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Sunny Day Surprises

5 Tips for a Connected Family Summer

By Mimi Doe

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Don't take butterflies for granted – any creature that smells stuff with their feet is pretty cool. Gardens, meadows, fields and woods are great places for spotting these beautiful nectar feeders. Is there milkweed growing in a vacant lot near your home? If so, it's a sure bet your kids will find some Monarchs. Read up on butterflies; North America's Favorite Butterflies by Patti and Milt Putnam is just the right size for little hands. Bring a sketchpad to draw the varieties you see: mourning cloak, American painted lady, gray hairstreak, great spangled fritillary.

5. Day Tripping

Select a day to visit your town as if for the first time. Forget chores and routines and instead strap the binoculars around your neck and head out to explore. Read some local history; eat lunch in a restaurant you've never tried; ask for directions even if you know where you're going. Take the time to talk to the waitress, speak to the family next to you in the park, and open your awareness to guide you on your explorations.

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