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Christmas Radio iOS | Android | Website (Free w/ adds & in-app purchases) Connect to 140+ winter holiday themed radio stations for free through WiFi or cellular networks in a streamlined & easy-to-use interface. Includes such popular selections as Jazz Radio Christmas, Kristmas Kountry, as well as a direct broadcast from the "North Pole".  Monthly or yearly subscription is available to remove all ads.

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Christmas List App iOS | Android | Website (Free) The basic function of this app revolves around creating various photo wishlists while browsing online that are meant to be shared by friends & family. Wishlist items can be claimed by the users in order to avoid duplicate gifts. Includes notifications for new wishlist items & for when items go on sale as well as the ability to track budget, time spent, and overall gift buying progress.

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Sensory Sand

Sensory Sand, also often called kinetic sand, moon sand, or magic sand depending upon its exact composition, is a crumbly sand-like sensory toy that can be molded into different shapes when compressed. Commercial variations tend to be comprised of coated sand while do-it-yourself home varieties often use other granular ingredients (such as flour or cornstarch) in order to mimic the sand-like texture. As non-compressed and non-molded parts of sensory sand naturally fall into separate pieces, this is one of the more messier forms of sensory play. Due to their similar reactions to being compressed, sensory sand can be used as a quick substitution for putty or oobleck for a different tactile experience during hand therapy. ​ Pumpkin Moon Sand | Apple Moon Sand | Peppermint Chocolate Moon Sand

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Sensory Dough

Sensory Dough is one of the most popular forms of DIY sensory toys due to its basic recipe using items commonly found around the house. It has a semi-firm texture similar to commercial products such as Play-Doh and can be easily manipulated by rolling, squishing, or breaking down into parts. This makes it suitable for kid's play, hand therapy, or basic stress relief. ​Dough can be a bit messier to clean than some other more self contained varieties of sensory toys. ​ Cranberry Dough | Pumpkin Spice Play Dough | Thanksgiving No Cook Sensory Dough

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Mother's Day Breakfast Recipes These particular breakfast treats run the gamut from sweet to savory yet are entirely vegan, using various fresh & in-season produce with no added refined sugars. Healthy ingredients include turmeric (with anti-inflammatory properties suitable for helping with arthritis), antioxidants such as honey, cacao, or dark chocolate, as well as standard nutritional fruits & veggies such as bananas, cherries, and green leafy spinach. The recipes have soft textures suitable for easy chewing & swallowing, but may require further blending (particularly for the porridge) for those with more severe forms of dysphagia or other mouth issues. Fluffy Vegan Banana Pancakes | Vegan Tofu Omelette | Green Spinach Oat Waffles |  Chocolate & Cherry Porridge

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Easter Garland Here are a selection of easy-to-make Easter themed garlands that use a variety of common household products or inexpensive crafts items such as twine, yarn, felt and a variety of paper such as cardstock, cardboard, scrapbook, and tissue. The main skills involved include cutting, gluing, and manipulating paper which is suitable for a wide range of hand dexterity or strength levels as long as the user is capable of handling scissors, hole punches, glue guns or other gluing implements. Carrot Garland | Pompom Bunny Tails Garland | Easter Peeps Garland | Yarn Chick Garland

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Spring Events

Spring Garden Touring Touring through a large, professionally maintained garden is a popular spring activity that mirrors the fall foliage tours available a few months prior. While many garden areas remain open and available throughout the entire year, guided tours focused on new spring growth tend to not be available until the end of March or beginning of April at the earliest. Many gardens also remain entirely closed to the public during the winter months or are only available during certain days as a part of a specific tour. While most of these gardens are handicapped accessible with paved or packed down trails suitable for wheelchairs, scooters, or other mobility aids, each specific venue should be checked in advance for their mobility requirements for any seniors with more severe health or mobility limitations. Anne Arundel : |  Homestead Gardens (Year Round) | Historic London Town & Gardens (Year Round) | William Paca House & Garden (March 23 - December) | Baltimore: Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens (Year Round) | Sherwood Gardens (Year Round) | Ladew Topiary Gardens (April 1 - Oct 31) | Frederick: Lilypons Water Garden (Year Round) | Catoctin Wildlife Preserve (March 23) | Beyond the Garden Gates (Frederick, May 18 - 19) | Montgomery: McCrillis House & Gardens (Year Round) | Brookside Gardens (Year Round) | Soleado Lavendar Farm (Montgomery, May - July) | Chevy Chase Garden Tour (May 18) | Other: Ann Marie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Calvert, Year Round) |  Sotterly Plantation (St. Mary's, Year Round, Guided Tours May - October) | Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimmage (Various, April 27 - May 19) |  Havre de Grace Secret Garden Tour (Harford, May 18 - 19)