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We are excited for our 3rd Familyfest Fun Cruise! It is a great way to spend the day as a family. The cruise allows you to check out local businesses to see what they are all about. Each business is offering extra specials, family-fun activities, and giveaways on the day of the cruise. The great thing about the cruise is you can do as many or as few stops as you would like.

Have you visited www.thehoodmagazine.com lately? We have added lots of events and things to do to keep busy this summer as a family! We have two local parents sharing stories about their family’s outdoor adventures.

Even though it feels like summer is just starting we are already thinking back to school. This issue includes articles with tips and advice for the new school year, and make sure to check out www.thehoodmagazine.com in August for back-to-school resources.

I am looking forward to seeing so many of you on the cruise this year. I will be hauling Fancy around, so make sure to come and say “Hi” and grab a photo with our mascot! Don’t forget to use the hashtag #familyfestsf!

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by Sanford Health

Fuel your Kids for After School with Healthy Snacks

Get some extra energy before running off to practice, training, or rehearsal School will soon be back in session and fall after-school activities will be in full swing. Your kiddos sit at their desks all day, but their days don’t stop there. Kids who go straight from school to after-school activities can benefit from having a snack to provide extra energy and hydration before running off to practice, training or rehearsal. When you make food fun for kids, they are more likely to eat it and enjoy it! By preparing healthy snacks at home for your athlete, actor, or musician, you can control what goes into their bodies, fueling them in the right ways.

Sanford Health dietitians share some of their favorite snack ideas for kids below.

Get creative!

Trail mix is a kid-friendly, convenient snack that you can toss into their backpacks in the morning.

However, it is important to remember that trail mix can include high-energy and high-calorie ingredients, so you only need about ¼ of a cup for a snack. The fun part about trail mix is you can mix and match your child’s favorite ingredients into the recipe. Using items like wheat cereal, dried fruit, and nuts are healthy options to add to the mix. Your child might even have a fun time putting the trail mix together with you!

Post activity After running around with their friends for extended periods of time, your children’s bodies need replenishment. Consider giving them a post-activity snack to replenish that lost glycogen that gets depleted during activity. One of the keys to a healthy post-activity snack is to balance it. An example of a healthy option to stay within those parameters would be a banana with chocolate milk. And remember, WATER, WATER, WATER. Hydration is vital in our body’s recovery process, which will ensure they are ready to hit the field, stage, or court again tomorrow!

Healthy options, healthy school year Good nutrition is a critical factor in ensuring that your little one has enough energy to participate in the after-school activities that they love. Providing healthy, nutritious snack options ensures a great start to the school year.

Make sure to remind them that the prime time for snacking before an activity is 30 minutes.

This leaves enough time for digestion and for those fuels to start working. So, while it may be easy to pick up prepackaged snacks, candy or chips, remember, healthy options can be simple too!

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by Miranda Ochocki, ‘hood Staff

Advice for First-Time

Kindergarten Parents This coming school year, I am sending my firstborn off to kindergarten. He is a mama’s boy, so my heart hurts even writing this.

We chose a daycare that only offered MondayThursday care, so I am blessed to have him home with me on Fridays. I am so very grateful for that extra bonding time.

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The start of the school year is just around the corner. He wasn’t a huge fan of preschool, so I’ve been worried about this transition. Naturally, I turned to my social media network to gather advice from seasoned parents to help all of us during this time.

And they didn’t let me down. See their tips for not only the first day (i.e., all the crying) but also things to think of before the day arrives and general advice for the year.

FOLLOW THESE TIPS: Preparation: • Attend the open house to meet the teacher and share your questions and concerns.

First-Day: • Try to hide those tears until they’re out of your sight. If your child sees you sad, it can make them think it is a bad idea.

•B UT feel free to cry all you want that day. Take a mental health day from work (or check out early to pick them up) or schedule lunch with a friend to provide some relief.

General advice: •D on’t forget the school drop-off and pick-up etiquette. Not only does it keep the process running smoothly but it also helps keep the kids safe.

•C heck the lunch schedule and meal prep any lunches they need to bring on Sunday!

• Buy a quality backpack.

•D on’t forget to wash their water bottle routinely.

