‘Round these parts, spring has sprung. (Somebody please tell Mother Nature.) Before shifting our focus to the garden and all the delights of spring, however, might I suggest a brief sojourn into summer?
(Say, what?)
That’s right—sunny, warm, kids-are-out-of-school-for-three-months summer.
Why?
Because summertime offers the greatest opportunity for an abundance of quality family time, valuable educational experiences, immense freedom, and wonderful childhood memories.To make the most of this opportunity, it helps to have a plan.

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