Wakey-wakey! Did you set your clocks ahead an hour? If you're anything like me, not enough coffee can make up for losing that precious hour of sleep. But, turning the clocks ahead is a sign that spring is coming! It also means we will get an extra hour of daylight to enjoy the evenings. I guess I will take that tradeoff.
The beginning (and end) of daylight saving time is great time of year to...
- Find the one clock you own that does not turn itself back automatically (stove, coffee pot, microwave, or car most likely).
- Change the batteries in your smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.
- Review and practice fire escape and family disaster plans.
- Inspect tires, headlights, taillights, and brake lights on all your vehicles.
- Inspect tires, brakes, and reflectors on bicycles and scooters.
- Turn and flip your mattresses.
- Check your medicines, vitamins, and first aid kits, replacing expired items and restocking items that have been used.
- Schedule needed doctor and/or dentist appointments.
- If you have a fireplace, schedule an appointment for a chimney sweep.
- Reverse the direction on your ceiling fan(s) to rotate counter-clockwise. This will help cool down the room and save on cooling bills.
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Events Not To Miss
Furry Tales Storytime - Sit with a humane educator for picture storybook time, followed by a craft. Bonus, you get to also spend special time with an animal. March 14
Seussical The Musical - Don't miss this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza by Perpich Arts High School in partnership with Meadowbrook Elementary School. March 14-17
Celebrate Spring - The Easter holiday season officially kicks off with this event hosted by Calvary Lutheran Church. It's a free event with a pancake breakfast, kids crafts, story time and an Easter Egg Hunt. March 17
Minefaire, A Minecraft Fan Experience - If Minecraft is your kiddos thing (or yours!), get to this event. It's the ultimate fan event to meet creators, complete in tournaments, costume contest, live shows and more. March 17 & 18
Speaking of events... next weekend is St. Patrick's Day and then Easter is just a couple of weeks after. Holidays call for celebration! Get some Pinterest-inspired ideas to help with your upcoming shindigs.
St. Patrick's Day Board - Over 150 pins of crafts, recipes, activities and munchies perfect for the day when everyone is Irish!
Easter Board - All you need to create the best Easter festivities for the whole family!
I'm also excited to share with you the Easter Events & Activities Guide -- the ultimate list of bunny sightings, egg hunts and events in and around Plymouth, Golden Valley and St. Louis Park. Plus, don't forget to check out our full events calendar to find your family fun this spring.
Thank you for being Macaroni Kid Plymouth subscribers! Have a great week!
xoxo
Jen
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