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Hi <<First Name>>,
How are you?
Are you working from home? Are you struggling to help kids with school? Are you enjoying extra family time? Are your kids driving you crazy? Are you worried about your finances? Are you keeping in touch with family and friends? Are you a health care worker or first responder at the front lines? Are you worried about a sick family member? Are you making sure to find a few quiet minutes for yourself each day??
Every one of these questions can probably be answered with a yes by someone you know. As we wrap up week 5 of kids being home from school and a completely new "normal," compassion is becoming more important than ever in our community as everyone is facing different circumstances, not to mention the complete roller coaster of emotions we are all experiencing! Whatever your situation, Lakeland Mom is here for you.
We've got 5 brand new articles to share with you this week. Even if an article isn't relevant to you, we hope you'll keep Lakeland Mom in mind as you see local needs being shared and questions being asked on social media.
New this week:
In case you missed it:
Lakeland Mom will continue to provide information we think is useful in the weeks ahead. Keep in touch with us via our newsletter, our website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Stay home & stay healthy,
April Mucci
Owner & Publisher
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Mobile Food Pantries in Polk County
The United Way of Central Florida’s George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative and Feeding Tampa Bay have weekly Mobile Food Pantry stops across Polk County including Lakeland, Winter Haven, Mulberry, Auburndale, Bartow, Polk City, Lake Wales, Haines City, and more. If you are in need of food, visit a food pantry location on the set day and time to pick up a pre-packaged box of groceries, free of charge.
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Where to Get Cloth Face Masks in Lakeland
Wondering where you can buy face masks in the Lakeland area? We've got a list for you. While there is no mandate on wearing face masks in public from the State of Florida, Polk County, City of Lakeland, or any other local government (at time of publishing), the CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings.
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Free Online Exercise Videos for Kids and Families
Looking for ideas to keep your kids active while we are staying home? We put together a list of free workout videos for kids as well as some fun brain breaks and dance along videos to get kids up and moving around.
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Harry Potter Online Games, Activities, Trivia, and an Escape Room for Kids & Adults
If you have a Harry Potter fan at home, or maybe you dream of being a wizard yourself, we're here to help you add a touch of Harry Potter magic to your days. These Harry Potter online activities – websites, apps, printables, and even a Harry Potter escape room – will provide your kids (or you) with hours of magical Hogwarts themed fun.
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U-Pick Blueberry Farms in Lakeland and Polk County
Some U-Pick Blueberry farms are open now, and others are offering pre-picked blueberries for curbside pick up. We have a list of local U-Pick farms, please keep in mind things may change on a daily basis.
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10+ Ideas to Celebrate a Birthday at Home during Social Distancing
For kids with birthdays during social distancing, it can be especially disappointing to have to skip a birthday party with friends or miss the opportunity to go somewhere special. With a little creativity, you can still make it a birthday to remember!
{Note - these ideas work for adult birthdays as well, AND can also be used any day at home for a little extra fun}
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April Mucci here, owner of Lakeland Mom. I feel like my brain has been on overload the past few weeks with the firehose of information that has been coming at me on Facebook. I'm sure many of you feel the same.
❤️ My #1 goal with LakelandMom.com is to meet the needs of our readers. I love this community that you’ve helped me build and want to serve you well. I don’t have any extra toilet paper to share, but hopefully I can help in other ways. ❤️
I welcome your feedback as I am also trying to navigate this uncertain time.
—Is there anything you need or are looking for that you haven’t already seen online? Hit reply and let me know.
—Is there something we can do that would be helpful to you or other families? Hit reply and let me know.
❤️ We’ll do our best to meet your needs as we all get through this together. ❤️
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Are you interested in being part of a group of Lakeland Moms where you can ask for recommendations and share local info?
Click here to join the Lakeland Moms Group on Facebook! Be sure to read the pinned post so you know what the group is about and what kinds of posts are allowed. No selling or advertising, just local moms chatting and supporting fellow local moms. Invite your friends to join us too.
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