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stroll along the seawall, tour a historical home, ride some rides at Pleasure Pier, and so much more! Spring is a beautiful time to visit Galveston Island! www.visitgalveston.com
Candytopia
Exciting candy museum, with photo ops, delicious samples, and a marshmallow pit! www.candytopia.com
The Children’s Museum of Houston
The ultimate family destination where there’s something new to do and celebrate every day of Spring Break. Get away and soak in the sun and fun during “Destination Celebration” Spring Break Bash! www.cmhouston.org
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Discovery Green
Get outside and make special memories at the park with your family this spring. Glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown at the rolling rink in the center of the beautiful 12-acre park. Take a picnic to enjoy, explore the walking trails, play on the playground, and enjoy some fun photo ops at the art throughout the park www.discoverygreen.com/rollerrink
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Pixar Putt Putt
The ultimate pop-up, open-air mini-golf experience is at Sarofim Picnic Lawn at Discovery Green through March 20th. 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by some of Disney and Pixar’s films including Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Coco, A Bug’s Life, Wall-E, and Inside Out, Pixar Putt is set to take guests to infinity… and beyond! www.pixarputt.com
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Frobergs Farm
Pick your own strawberries! Enjoy a day at the farm picking strawberries and playing. Other fun attractions include The Emoji Cannon, Friendly Fire, Duck Races, the Bee Coaster, Mining Sluice, Paint Ball Gallery, and Berry Fun Land playground. Picking usually lasts from January—late May. Call before you go. www.frobergsfarm.com
Galveston Island So much to do and see on Galveston Island… shopping and dining on The Strand, soak up the sun on the beach,
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Hermann Park
A favorite destination within Houston’s bustling museum district, Hermann Park spans 445 acres with no shortage of activities and attractions! Spring Break is a great time to take advantage of the Hermann Park Railroad, which offers a scenic 20-minute ride around the Park, and pedal boat rides on McGovern Lake! www.hermannpark.org
Houston Zoo
Take a walk on the wild side this Spring at the zoo! The Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. With over 6,000 permanent residents (the animals!) for whom the zoo provides housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! Watch the elephants get a bath, feed the Giraffes, pet the goats, or ride on a Gorilla’s back (on the carousel, of course!) www.houstonzoo.org
Kemah Boardwalk
Family-focused amusement park with midway games, rides and more. Buy a Spring Break pass: 3 parks, 1 pass, unlimited visits for $69.99. Valid at Kemah Boardwalk, Downtown Aquarium and Galveston Island Pleasure Pier. www.kemahboardwalk.com
Space Center Houston
Space and science exploration learning center with more than 400 things to see and do. The largest collections of spacesuits and Moon rocks on public display in the world! Go inside the shuttle replica Independence, mounted on top of the historic and original NASA 905 shuttle carrier aircraft, and then explore the giant plane. www.spacecenter.org
GEORGE RANCH HISTORICAL PARK
Set on a real ranch, this living history site demonstrates life from frontier Texas to World War II. www.georgeranch.org
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE AT SUGAR LAND
Offering hands-on exhibits, this museum features dinosaur fossils, an aquarium & a dome theater. https://www.hmns.org/hmns-at-sugar-land/
SUGAR LAND MEMORIAL PARK
Sugar Land Memorial Park encompasses 150 acres along the Brazos River and 2.5 miles walking and biking trails. Additional features include an enclosed play area with a playground and climbing ropes, open space for sports activities and a lake for outdoor recreation such as fishing, kayaking and canoeing. www.sugarlandtx.gov/facilities/facility/ details/Memorial-Park-6
PAWM SPRINGS DOG PARK
Located within Memorial Park, Pawm Springs Dog Park is a tropical oasis for your pet. Encompassing 6 acres, this dog park features a resort-style pond with a palm tree water spray feature. www.sugarlandtx.gov/facilities/Facility/ Details/14
ROSENBERG RAILROAD MUSEUM
The Rosenberg Railroad Museum (RRM) is nestled up against four active train lines in downtown Historic Rosenberg. RRM is a hidden gem with park-like grounds, N scale, HO scale, O scale and G scale layouts, historical railroad artifacts, 1800’s Bath House, Tower 17, MoPac Caboose and the “Quebec,” a beautiful, fully restored 1879 business railcar. www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org
SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE
