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The MoCo Bunch, Gilded Wing Enterprises , 9841 Washingtonian Boulevard, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD (2026)

05/29/2026

The Final Push of the School Year 🎓📚

Can you believe it?

The school year is almost over, and families across Montgomery County are preparing for promotion ceremonies, graduations, end-of-year performances, field days, and celebrations.

To every student:
You did it.

Whether this year felt easy or challenging, you kept showing up, learning, growing, and trying your best.

Special Shout-Out To:

🎓 Elementary school students moving on to middle school

🎓 Middle school students preparing for high school

🎓 High school graduates beginning exciting new journeys

🎓 Teachers, administrators, support staff, bus drivers, and volunteers who helped make this year possible

🎓 Parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, and caregivers who packed lunches, helped with homework, attended conferences, and cheered from the sidelines

Celebrate Progress

Remember that success isn’t just measured by grades. It’s also measured by growth, kindness, perseverance, and character.

As the final school bell approaches, take time to celebrate every accomplishment big and small.

The MoCo Bunch is cheering for every student finishing strong and looking ahead to an amazing summer.

Keep learning. Keep dreaming. Keep growing.

We’re proud of you.

05/29/2026

Friendly reminder that tomorrow, May 30, from 7:30 - 8:30 AM, we will be hosting the next Pet Food Pantry distribution in partnership with MCPAW at the Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church (12701 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD).

If you or someone you know is in need of pet food and supplies, please come by! We’re here to make sure no pet in our community goes hungry. If you’d like to donate, we welcome small, unopened bags of pet food dropped off at the shelter. The link below includes a list of our most-needed donation items. If the center is closed, you may leave your donations by the front door.

Thank you for allowing us to be a resource to neighbors in need!

📣 Donate: tinyurl.com/mcasacdonations
🕘 Hours: Sat-Sun 11am-5pm | Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 12-7pm | Wed CLOSED

05/26/2026

Tuesday Family Dinner: One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken & Veggies 🍗🥦

Busy weeknights call for simple meals that bring everyone to the table.

This MoCo Bunch favorite is colorful, affordable, kid-friendly, and easy enough for even the busiest family schedule.

Ingredients

* 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
* 2 cups broccoli
* 2 cups baby carrots
* 1 red bell pepper
* 2 tbsp honey
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil.
3. Place chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet.
4. Pour sauce over everything.
5. Bake 30-35 minutes.
6. Serve with rice or dinner rolls.

Family Tip

Invite kids to wash vegetables or help arrange ingredients. Cooking together builds confidence and creates lasting memories.

Why We Love It

✅ One pan
✅ Budget friendly
✅ Great leftovers
✅ Packed with vegetables
✅ Ready in under an hour

05/25/2026

Memorial Monday: Remembering the Heroes We Lost 🇺🇸

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Today, as families gather for cookouts, pool days, and time together, the MoCo Bunch pauses to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. It is a time to honor the brave men and women of our armed forces who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice helped protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.

For many families, Memorial Day is personal. Across generations, families have loved, supported, and remembered service members who answered the call to serve. Today, we especially honor those who never returned home and those whose sacrifice continues to be felt by the families and communities who loved them.

As we enjoy time with family and friends, we encourage parents and caregivers to take a moment to talk with children about gratitude, service, and remembrance.

Ask your children:

⭐ What does it mean to help others?

⭐ Why is it important to remember people who made sacrifices for our communities?

⭐ How can we show gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy?

Whether you’re attending a local remembrance ceremony, visiting a memorial, placing flowers at a gravesite, observing a moment of silence, or sharing family stories, every act of remembrance helps keep the legacy of these heroes alive.

Here in Montgomery County and across the nation, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We also hold space for the military families whose lives were forever changed by that loss.

As summer begins, may we carry forward the values these heroes represented courage, selflessness, service, and love of country.

From our MoCo Bunch family to yours, we remember with gratitude and respect.

Today we remember. Today we honor. Today we reflect.

❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

MoCo Bunch Memorial Day Weekend Cookout ☀️🍔🇺🇸

Nothing says summer like the smell of food on the grill, music playing outside, and family gathered together for a Memorial Day cookout. For the MoCo Bunch, the holiday is about creating joyful memories while also remembering the importance of safety, gratitude, and togetherness.

This year’s backyard cookout menu is simple, colorful, and family-friendly — perfect for swimming, storytelling, and enjoying warm weather with the people you love most.

🍔 Backyard BBQ Favorites

Honey BBQ Turkey Sliders

Juicy turkey sliders brushed with sweet honey BBQ sauce and topped with cheddar cheese on toasted buns.

Classic Grilled Hot Dogs

A cookout favorite served with ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, and shredded cheese for fun topping choices.

Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob

Fresh corn wrapped in foil with butter, garlic seasoning, and parsley, grilled until tender and flavorful.

Summer Fruit Bowl

A refreshing mix of watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple served chilled by the pool.

Backyard Berry Lemonade

Cold lemonade filled with strawberries, blueberries, lemon slices, and mint leaves — the perfect summer drink.

💦 Water Safety Reminder

Pool fun is exciting, but safety always comes first. Children should never swim without adult supervision, even when floaties are being used. Having a designated water watcher can help everyone enjoy the holiday safely.

