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Quarantine Week 11: Five Activities to Get You Through the Weekend!

5/29/2020

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Although we are in our 11th week of quarantine, it is with great hope that it will be our last. Summer is just around the corner and with it comes more outdoor activities! Until then, I have a new weekly list of activities to keep your family entertained! 

  1. Obstacle Course Walk: Why not turn your next walk into an obstacle course? This is a great way to get kids moving while having fun, without the element of turning the yard or house into a mess that is waiting to be cleaned up! On this walk, create different and fun rules for kids to do at select stops. For instance, maybe you want your course to have 7 obstacles and mention this to the kids before starting the walk. First, you might want to walk for five minutes and then have the obstacle be to jump over the cracks in the sidewalk until they reach the next stop sign. After the next five minutes or so, you might have them run 4 circles around a bench you’ve come across. Maybe for the next obstacle, you see who can touch 10 trees the fastest! See a STOP sign at the end of the sidewalk? See who can run the fastest to reach the sign. There are so many ways to turn a simple walk into a fun and engaging activity such as an obstacle course. Your kids might even want to make up their own obstacles for YOU to try on the walk! 
  2. Backyard Festival: As the weather continues to show sun and warm temperatures in the forecast, it is important to soak up that vitamin D as much as possible. In doing so, you can bring indoor play activities outside, which make for a backyard festival! Set up different activities on the patio or in the yard that the kids enjoy doing. They can roam freely from each activity as though they are stations. Some ideas to bring hours of entertainment to your backyard festival: set up a sprinkler, hose, or slip-n-slide for kids to splash and play in the water; grab some bubbles and wands for the kids to fill the air with a plethora of bubbles; another water related activity on a hot day is to have a water gun fight; bring out the chalk for creative drawings on the driveway or sidewalk; or set up a tent with your favorite board games inside (so pieces don’t get lost in the grass). There are multiple ways to personalize your backyard festival that aligns with your kids’ interests. For the older ones, task them with using their creativity to make their own! Your festival can last for hours or days depending on how engaged the family is. 
  3. Arts & Crafts: Once again, it’s time for an arts and crafts project. This one is Rolled Paper Beads. When I was a kid, I used to love playing with beads and making all kinds of necklaces and bracelets. However, when I ran out of beads I didn’t know what to do! This project is great because it allows kids to make homemade beads for necklaces (and saves money too.) Here’s what you’ll need: small pieces of paper (origami paper or magazine scraps work great), a skewer (or something similar), glue and string. First, cut out some long isosceles triangles (great math lesson!) Next, wind the paper tightly around the skewer and add a dab of glue at the end to secure it. Once secure, you just pull them off! Simple enough, right? Feel free to have the kids get creative and experiment with beads of different shapes and sizes. Grab some string and make some colorful bracelets or necklaces! Make it your own and add personal touches — you may never have to buy beads again!
  4. Harry Potter Marathon: Okay, so I know you may have already read the Harry Potter series to your kids, they read them, or you have watched the movies. However, I invite you to revisit the magic as a family and alternate reading the books together and watching the corresponding movie (they’re all up on HBO Max currently). You can do this for the entire series. If you have never read or watched Harry Potter before, there is no better time than the present. This series is a classic that kids will hold onto for years to come — I am still a fanatic and have re-read and watched the movies countless times just to relive the magic! In a time that is so uncertain, it is refreshing to have a fictional world to get lost in, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the perfect place for that. Whether this is your first adventure with Harry, Ron, and Hermione or your second, you will enjoy having a Harry Potter marathon as a family. Who knows, maybe one day when we are able to travel again and go to amusement parks, your kids will want to plan a family trip to Harry Potter World at Universal Studios! Don’t forget your Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans and Pumpkin Juice before embarking in this magical journey. 
  5. Indoor Hopscotch: Normally, kids would play hopscotch outside on the driveway or sidewalk with some good old fashioned chalk. However, in the event of a rainy or chilly day, you can play hopscotch indoors with a little painter’s tape! Using any type of painter’s tape, have the kids design how they would like their hopscotch to look. They will choose how many double and single squares they want for the game. Then, lay out the hopscotch grid on the floor using the tape. Cut the appropriate size squares to place on the floor and add numbers inside each of them. It can be as simple as having an 8, 10 or 12 squares for the kids to hop on — the choice is theirs! See who can do it the fastest, try it backwards, or with one eye closed. There are multiple ways to turn this classic into a timeless game!

