APRIL 2016
Wise Choices for Moms & Families
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Dear Parents of the Chattahoochee Valley, Welcome to our handy, parenting resource guide. I hope you will find lots of helpful choices on products and services for you and your family, along with some informative articles, handy resources and fun features. If you like our magazine, then you’ll love our website, www. HooKnowsTheValley.com. There you can read our magazine online, find other resources and use our SHOPPING DIRECTORY. This virtual buying guide provides our readers with a comprehensive list of local, family-friendly businesses. Plus with the ability for consumers to leave reviews on these businesses, it will help other parents make buying decisions. I invite you to go leave a few reviews to help us build this resource and share them with other parents like yourself.
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Teenagers today enjoy using online social networking sites like Facebook, SnapChat, YikYak, Instagram and more to interact with their friends. If your teen wishes to use a social networking site, here are some precautions you can take to keep your teen safe from the dangers that lurk online.
•First, become familiar with the social networking site and take the time to learn about the privacy settings and terminology. The best way to do this is to join it yourself and set up an account.
• Let your teen know he should choose his online friends carefully and never friend someone he does not know well. If you friend your teen, you will be able to monitor who he is friends with and what they are discussing.
• Next, talk with your teen about protecting private information. Facebook accounts for users between the ages of 13-17 years have privacy measures in place, so let your teen know to not lie about age when setting up his profile. Teens should never post their complete birthdate or their address. Review the privacy settings on your teen’s account often to make sure they are up to date.
• Set rules and boundaries for the social networking site usage. Remind him that once he posts something online, it is there forever, for his future employer and future spouse to see. If one of your teen’s friends is posting abusive messages on his profile, help him report the abuse and block the friend from seeing his profile.
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SHOPPING guide activities Academy Dance Camps...................23 Activ8 Camps......................................23 Brookstone Summer Camps........... 25 Camp Chehaw.....................................22 Camp Joy..............................................27 Chattahoochee Valley Libraries....32 Clement Arts Camps.........................27 Columbus Lions.................................... 3 CSU Dance Conservatory Camp.... 21 East West Martial Arts Camps......... 2 Elite Dance Camps.............................25 Family Theatre Camps.....................26 Growing Room Camps......................20 Mathnasium Camps..........................22 My Gym Summer Camps. ................20 TELL THEM Ninja Climbing Camp.......................22 Oasis Summer Camp........................ 21 Performance Dance Camps............27 SENT YOU! RiverCenter for Performing Arts... 14 Riverview Camp for Girls................24 St. Anne-Pacelli Summer Camps.27 Summer Camp Benning...................23 The Columbus Museum...................28 Wynnbrook Summer Camps..........26
Childcare/ education Calvary Christian............................... 31 Emanuel Prep School......................... 8 First Presbyterian Day..................... 31 Grace Christian School.................... 31 Kumon...................................................30 Lakewood Child Development ......30 Night Owl Kids Care.............................. 5 St. Joseph Child Development Ctr...... 5 St. Luke Schools................................. 31 Sylvan Learning Center...................26 Westminster Christian.....................30
Food & Beverage Chick-fil-A.............................................11 Chill Yogurt Cafe................................ 15 Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet.........................11
healthcare Columbus Counseling......................28 Columbus Spine & Performance... 19 Cook Dental Care.................................. 2 James Lopez, DDS................................ 8 Pediatrics After Hours...................... 12 Pediatric Dentistry of Columbus..... 7 Pediatrics at Brookstone Centre...28 Rivertown Pediatrics........................ 12
Home/ Handy Mary Varner, Realtor......................... 18 Sparkles Cleaning Service.............. 19 Turfscapes Lawncare........................ 19 Warehouse World Mini Storage..... 19
Shopping/ Retail Baby Elements.....................................11 Jessica Fowler Photography.......... 12 Mickayla’s Place - Resale................ 19 Once Upon A Child - Resale.............8
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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Job 16:33
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Take a How to Pick a Tech Summer Camp Timeout As access to technology increases, families may find they are spending more time on their devices and less time together. Some psychologists worry our growing attachment to technology may result in social isolation. “We’re getting used to a new way of being alone together,” said Sherry Turkle, MIT professor, psychologist and author of “Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other.” “People want to be with each other, but also elsewhere, connected to all the different places they want to be.” Turkle explores the idea that this constant need for virtual connection is leading to a gap in communication between families, and a new generation of children is unable to actually communicate and relate to their peers or parents. Ready for a Tech Timeout? Tech Timeout encourages families to take a pledge to turn off their digital devices (including TVs, smartphones, video games and computers) for an hour each day for one week and connect with each other in a more meaningful way. The idea is not to eliminate technology, but to create awareness of the dependence on technology, and ultimately improve personal bonds within families.
