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May 28, 2020 · 8:10 am

Five Things for Today: May 28, 2020

A little pop of yellow in nature

1. It’s official: DC begins Phase 1 of reopening tomorrow, May 29. The Washington Post has details on what this entails along with more info on Maryland and Northern Virginia’s reopenings.

2. Little ones can go on a virtual outdoor adventure with a FONZ Educational Specialist in a series of videos from the National Zoo. The latest one explores the color yellow in nature. (PS: These also provide inspo for IRL nature walks with kiddos!)

3. For parents interested in Hebrew School for their kids, here is a great way to keep them learning and maybe even trying a new language as they finish up school: Hebrew School To You continues to offer engaging, customized private and group sessions for kids and adults in Judaics and Hebrew Language. With COVID-19, classes have gone virtual and you can start at any time, even throughout the summer. (They can also help with Bar/Bat Mitzvah prep!)

4. Shop a trove of unique art, goods, and wares and support a local business! Steadfast Supply has locations at The Yards in DC and Ballston Quarter in NoVa, but the store has gone online during this time. You can find all kinds of items from independent brands and designers that would make perfect gifts for the people you miss, fun things for the family, or even a nice treat for yourself.

5. Goodnight Zoom.

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Five Things for Today: May 27, 2020

Strolling through the gardens at the Supreme Court on a recent neighborhood walk

1. J.K. Rowling just started publishing a new fairytale, The Ickabog, and it’s available for free online in weekly installments. When it’s completed, it will be published in print this fall. Even better, kids ages 7-12 have a chance to help illustrate the printed version through an official competition! Get details on how to enter here.

2. Soccer fans missing their local pro team this season, can get a fix through the DC United website, where there’s a hub to help them stay active and engaged. Activities includes puzzles and coloring printables, video workouts withs players, a downloadable cookbook with recipes by DCU players, and throwback matches to view online. Vamos United!

3. NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 launch to the International Space Station — the first U.S. human spaceflight in almost a decade — is happening today! Coverage of the rocket on the launch pad will start at 12pm, and liftoff is scheduled for 4:33pm. It will be a historic moment, as its the first-ever launch in a spacecraft built by a private company, Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

4. For a yummy, healthy take-out option the whole gang will enjoy, the Family Meal from Cava Grill is perfect and a good deal. It comes with greens, a protein or veggies, four toppings, two dips or spreads, and two dressings. We just ordered it, and everyone was happy and full, plus we had lots of leftovers. Just $45 and you can pick up curbside or have it delivered through UberEats. (This is not sponsored, just a rec for something we enjoyed.)

5. This article (re)posted by a friend is a few years old, but an important one to share now.

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May 26, 2020 · 8:20 am

Five Things for Today: May 26, 2020

A Fairy Art Studio from a past visit to Annmarie Sculpture Garden

1. The grounds of Annmarie Sculpture Garden in Calvert County have reopened and are a lovely place to enjoy an art-filled stroll. Even better, their wonderful annual fairy house exhibit is back making the walk through the woods and garden even more delightful. The Fairy Lolly playground and Arts Building are still closed, and visitors must maintain safe social distance from others. Open 10am – 5pm, and a donation of $7/car is suggested. Read more about Annmarie here and here.

2. And for a related activity at home with kids, make your own fairy garden or fairy house. Find ideas and inspiration for it here, here, here, and here.

3. DC primaries are June 2, and today is the deadline to request an absentee ballot to vote by mail. Download the request form here and email the completed PDF to dcabsentee@dcboe.org.

4. ‘Tis the season for chilled soup! (On a personal note, cold soup is one of my favorite food groups — gazpacho, anyone? It’s also a good strategy for trying to get picky eaters to eat more veggies.)

5. Mmmm…cheese.

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