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Quarantined Week 10: 6 Activities to Change Up the Daily Routine

5/22/2020

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While much is still uncertain surrounding what the summer months hold, we can take solace in the little things — playing outside in the sun, being present in the moment, and video chats with loved ones. But when you need to shake up your routine a bit, you’ve come to the right place as it’s time for your weekly list of activities!

  1. Create Your Own Home Theater:  With movie theaters closed for the foreseeable future, you might be missing that movie-going experience (I know I am). Yes, we can watch all kinds of movies at home on our TV’s and some drive-in theaters are even making a comeback. But for some, you might just prefer the comfort of your home to a drive-in at the moment. So why not create your own home theater? First, find a spot in your yard, garage, or even a place indoors where you could hang a sheet. Make sure you have ample room for seating. Next, you’ll want to invest in a projector (if you don’t already have one). Check out these options on amazon. For your screen, it is easiest to go with a simple white sheet that you more than likely have on hand in the linen closet. For sound, sometimes the projector volume isn’t loud enough, especially if you’re outside. Grab that bluetooth speaker you have lying around and connect to your device for the perfect surround sound that will have you feeling nostalgic for theaters. Lastly, and perhaps the best part, is to find your perfect level of comfort. Bring out all those cozy blankets, favorite snacks and drinks, and you are set for the perfect family movie night! Want to add a touch of mood lighting? Hang some outdoor string lights above the screen or around the yard for that special home movie experience.The kids might love the set up so much that they may want to leave it up all summer long. 
  2. Blind Artist: This fun game is a combination of Pictionary and Catchphrase! Gather the family and break off into pairs. To play, you will need to sit in a position so that you are back-to-back, not facing one another. One person is given a picture (of anything), and the other is given a plain paper and pencil. The role of the picture holder is to describe what is in it without actually telling what the picture is. The artist, in this case the person with the paper and pencil, will then use their creativity and imagination to sketch a picture according to the description the other is giving them. Once finished, compare them to see if they match or are similar for the most part! Change it up by playing multiple rounds with different pictures, and if you have an even number of players, team up against each other to see who finishes first and has the closest match. 
  3. Seek by iNaturalist: On your next walk, take your nature knowledge up a notch with the Seek app! Safe for kids, this app is great for families who want to spend time exploring nature together. Simply download it from the app store, go outside and point the Seek Camera at living things. From wildlife, to plants and fungi, you will be able to identify and learn about organisms that are living all around you. What’s more? Seek is unlike most nature apps I have stumbled upon as you are able to earn badges for seeing different types of species — birds, amphibians, plants, fungi — and participating in challenges! If you’re a Pokemon Go fanatic, this app is for you. Both are similar with discovering new species and earning badges, but Seek helps you to learn about real living organisms! Wait, Pokemon aren’t real? 
  4. Arts & Crafts: Once again, it is time for a weekly arts and crafts project. This one is a Clothespin Catapult. One thing I have learned is that kids love launching things into the air and making them fly. So why not get crafty and have them make their own catapult? Here’s what you’ll need: a clothespin, block of wood (or something similar), milk/juice cap, sturdy glue, and markers. First, glue the clothespin onto the center of a small block of wood. Then, glue the milk/juice cap to the top of the clothespin near the end of the “closed” side of the clothes pin. What comes next is optional — if the kids would like to decorate their catapults, have them use the markers to make it colorful! Once the glue is dry, it’s time for the fun part; launching! Take some small objects (that won’t cause damage or harm) and begin the launch. Try items such as mini marshmallows or pom-poms and watch them soar! See how far each travels. Does the size and density of an object impact how far it will go? Mixing arts and crafts with physics promotes endless fun for all. Happy launching! 
  5. Create a Mini Jungle Terrarium: If the kids aren’t into gardening, I highly recommend having them create a terrarium instead. They’re simple; can be kept inside; be closed or open; and take very minimal care. If you choose to make a closed terrarium, it should be kept mostly in the shade. Moss, ferns, and small plants work best in closed ones. If you would like to go the open route, it can be kept in the sun or in the shade. You can use the same plants as in a closed terrarium, but also succulents, orchids, air plants, and any small indoor plant work. If you don’t have access to a plant shop, many of these items can be found outside, in your yard or in the park. For both, you need any type of large glass jars. For planting, gravel, small pebbles and potting soil work best. Additionally, you can add some treasures to your terrarium such as seashells, rocks, branches, and more. To begin, start with putting your base layer of soil or pebbles at the bottom of the jar. Then, add some rocks to help create soil mounds. In addition to adding the plants as mentioned above, give it a personal touch with anything else you might like to add. The choice is yours and you will come out with a final product that will last for months without any maintenance!
  6. Create a Family Cookbook: One of the best things we can do while staying home is working on perfecting those cooking skills! Many of us have been having homemade family dinners, maybe more now than before. Why not compile all of those recipes you have been working on into a family cookbook! Have the kids help by adding artwork or pictures to the pages and have them pick out there favorite meals they’ve had during quarantine! This is a fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen, spend time together cooking and enjoying a meal. You will end up with a cookbook that can be passed on for generations with delicious family meals to be had!
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Quarantined Week Nine: Spring into Six New Activities