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SUMMER CAMP Guide BENEDICTINE TUTORS Benedictine Tutors offers both Full-Day and HalfDay Math & English Prep camps for students entering K-8th grades. Math Morning Camps include additional STEM activities such as Coding, Robotics, and Science Labs. English Afternoon Camps include prep with Reading Comprehension, Spelling and Creative Writing. All Camps run Mon-Thurs and help students prepare for the coming school year. Benedictine Summer Camps are individualized and designed to build upon previous camp attendance so the longer a camper attends, the more preparation they are able to achieve! Sibling Discounts are available! Ages 5-13. June 6 - 9, June 13 - 16, June 20 - 23, June 27 - 30, July 5 - 8, July 11 - 14, July 18 - 21, July 25 - 28, Aug 1 - 4, Aug 8 - 11 www.benedictinetutors.com/katy-summer-camp 832-588-4408 BUSHI BAN INTERNATIONAL Our Summer Camp Program is a fitness & self-defense program for children of all ages and fitness levels teaching multi-disciplinary techniques of martial arts including karate, Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing & ground grappling. www.BushiBan.com 832-833-0030 CALVARY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Sign up for Summer Camps at Calvary! We offer several great options. Choose from Cooking, Dance & Arts, Sport Skills Camps, or Organization 101. www.CES-Richmond.org 281-342-3161 CAMP ALLEN We provide a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships, experience personal growth, and learn about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. (1 hour from Houston) www.CampAllen.org 936-825-7175 CHALLENGE ISLAND Spring Break Camps: Join us on an adventure across the USA! Rev up your RV for a cross country STEAM adventure! You and your team will engineer your way from sea to shining sea from the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge from teh Hawaiian Volcanoes to the Floridian Theme Parks to an open road of eciting pit-stops in between. Design traps for the leprechauns
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during our St Patrick’scelebrations and even build a model of the National Mall and reconstruct the famous March while imagining their dreams of a better world. Corn mazes, egg drops, patriotic slime and many more holiday themed challenges! Summer Camp themes: Summer Around the World, Summer CI Games, Summer I Ran the Zoo, Summer of Artistry. www.challenge-island.com/nwhouston-katy EVERBROOK ACADEMY Spend your summer at Camp Everbrook! Campers enjoy fun and learning all summer long, with a variety of weekly camp themes and interesting visitors. With our theme experiences, you can be an artist, explorer, zoologist, time traveler, or anything you want to be! www.everbrookacademy.com/programs/summercamp 832-239-1748 INSPIRATION STAGE Summer 2022 will include fun camps, advanced intensives and electric shows! For more information call or text 713-302-5329 or visit www.inspirationstage.com KATY YOUTH SOCCER Spring and Summer Soccer Programs. The emphasis is on fun and learning how to play soccer for ages 5-19. www.KatyYouthSoccer.com 281-392-5972 PRIMROSE SCHOOLS At our Summer Adventure Club, children become engineers, artists, explorers & more as they discover the joys of design thinking, a fun and innovative way to learn. Engineering design challenges, experiments & themed activities await as children unlock new ways of thinking, all while having a blast! www.PrimroseSchools.com Cinco Ranch: 281-693-7711 Kelliwood: 281-828-1600 North Mason Creek: 281-492-7400 West Cinco Ranch: 281-347-1212 Woodcreek Reserve: 281-731-0099 ROBINS DANCE STUDIO 6 week summer program for all ages and several styles of dance – come share the love of dance with us! Summer Session June 14-July 21 , Ages 3-adult www.RobinsDanceStudio.com 281-499-3921
STARS GYMNASTICS SPORTS CENTER Spring Break and Summer Camps! A fun & safe environment for ages 4-12 learning gymnastics & participating in group games and activities. Gymnastics, Ninja, Open Gym, Games and Crafts. Full & half day available. www.StarsGymTX.com 713-364-2631 SUMMER SCIENCE SAFARI CAMP Where science and summer fun meet! We help students envision their future by taking them places where science actually happens every day! Field trips to places where science really happens, every day! www.SummerScienceSafari.com 832-305-8572 THE HONOR ROLL SCHOOL Providing children opportunities to explore, discover, make new friends and learn new skills. The outstanding counselors set the tone for an unforgettable experience with their talent, creativity and leadership. Campers are encouraged to reach for new heights and to expand their horions and interests. In additiona to traditional day camp, academic camps and specialty camps are wonderful ways for students to focus on kindergarten prep, drone aviation, engineering, movie making, sports and much more. Preschool 8th grade. www.TheHonorRollSchool.com Sugar Land 281-265-7888 THE SUGAR & SPICE RANCH Mother/Daughter or All Girl Camps. Our summer camp sessions run from Saturday through the following Friday every week from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. No Technology Allowed! www.TexasHorseCamps.com 830-460-8487 VICTORY CAMP Amazing summer camp experience that’s close to home! All the activities your kids love in a fun Christian camp environment. Corcl Boats, Go Carts, Gymnasium, Lake Blob, Rope Course, Swimming Pool, Train Rides, Volleyball Court, Water Slides, and Zip Line! Kids Day CampGrades 1st-4th; Overnight Camp- Grades 3rd-5th; Junior High Camp- Grades 6th-8th. www.victorycamp.com 281-338-Camp (2267)
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6. Leave your spouse a suggestive voicemail on his cell phone or text the same message (prefaced by the warning: “For Your Eyes Only”).