• L abel everything with your child’s name, from lunch boxes to boots.

• T hey will most likely be exhausted the first few days or weeks after school starts. The transition can be hard on them, but they do adjust. l

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It’s a question parents find themselves asking all year long, how much time my kids should be spending watching TV, movies, playing with a smartphone or computer, even video games.

There’s a lot of information out there, the good, the harmful effects, and more.

That makes it hard for you to know, what really is too much screen time? We’re here to help clear through some of the noise out there and give some simple ways to know when too much, is really too much.

First, let’s talk about those harmful effects too much time in front of devices can really have on your kids.

Weight Nowadays there are devices everywhere, the living room, bedroom, and handheld. Too much screen time can lead to children becoming overweight because they become sedentary and are served a plethora of ads for junk food.

Sleep The more time kids watch a screen, the more they may struggle to fall asleep or have a tough time maintaining a regular sleep schedule.

School With the school year about to begin, it’s important to point out the more access students have to TVs or other screens, especially in their bedroom, the worse they tend to perform on tests compared to students who don’t have TV’s or devices in their room.

So, what can you as a parent do to help cut down the amount of time your child spends in front of screens? It’s easy! If your child needs to focus on homework or another task, make sure there isn’t a TV or device nearby to distract them. Keep electronics out of their bedrooms and encourage them to watch where they eat. Eating a meal or snacking in front of a device can promote mindless snacking and lead to obesity.

As you work to track your child’s screen time, keep in mind they’re not only in front of devices at home. Depending on their school, they can spend a good amount of time on devices there as well.

Overall, what’s vital to remember is to be mindful of how screen time is impacting their quality of life.

Research out there about screen time and its effect on children isn’t truly definitive yet due to the sheer mass of content and devices out there.

Never fear though, there are efforts underway to build studies that will lead to better answers to those complex questions we all have about kids, teens, and screens. So, for now, keep it simple. You know your child best, but if you need advice or have questions, start with your child’s primary care provider. l July/August 2022 | thehoodmagazine.com |

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Try cloud watching!

Relax outside & look for fun shapes.

Go birdwatching!

Listen to them sing. What other sounds can you hear?

Find bumble bees! Practice bumble bee breathing for each one.

Have a picnic!

Make sure to pack at least 1 fruit & 1 veggie.

Ready, set, get wet! Run through the sprinkler or take a dip in a pool.

Drink some water! After you play, rehydrate with water.

Try rainy day reading!

Cuddle up with a book for 10 minutes.

Find a stop sign! Do a deep breath for each side of the sign.

Find a library!

Search for a new book and relax.

Try sunrise yoga! Watch the sun rise & start your day with a flow.

Find a park!

Play on the slide, swing, monkey bars, or anything!

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Every Kid Outdoors Pass If you have a 4th grader, you HAVE to get an Every Kid Outdoors pass! It’s a fantastic program through the National Parks Service that will get your family into all the National Parks for FREE! My kids are in high school now, but when my youngest finished 4th grade, we took a wonderful family vacation to use our pass in late June. We are not camping people, so we stayed in hotels and with family along the way. Camping in the parks takes a lot more planning, as the campsites fill quickly, even a year in advance.

We drove from Sioux Falls to Mt. Rushmore (which does not charge an entry fee but does charge for parking). From there, we went to Gillette, WY, with a stop at Devil’s Tower along the way. Our family listened to the audiobook “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline as we drove. It’s over 15 hours long, so it was a great way for us video game nerds to pass the time as the miles rolled by. After our night in a hotel in Gillette, we stopped at the Campbell County Rockpile Museum (we’re museum nerds, too) before we headed out of town to Yellowstone National Park.

The Park Ranger at the gate asked us to pull our car up so that they could talk directly to our 4th grader.

They made a big deal about welcoming them to the park and making her feel special. She was the reason our whole family got to go to the park for free.

We saw geysers, beautiful lakes, wildlife, and waterfalls unlike anything we had ever seen before

during our two days in Yellowstone. Amazing hikes and fun picnics filled our time. We drove the south loop on the first day, spending the night in West Yellowstone at a hotel, then looping back for the north loop on day two before heading out for the long drive to Kalispell, MT. We stayed with a family member in Kalispell and took a day trip into Glacier National Park. It was very busy there, which our relatives had warned us that it would be, so we got up early to be sure we’d be able to find a spot to park to hike at Logan Pass. I have heard that it is even busier there now, so be sure to pack your patience. There are no words to describe how beautiful it was with the crystal-clear water and huge pine trees.

