...lying principles of micro donating in its new symbolic giving program this summer: Summer of 5000 Wishes. To make a donation, just check a box for the symbolic item you'd like to purchase—items as low costing as sun screen and as costly as a flights. Then, check out the impact your donation made on the overall wish through a financial thermometer (see example on right). 2. Get Information Via Websites The internet has made information about issues...
...range carpools and other transportation. Know how your child is getting to summer camp and other summer activities. Schedule appointments before camp starts. Plan ahead for orthodontist, dentist, and any other doctor appointments your child needs. The perfect time to fit these in is between the end of school and the beginning of camp. Create a master calendar.The master calendar is something that should be used all year long. This is where you’ll...
...heat, the first time the sun kisses your skin, and don’t forget those cold summer treats! No doubt the kids are bursting with excitement because summer means school is out! Sleeping in, riding bikes, day trips to the local swimming pool. Ahhhh Summer! That all sounds amazing, right? Don’t worry; I haven’t forgotten about how incredibly whacky the little munchkins can get when school is out too. Summer can also mean family vacations, road trips and...
...started already)! How do you plan on bridging the learning gap during the summer months? To help kids keep learning all summer long, PBS KIDS is offering families fun and educational tips and resources. PBS KIDS’ summer learning initiative will include themed programming on-air, online and on mobile, as well as partnership activities to support literacy. On Friday, June 15, PBS KIDS premieres the SUPER WHY! Around the World Adventure, an on-air e...
...when we get home. Pack a "Summer Go Bag" Another item that will make your summer a little easier is to have a "summer go bag." I'll admit that mine usually stays in the van. I fill it it with sunscreen, a first aid kit, baby powder (for easy sand removal), a change of clothes for each child, and a towel. Keeping a large picnic-sized blanket in your vehicle also helps with inpromptu stops at the park or beach as well. Store Items in Storage Bins W...
