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Our Day at the Washington, D.C. Zoo

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We took a day trip a few week's ago to the Smithsonian National Zoo. but this is the first time we have taken our kids to our nation's capital. While zoos are an awesome opportunity to see exotic and beautiful animals, I struggle with the fact that they truly are out of their natural habitat. I loved the flamingos.

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Central Park Zoo, Life Changes.and Zucchini

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My husband and I just commented this week about how active we have been--VBS, Y-camp, play-dates, boating with the grandparents, weekend trips to visit extended family and friends, trips to the playground, picnics, swimming at the community pool, CSA farm days, a day trip to Central Park zoo, and a summer vacation to the beach.

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Free things to do during the quarantine

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Subscriptions and Trials: Audible is offering free streaming of stories for as long as kids are off of school. Broadway HD, a streaming service for theater fans, is offering a 7 day free trial of its library of over 300 Broadway productions. The post Free things to do during the quarantine appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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April 5 & 6 | FREE Events for Kids and Families

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Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6 | Bank of America cardholders can get general admission to museums, zoos, science centers, botanical gardens and more. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Saturday, May 5, 1 - 3 PM | FREE Make-It Take-It - Mother's Dya Butterfly Card. Museums on Us. Just present your B of A card. Comic Book Day.

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Sign Up for your Library's Summer Reading Program | Summer Fun Guide

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I have had more than one teacher tell me how important it is for kids to continue to read over the summer, especially the early readers like my two girls. Last summer''s schedule was very hectic for my family so we didn''t participate in a Summer Reading program. They''re basically bribing our kids to read, but it works!

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Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Routine

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My family had an busy summer filled with the beach, the zoo , the pool, and a flurry of other activities. But like all good things, summer 2012 has come to an end and luckily, my kids were excited to see it go. How did your family's routine change this fall? become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

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Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

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There are activities for the whole family. It also offers a play/imagination area just for kids under 5. There is a $35 family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members). Amusement Parks and Zoos. My family camped there two years ago and we had so much fun. Admission: FREE.