One lesson I learned was even if you’ve told your kids to put on shoes and socks for the day, check to make sure they’re not wearing sandals! My 4th grader thought sandals would be fine since it was in the 90s that day, but large portions of the hike were over snow. Wearing sandals and hiking in snow is chilly on your toes!

The trip home was long, but I-90 follows the beautiful Yellowstone River for much of the way.

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Raising an

OutdoorLoving Family As I grew up, my family taught me the importance of being outside. We camped almost every weekend in the summer, and I learned everything about hunting and fishing during those years.

If it weren’t for all those life experiences when I was younger, I wouldn’t be the dad I am today to pass that to my boys.

My youngest son, Finn, is very much like me and prefers the outdoors any chance he gets.

Huxley, my oldest, is more indoors and enjoys his electronics and watching YouTube. I try to bargain with him to get him involved with the outdoors as much as possible. My wife Shantel is more of an indoors person as well. We also have two dogs that help encourage us to go for walks and the dog park. As a family, we find ways to get outside and active together that bring us all joy.

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Almost everything is appealing to me about the outdoors: the feeling of freedom, away from stress, work, and anything that might bring down my energy. I love taking my family on nature walks to see what we can discover. The bonding that I get with my boys being outdoors is unmatched by anything. We spend time doing so many things, from going fishing to looking at bugs, rocks, trees, or anything that might fascinate us.

I enjoy teaching my boys the importance of caring for and respecting the outdoors. We participate in cleaning up trash, and they help with yard work.

They’ve learned life skills like how to create a fire, hunt for food, and know the dangers to be aware of. I’ve also shared with them how crucial being active outdoors is for our mental and physical health.

If you are looking for ways to get your family outside more, here are a few ideas: • S tart in your backyard. Pitch a tent for the night or create a firepit (safely!) to enjoy and roast marshmallows. Find bird, bug, or plant guides and try to see how many you can find in your home or on walks.

• V isit places like Archery Outfitters or The Outdoor Campus to learn more about nature and ways to enjoy the outdoors (hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, etc.).

• If you have a more indoor-loving child, create rewards systems that encourage time outside or find ways to bring what they love outdoors.

If they love watching YouTube (like my son), find nature-related channels with challenges or activities that get them excited about outside.

I’ve learned to be patient, present, involved, and a little wacky to show my kids that it is cool just to be you and enjoy what brings you happiness. For my family, that happiness is often found in the great outdoors. l

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The Familyfest Fun Cruise is back for a third year! You will want to stay tuned to the Familyfest Facebook and Instagram pages and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with all the fun happening as we lead up to the main event on Saturday, July 23rd from 9am – 2pm.

What is the Familyfest Fun Cruise? The Familyfest Fun Cruise was created in 2020 as a new way for families to explore all that our amazing community has to offer for families! From 9am-2pm on July 23rd, families can spend the day together cruising to area businesses and organizations to participate in activities, enter to win prizes, and get some deals!

Does our family have to cruise to all of the locations listed? No! Your family can go to as many or as few stops as you would like and in any order! Many families will start at Stop #1 (Sanford Wellness Center on Oxbow) to receive their FREE swag bags (to the first 500 families, 1 per family) and then head to the stops that interest your family!

How do I know what stops might fit our family? Our listings, starting on page 25, will have a colored dot to signify what age groups these stops might cater to. Use the key at the top of the listings to search for the perfect stops for your family.

What is the cost of the Familyfest Fun Cruise?

Absolutely nothing! It’s true! The Familyfest Fun Cruise is completely free for all families participating.

Some stops may have additional items/services available for purchase, but there is no purchase required to visit each stop.

That’s a pretty fancy unicorn I see on the Familyfest Fun Cruise marketing! Who is that?

Fancy is the super amazing Familyfest mascot. She likes to travel around the Sioux Empire and meet as many friends as possible every year!