Easy Ways to Unplug Board Game Bonanza – Break out the cards, puzzles and board games for a night of old-fashioned fun. Get Out and Play – Find a local trail and set out on a hike together. You will have a chance to interact with your surroundings and one another and be active too. Volunteer – Volunteering can help strengthen community connections and avoid a sense of social isolation. Find a cause your family is passionate about and volunteer with a local organization. Cook Together – Dig out your favorite recipes and try cooking as a family. Assign each person a role in meal
preparation. You will not only have plenty of time to interact, your children can pick up some valuable life skills along the way. Take a Tech-free Holiday – Family vacations are a great time to recharge and bond with your kids, but connecting can be tough if you are each plugged into your electronic devices. Fun time together will create memories your children will cherish for years to come. Rediscover Reading – Begin a family reading hour or book club. Starting a discussion about literature will open up communication.
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With deals this good, save the mess and dine out!
MONDAY
thursday
Chick-fil-A, Phenix City
Captain D’s
5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with regular priced combo
Chick-fil-A, Wynnton Rd
5-8pm: $.99 kid’s meal with regular priced combo
Get 2 free kids’ meals with purchase of an adult entrée. Dine in only
MOE’s Southwest Grill
Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria
5-9pm: Free kid’s meal per $5 minimum adult entrée Ryan’s Family Steakhouse Thursday Nights: Kids 11 and under eat for $1.99
Sweet Frog Yogurt
saturday
Kids 12 & under eat free (1 topping 8” pizza & drink) with purchase of adult entrée (11” pizza and a drink). Limit 1 per adult. Dine in only. 6-8pm. Buy one yogurt mix, get one 50% off
Zaxby’s 5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with adult entrée
Tuesday Atlanta Bread Company
5pm-close: Free kid’s meal with an adult meal Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria Buy one regular 11” pizza, get one of equal or less value at 50% off with valid school ID. Limit 1 per customer, with ID only.
Denny’s
4-10pm: Up to two free kids’ entrées with adult ‘entree. For kids 10 and under
Steak & Shake Free kid’s meal with every $8 purchase
sunday Steak & Shake
Free kid’s meal with every $8 purchase
Stevi B’s Pizza
Kids eat for $.99 after 4pm
Texas Roadhouse
Sundays: Kids 12 & under get Jr. Kids Meal for $1.99 with adult entrée (certain holidays are excluded)
Willy T’s
TGI Friday’s
11-5pm: 1 free kid’s meal per regular meal purchase
Willy T’s
every day
3-10pm: Kids under 13 eat free with adult entrée 4-9pm: 1 free kid’s meal per regular meal purchase
wednesday Applebee’s Kids’ meals are half off with the purchase of an adult entrée. Limit: 4 kids per adult
Golden Corral
Kids 3 & under eat free with adult meal purchase
Hartz Chicken Buffet
Children 3 & under eat free with purchase of an adult entrée. Kids ages 5-7 get discounted prices
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Free kid’s meal when you show their “Family & Kids” ad in this issue
All locations are Columbus, GA unless noted. Specials are subject to change without notice. Please verify them directly before dining. If you know of a kids’ special not listed here, contact Tammy@HooKnowsTheValley.com.
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“A HIGH-TECH MAGIC EXTRAVAGANZA”
“MAGIC’S CIRQUE DU SOLEIL”
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rainy day cosmic suncatchers
These cute little suncatchers are the perfect rainy day activity. They are made with things found around the house and are a great addition to any window or patio.
