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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 30, 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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Here's how to stuff their 2024 Easter basket!

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Ah! Not sure what to give the kids for Easter? Use the ideas below to give perfect baskets filled with items you can pick up during a quick trip to the supermarket.

IMPORTANT: Heed these 6 tips for decorating Easter eggs!

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Easter is about traditions, both old and new, as well as celebrating family and creating lifelong memories. In fact, nearly 8 out of 10 Americans will celebrate the holiday this year, according to the National Retail Federation, which often includes egg decorating amongst the fun.

Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to the 13th century. Eggs were once viewed as a forbidden food to some religious entities, so people would paint or decorate them to highlight the end of penance and fasting.

25 Fun things to do locally for Spring Break 2024

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That's right - SPRING BREAK IS ALMOST HERE! This year, Spring Break is March 11-15 for Woodland-area schools and most other local districts. There's no shortage of things to do in the area, and here are our Top 25 ideas to get you started: