Plus, where to frolic with beautiful free-flying butterflies.
Parenting tips, tools + news
June 12, 2023
This time of year is a whirlwind for most of us, with what feels like hundreds of end-of-school events and summer happenings ramping up. Whew!
Calm the chaos and avoid meltdowns when you
implement this no-fail plan
that guarantees smooth sailing for your crew this summer. Don't forget to celebrate Dad with these
special DIY gifts
your kids still have time to make. Plus, enter to win our amazing new giveaway, a
two-night stay at The Lodge at Suncadia
.
Or, drop everything and go
frolic with some free-flying butterflies
at the zoo. That sounds pretty nice right about now.
—
Devon Hammer, email editor
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3 things to do with kids this week
Frolic among
beautiful free-flying butterflies
at the zoo.
Fulfill your mini astronaut’s dreams by blasting off to an
out-of-this-world playground
.
Head to our fave
local mini amusement park
for big thrills and a chance to
pick strawberries
, too.
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