5/15/2020

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As another week has passed, the sun is still shining, and some of us may have forgotten what day it is. But let’s not forget it’s that time again for your weekly list of fun activities to keep the family engaged!

  1. Family Gratitude Jar: With everything going on in the world right now, it’s a good reminder to be grateful for the little things and what we have. Even once life resumes to some kind of normalcy, that doesn’t mean we should forget the feeling of gratitude. While we’re still home and spending time with loved ones, why not create a family gratitude jar? All you need is a jar (or any type of vessel) and pieces of paper to write down something that makes you feel grateful. Make it a daily ritual with the family either at breakfast, lunch, maybe after dinner, or even right before bedtime! Gather the family and ask each person what they are grateful for, as you add it to the jar. It doesn’t matter how big, small, or silly, you can be grateful for whatever you want. Having a family gratitude jar stresses the importance of practicing gratitude and serves as a reminder to always be thankful. This might just help your family find the light during these most difficult and darkest of times. It doesn’t have to be a daily family activity, you could leave the jar out in the open for anyone in the family to add a statement of something they’re grateful for whenever they’d like. This way, when someone passes it, they might just be reminded of how thankful they are today!
  2. Geocaching: First things first; you may be thinking what exactly is geocaching? It is an outdoor recreational activity where participants use the app on a device to hide and seek geocaches (containers) at certain locations marked by coordinates all over the world! I see it as a scavenger hunt where the entire world is your playground because you can play anywhere, anytime. The best part is that San Francisco has a plethora of geocaches hidden in every neighborhood, park, and street corner. To start, simply download the geocaching app on your mobile device. Take the kids on a walk and open up the app. You’ll find all kinds of geocaches hidden about, each with a hint to help navigate you to its destination. It is a great activity to do with the family because not only are you getting outside, moving around, and exploring, but you have extra sets of eyes to help you find the geocache! They can be found in all different size containers, and the app specifies the size you are looking for when you click on the coordinates to navigate that particular geocache. It is important to bring both a pen and gloves, as you might be touching various objects and containers on your hunt. Once you find the geocache, sign and date the logbook with your pen, and place it back where you found it! Some caches’ have other trinkets inside. Usually, you would take something and replace it with another little trinket, but given the circumstances, I would advise to not take anything else during this time. Once you have put it back, you can also log your experience in the app online by stating whether or not you found it! Hint: TFTC means ‘thanks for the cache’. If you’re struggling to find a cache, try scrolling down in the comments as people who have found it might offer hints! Now you’re set to start your family geocaching adventure with a little lingo to help. This can be done anywhere during and after quarantine (if finally lifted). For more information, visit the geocaching website. Happy caching! 
  3. Arts & Crafts: Once again, it is that time for an arts and crafts project that you can be done with items you have on hand in the house. This week it is a Sock Bubble Maker. With the weather in full spring (get it?), outdoor activities are always a go-to! Are the kids interested in making bubbles but you don’t have any wands or bubbles? No problem! This is the perfect project and it is made of all recycled materials. Here are the materials you’ll need: an old sock, empty plastic bottle, dish soap, and water! Seems simple enough, right? First, cut the bottle in half. Next, place an old sock around the open end of the bottle. To top it off, simply dip the sock bottle into a shallow dish filled with dish soap and water. Now you have yourself a sock bubble maker! To use it, have the kids blow on the mouth part of the bottle and watch a bubble snake come out the other end! If you want to add some color to your bubbles, put a few drops of food coloring on the end of the sock. This is great entertainment for the kids outside on a beautiful day, making bubbles galore! 
  4. Listening Walk: There are many ways to spruce up those daily family walks by adding different elements to them. In the past, I have mentioned taking a dice and shape walk, but this week I will talk about a listening walk. It’s as simple as it sounds. As you embark on your walk, challenge the kids to see how many different things they hear while on the walk. Whether you’re enjoying the peace and quiet or hustle and bustle of your neighborhood, there are many different sounds to enjoy and hear while out on a walk. There are a few ways you can do this. One, where the goal is to see just how many different things you hear. Two, emphasize the peace and quiet and take in the surrounding sounds; the only time someone talks is when they want to share what they hear. Lastly, create a listening scavenger hunt list that you bring along with you and the mission is to try and check off as many sounds as you hear! Need some sound inspiration? Some things you can listen for on your walk are: a dog barking, cars driving, an airplane flying overhead, people talking, the wind, and birds to name a few. If you don’t feel like creating your own list, feel free to print off one here. Have some fun with this and if it becomes a family favorite, switch up what they should be listening for each time!
  5. Spell Out “LOVE” with Household Items: We all need a little extra love during these unprecedented times, so why not show some to others by spreading the love! Have the kids spell out the word “LOVE” using all kinds of household items. To personalize it, have them use things that they love to create the word. Some items you might use are your favorite book, food, toy, etc. Afterwards, take a picture and if you so choose, share it on social media with the hashtag #LoveFearlessly. Don’t have social media or feel like posting it? No problem! Take a picture anyways and send it to us to share! Spreading joy and love is a great reminder that we are all in this together. For an example, mine is pictured below.
  6. California Academy of Sciences: With summer coming, the kids may have been looking forward to camps or field trips to the California Academy of Sciences. Although the academy is currently closed, they are still offering an array of tools to bring the natural sciences into your home! Through educational games, videos, interactive content, and DIY projects, the museum has an offering to help your children stay learning and engaged. What’s more, they even have live streams of their Planetarium programs that you can enjoy from your couch! Each week, the museum highlights a different subject to keep you engaged and connected. Is your child not really interested in science? No problem! At the Academy @ Home, you can also check in on your favorite creatures that live there! 

