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Enriching Education: How Families Can Make Summer a Season For Building Children’s Language, Literacy, and Learning Skills

Motherhood Moments

ASHA urges families to use the summer to nurture joy in reading and let kids be the ones who choose what they read. Don’t assume that kids only learn by reading traditional novels. Let kids design their own special place for reading. This could be a family book club, or one with neighbors or friends. Cook together.

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May 4 & 5 | FREE or Low Cost Events for the Whole Family

Family Balance Sheet

Bank of America Museums on Us. Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5 | Each Bank of America or Merrill Lynch cardholder gets FREE general admission to 150 museums nationwide. List of participating museums. Saturday, May 4, 9 am - Noon | Build an herb planter. Home Depot. Michael''s. Thanks for reading.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Affordable Family Fun

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You can have a lot of fun with your family without worrying about sky high entertainment costs. Here are some of our favorite staycation ideas for affordable family fun: Invest in a Local Museum Membership. Museums are a great place to go to have fun while educating your kids. Schedule a Weekly Family Night.

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FREE Museum Admission for Active Military & Families

Saving Cents With Sense

Blue Star Museums is offering FREE admission to over 1300 museums for all active duty military personnel and their families starting Memorial Day, May 30, 2011, through Labor Day, September 5, 2011. Museums include children’s museums, fine arts museums, history and science museums, and nature centers.

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April 5 & 6 | FREE Events for Kids and Families

Family Balance Sheet

Saturday, May 5, 9 AM to Noon | Build a Planter Box. Saturday, May 5, 1 - 3 PM | FREE Make-It Take-It - Mother's Dya Butterfly Card. Museums on Us. Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6 | Bank of America cardholders can get general admission to museums, zoos, science centers, botanical gardens and more.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. ” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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