This holiday season, Macaroni KID Gardner-Spring Hill-Paola is shining a spotlight on the incredible businesses that give our community so much heart! 💛
Introducing 12 Days of Local Love — a festive feature series where we showcase one standout local business each day on our social media channels and website. Whether it’s a charming boutique, a creative maker, a family-friendly favorite restaurant, an indoor play space, or a unique service provider, this series encourages families to shop local this season.
💫 What Is 12 Days of Local Love?
Beginning December 1 (and expanding if interest allows!), we’ll feature local businesses that help make our towns vibrant and family-friendly.
Every featured business receives:
• A short social media spotlight (FB/IG reel or carousel)
• A tagged post on Macaroni KID Gardner-Spring Hill-Paola social channels
• Inclusion in our 12 Days of Local Love article
🏪 How Local Businesses Can Participate
If you’re located in Gardner, Spring Hill, Paola, Edgerton, Louisburg, Wellsville, Lawrence or surrounding areas, we’d love to feature you!
👉 Apply here using this link or complete the form below.
💛 Upgrade for Year-Round Visibility
Want to keep the momentum rolling after the holidays?
You can upgrade to a one-year premium listing in our Business Directory, putting your business in front of thousands of local families searching for trusted, local options.
PLUS — we’re also building our Holiday Gift Guides, featuring:
🎁 Local boutiques and giftable items
🎁 Experience gifts (classes, memberships, family fun)
🎁 Makers, artisans, and handcrafted goods
🎁 Service-based gift ideas
Directory members receive priority consideration for these guides and upcoming seasonal features throughout the year.
Your directory listing includes:
✨ A dedicated listing in our website's business directory, accessible 24/7
✨ Links to your website and social media
✨ Category placement for easy visibility
✨ One newsletter shoutout after activation
A fantastic way to stay visible well beyond December!
👉 Applications close November 28, 2025. Apply now or complete the form below:
🎁 Optional: Holiday Cheer Contributions
Some businesses choose to share a small item, gift, or experience with Macaroni KID Gardner-Spring Hill-Paola ... completely optional but always appreciated! 🎅
❤️ Let’s Celebrate Local Together!
Our community is full of heart, creativity, and incredible small businesses. Join us for 12 Days of Local Love and help us celebrate everything that makes our towns special.
Follow along on Instagram at @mackidgardnerspringhillpaola and on Facebook at@MacKIDPaolaKS!
