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Creative "Alliteration Schedule" for Summer Fun!

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Are your LONG summer days feeling a bit chaotic yet not really "eventful" at the same time? Kids claiming boredom, you scrambling for something - anything - fun to introduce into your routine while at the same time trying to get your own "work" done? Tired of all the screen time everyone's been getting?

14 Summertime Nature Activities for Woodlands Families

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Being outside in the natural world sure beats screentime! The whole family is likely to move around more, and stress levels will certainly decrease as you focus on the beauty and variety found in our lovely town! The ideas on this list of outdoor nature activities for you and your kids are easy to implement. Enjoy! 

Empower Your Child With Summer Fun Safety Tips!

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Summer break is here, and as camps, outings, and summer parties get underway, we may not always be right there next to our kids as they venture out this season. That's why it's so important that we arm them with some effective and empowering safety skills as summer begins. Here is some basic safety advice for parents and children, whether you're at Disneyland, on vacation, camp, or even at the local supermarket. 

Enjoy this Simple Gardening Project with your Preschooler

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Spring is the ideal season to get your preschooler's hands dirty while teaching her about gardening. If you don't have space at home for a garden, no problem! Your little one can enjoy this fun botanical activity with a minimal amount of space on your patio. She'll also learn new skills and hopefully develop an appreciation for watching things grow.

2024 Summer Reading Programs for Kids

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Research shows that excessive fun and relaxation over the summer can result in reading loss. Luckily, there are tons of great programs in our area to motivate kids to read all summer long!  Check out some of our favorites!
 
Montgomery County Library - From May 28 - July 20, children through 12 years of age can participate in virtual summer reading and enjoy online events and digital programs. Sign up online, then earn badges and prizes by logging your books into the new Summer Reading app.  This year's theme is "Adventure Begins at Your Library." Visit the WoodlandsMommy.com calendar for special events at the Mitchell, South, and Central  Libraries for kids, pre-teens and teens (storytimes, crafts, movies, and more).

Your Family's FESTIVE Cinco de Mayo Celebration!

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Are you having a fiesta for Cinco de Mayo? I always intend on doing something really fun for the holiday, and then it comes and goes so quickly that I forget! This year, I’ve begun planning early. I see bright colors, Mexican food and music, hat-making and more in my future. Are you interested in doing something fun and cultural for your family for Cinco de Mayo too? Whether it’s an evening time dinner celebration or an all-day extravaganza, these are some ideas to help you pull it off. (*I might make a commission from qualified purchases you make using my included Amazon links.)

Costumes & Decor

Colors of the Mexican flag (red, green, and white) are smart choices for your décor and costumes, and special outfits and accessories will make your party a hit. Don't purchase any special attire; rather, creatively arrange an ensemble from the pieces you already own.

If you absolutely must buy something new to wear, consider one of these colorful embroidered tunics(Amazon link) that are cute enough to wear any day of the year!

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