7. Go online and order a fancy massage lotion for your next at-home date night. 8. Surprise her by giving her car a quick clean up. Take any extra time to run a vacuum over the floor mats. 9. Do some extra tidying in the master bedroom to make it extra inviting or relaxing. Put out a candle for soft lighting. Freshen up the bedsheets.
Fortify Your Kids
10. Read a board book or a chapter to your child from a new or untouched book 11. Weed out last season’s clothes from one child’s drawers. Tackle one drawer at a time, until time runs out. 12. Write notes to put in your kids’ lunches. Try to write up a few to sprinkle in for each child throughout the week. 13. Challenge your child to a round of their favorite game. Or spontaneously join them in playing Legos, Squinkies, or another activity they enjoy.
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pring cleaning used to be a multi-day undertaking involving a top-tobottom cleaning of the house and airing of all the rooms. Thankfully with our cleaner-burning stoves and furnaces, it’s no longer as necessary a chore. Besides, who has time these days?
You can still enjoy the benefits of refreshment that used to come with the spring overhaul by engaging in quick fifteen-minute tasks (and indulgences). By doing one each day, you’ll arrive at the end of a month experiencing the same satisfaction as if you’d spent days on end. And you won’t be wiped out by the process. Instead, you should feel invigorated! Here are enough ideas to fill a month and get you started. Or swap in a few of your own that fit your household.
Refresh Your Self
1. Polish your fingernails. Once you’re done you can combine this with number five (sit with your feet up) while your nails dry. Short on time? Focus on just cleaning off any old polish and trimming nails. Even that little bit can give your hands a fresh feel. 2. Take a brisk walk around the block or at a nearby park. Put your kids on a bike or in a wagon or stroller and you can all benefit.
mind? Browse through Goodreads for recommendations and create a list for the future by tagging the interesting ones as “to read.” 4. Dive into your favorite magazine. Clip out any recipes you want to try or fold over pages containing decorating and other ideas you want to come back to.
14. Wipe down the range hood and inside of the microwave. Use any extra time to degrease the handles on the fridge and microwave. 15. Plan your meals for the week, including when you might have to/ get to eat out. 16. Make a batch of brownies. Do this when you’ll be home while they bake. 17. Sort leftover food and expired condiments to toss from your refrigerator. Keep a wastebasket nearby and make tossing part of the process. When you’re done, wipe down a shelf or two. Come back later for another fifteen minutes to wipe out more of the fridge. 18. Sweep the kitchen and shake out the rugs. Better yet, toss those rugs in the washing machine for a quick wash cycle to spruce them up.
Invigorate Your Family & Friends
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5. Sit with your feet up and rest. If 20. Text another friend to tell her you’re alone or the children are 3. Place a hold at the library on safely occupied, close your eyes one thing you think she rocks at. that book you’ve been meaning 21. Write a thank you note to (you may want to set an alarm, just to read. Don’t have any titles in someone for a recent kindness. in case). | space city publishing SPACE CITY PARENT | PEARLAND PARENT | FORT BEND PARENT | KATY PARENT
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22. Phone your mom/grandma/ favorite aunt to tell her you love her. 23. Jot a list of fun memories about someone special on fancy stationery. Mail it to them.
Enliven Your Calendar/To Do List
24. Make a list of errands to be done in the coming week/month. Pick a day to focus on those errands and schedule it like you would an appointment. Guilt be gone! 25. Schedule that appointment you’ve been avoiding. While you’re at it, make sure you have up to date appointments for everyone else in the family for things like haircuts, dentist, eye doctor, physical.
26. Brainstorm a destination for your next family outing or vacation. Check out a travel site for reviews and hot spots to stay or visit there. 27. Upload photos from your camera (while technically not a calendar item, it’s one that’s always on our “to do” lists). Browse through and delete any poor shots or ones you know you won’t use. Recharge the camera battery so it’s ready for an event you want to capture.
