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Avoid the Summer "I'm Bored!" Blues with a #SheSpeaksSummer Games Giveaway!

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May 17, 2017

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My kids are counting down to the end of the school year. They dream of long days playing outside, swimming in the pool, and yes, lots of Xbox.

I look forward to three months without fights over homework or permission slips to sign. But I also dread long days with my kids just staring at screens and whining, "Mommy, I'm bored."

Which is why we need to work together. Calling all SheSpeaks moms, grandmas or anyone who has ever been a kid themselves!

Share ways to keep kids busy over the summer. They can be big plans or little projects. They can be for big kids or little ones. All ideas will help! Anyone who gives a suggestion will be entered to win a set of 5 Outdoor Games, perfect to occupy your kids' time.

Here's how you enter:

Comment below! Give us an idea you have for filling up those long summer days.

AND/OR

Tweet a way to stay busy this summer using the hashtags: #SheSpeaksSummer, @SheSpeaksUp & #Giveaway.

Bonus: We have some upcoming kids programs! Make sure your SheSpeaks Profile is up-to-date here so we can see if you qualify.

And now, some summer ideas from the SheSpeaks staff to get you started...

"I always loved loved loved the summer reading program at the library." - Carol

"I'd like to to do both big things and little things with my kids this summer - everything from riding the tallest roller coaster to collecting rocks." - Jenny

"My summer vacations as a kid were pretty standard - I went to our town's "summer rec" program that had swimming lessons, tennis lessons, and arts & crafts. Lots of boondoggle lanyard making." - Emily

"My 15- year old is most likely watching entirely too much Netflix! She will take a week to do a service trip with her youth group. " - Missy

"We bought a kids cookbook and my kids looked through it. We're going to try to make a new recipe each week." - Susan

"My sister has her kids on a schedule so it's similar to school (they are 4 & 6). She has time slotted for coloring, writing/reading, outdoor chores, meals and snacks, and 1 day a week adventures (pool, zoo, etc). Also they are doing swim lessons. " - Lori

*One lucky commenter or Tweeter who enters by June 11th, 2017 will be chosen at random to receive a Franklin 5 Game Beach Bag Combo Set, valued at $29.99. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.

Update: Thanks to everyone who entered! Congratulations to the winner, SheSpeaks member cknittel1!

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by mbailey12377 | CENTERTON, AR

May 17, 2017

My youngest is 12 and instead of staying home all summer by himself, I'm signing him up for anything I can find, including 3 weeks of camp and the youth police academy!

by zamandria | Cold Spring, MN

May 17, 2017

We go swimming a lot and then there are parades and summer festivals to go to.

by jolynn22 | MINNETONKA, MN

May 17, 2017

My daughter will be spending the days at a literacy program and then evenings at the beach or bike riding in our neighborhood! And so much ice cream

by SimpleeNelly | SACRAMENTO, CA

May 17, 2017

We go on outings at least 3x a week.. To the water.. A nice drive to San Francisco or South Lake Tahoe.. Or just hangout and watch movies and eat junk food..

by eason90 | ECLECTIC, AL

May 17, 2017

Swimming

by JustRebecca | Homestead, FL

May 17, 2017

Living in Miami we have beautiful beaches, parks and museums so you will find us outdoors.

by mrscushman | DELMAR, MD

May 17, 2017

I have a jar that has popcicle sticks that have different things that my son can do. He picks one out when he is bored.

by terrabenton | PALM COAST, FL

May 17, 2017

The beach is always a fun!

by cherylle211 | SAVANNAH, GA

May 17, 2017

we will be at the library and the pools my city has

by Fairie | NEEDMORE, PA

May 17, 2017

Check out your local library! Many libraries have summer reading programs filled with activities for kids & so many books to choose from.

by KmomEof5 | NEWBERG, OR

May 17, 2017

I keep my kids busy in the summer with lots of crafts! We take walks and gather fun outdoor supplies such as pinecones, sticks, rocks, etc. We take them home and make art projects with them!

by Philly_Girl | PHILADELPHIA, PA

May 17, 2017

This is the first year that my children will be going to a sleep away camp.

by MrsB08 | CHARLTON, MA

May 17, 2017

Going to the lake, or participating in the summer reading program at the library are a few of things we do.

by kcat55 | MOORESTOWN, NJ

May 17, 2017

Hanging out at the pool and lots of reading!

by makysmama | houston, TX

May 17, 2017

Our summer schedule stays packed between me working, kids in summer camps/school and sports. But we always come up with a list of fun day trips for our Fridays that we have off. River, Lake, lots of pool days, water park, beach, lemonade stands, learning new recipes, tons of playdates.