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Sweet, Sweet, Summertime!

As you know I worked for an after-school program for the past two school years.
This year, in particular, I was able to use some of my "teacher skills."
It wasn't bad, in fact, I learned a lot about myself and I've identified some of my teaching style which will help me, obviously in the long run, ha! I've been very grateful for this job and I love each of my kiddos and their families.
But as of yesterday, its SWEET, SWEET, SUMMERTIME!
If you don't know summer is one of my favorite seasons, I love the warm weather and being able to travel and do fun adventures with my friends and family.
Some of you have contacted me and asked me to give suggestions on what to do with your children/loved ones this summer. Here are 20 items you can do for little or no cost:

1. Do your local library's summer reading program
(this is geared more towards the children)
2. Finish an outdoor project
3.Catch lighting bugs (fireflies) in a jar
4. Visit a local farm
5. Go on a picnic
6. Draw with sidewalk chalk
7. Go fishing
8. Camp out in the backyard
9. Chore Wars!
10. Overcome a fear
11. Visit a zoo
12. Go for a bike ride
13. Go swimming
14. Play flashlight tag
15. Volunteer at your local animal shelter
16. Visit family 
17. Go star gazing
18. Make s'mores
19. Go to a farmer's market
20. Have a water balloon fight

There are many more fun things to do in the summer that can provide wholesome and fun activities for your loved one. If you have more suggestions let me know, I'm always up for an adventure!

Until next time,
XOXO
Leslie Ann 



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