The MoCo Bunch believes the best cookouts are filled with laughter, love, good food, and moments that bring families closer together.

Happy Memorial Day weekend from the MoCo Bunch! ❤️🤍💙

05/18/2026

Spring Time Upkeep

Moving from an apartment to a bigger space comes with a lot of joy but also a whole new relationship with the outdoors. In my apartment days, spring meant carefully opening windows, keeping allergy medicine nearby, or wearing a mask just to get through pollen season. That was familiar and contained. But now, with a yard? Everything feels different.

Now I’m asking questions I never had before: What do I plant? Do I start my dream garden right away? Who is cutting all this grass? And why does it suddenly look like it grew overnight while I was asleep?

These are the kinds of spring decisions nobody warns you about.

The Yard Has Its Own Personality

Grass doesn’t just grow it transforms. One day it’s fine, the next it looks wild and uneven like it has plans of its own. Then there are mystery plants you didn’t plant and can’t identify.

Even something like milkweed becomes a debate. Do I leave it for nature and pollinators? Trim it for control? Or just stand there holding tools while trying to decide what kind of gardener I am?

Apartment Life vs. Yard Life

Apartment living is simple: turn a k**b, call maintenance, close a window.

Yard life asks more of you. It makes you think about seasons, soil, tools, and long-term care. It turns “quick cleanup” into “what is my landscaping plan for the year?”

A Family Project in Disguise

The good part is, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Yards naturally become family spaces. Kids notice flowers, suggest gardens, and turn simple planting into imagination. What starts as “yard work” becomes shared time and small memories.

Mistakes happen to the plant that didn’t grow, the grass that got out of hand but even those become part of the story of the home.

Finding the Rhythm

Spring upkeep isn’t about getting everything perfect. It’s about learning your space as it changes. Some days you plant, some days you trim, and some days you just observe.

Because in between the overgrown grass and allergy battles, something bigger is happening you’re growing into your space right along with it.

05/15/2026

✨🎶 MOCO BUNCH MORNING MOMENT 🎶✨

This morning on our walk to school, my niece grabbed my phone and said, “Siri, play Uptown Funk!” 😭😂

Next thing I know, she’s singing:
“I’m too hot… call the police and the fireman!” 🚔🔥

She looked over at me, and just like that, our walk turned into a full dance party. We were singing, laughing, and dancing all the way to school like nobody was watching. 💛

Honestly, those spontaneous little moments end up becoming the biggest memories. Sometimes you just have to move around, laugh loudly, sing off key, and enjoy the people you love while you can. That’s the real magic. ✨

Wishing everyone a wonderous, joy-filled, and adventure-filled weekend from The MoCo Bunch! 🌻🦋

05/08/2026

📚🐾 MOCO BUNCH FRIDAY FEATURE: Reading, Confidence & Puppy Love 💛

Yesterday, the MoCo Bunch spent part of the afternoon at Rockville Memorial Library for one of the sweetest experiences ever reading aloud to therapy dogs!

From the moment we walked in, the room felt calm, welcoming, and full of encouragement. The therapy dogs were incredibly patient, gentle, and friendly, making the perfect reading buddies for our MoCo Milly. 🐶✨

Reading aloud can sometimes feel a little intimidating for children, but having a furry friend listening nearby created such a safe and comforting environment. Milly was able to practice her reading skills, slow down, sound out words, and grow more confident page by page. There was no pressure just wagging tails, happy smiles, and the joy of storytelling.

Programs like these are such a beautiful reminder that learning happens in many different ways. Building literacy skills is important, but so is building confidence, patience, communication, and self-esteem. Yesterday checked every box. 💛

We also loved seeing how therapy animals help create positive emotional connections with reading. It turned what could feel like “practice” into a fun and memorable adventure. By the end of the visit, Milly was smiling from ear to ear and already asking when she can go back.

A huge thank you to the wonderful volunteers, librarians, and therapy dogs who make programs like this possible for families in Montgomery County. Community moments like these are what the MoCo Bunch is all about learning together, growing together, and finding magic in everyday experiences. 📖🐾✨

05/04/2026

☀️ MoCo Bunch Monday: Reset, Refocus, and Rise

Good morning, MoCo families 💛

Monday is your fresh start not just for schedules, but for mindset. After a weekend of fun, it’s time to gently reset and step into the week with intention.

Start small this morning. Open the windows, let in that fresh Montgomery County air, and play your favorite feel-good song while getting ready. Even 5 minutes of calm can shift your whole day.

For the kids, remind them: this week is a chance to learn something new, make a new friend, or try again. Growth doesn’t have to be big it just has to be consistent.

For parents and caregivers, give yourself grace. Whether you’re heading to work, school drop-offs, or working from home, you are doing enough. A simple plan, a packed snack, and a positive word can set the tone for everyone.

✨ MoCo Bunch Tip of the Week:
Create a “Monday Moment” one thing your family looks forward to every Monday. Pancake breakfast, after-school park time, or a cozy movie night. It builds joy into your routine.

This week, we’re choosing calm over chaos, intention over overwhelm, and joy in the little moments.

Let’s make it a good one, MoCo 💫

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