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Quarantined Week Eight: Six Activities to Take You Outdoors

5/8/2020

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Although the stay-at-home order has been extended through the month of May, the weather has been looking up to allow us to enjoy the outdoors — at a distance of course. It’s that time for your weekly list of fun activities to keep your family entertained!

  1. Take a Shape Walk: Hooray! It’s time for our daily walk. I don’t know about you, but walking is something I look forward to the most each and every day. I have always loved walking, but value that time now more than ever. There really never is a bad time to get up and go outside; especially as the forecast continues to show the sun shining. Last week, I talked about changing up your daily family walk with a dice walk. This week, I would like to introduce you to another twist, a shape walk. What exactly is a shape walk? It takes more of a ‘mission’ approach to walking and it can last for either days or weeks. For instance, you might start off with a mission of circles. As you go on a walk around your neighborhood, have the kids borrow your phone (with your permission) to photograph everything you spot that is circular (car tires, flower pots, windows, signs, etc.). After your walk, look over your photos to see how many things you found for that shape! Then, create either a photo slideshow or a Shutterfly photo book with your findings. On your next walk, try having a mission of squares. Repeat the same process as you did with circles, and continue to add to your slideshow or photo book after each walk. As you embark on your walks, see how many different shapes and photos you can add to your photo book! It will be a great memory to look back on as a family. 
  2. Melt-An-Ice Cube Game: Are the days getting warmer with the sun burning through the fog? That calls for some ice cold beverages! While you sit back and enjoy a nice glass of lemonade or cold water, introduce the kids to a fun new game — melting an ice cube! It seems rather simple, but there’s an actual method behind this game. You will need dice and some ice cubes. Each player will get an ice cube and take turns rolling a die. Everyone must follow the rule for melting the ice cube based on the number they roll on the die. If you roll one, you must hold it in your hands for 10 seconds. For a two, drop it down your shirt. With a three, blow on the ice for 10 seconds. If the die shows a four, put 10 shakes of salt on it. Rolled a five? Drop it. Lastly, if you roll a six, float it in water for 10 seconds. The objective is simple, the first one to melt their ice cube wins! Have fun playing multiple rounds. Want to make it a little more challenging? Task the kids with getting creative by adding a second die to the game and making up new rules for rolling each additional number! 
  3. Hidden Trails: Although the stay-at-home order continues, some restrictions have been eased. Thankfully, one of those is being able to venture to outdoor spaces and hike! Still, some may be cautious of this because of the amount of people who will likely be crowding the parks and outdoor spaces. However, there are plenty of lesser-known trails to go and explore! In this time of social distancing, these trails are the perfect place to go with the family and have the kids run around without having to worry so much about avoiding others. The one caveat is that there may not be any amenities at these places (or the restrooms might be closed), so it is best to go to the bathroom beforehand, bring hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and water with you! Just over the Bay Bridge lies the elusive secret treasure of the East Bay Regional Parks. Check out Briones Regional Park, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, Pleasanton Ridge, Crockett Hills, and Leona Canyon the next time the kids are begging to go on a hike and you want to distance yourself from others as much as possible. In accordance with park safety, it is suggested to bring face masks and take all of your trash home with you. 