What is the Familyfest Fun Cruise Digital Passport? At each stop location, there will be a QR Code for your family to scan. When you scan the code, you will be asked to enter your name, email and answer a question about that stop. Every time you scan a different QR Code and answer the question, you will earn one entry into our Familyfest Fun Cruise drawings for hundreds of dollars in prizes!

Don’t forget you earn one entry each time you scan a new QR code at each location and answer the question, so have fun cruising to as many stops as you can! Thanks to Black Hills Federal Credit Union for their Digital Passport sponsorship.

We saved the best for last! Want to cruise in style? Through July 12th, you can enter to win one of the two “Cruising to Family Fun” giveaway packages from our friends at Voyage Federal Credit Union. Head over to www.familyfestsf.com for more details and to to fill out the simple form for your chance to win one of these two packages. l

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6400 W 43rd St Choo Choo! Cruise on into Apple Tree West’s location for free train rides, family fun, and amazing giveaways.

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5915 S Remington Pl. Suite 100 Prizes Galore! Redeem scratch prize, spin the prize wheel, sign up to win courtside (Best Seats IN The House) tickets & other prizes. Fun photo booth with Thunder!!

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828 S Highline Pl Beat the heat and pick up a FREE popsicle. We’re doing 30% off for all appointments booked at this stop.

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1000 S Sycamore Ave Can’t cruise without FOOD and FUN! Your lunch is covered from 11-1. Enjoy your FREE lunch while playing yard games and visiting the live nativity including a yak and camels!

809 W 10th St, Ste B Stop by BBC and make your own tie dye shirt for $12! There will also be a drawing to win a $100 gift card to BBC. STOP# 10 l

East: 1031 S Highline Pl West: 3503 W 41st St Cruise back to the 90’s at Dawley Farm and way back to the 80’s at our 41st location for some games, giveaways and a chance to win a wireless speaker.

Butterfly House & Aquarium

4320 S Oxbow Come by the Butterfly House & Aquarium and participate in crafts, animal encounters and the mobile touch pool experience for Familyfest. Stop by & enter to win a prize!

Don’t forget to sign up to Cruise in Style by July 12th!

Scan the QR code for details!

Back-to-School for Less

School is going to start again with a blink of an eye, but you can be prepared! For all ages and stages, we have the like-new backpacks, clothes, shoes, and so much more all under one roof.

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CRUISE STOPS AROUND THE CITY on July 23rd from 9am-2pm! l Ages 0-4 | l Ages 5-9 | l Ages 10+ | l All Ages STOP #13 l

Child’s Play Toys

West: 2568 S Lorraine Pl South: 5005 S. Western Ave See what is new for toys, games, and educational activities.

Cruise over to our Lake Lorraine and The Bridges locations for family fun and specials.

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Clean Ride Auto Spa

550 W 85th St The Clean Bean will be giving away free drip coffee and cookies. Also stop in to sign up for a free one month membership.

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Creator’s Kids

6804 S Lyncrest Ave Cruise over to Creator’s Kids for our Summer carnival, featuring inflatables, games, and food!

Also, check out our brand new childcare facility, and see what Creator’s Kids has to offer!

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Eastway Bowl

Encompass Mental Health

1110 E 77th Street Come ready to bounce around on our inflatable, eat, and have your children build their very own sensory bottle with us at Encompass!

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3201 E 10th St Roll your way into Eastway Bowl and take your shot on our kid friendly lane. Everyone receives prizes, but only the first 100 get entered in for our prize giveaways!

Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons

1101 S Marion Rd Make a pit stop to grab a fun activity bag and learn more about us! We inspire courage, confidence, and character in girls all over the world!

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Health Connect of South Dakota

4008 S Shirley Ave (at Savers parking lot) Find FUN, FUN, FUN with Health Connect of South Dakota in the SAVERS store parking lot! Bring items to donate to the thrift store and receive a special gift!

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KARL’S TV & APPLIANCE

2921 W 41st St The kids will have a magical time as they have a chance to win the Karl’s Family Fun Pack, which will include family fun passes to local businesses!

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KIDS 2 COLLEGE FURNITURE

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Midco

2101 West 41st St, SUITE 26A Kick off summer with the Kids 2 College Beach Party! Take a spin on a prize wheel and scramble through our obstacle course.

