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    Sneak Peek: No-Bummer Summer Giveaway

    Iā€™m hosting a HUGE giveaway this month

    Like $1170 worth huge.

    If youā€™ve got school-age kids you know May is insanity. Every year I imagine myself coming up with a simple routine so our summer days have some loose structure and a good balance of relaxation, fun, and brain stimulation.

    My point of failure is waiting until May to do this.

    I always forget May is Field Day, end of school parties, Kindergarten Tea, probably a Motherā€™s Day function (crapā€¦ I need Motherā€™s Day giftsā€¦) and at least 5 themed dress up days.

    What does this have to do with my Giveaway?

    Well, I minimized my expectations and picked out just a couple, easily repeatable things that can be a go-to when we need a break from the usual (whatever that turns out to beā€¦). AND I put them together to make up the grand prize for my giveaway so I can share with one of YOU! Plus, I added a prize from me because, why not? Itā€™s my giveaway. lol.

    WITHOUT MORE ADO, THE PRIZES

    šŸ¦ A $50 gift card to Golly G's ice cream.

    A frozen treat on a hot summer day is a no-brainer. I usually have my deep freezer stocked with ice pops and ice cream sandwiches but I buy the cheap stuff so they can share with the neighbor kids. Sometimes we just need to get out of the house and go somewhere different and thatā€™s when I make a trip to Golly Gā€™s. Mmm. Itā€™s a local favorite for a reason! I LOVE their themed flavor menus, they are so fun! But Iā€™m usually picking something heavy on the chocolate side. šŸ˜‹

    ā˜€ A 20-play Sunshine Pass to Sunny Day Studio

    Another place to play was a must for us. I can only take ā€œIā€™m bored!ā€ so many times. And to give my older two credit, I have to say ā€œlaterā€ to a lot of their ideas still just because of the two year old. The front and backyards are great but I like to have something special up my sleeve to bribe my kids with and Sunny Day is IT. You can play ALLLLL summer long with their Sunshine Play Pass! They have 10 and 20 trip options and you can share it between siblings, other family members and friends too. Itā€™s PERFECT for a cousin visit. Designed for ages 18 months - 6 years, your kids can make messes and explore toys they donā€™t have at home. Older kids are free but still, my 9 year old finds plenty to do and loves playing with the littles.

    šŸ“· and last, but not least, a FULL, one hour family session with yours truly :)

    I can read your mind: ā€œFamily photos in the summer? EW!ā€ and I FEEL that. šŸ„µ BUT, you donā€™t have to have your session outside, and you donā€™t even have to have it during summer! I bet that just knowing youā€™ve got your family session on the calendar is going to make relaxing a whole lot easier. But if you do want an outdoor family session in summer, I may have an alternative that will make it more comfortableā€¦. but thatā€™s for another time!

    ā” BONUS!!

    Sorry, this one Iā€™ll ONLY be revealing on Instagram. Give me follow over there to see the announcement! @meganlacyphotographytn

    HOW TO ENTER

    The ā€œNo-Bummer Summer Giveawayā€ goes live Monday, May 13, 2024 at 8pm! If you want to be sure you get the reminder e-mail, make SURE youā€™re on my email list. You can signup here: EMAIL SIGNUP

    That email will have a link to enter. Plus, entries submitted in the first hour get an EXTRA entry so you can double your chances to win!

    Good Luck!

    All About Sensory Play with Sunny Day Studios

    All About Sensory Play with Sunny Day Studios

    Have you ever attempted a sensory activity with your kids? Whether you answered yes or no, youā€™re going to want to check out my conversation with Lindsay, former teacher and owner of Sunny Day Studios in Clarksville, TN. Sheā€™s created a fun and vibrant space where children can explore textures, creativity, and exercise their imagination. Plus, she shares tips for how to start sensory play at home, and even how to contain the mess!

    Clarksville, TN Family Photos

    Clarksville, TN Family Photos

    If youā€™re looking to book family photos in Temple, TX or the Ft. Hood area, you may have come to just the right place! Momming 3 kids + 10 years as a family photographer have given me the rare ability to create some beautiful moments out of these fleeting, crazy days. Youā€™ll find that my style when it comes to a family photography session is fun, real, sweet, sometimes silly, but always true to you.