  4. Arts & Crafts: Once again, it is time for a weekly arts and crafts project that you can do as a family or give to your kids with items you have on hand in the house. This one is Bottle Cap Garden Art. It is the perfect craft to add some color to your garden, plant holders, or even the yard made with love from your kids! One of the best things about this project is reusing bottle caps; so not only are we making a fun project, but we are also aiding in saving the planet by not throwing out the bottle caps! Ready to get started? Here’s what you’ll need: 7 metal bottle caps (per flower), 1 wooden skewer or something to hold the flower in place (per flower), paints, paint brushes, newspaper, and a hot glue gun. First, you will need to arrange the bottle caps in the shape of a flower: one in the middle with six in the outer ring and place them upside down on a piece of newspaper (to help reduce the mess). Then, hot glue all of the bottle camps together twice so that it’s sturdy and hot glue the skewer or stem on the back of the flower. Once dried, paint your flower as desired or leave unpainted for a rustic look. There you have it. A simple, yet colorful addition to your garden in minutes that you don’t even have to remember to water! You don’t have to be a gardener to enjoy this project.
  5. Mother’s Day Journal: As we are days away from celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10th, many are wondering how to make the day extra special for mom during these unique times. A wonderful gift the kids can give is a keepsake journal that is personalized for their mom! Using a notebook, they can add different prompts per page. Some examples could be questions about her life, memories from her childhood, her favorite memories and moments with the kids, hopes and dreams, and many more! Kids can add their own personalized touch as a gift to mom on Mother’s Day. Once gifted, it can be a special moment for them to sit with her while she fills out some pages and they can talk about their favorite memories together. There’s nothing quite like a homemade gift that the whole family can enjoy for years to come. Who knows, bringing the journal out each year to fill out another page or read through ones already done might become the family’s new Mother’s Day tradition. 
  6. Switch Zoo Animal Games: Do you have an avid animal lover in your family? Then Switch Zoo is perfect for you! This fun animal site allows kids to create new animals, build habitats, play games, solve puzzles and so much more. They will learn all there is to know about some of their favorite animals and hopefully some new ones. Switch Zoo even offers virtual field trips. Take a guided tour of how to make and name your new animals. Once you have done that, go on a  creative writing adventure where kids can use their imagination to write stories or poems about their animals. Want more? Listen to music created using animals’ voices and even discover how to create music by turning recorded sounds into instruments! The possibilities are endless with Switch Zoo and you may even find the next zoologist in your family. 

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Quarantined Week Seven: Spring into these 6 Activities

5/1/2020

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As another week has gone by, it seems like we have been in quarantine forever. With the days and weeks all seeming to intertwine together, it’s difficult to keep track of time. But not to worry, it’s time for another weekly dose of your favorite blog!