4905 S Highline Place Midco’s new location! Take a photo with Huset’s race car and grab some popcorn. And sign up for a chance to win Huset’s tickets or an outdoor theater package. 9am-1pm.

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Little Wings Preschool

1208 W 51st St Ste 3 Make time for our SENSORY SENSATION STATIONS! Create/ play with our soapy sea foam, erupting ice chalk, and water squirt painting! Chance to win basket of gift cards, games, and more!

Mini Critters

3509 W 49th St Cruise in and the first 100 families will receive a free beta fish!

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Oh My Cupcakes!

South: 5015 S Western Ave Suite 290 East: 3326 E 10th St We’re revamping our Cupcake Carnival experience & making a day of fun at Oh My Cupcakes!

Get into summer with this fun stop!

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Once Upon A Child

3804 S Western Ave Cruise on in Once Upon A Child to get your picture taken with Fancy the Unicorn in our Photo Booth! You’ll also have the chance to enter to win a super fun summer gift set!

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SafeSplash Swim School

427 W 85th St Stop in to Level Up your Swim Skills. Signup for a free trial lesson, enter to win a free month of lessons, and enjoy an ice cream treat on us.

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SCHEELS

2101 S Marion Rd Cool down with 25% off Dippin’ Dots Ice cream at SCHEELS! Receive a fun sticker with your sweet treat!

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Sioux Falls Canaries

1001 N W Ave Batter UPPP! Join us at the Birdcage. Put your skills to the test and meet players.

Concession item samples and for purchase. The first 100 people will get free tickets!

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Sioux Falls First/ Sioux Falls First Learning Center

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Sioux Falls Family YMCA

2301 E 26th St Stop by the beautiful Camp Leif Ericson property to see camp and learn more about all Sioux Falls YMCA programs!

6300 W 41st St Cruise on in and join us for tons of family fun. We will have multiple inflatables, games for the whole family, and refreshing treats. See you soon!

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SiouxperCon

Sky Zone Sioux Falls

921 W10th St (at BHFCU parking lot) Visit the crew from the Siouxland’s popular event celebrating pop culture, STEM and art. We’ll have costumed characters for photos, fun giveaways, and a chance to win 2 event passes!

5129 S Solberg Ave Stop in and jump with us at Sky Zone! We will also be raffling off a FREE Birthday Party Package that all Familyfest participants can enter to win!

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Vern Eide Motorcars (Mitsubishi)

4501 E Arrowhead Pkwy Princesses and superheroes heard about Familyfest and wanted to see what it’s all about! Stop by to meet and take your pictures with them! Don’t forget to enter our giveaway!

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Up Tempo Music Lessons

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Skate City

6300 W 41st St (at Sioux Falls First parking lot) Your child can play in a band!

Kids 4 and up can try guitar, keyboard, and drums. Claim $50 off the first month by signing up at the Fun Crusie!

2901 W 3rd St Free Admission during the Fun Cruise. Skate rental fees still apply. Return after the cruise for additional free skate time. The SDSU Ice Cream Truck is joining us from 12-2pm.

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Wings Gymnastics Academy

South: 5825 S Bahnson Ave West: 2556 S Lorraine Pl Cruise in to either location & enter to win a Free Birthday Party Package. Every child receives a Free Open Gym Pass for stopping by!

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It Takes a Village:

Creating Partnership with Parents When we think of child care, what comes to mind? Dropping your child off and picking them up day after day. Diapers, bottles, playtime. Going through the routine. This mentality is the norm, but it does not have to be that way.

Our new view on caring for each child is working side by side with parents and learning and growing together. The old saying, “it takes a village,” is not too far off, and the education of children no longer lies solely in the hands of the caregiver or teacher.

At Apple Tree, we are trying to change the mindset of parents to highlight partnering with us, the caregivers, in the raising of the child. This is why we are implementing “Partnership with Parents.”

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can lead to a greater opportunity for success in early childhood education. If there is strong communication and a balanced relationship between parent and caregiver, conversations will be open and understanding.

