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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 betatester | HYATTSVILLE, MD

May 18, 2017

Buy one of those old fashioned sprinklers, lather the kids with sunscreen and let them run around in the backyard!

by Mommahix | Texarkana, TX

May 18, 2017

We are vacationing to Disney World and the beach! Of course once we are back, lots of pool time!

by emolie27 | LIVONIA, MI

May 18, 2017

We love days at the beach!

by tonjawins | FT MITCHELL, KY

May 18, 2017

the pooooool!

by gkhanch | FARMINGTN HLS, MI

May 18, 2017

Children can be taken to the library for summer events.

by dmauton | KNOXVILLE, TN

May 18, 2017

We like to go to the library and then find a pool or a friend who has one that will let us share. :)

by Delphinium54 | Slippery Rock, PA

May 18, 2017

I definitely feel the kids should be reading all summer long. It is not a chore or punishment, it's a fun, worthwhile way to pass the time!

by JenY13 | STRATFORD, WI

May 18, 2017

The summer reading program at the library is the best thing ever!

by Katypugz | Marlton, NJ

May 18, 2017

Spending time with the kid and going to the beach

by pjprobbins | SUMTER, SC

May 18, 2017

Sign up at the library for their summer reading program and get involved with other activities they provide to go along with it. Usually everything through the library is free or very low price and they will do some fun things. Check to see if they have a reading program for the teens in your house and maybe even for parents.

by ktwebb2416 | PFAFFTOWN, NC

May 18, 2017

My Dad would build us a homemade water slide every year in the backyard out of black plastic lining and bales of hay. We would invite friends over and have the best time. I can remember playing on the slide until late into the evening during summer, covered in grass, water, and mud.

by KarenAAnn | JEWETT, OH

May 18, 2017

Summer Local Theme Park Trips

by ohmyitsjen | PORT ANGELES, WA

May 18, 2017

We have a thing going on around town lately that people have been painting rocks so others can hide to keep or rehide! Post a photo on social media and then so on! We'll be doing that so it'll get us out of the house a fun way and explore to find the rocks and hide the ones we paint!

by rozy71 | Antioch, IL

May 18, 2017

Swimming is refreshing and great excercise

by crystalteeth | DENVER, CO

May 18, 2017

I like to do arts and crafts and spend time outdoors. Thanks!