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Boho Bags on "Make Something Mondays"

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In the summetime, a Creative Alliteration Schedule keeps us on track and adds variety to our daily schedules. Here's a link to the alliteration schedule I like to use.

We're quite a few days into summer break now, and we started our week by pulling out the sewing machine. We finished 1 of the 4 bags we set out to create for "Make Something Monday" this week. (I'm hoping my other girls will be ready to make theirs by the weekend. They weren't quite feeling up to it on Monday.)  This project was supposed to be a Boho Beach Bag, but because of the fabrics my daughter chose (one was flannel), it looks like more of a cozy overnight bag.

How NOT to be eaten alive by mosquitos this season!

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Only two things are certain. Death and taxes. Actually, make that three things. Mosquitos in The Woodlands. It’s hard to enjoy the cooler summer evenings with these pesky insects wreaking havoc on our domain. Luckily, we have some favorites to share with you that we think will make the season a lot more enjoyable. Keep reading.

KiwiCo Crates - Excitement, Fun, and Learning, all-in-one!

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For so many years, I've wanted to try out a KiwiCo Crate, and I finally did it! It was a hit with my 9-year-old daughter, and I am sorry that it took us SO LONG to delve into the world of these fun crate activities! We made probiotic buddy stuffies, homemade goo, and delicious kofta, and we learned a lot about how bacteria works plus played word games and more. Still on our to-do-list from our crate is the making of homemade yogurt and frozen yogurt, which we plan to do the first week of summer break.​

Summer 2024 - Special Programs & Discounts

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Bowlero / AMF Summer Games
Score big this summer with the all-new Summer Season Pass! Enjoy 2 free games of bowling, free shoe rental, arcade play, food and beverage discounts, and more - every day! 
 
Conroe Parks & Recreation PLAY Book  
Download the May-August 2024 PLAY book that includes all the exciting, organized activities and camps for your family. 
 
Time to Spare Entertainment (Conroe), Main Event (Shenandoah), and Main Event (Tomball) are participating in the summer Kids Bowl Free program that gives kids 2 free games of bowling each day. This national program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
 

The Woodlands Township Action Guide
Download the Summer 2024 Action Guide for The Woodlands Township. Summer camps, educational programs for ages preschool through adults, special events, and more. 

YMCA Kids & Teens Summer Race Series
Swim+Bike+Run = FUN! Triathlons/Duathlons happening in June, July, and August. 

 
Summer Movie Programs
 
Cinemark (The Woodlands, Spring-Klein)
Summer Movie Clubhouse offers $1.75 Movies all summer long, rated G or PG, at Cinemark. Cinemark 17 and Spring-Klein theaters are the nearest participating theaters for 2024. 
 
Free summer movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m.,, featuring a host of adventure, laughter, and unforgettable characters. Enhance the fun with the special $5 Summer Kids Movie Combo. Each combo includes a Kids Popcorn Box and a 12oz Drink Cup.
 
Regal Summer Movie Express (Tomball, Spring/Bender's Landing)
Regal is offering $1 G and PG movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11:00am.
 
AMC Summer Movie Camp (Locations closest to The Woodlands are NOT participating.)
$3+tax every Monday and Wednesday, June 24 - August 14
 
Xscape at 1488 Free Summer Movies (Conroe)
Free movies, open seating, no registration needed. Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30am.
 
Kid Fest @ Tomball Premier LUX Cinema 7
Free Showings at 10:00am and 11:00am on Wednesdsays and Thursdays, June 5 - August 1.
 
Star Cinema Grill Kids Summer Movie Series (Springwoods / City Place)
$3 admission, Mondays - Thursdays at 10:30am

Movies in the Park (Conroe)
Free movies at Heritage Place (500 Metcalf St, Conroe). Concessions available for purchase.

 
Live Music and Performances
 

Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free summer concerts, children's theater, and family shows all summer long. Summer 2024 lineup includes Motown, Express Children's Theatre, Houston Symphony, Shakespeare Festival, and more.

Be sure to add all the fun, FREE family-friendly Pavilion events to your summer calendar! Plus, enhance your family's performing arts experience this season at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion with Mini Maestros, a free and exciting program that makes the arts both fun and accessible for children of all ages. 
 
Featuring live music, this summer at Waterway Square, 6:30pm - 8:30pm on Saturdays, June 1 - June 29.

Rock the Row - 2024 dates TBA
Experience Hughes Landing on scenic Lake Woodlands with live music Thursday evenings! Rock the Row features local and regional bands playing a variety of favorites from pop and rock to soul during the summer. 7-9pm.
 
Summer Caoncert Series @ Pine Market at Woodforest
Enjoy live music from incredible local bands every first and third Friday from 6-8PM May-July! Free admission and open to the public.

Lovepop Mother's Day Giveaway & Editor's Review

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I don’t mean to be dramatic, but LovePop has the most gorgeous and unique greeting cards & keepsakes I have ever seen! Are you familiar with them? I found them when searching  online  for Mother’s Day gift ideas, but I got a bit giddy and ordered pop-up cards and bouquets for graduation and other upcoming special occasions as well. There was an option for free shipping, but I paid a couple dollars extra because once I saw these precious works of art, I had to get them here pronto!

9 Faith-Building devotionals for Kids

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Bible studies and daily devotions are a great way for Christian kids and adults to start their day!  Devotionals are short readings that highlight certain character traits, Biblical principles, or Bible stories, and can help children develop the habit of seeking God's will in their everyday lives. Many devotionals and Bible story books include a main verse or scripture passage and help to answer questions a child might have.

Minimalist Ideas for special & fun Spring Break 2024

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You don’t have to engage in ALL the crazy-cool happenings going on around town to have a wonderful, meaningful time with your family this season. Perhaps you prefer a more laid-back approach. Maybe you don’t have a partner to help you corral a couple of rowdy kids through a sea of other families. You could be low on cash, low on energy, or both. Or even more, maybe your idea of fun is just a slower paced, quieter time connecting with your child.

10 Delightful Ideas for your Spring Break Staycation

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You don’t have to travel far to have a fabulous time! Keep reading for some fresh ideas for your family's 2023 Spring Break Staycation!

Get Outta The Woodlands for Spring Break

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Get ready for the most exciting Spring Break of the century! The year 2023 is your family’s time to shine, with more offerings than ever available for a thrilling week of fun and adventure! You (probably) stopped traveling for the past year or two, but now you’re ready to take on the road with gusto!

If you insist on staying in The Woodlands for the break (and we totally get it), here are 25 Fun Activites to add to your list! But if you’re itching to get away for a day or a week, here are a few Editor’s Picks that your family is sure to enjoy:

No sitter? No problem! These 9 Home Date ideas are easy to pull off

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Remember that first date? There were butterflies and lots of excitement, high heels (perhaps), and your special perfume. Y'all had so much fun! And then what?

One of the best pieces of marriage advice I've ever received came from my mother-in-law who cautioned us at the very beginning - don't stop making time for each other. Kids will come into the picture, plus activities and jobs and house stuff and all kinds of distractions that might eventually make it seem impossible to date” your spouse, but MAKE IT HAPPEN anyway!

11 Easy things to do TODAY to feel motivated and refreshed

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Happy New Year! Woodlands mommies can do these 11 things TODAY and EVERY day to feel insanely motivated and refreshed!