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 djl8522 | SEYMOUR, IN
May 17, 2017

My grandkids spend most of their summer vacation with me. I try to keep them busy and away from the TV and their tablets. I have them in square dancing, kickball and swimming. These outdoor games would be a nice addition to their summer fun. Thanks,

by Callie1981 | morehead, KY
May 17, 2017

making a drive in movie theater in living room by making cars out of cardboard boxes

by Sarahnelson | Klamath, CA
May 17, 2017

This summer my husband and I are building with our daughter, a swing set with a water slide attached leading to her pool. The slide will use water from the pool using a pump!! Home made water slide😋 No more inside winter blues!!! The pool water will be used for our garden once it is time to refresh the pool water! No chemicals used! Build something fun and rewarding with your family this summer!!-SARAH

by belle773 | Naperville, IL
May 17, 2017

We go to the zoo!

by HPan210 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
May 17, 2017

I work full time but my family has a cottage up north so I will be spending my lazy weekends up there in the water with family

by picturemommy | marietta, GA
May 17, 2017

We make a list of things we all want to do.. then we start pulling it apart.. deciding on dates etc. and put together our calendar!

by ksutherland | MODESTO, CA
May 17, 2017

We make a summer bucket list that keeps us going all summer long!!

by TRasmusan | Glasgow, MT
May 17, 2017

Kiddy pools, sprinklers, chalk, fishing, tending garden, planting flowers, and water balloons!

by kateteodoro | HENDERSON, NV
May 17, 2017

Pool, splash pads, summer concerts and bon fires!

by alzak1 | Hillsdale, MI
May 17, 2017

Just keep them busy. Frisbee, walk, explore and look for items, workbooks for fun school work to keep up on things, have a check list of things - makes them feel like they accomplished something

by davisjodie | Chatham, NJ
May 17, 2017

Water table time for my toddler

by ima_lil_galaxy | Lyndhurst, OH
May 17, 2017

I absolutely love the library, the parks, and ice cream spots during the summer to keep busy!

by takgirl14 | PRT WASHINGTN, NY
May 17, 2017

I will keep my toddler busy this summer by taking walks around the neighborhood, going to the playground, playing ball and blowing bubbles in our backyard, going to the pool and the library

by swaimjm | Greenbelt, MD
May 17, 2017

Go for a run or bike ride outside.

by tvgirl68 | SILVERTHORNE, CO
May 17, 2017

I used to give my boys a paint brush and a bucket of water and tell them to paint the house, the fence, the patio, etc. it kept them busy for hours!!

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