Directions Start by laying down newspaper to protect your work surface from any stray food coloring or glue. Now, fill your plastic lid with a thick layer of white glue. Make sure to swish it around so that the entire surface is covered. Then, let your little artist add just a couple drops of food coloring onto the glue. Now hand them a toothpick and let them swirl the food coloring through the glue. Try not to go over board or the colors will run together and turn brown. Once they’re done, let them dry overnight. Now simply peel them off the lid, punch a hole in the top, add your string, and they’re ready to hang and be admired!
supplies white glue plastic lid hole puncher string food coloring toothpicks newspaper
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Columbus Cottonmouths Hockey Game. 7:30pm. Tickets $14-$30. Columbus Civic Center; www.columbusciviccenter.com
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Family Theatre presents The Last Rose of Innod. 7:30pm. $8-$12. 2100 Hamilton Rd, Columbus; 706-366-7196 or www. familytheatre.org
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American Girl Book Club. 6:30pm. Ages 6-9. Barnes & Noble, 5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus; 706-653-7880
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MOPS meeting. 9:30am11:30am. Wynnbrook Baptist Church, Columbus; 706-323-4374 or www.wynnbrookbaptist.com
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2 Home Depot Kids Workshop.
Kidz Flicks: Tomorrowland. 2pm. Free. Columbus Public Library; www.cvlga.org/events
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MOPS & MOPS Next. 6-8pm. Philadelphia Baptist Church, Smiths Station; 303-374-4912
9am-Noon. Free. Ages 5-12. Columbus store; 706-322-9240. Phenix City store; 334-297-2045
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival. 10am-9pm. Blackburn Park, Atlanta; www.brookcherryfest.org
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Brilliant Builders. 4pm. North Columbus Library; www.cvlga.org/ kids
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Lowes Build & Grow Clinic. 1011am. Free. 1st-5th grades. 6750 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus; 706320-9292
Kaleidoscope Concert. 7:30pm. $20-$35. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts; www.rivercenter.org Columbus Cottonmouths Hockey Game. 7:30pm. Tickets $14-$30. Columbus Civic Center; www.columbusciviccenter.com
Librar y activities Chattahoochee Valley www.CVLGA.org
Phenix City-Russell County www.phenixcitylibrary.com
Troup-Harris
www.thclibrary.net
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La Leche League meeting. 10am. Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Rd; www.lllofga.org/ columbus
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Movie Under the Stars: Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG). 7pm. Free. Wetherby Fields, Fort Benning; www. benningmwr.com
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Family Fun: Spring Fun! 10:30am. Free. Mildred Terry Public Library; www.cvlga.org/events/ kids
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CSO’s S’MORES (Concerts for Kids). 12:30-3:30pm. $3-$5. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts; 706-323-5059 or csoga.org
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Super Saturday Family Day. 1-4pm. Free. LaGrange Art Museum; 112 Lafayette Pkwy LaGrange; www.lagrangeartmuseum.org
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4th Annual CASA Superhero 5K & Fun Run. 7:30am. https:// runsignup.com/Race/GA/Columbus/CASASuperhero5K1KFunRun
Second Saturday: Family Fun Day. 10am. Free. Columbus Museum; edu@columbusmuseum.org
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Spring Fling/Roosevelt Days. 10am-6pm. Free. Warm Springs; 706-655-3322 or www.warmspringsga.com
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Puppy Tales. 2pm. Columbus Public Library; www.cvlga.net/ events/kids
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Minecraft Monday. 4pm. North Columbus Library; www.cvlga.org/events
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American Girl Book Club. 6:30pm. Ages 10+. Barnes & Noble, 5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus; 706-653-7880
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MOPS meeting. 9:30am11:30am. Wynnbrook Baptist Church, Columbus; 706-323-4374 or www.wynnbrookbaptist.com
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MOPS & MOPS Next. 6-8pm. Philadelphia Baptist Church, Smiths Station; 303-374-4912
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Face 2 Face Teen Support Group. 6pm. Free. Ages 13-18. Columbus Counseling Associates; (706) 327-1222 or www.ccacolumbus.com
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Earth Day Celebration. 4pm. Free. Columbus Public Library; www.cvrls.org/events/kids
EVENTS with:
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Georgia Strawberry Festival. Reynolds, GA; www. ga-strawberry.org
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Family Theatre presents Tom Sawyer. 7:30pm. $8-$12. 2100 Hamilton Rd, Columbus; 706-366-7196 or www.familytheatre.org
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wide Yard Sale. 8am-2pm. Fort Benning; www.benningmwr.com
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Sing-Along Saturdays. 1011am. Ages 0-3. North Columbus Public Library; www.cvlga.org/ events/kids
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Reptile Fest. 10am-3pm. $5. Oxbow Meadows; www.oxbow. columbusstate.edu
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Family Theatre presents Tom Sawyer. 7:30pm. $8-$12. 2100 Hamilton Road, Columbus; 706-366-7196 or www.familytheatre.org
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Weekly Events
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8pm. $25-$35. Callaway Gardens; www.callawaygardens.com
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nton Road/Midtown. 5-7:30pm. Crafts and fun. Buy a combo at regular price and get a kid’s 4-pc meal free. 2421 Wynnton Road, Columbus
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Family Night at Chick-fil-A Phenix City. 5-7:30pm. Crafts and fun. Buy a combo at regular price and get a kid’s 4-pc meal free. 3711 U.S Hwy 280, Phenix City
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The Columbus Ballet presents Coppelia. Sat 7:30pm. Sun 2:30pm. $20-$32. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts; www. rivercenter.com Friday Family Flicks: Alice in Wonderland (PG). 3pm. South Columbus Library; cvlga.org/events Spring Swing benefiting CSU New Dance Minor. 7pm. $10. Woodruff Riverfront Park; https:// coa.columbusstate.edu/springswing
MOPS meeting. 9am-Noon. First Presbyterian Church, 1100 First Avenue, Columbus; www.columbusfpc.org/mops
Thursday
Toddler Tales at Barnes & Noble. 10am. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd. 706653-7880
Saturday
Market Days on Broadway. 9amnoon. uptowncolumbusga.com Michael’s Kids Club Meeting. 10am-Noon. Ages 3+. See store for details. Saturday Storytimes at Barnes & Noble. 11am. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd. 706-653-7880 Treetop Canopy Trail. 11am, 2pm & 5pm. $5. Pre-registration required. Oxbow Meadows; www. oxbow.columbusstate.edu Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained. For more, visit MuscogeeMoms.com.
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April Fools' day
cupcake sliders A sweet little April Fools’ Day prank, that pairs well with sugar cookie “fries” and strawberry jam “ketchup” and is sure to cause smiles all around!
DIRECTIONS Bake a batch of vanilla and chocolate cupcakes, without lining the pans. Just spray with non-stick spray. Those will be your “buns” and “meat.” Place your coconut in a bag with a drop or two of green food coloring and shake it up until mixed well. This will be your “lettuce.” Now divide a batch of vanilla frosting, coloring one half yellow, and one half red. This is your “ketchup” and “mustard.” Then, assemble your burgers. To add the sesame seeds, brush a little juice across the top “bun” and sprinkle. Add a frilly toothpick and enjoy!
Ingredients • vanilla cupcakes • chocolate cupcakes • 3/4 cup sweet shredded coconut • red, yellow, green food coloring • 2 cups of white frosting • sesame seeds • orange juice • frilly toothpicks
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SUMMER CAMPS & ACTIVITIES GUIDE Wise Choices for You & Your Family
Summer Classes, Camps & Birthday Parties are Better Indoors!
IS #1 SUMMER FUN at My Gym!
.. Million s of kids agree.
(706) 507-2966 • mygym.com/columbus MyGymColumbus
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Our sleepaway summer camp offers the unique blend of traditional outdoor camp experiences and one of a kind animal encounters in our AZA accredited Zoo. Campers sleep in real teepees!
sessions are a full week or 4 days boys & girls ages 8-14 sessions begin at $250
Albany, GA www.chehaw.org
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Ninja Climbing Camp! Week long camps Beginning May 23 through July 29 8:00am-4:00pm Ages 6-14 •
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Call for more information 706-507-ROCK
Visit us online at TreadstoneClimbing.com
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10 Weeks of Activ8 Summer Camp Fun! May 23-July 29
Columbus State University
Choose a New Camp Every Week!
Half Day or Full Day Options Before and After Care
Discounts Available! Activ8er.com 706.507.8070
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SUMMER DANCE Summer Art, Dance, & Drama Camps For more information, please visit www.clementarts.org
Fairytale Princess Dance Camp June 13-17 9:30am-Noon Ages 3-5yr olds & 6-8yr olds
Join Us for a Summer of Excitement and Adventure!