Perk Up Your Household
28. Dust a room or two. Use a feather duster and see if you can get through three or four rooms. 29. Pull out decorations for the next holiday or season. Purge anything worn out or dated or that you don’t like any more. If you’ve got the time, go ahead and decorate. 30. Clean the crumbs and garbage out of your own car. 31. Clean the dog bowls/fish tank/ kitty litter. Don’t have any? Your work is done! Celebrate your month of refreshment by taking a day to revisit some of the more restorative activities or to engage in a few you’d like to give more attention to. Keep this list and refer to it several times a year when you, your home, or your kids, are starting to sag. Make note of the one or two refreshers that could work as a regular pick-me-up.
While you won’t complete a regular spring cleaning by following this list, you will benefit from a sense of accomplishment and ongoing revitalization that just may spur you to tackle the bigger task of a whole house overhaul.
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March Family Friendly Events
March 1 FREE Admission at the Houston Zoo Free daytime admission to the Houston Zoo is provided once a month, on the first Tuesday of each month, from open until closing. Online reservations are required for all guests and members during this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate. 9am-5pm www.houstonzoo.org
March 3-13 Vernandos Circus Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos Held at Dry Creek Social Club For more information or to purchase tickets www.venardoscircus.com/richmond
March 4 Movies at Wessendorff Park City of Richmond Free Outdoor Film features The Croods 2 A New Age! Rotary club of Richmond will provide free popcorn and the City will provide water. We encourage everyone to bring their own chairs and/ or blankets. Food and dessert trucks will be on site for food purchase., but attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drink! Starts at 6:45 pm Held at Wessendorff Park, 500 Preston Street, Richmond, Texas 77469 www.richmondtx.gov/Home/ Components/Calendar/ Event/7614/313?curm=3&cury=2022 Tumble Clinic Republic Gymnastics & Dance Center of Texas Don’t miss your chance to get extra
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tumbling practice in at our Tumbling Clinic offered one Friday a month from 7-9pm. Ages 5 & Up 7-9 pm www.republicgymnastics.com/specialevents Mom & Tot Playdate Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling Under 3 years 9 am-11 am www.olympiatx.com Playdate Westwood Gymnastics and Dance 4 Awesome Hours of Fun! Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Boys and Girls ages 3-5(Potty Trained) 9 am- 1 pm $20 in advanced or $25 at the door www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar Flip Flop Clinic Westwood Gymnastics and Dance 2 Hour tumbling Clinic. Come Flip til you flop! Boys and girls ages 6 and up 6-9 pm $25 in advanced or $30 at the door www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar Parents Night Out Olympia Gymnastics & Tumbling 4 + Years (Restroom independent) 7 pm-11 pm www.olympiatx.com
March 5 Chess Fest Sugar Land Town Square Casual and avid chess players unite! Join the City of Sugar Land in the Plaza for some fun- it will be filled with numerous activities for chess enthusiasts to enjoy.
10 am- 2 pm www.sugarlandtx.gov/2259/Chess-Fest Children Like Loni 5th Annual Family Field Day Children Like Loni is hosting our 5th Annual Family Field Day. There will be a variety of activities that children and their families can do outdoors. This is a great way for our community to come together to have fun and stretch your muscles, no special equipment is necessary for any of the activities. 11 am- 3 pm Katy Chamber of Commerce 814 East Avenue www.business.katychamber.com/ events/details/annual-family-field-day21865?calendarMonth=2022-03-01
March 11 Parent’s Night Out Republic Gymnastics & Dance Center of Texas Do you need a night out without the kiddos; are you looking for an exciting and safe environment for the kids to have fun, run, jump & play? Ages 3 & Up(Potty Trained) 7-11pm www.republicgymnastics.com/specialevents Open Gym and Toddler Time Westwood Gymnastics and Dance Open gym offers parents a night out and kiddo’s 4 Awesome hours of fun! Boys and Girls ages 3 and up! (Potty Trained) 7-11 pm $20 in advanced or $25 at door www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar
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Preschool Playdate Olympia Gymnastics & Tumbling Ages 3-5 (Restroom Independent) 10 am- 1 pm All events are open to students and nonstudents. Pre-registration for all events close at 8pm the night prior to each event. www.olympiatx.com Tumble Clinic Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling 6+ years 6:30-8:30 pm All events are open to students and nonstudents. Pre-registration for all events close at 8pm the night prior to each event. www.olympiatx.com