  1. Take a Dice Walk: Although we may have lost track of what actual day it is (I know I have), one thing is for certain; spring is here to stay. The sun has been shining; the temperature has been rising; and the air is a bit more clear (the one upside to these unpredictable times). I take these as a sign for us to enjoy some of the beautiful outdoors whenever we can! The kids are tired of sitting inside, so why not take advantage of the sunshine and go for some walks — but not just any walk — a dice walk. Change up your daily walk by adding a twist. What exactly is a dice walk? It’s pretty simple. Bring two dice to roll at each intersection. If the dice add up to an odd number, turn left; if it adds up to an even number, turn right. Not only are you getting exercise, but it keeps the kids entertained as you don’t know where your adventure will take you! Maybe you’ll end up walking in circles, or maybe you will find yourself in a newly discovered area of your neighborhood. Either way, there is plenty of fun to be had and you can keep playing each walk you take.
  2. Create a Spy Maze: Have your kids ever wondered what it would be like to be a spy? Have you secretly wanted to be one as well? Then this is the perfect activity for the family to do! While we may not have laser pointers to crawl under and maneuver our bodies around, there is another way to create a spy maze. Using anything from crepe paper to painters tape, simply tape lines across a hallway wall. Have your kids zigzag the lines to be high and low and going in all kinds of directions! Once they’re happy with their creation, have each family member take turns trying to work their way through the maze without breaking or touching the lines! If they touch the lines or break one, they must start over. This could keep the kids occupied for hours. Just be careful, you might wake up to a paper taped maze in your doorway the next morning that you have to stealthy find your way through!
  3. Bird Watching: If the virtual field trips of zoos and aquariums aren’t seeming to do the trick to get your child’s animal fix anymore, I have a possible solution for you. Download the iBird app and find how many different birds you can see or hear! Make it a friendly competition with the kids to see who can spot the most species of birds.This can be done either from your backyard, on a walk, or from your balcony! You’ll be surprised how many different types of birds you may see, hear, and learn about. It might just spark a new hobby for your kids too!
  4. Arts & Crafts: Once again, here is your weekly arts and crafts project that you can do as a family or give to your kids with items you have on hand in the house. This one is a Pinecone Bird Feeder. This craft goes hand-in-hand with the above activity, bird watching. This project is very simple and takes only a few materials! Here’s what you’ll need: pinecones (collected from the yard or on a walk), birdseed (if you don’t have any, an alternative is chopped fruit, bread scraps, sunflower seeds, cracked corn, peanut chips, etc.), peanut butter, string, and a tray. After collecting your pinecones, spread peanut butter all around them with a spoon or plastic knife. While the kids are doing that, take a tray and fill it with birdseed. Once you have finished spreading the peanut butter on the pinecones, roll them in the tray of birdseed until it has stuck around the entire pinecone. Lastly, take a piece of string and tie it around the top to hang from your favorite plant or tree! There you have it, you’ve made your own bird feeder, which will surely bring the birds flocking to your house and help with your bird watching ventures! 
  5. Create a Show: Instead of having a family movie night, task the kids with creating an after dinner show for the whole family to enjoy! There are a variety of ways the kids can create a show. For instance, they could do a talent show where they display a few of their talents. Or maybe they would like to try a hand at some of their jokes and put on a comedy show! Still not catching their interest? Have them try a fashion show, puppet show, karaoke, game show, or create their own short-story play. With your child’s creative imagination, the possibilities are endless! Take it one step further by FaceTiming other family members to have them participate or be a part of the audience! Who knows, it might just become your family’s new favorite after-dinner ritual. 
  6. Disney Magic Moments: With summer just around the corner, the kids might be longing for family vacations to amusement parks. While we may not be able to go to one, you can still experience the magic of Disney at home. Disney has launched a brand new site called Disney Magic Moments where both kids and adults can experience the magic of Disney from where you are in the world. They have everything from stories, videos, activities, recipes, and more to bring some more imagination and hope into your home. Comprised of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic, there’s an offering for fans alike. Most of all, the company of ‘the most magical place on earth’ might just be what we all need right now. Everyone could use a little magic in their lives and Disney provides that glimmer of hope. 

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