OK, families, here’s your chance to relive the past and enjoy the future. Remember when McDonald’s literally started the Beanie Baby craze (the Ty Teenie Beanie Babybbttour plush toy) by giving away a toy in the happy meals? Well, it’s summertime, and everyone’s looking for some way to get our (the consumer’s) attention.

McDonald’s joined forces with a research group that had just released its list of the Happiest Cities for Families in America and chose 10 of them to help the company celebrate the 30th birthday of its Happy Meal program. Thirty years!

If you live in Minneapolis, I’m sure you already know how jovial you all are: The number one Happiest City for Families. Don’t worry, I’m sure you live near one of the other 9 top happy family cities.

Now until August 13, when you order a Happy Meal, you’ll receive one of 30 different Beanie Babies that are part of the promotion. You’ll also have a code that you can apply at the happymeal website. The site also has games and puzzles to expand the activity possibilities for families. If a birthday party has you perplexed, McDonald’s has you covered with invitations and ideas to help turn a special day into an extra-fun party.

Make room on your shelf: The Beanies are Back.

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