June 2020

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LIFESTYLE

Summer Staycation B y Ky l e D e t e r m a n

Amid the virtual graduation ceremonies and postponed concert series, many parents, myself included, are realizing that their summer vacation plans are also put on hold. Whether it be a quick trip to the family cabin with relatives or a full-blown excursion to Disney World, we are left to fill the holes that were supposed to be full of showand-tell worthy extracurriculars. 74 |

In an effort to bring joy and normalcy to our littles in this time of uncertainty and fear, it is important, no‌ vital, to dig deep into their imaginations to create lasting memories that don’t require a golden ticket or groups of more than 10. With Sloan being just shy of 2, her expectations for an unforgettable summer vacation were quite low, and honestly, she would be fine with seeing a dog or two and following ants around the block. I, however, am not. This was going to be our first summer with her being able to walk around and comprehend things, and our plans for daily trips to the zoo or surprise trips to a horse camp were things I was really looking forward to.

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