May is known for beautiful weather, longer days, blooming flow-ers, celebrating mothers, and the conclusion of another school year. For some parents, it means attending their child’s high school graduation and preparing them to leave home. For others, it’s the time to finalize summer vacation plans. One thing is certain: May is an exciting and busy month for most of us! We encourage you to take a few minutes after work to relax on the porch, enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of tea, and savor the May issue of River Region Parents!
Planning a summer trip can be exciting, but the costs can quickly add up—especially for families. Fortunately, there’s an app for that! Along with well-known apps like Airbnb and Uber, there are many others that offer smart, money-saving solutions for flights, hotels, transportation, and more. Tanni Haas highlights some of the best to download before your next adventure in Money-Savings Apps for Your Summer Vacation.
Sending a child off to college is a major milestone. While it’s easy to remember the obvious essentials like clothes, toiletries, and dorm room decor, many parents and students overlook packing the smaller but equally important items that make campus life smoother. From health documents and kitchen basics to rain gear and, believe it or not, a checkbook, 15 Essential Items Missing From Their College Packing List covers a list of must-haves that often go unnoticed—until you get that late night, frantic phone call or text.
If you are looking for fun, meaningful ways to keep your kids entertained this summer while also keeping them growing and learning, be sure to check out our Summer Fun Guide and Vacation Bible School (VBS) listings. Many programs are currently accepting registrations, so start planning now! We can only hope this will help minimize the number of times we hear the dreaded phrase, “I’m bored!”
Happy Mother’s Day! Congratulations to the graduates and their parents—you did it! Now, let’s welcome summer!
