We are super enjoying the weather. I had a revelation this week with my 14 year old, Brin. She was saying that she can't wait for everyone to get the vaccine and everything can go back to normal.
This is NOT a communication about how we all need to get the vaccine. But I had this epiphany, and I said, "Brin, just because people are getting the vaccine doesn't mean that everything will go back to normal."
"But Mom, it did after the Spanish Flu and other pandemics."
She had a point, but so did I. "You're right. Things did go back to normal, but we don't know how fast things went back to normal. It could have taken years. So we can't be hasty. We still need to be patient."
This is important for me to remember. While this summer is looking extremely promising with activities ramping back up, more than likely there will still be some restrictions. We all need to be patient.
And while we are being patient, here are five things that made me smile this week
This podcast--Annie and Eddie Keep Talking is one of my all-time favorite, Do-Not-Miss shows. This episode has an interesting take on the vaccine.
This instagram account-- Roots for the Soul is our BIPOC Business of the Month. Her food is mouth-wateringly delicious and her baby boy! You are gonna eat him up!
This YouTube video -- My kids and I have found the TED Ed channel and have really loved it. The videos are super short AND super interesting.
This song-- I love Lauren Daigle's music. It has been there for me in some really dark moments in my life. And this new song gives me hope again.
This birthday cake-- Our youngest celebrated his 11th birthday on Tuesday and asked for a cake in the shape of a padlock that was open. Because last year we went into lockdown leading up to his birthday and this year things are starting to open back up.
What are some things that are helping you be patient?
The weather will continue to be kind for us this weekend! For more inspiration on spending family time together this weekend, hop over to our March Family Guide or our Family Fun Calendar. We keep it stocked with options to fit your family’s needs – whether you’re keeping close to home —
or it’s time for a break from it.
As soon as I can smell the wet earth and the sun is still shining at 6pm, I’m ready for a spring farm fix. Come on out and meet the fuzzy new arrivals — lambs, chicks, piglets, goats and all the rest — plus farmhands of all ages can partake in waking up the barns for spring. With our state’s farming tradition, we can find Minnesota farm babies throughout the Twin Cities. Here are some of our favorite finds listed A-Z
Grab your baskets and get ready for the hunt! Easter is Sunday, April 4th in 2021. We are setting up and hoping for a better year of egg hunts this year than last.
Kids can get creative all summer long with camps that specialize in arts, crafts, printmaking, pottery, textile arts and more. Please check out our Featured Listings - they make our 2021 Twin Cities Summer Camp Guide possible!
It is our hope that you can use our Twin Cities March Family Events & Activities Guide page as a convenient way to find all the special themed activities this month brings. In March, stay cozy with indoor activities in the final weeks of winter weather, get inspired for spring break, and browse camps for your kids while dreaming of summer! As
always, we hope to be inspiration in planning your family time together.
Studies have found that playing in nature offers a multitude of benefits including psychological well-being, cognitive growth, physical health and social, spiritual and tangible health. It has also been shown to increase a child’s concern for their natural environment. The most recent study recommends that everyone – kids and adults – get at least 120 minutes a week in nature. So how do you do that? We have some ideas for incorporating nature play throughout the
year.
