A short reel or carousel shared with our followers
- A tagged post across Macaroni KID SE KC MO’s social platforms
- A mention in our special 12 Days of Local Love article on our website
It’s our way of helping families discover amazing local spots while giving small businesses the visibility they deserve this holiday season.
🏪 How Local Businesses Can Participate?
If you’re a business owner in Belton, Raymore, Peculiar, Grandview, South KC, Lee’s Summit, Independence, Blue Springs or surrounding areas, we’d love to feature you!
Applications are free and now open — selected businesses will be part of our holiday spotlight series.
👉 Apply now using this link or the form below.
Just share your business details, social media links, and what makes your business special this season.
💛 Upgrade for Year-Round Exposure
Want even more exposure beyond the holiday season? Featured businesses can upgrade to a full-year Macaroni KID SE KCMO Business Directory Listing, which keeps your business in front of thousands of local families all year.
PLUS, we’re currently building our Holiday Gift Guides featuring:
🎁 Local shops
🎁 Handmade and artisan gifts
🎁 Experience gifts
🎁 Service-based gift ideas
Directory members are prioritized for these guides AND other seasonal spotlights, meaning your business gets visibility long after the 12-Days series ends.
Your directory listing includes:
✨ A dedicated listing for your business within our directory, accessible 24/7/365
✨ Links to your website and social channels
✨ Category placement so parents find you easily
✨ One newsletter shoutout once your listing is live
A simple way to keep the spotlight on your business year-round!
👉 Applications close November 28, 2025. Apply now using this link or the form below:
🎁 Optional: Share a Little Holiday Cheer
Some businesses choose to share a small product, service, or experience with Macaroni KID SE Kansas City, MO as a thank-you — totally optional but always appreciated! 🎅
❤️ Let’s Celebrate Local Together!
Our corner of SE Kansas City is full of incredible people and places — and this holiday season, we’re proud to spotlight them all. Join us for 12 Days of Local Love, and help us make December truly magical.
Follow along on Instagram at @mackidsekansascity and on Facebook at @mackidsekansascitymo for daily features!