According to a book written by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), entitled Families and Educators Together, “Families and teachers both have information that can be exchanged as part of an ongoing reciprocal relationship. Together, you support the healthy development and learning of each child. Research shows that children thrive when their families are involved in their care and education.” We stand by this same principle. We believe that not only involvement, but opportunities for education are important for parents. As we kick off our new campaign, we’re starting with training for parents and caregivers. We are partnering with Sanford Child Services and giving parents a chance to learn alongside our staff. Our first class deals with Positive Guidance. We hope to grow this program and incorporate different ways parents can be involved and create a well-rounded experience for their child.

Partnering with families can also make it easier to address challenging behaviors and early intervention with missed milestones or lack of development. Early detection of a child’s specific needs

While child care used to be viewed solely as diapers and playtime, we now know it is so much more. It is an early learning environment in which the children in our care have the opportunity to learn and meet their milestones in a well-rounded capacity. We hope our partnering plan will take off and become a model for other programs. In the meantime, we will continue our quest for family relationships and partnerships with parents. l

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KEEPING YOUR FAMILY COMFORTABLE

by Foley’s Heating & Air Conditioning

Better HVAC, Better Equity As a homeowner, your house is likely your greatest asset.

Maintaining that status typically involves periodic upgrades, remodels, and upkeep. One upgrade that can significantly impact the value of your home: the HVAC system.

Install a smart thermostat. The programmability ensures more efficient management of your home’s temperature and allows for much greater efficiency when not at home. Home appraisers have started to consider smart devices when evaluating houses for sale.

A smart thermostat upgrade on your HVAC system can boost your home value by over five percent.

Incorporate a zoning system that allows for temperature control within certain areas of the house. This is an excellent way to minimize hot and cold spots and focus your HVAC energy usage on the most used areas in your home. Plus, zoning reduces energy consumption.

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Upgrading your HVAC filtration system will ensure increased air filtration in your home to enhance the indoor air quality and provide everyone in your house with clean air. Another way to increase your home equity is to adopt the concept of an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) in your HVAC system upgrade. This system works well when incorporated with an efficient filtering system to improve indoor air quality and protect against allergens.

It removes all dust, animal dander, and other allergens. An effective ERV exchanges stale indoor air for fresh outdoor air. The process continues without energy loss compared to methods like opening your windows or doors. You can use the energy saved by the system to keep your house at the temperature you prefer.

Improving the energy consumption efficiency of your HVAC system is another way of increasing your home’s equity. There are a wide variety of energy-efficient air conditioners and heating systems in production today. These units can deliver excellent results at a low energy consumption rate. If you’re thinking of putting your house on the market, it’s nice to know that people who are looking to buy homes will be happy to pay premium rates for dwellings that have energy-efficient systems. l

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FIREWORK SAFETY Looking for something to do?

Grab your red, white, and blue and hit the town! Wondering where the festivities are happening this year? Look no further than our ‘hood online calendar!

Did you know 20,000 fires are caused by fireworks per year?

Eye catching displays that light up the sky are mesmerizing and exciting. But don’t forget those flying flaming rockets can be dangerous if not handled correctly. Here are some tips to remember for any sparks that fly.

Know your city/town laws and ordinances. Each 1. town is different, so be sure you check prior to lighting any fireworks.

Never try to re-light a firework that doesn’t ignite 2. fully.

H ave a water bucket or water hose nearby in case of 3. emergencies.

4. D ouse with water before discarding any fireworks.

S parklers heat up to over 1200 degrees! Skip the 5. sparklers and opt for a glow stick!

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Supplies: Paper plate Red, white, and blue construction paper Scissors Glue Pencil/Pen String

Instructions: Cut out the center of a paper plate creating your wreath. Create various star sizes on all colors of construction paper and cut them out.

Begin gluing stars onto the paper plate wreath, layering all sizes. Glue or tape a piece of string on the back and hang up to display!

Edible A patriotic snack so easy, the kids can make it by themselves!

All you need is some graham crackers, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

Prepare the fruit; and leave the rest up to them!

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KEEP YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH ON TRACK Annual wellness exams During this comprehensive visit, you can complete: • A physical evaluation • Immunizations • Sports physical requirements Recommended for children up to age 18.

Call your local Sanford clinic to schedule an appointment.

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