Area's original and most popular Princess camp!
July 11-14 9:30am-Noon Ages 5-6yr olds & 7-9yr olds
Register for our 5 week summer punch card dance classes for ages 2 1/2 to Adult! Perfect your technique or try out different dance styles all summer long! Offering Summer Camps & Workshops in Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, Ballet and Musical Theater!
706-563-4255
5211 Moon Rd, Columbus www.PerformanceDanceGA.com
• Full and half-day camps for rising K-8th graders • Sports, arts & crafts, music and more! • Learn more at
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St. Anne-Pacelli Summer Camps are open to everyone! St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School 2020 Kay Circle, Columbus, GA 31907 706-561-8232
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Sunday Brunch April 17 | Noon-3 p.m.
Bring the whole family to enjoy an afternoon of arts and crafts, live musical performances, food, and view an art show. Children can participate in two drop-in art activities to decorate their own knight’s shields and royal headwear. Register online at columbusmuseum.com/lettherebeart or contact: Laura Narr, lnarr@columbusmuseum.com, 706.748.2562 ext. 544.
April 15-19, 2016
$24 adults/ $8 children ages 4-12 (FREE UNDER AGE 3)
GROWING A LIL’ GREEN THUMB!
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Gardening is an ideal learning landscape for little ones, Seeing first-hand how seeds germinate, bloom and survive magnifies the marvels found in the plant kingdom. Working with plants also fosters patience and observation as all gardeners must wait and watch for seedlings to emerge and bloom in their own time. The following items encourage kids to get their hands dirty while they discover the rewards that come along with a green thumb.
Grow-A-Maze
(Toysmith)
Grow-A-Maze illustrates in real time a bean sprout’s epic journey to the sun. This container features adjustable inserts so that kids can create a variety of paths for the traveling sprout - from a soil base, through twists and turns, and upward toward the strongest light. The transparent sides not only allow viewing of the plant’s progress through the maze, but also the root action going on below the surface. It’s an ideal device to study plants’ natural tendency to seek out the sun for photosynthesis. The kit includes all the maze components, card covers, and magnifiers (dried beans and soil are not included). Grow-A-Maze is an excellent testament to the enduring spirit of plants as they reach toward the sun!
Medieval Herber
(DuneCraft)
Modeled after the raised rectangular beds that medieval houses would have used for their own herb gardens, the Medieval Herber is a small terrarium that brings back some of the essential plants that families would have used during the Middle Ages to flavor their food or naturally treat small ailments. The kit includes the terrarium container, planting mixture, pebbles, and mixed seeds for eight plant varieties that were popular in the era (thyme, rosemary, basil, fennel, marjoram, etc.). Easy to start, the plants can germinate as quickly as three days after planting. Old school herbs meet modern kitchen garden resources with the Medieval Herber!
Shippon
(Fat Brain Toys)
Irresistibly cute and super-easy to start, Shippons are small ceramic animals with a little backpack planter that is ready to burst into bloom with the simplest of preparation. Simply pack the backpack with soil and some seeds, then hook them over the lip of a mug or cup letting the tail siphon up a steady supply of moisture to foster the germination and blooming of a small plant. Each Shippon animal (Strawberry Cat, Basil Monkey or Clover Dog) comes with its namesake seeds and is ready to start right out of the box. Ideal for the smallest of green thumbs, Shippon Self-watering Animals are the perfect first step for young gardeners!
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Calvary Christian School K3-12th grade Teaching the Whole Child the Whole Truth A Ministry of Calvary Baptist Church
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Building a strong foundation for life.
As a parent, you want what’s best for your child. It’s your heart’s desire. At St. Luke, it’s our commitment. With a mission to develop the mind, body and spirit through outstanding academics and activities in a faith-based environment, we are providing a strong foundation for success – at the next level of education and beyond. From Preschool to our Early Learning Center to St. Luke School, our calling is to prepare and inspire your child to excel, wherever life takes them. Visit school.stlukeum.com to learn more. 318 11th Street | 706-256-1301 ST.LUKE SCHOOL
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