Things To Do In SW Florida

H&M Opening at Miromar Outlets

Is your closet lacking the latest floral trend or fringe?

The affordable and trendy European retailer H&M is coming to Miromar Outlets in Estero, Florida. Measuring approximately 23,000 square feet, the new location is set to open in the fall of 2017.

It will inhabit the former Hanes space and offer clothing for the whole family, as well as separate “store within a store” sections for accessories. It will also carry the H&M Kids collection for newborns to 14-year-olds.

However, it won’t be an actual “outlet,” just another one of their clothing store locations. Still, this mom is excited!

Approximately 30 new employees are expected to be hired as a result. If interested, you can visit career.hm.com for more.

Sustainability and H&M?

Although stores like H&M and Forever 21 are often dubbed as carrying “disposable clothing.” We were happy to learn that sustainability is an integral part of H&M. Their goal is to close the loop in fashion by using 100% recycled or other sustainably sourced materials by 2030. Last year alone, H&M U.S. diverted over two million lbs. of unwanted textiles from landfills. read more

From robotics and video game design to awakening your child’s inner artist with painting classes there are many options in Southwest Florida when it comes to summer camps that promote STEAM learning (in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). Here are some of our favorite options for STEAM camps in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero.

iWonder STEAM camp

With a curriculum that focuses on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) iWonder Makerspace and STEAM Lab located in Fort Myers offers summer camps that are all about making learning fun. From STEAM Superheros and STEAM Fairy Tales to Slimy Potions and Animation there are lots of options that are sure to peak your child’s interest. Read more about iWonder Makerspace’s summer camps, HERE.

Painting With A Twist

Kids can paint their summer fun at Painting with a Twist Fort Myers’ Kids Summer Camps and Classes. You can choose weekly or daily camps and there is a different theme each week. You can learn more about the Painting With a Twist Fort Myers (and now in Naples too!) HERE.
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Summer can be the perfect time for kids to explore special interests, focus on being creative and innovative and focus on learning through fun activities and discovery. When looking for a summer camp we always look for a program that exposes our kids to new experiences and knowledge. This year we are really excited for our son to attend the iWonder STEAM camp.

With a curriculum that focuses on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) iWonder Makerspace and STEAM Lab  offers summer camps that are all about making learning fun. From STEAM Superheros and STEAM Fairy Tales to Slimy Potions and Animation there are lots of options that are sure to peak your child’s interest.

Superheroes STEAM! What’s Your STEAM Superpower? Summer Camp

AM Session – Ages 5-12

Young superheroes can help save the world by solving problems using engineering principles and hands-on science experiments and even create superhero art.  Learn more and sign up HERE.

STEAM Fairy Tales: Charming and Enchanted Engineering Summer Camp read more

My kids having a blast at the Painting With A Twist Summer Camp.

Summer is here! Kids can paint their summer fun at Painting with a Twist Fort Myers’ Kids Summer Camps and Classes. My kids just love Painting With A Twist! They attended the camp last year where they created a work of art every day for a week,

You can choose weekly or daily camps. Trained professional artists will lead the children in age appropriate activities including painting, games, group learning activities and snacks. Little painters will explore their own unique creative style with a daily painting based on that week’s theme. They will learn art techniques and many other things throughout the week through painting and fun art related activities.

My kids attended the Painting With A Twist summer camp last year and it was their favorite camp. They loved every minute of it and they had so much fun. They also made lots of friends and had fun playing games and learning not only about art but about different subjects. They did the Salt Life themed week and as they created their art work they also learned fun facts about sea creatures and played games. My daughter who was 10 is on the Autism spectrum and had never been artistic but the staff at Painting With A Twist Fort Myers was amazing and they really empowered her and motivated her. Every day she came home with a new painting and she was so proud of her creations. The experience boosted her self-esteem and her confidence. My son who was 8 also had a fantastic time and he was so excited with the paintings he created! We have a wall in our house now with their paintings and the paintings also made great gifts for the grandparents. read more