Drop off your kids at Code Ninjas, where they’ll play games, assemble puzzles, build robotics, and more! Once you’ve had a chance to unwind, swing by to pick them up (please) and hear about all the fun they’ve had! Ages 7 and up $45 6-9 pm www.codeninjas.com/tx-sugarlandriverstone/parents-night-out
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Parent’s Day Out Olympia Gymnastics & Tumbling Ages 4+ (Restroom Independent) 9am 1pm www.olympiatx.com
Children’s Music class with Vivaldi Music Academy Sugar Land Town Square Vivaldi Music Academy welcomes families with children ages 1-5 old to join them in the Plaza for a free, fun morning full of singing, dancing and learning. 10 am-10:45 am Free www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/events/
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Parent’s Day Out Westwood Gymnastics and Dance 4 Awesome Hours of Fun! Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Ages 3-5 (Potty Trained) 9 am- 1 pm $20 in advanced or $25 at the door www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar
Open Gym Westwood Gymnastics and Dance Open gym offers parents a night out and kiddo’s 4 Awesome hours of fun! Boys and Girls ages 3 and up! (Potty Trained) 7-11 pm $20 in advanced or $25 at door www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar
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March 15 & 17 Parent’s Day Out Republic Gymnastics 9am-4pm, 9am-1pm, 12pm-4pm www.republicgymnastics.com/specialevents
March 16 Toddler Time Westwood Gymnastics and Dance www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar
March 18 Parents Night Out Olympia Gymnastics & Tumbling 4 + Years (Restroom independent) 7 pm-11 pm www.olympiatx.com
March 19 Parent’s Night Out Code Ninjas of Riverstone You deserve a night on the town. Meanwhile, your kids want to play and have fun. That’s why we offer Parent’s Night Out - a win-win evening for families.
March 26 Sienna Toddler Fair The Sienna Toddler Fair is always the happiest day of the year. Littles from the Greater Sienna area get an event designed just for them! Kiddie Rides, Petting Zoo, Sing-A-Long with Andy Roo, Interactive Tumbling, Magical Costumed Characters, Twisty Balloons, Face Painting , Food Trucks, ...and more, more, more! 11 am-3 pm Free Admission but ticket is required Held at Sawmill Lake Club, 10323 MOUNT LOGAN To get your required tickets, www.share. hsforms.com/1iD3inPxARna0v9TeIBhdtQ3 0fhl?__hstc=80568392. St. Patricks Day PNO Stars Gymnastics Sports Center Gymnastics, Ninja, games, music, movies, pizza and loads of fun! 5:30-10:30 PM
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$40 preregistered or $45 at the door www.starsgymtx. Parent’s Night Out Alpha Omega Gymnastics Missouri City PNO is a great way for mom and dad to go out and have a night on the town while the kids have fun at the gym. It is once a month on a Saturday evening and we will even feed the kids dinner. The children will get to do gymnastics, play games, make arts and crafts, participate in science experiments and watch a movie. Ages 3 and up 5:30-9:30 pm Extended Care available until 10:30 pm Members $30 per Child, $25 per Sibling Non-Members $40 per Child, $35 per Sibling *Extended Care $10 per Child www.missouricity.alphaomegagymnastics. com/parents-night-out/ Raxx Vintage Market Sugar Land Town Square Come shop over 50+ vintage vendors in the Plaza. T-shirts, shoes and so much more with Raxx! 12-6 pm Free Entry www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/events Katy Taste Fest We are serious about food in Katy, Texas. Be prepared to get your grub on at the Annual Katy Taste Fest with our co-host Typhoon Texas. This family-friendly outdoor food festival will showcase the diversity of Katy’s dining community. Be sure to come hungry as Katy Taste Fest will feature a variety of servings from our city’s favorite restaurants. Your taste buds will go wild sampling a variety of cuisines like American, Indian, Mexican, Italian, and more. 10 am-2 pm Prices vary by package www.eventbrite.com/e/katy-taste-fest-2022tickets-247398795457
March 26-27 Katy Home & Garden Show Come shop with our vendors and find the right gift for a friend or even yourself. Experts also available to ask questions. 10 am-6 Saturday and 11am-5 pm Sunday Katy ISD Ag Center Children 12 and under free and adults $7 www.katyhomeandgardenshow.com
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n extra hour of sunshine in the afternoon is something we all look forward to. However, jostling sleep schedules, managing irritability, and helping your children recover from the time change can be a challenge. This year, plan to spring forward on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 2 am local time, but before you set those clocks ahead and bemoan that lost hour of sleep, take heart. There are things you can do to minimize the disruption and get your Circadian rhythm back on track.
