Happy New Year~
Can you believe 2023 is here already?! I seriously feel as if the years are spinning by faster than I can keep up! I hope that all of our Macaroni KID families and neighbors had an amazing holiday season and that this new year brings all the blessings and joy that your hearts can handle.
In celebration of this new beginning here are five Macaroni KID tested and approved things we can do to start this year off on the best foot possible.
1. CREATE A FAMILY VISION BOARD~
Studies have shown that having concrete goals makes us more likely to actually achieve the life of our dreams, and what better gift can we give to our children than the gift of having a vision for life?! Why not go one step further and create a Family Vision Board for 2023 and possible make this an annual tradition for your family? A vision board is a fun and creative way to make our dreams a more concrete possibility for our lives. Check out this article for some fun inspiration to help craft your 2023 Family Vision Board!
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2. HOST A FUN KID-FRIENDLY NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION~
Let the kids in on the fun of celebrating the ending of the old year, and the ringing in of the new by hosting a fun New Year's Eve "party" for the family! Play games. Have a balloon drop. Make these fun party poppers. The sky is the limit for a family friendly celebration. Find these and more tips in 7 Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve at Home with Kids.
3. ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND~
Spend a fun family day enjoying the gifts of nature and the beauty of our natural surroundings here in Southern Maryland! There are so many incredible nature trails and parks here in Calvert and St. Mary's and our neighboring counties, and so many First Day Hikes planned at many of them. First Day Hikes are free so why not gather everyone up (bundle up) and enjoy some fresh air and together time to start off 2023? Check out our calendar to find some great hikes!
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4. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE JANUARY OBSERVANCES CALENDAR~
And plan to make EVERY day a celebration! Filled with fun and obscure "holidays" for the month of January, this will keep your family busy and celebrating each day. Have a silly or serious holiday you want to add to the calendar? There is plenty of room for your additions.
5. MAKE HEALTHIER EATING EASY TO DO~
It seems we all set a resolution to completely overhaul our nutrition when a new year begins, but that is often a recipe for failure. Rather than making changes in every aspect of our diets, why not make some simple, tasty, quick changes in small increments that are more likely to stick. These tasty jar salads are a great start!
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I am so excited to see all the amazing things our community can do this year! Happy New Year to you all!!!