1) Give Yourself an Extra Hour: Take time on the evening of March 12 to make lunches, set out clothing for your family, and prep breakfast items before you go to bed. The more you can do at night to minimize the chaos the next day, the more relaxed you’ll be as you head into the week.
2) Hit the Sack Early: If possible, encourage your children to head to bed a half-hour early during the week, and then try to follow suit. Even if you’re kids aren’t tired, you can help them wind down by turning off digital devices, dimming the lights, reading them a story, and letting them have some quiet time a bit earlier than usual. Chances are that you’re fairly sleep deprived as well, so giving yourself extra time to unwind will help you fall asleep more quickly and stave off the impending sluggishness the next day.
3) Embrace the Morning Sun: Exposing yourself to bright sunlight first thing in the morning stimulates your brain and encourages your body to get moving. Open the drapes, head outside for a morning walk, or drink your cup of Joe near a window. If you can’t enjoy the sun before you head to work for the day, take a mid-morning break and go outside for a few minutes. The cool air and bright light will help invigorate you through the lunch hour.
4) Eat Your Energy: Try boosting your intake of energy-boosting foods, too. Oats and berries or eggs in the morning, fruit and nuts as snacks, and high-protein foods at lunch and dinner (think lean meats, beans, and veggies) will keep your blood sugars level and help with concentration and energy. And be careful with your caffeine consumption. You may be tempted to down extra shots of espresso, but be forewarned that too much of a good thing can leave you anxious and jittery.
5) Be Gentle with Yourself: Studies show that it may take a week or more for your body to adjust to the new time difference, so cut yourself some slack and indulge in that well earned nap. Hire a babysitter for an hour for a few days, enlist a friend’s help, or trade off with your spouse. Your family will function better if the adults aren’t in the same sleepy funk as the kids.
6) Head Outside in the Evening: Take advantage of that extra hour of daylight in the evening to get some much needed fresh air and exercise. During the dark winter days, a stroll after dinner may not have been much of an option. Now, however, you can probably sneak in 30-40 minutes, enough time each day to make a significant impact in your overall health. Plus, letting the kids walk off evening wiggles will help them get ready for bed sooner, too, and encourage healthy habits for the rest of the year.
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ongoing weekly events Sundays
Thursdays
Saturdays
Sundays in the Square Yes Yoga
FREE 9-10 am
Free Farmers Market On Grand Parkway
YESyoga is hosting Sundays on the Square
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each Sunday! These FREE yoga classes
FREE Thursdays at Houston Museums
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goods, jams & jellies, spices, snacks,
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multi-cultural foods, Artisan crafts & gifts,
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KATY Saturday Farmers’ Market Katy, TX
Fort Bend Saturday Farmers’ Market Fulshear, TX The Fulshear Farmers’ Market offers a vast array of produce and food products that were grown or produced within a 200
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Free fitness in the Plaza every Friday
mile radius of Fulshear. The lineup includes
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Boot Camp with Cida Fitness 9-10:00 am,
seasonal vegetables and fruit, fresh seafood,
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Mommy & Me with Inspired Fitness 9:30
Artisian breads, pastured Red Wattle pork,
- 10:30 am, Zumba with Cida Fitness10 -
Dorper lamb, Certified Grassfed Wagyu
11:00 am
beef, farm eggs, free range chicken, pies,
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cookies, pastas, granolas, dried fruit and
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Fort Bend Playtime in the Plaza with Jolly Trolley The tremendous, tumbling, tossing, traveling
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nuts, Houston Chili Pepper Festival awardwinning salsas, soaps, toiletries, Coldpressed juices, local honey, fresh quail and
trolley is coming to Town Square every
Friday Night Fun!
Monday! Welcome aboard a trolley to
7:30-10:30 pm
enjoy a magical moment of play for up to
Bring the kids in for some Friday night fun!
two hours. Drop the kids off and enjoy some
Ages 5+,Members: $15 Non-members: $20
afternoon me-time while they watch your
Team: $10
children.
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more. You will always find a delicious food
KATY FREE Yoga on the Green
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12-2 pm Ages 18 months to 5 years Fee $15 for 30 minutes, $20 for 1 hour. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/
quail eggs, pecans, local wines, kombucha, BBQ sauces, pickles and canned goods, Indian food, heat and eat meals, locally roasted and blended coffees, plants, and truck or two, as well.
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