Avoid the Summer "I'm Bored!" Blues with a #SheSpeaksSummer Games Giveaway!
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May 17, 2017
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 paula99 | Greenland, NH
Lots of gardening and canning but relaxing by reading a good book as often as possible!
by reakilgore | KITTANNING, PA
My 12 year old daughter has finally made friends with our neighbors (who are boys.) I hope this means she will have someone to swim in our pool with her (if it EVER warms up enough here.) I plan to sign her up for a gymnastics class at the Y the same time as I will be there teaching a group fitness class for adults. This way she wont sleep in at least a few times a week. No limits on the Netflix in the evening, though. She has me hooked on Unbreakable, and Riverdale. We'll be watching together.
by young_lady29 | HIBBING, MN
get outside and move; a partner always helps
by Yeah75 | PEVELY, MO
We like to garden!
by Yeah75 | PEVELY, MO
We like to garden!
by ThatGrrlTina | SELDEN, NY
Mini is going to morning camp in the summer. Since her softball league was disbanded this year (waahhh!!!), she'll find another sport to keep her busy. Bowling, maybe.
by valerie520 | San Antonio, TX
We will be headed to the beach, pool and local amusement park to stay busy, have fun and keep cool!
by MommaYoung | RENO, NV
The kids have less than two months off so we are cramming it in. We plan on visiting local lakes, parks and historical sites. Also, a couple camping trips to California. When we are home, I assign fun reports on local wildlife. It keeps the summer brain drain to a minimum as well.
by jkkeellllyy06 | punta gorda, FL
we make play doh from simple home made ingrediants What you'll need to make Homemade Playdough: 1 cup flour 1 cup water 2 teaspoons cream of tartar (I highly recommend buying a large container; it's much cheaper than the tiny ones from the grocery store!) 1/3 cup salt 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil food coloring This easy homemade playdough recipe makes a large amount, probably equal to 2-3 containers from the store. So you might want to halve it or make it in 2 saucepans. I made 6 batches of the full recipe because with 3 kids wanting to play with it, it's good to have more to go around. More = less fighting.
by jkkeellllyy06 | punta gorda, FL
when i'm keeping the grandkids we fill up 2 rubbermaid buckets with water and they splash around in them.
by budah198025 | CONROE, TX
We fill our summer days with work. My 14 yr old son got a summer job.
by kellyr78 | Elmhurst Twp, PA
We like to go swimming, go on nature walks, go to the zoo and work on crafts.
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by KouponKat | NAPERVILLE, IL
We are blessed to live in an area with many great municipal parks. About once a week we will pack up a picnic lunch and head out to explore a different park in our town or a neighboring town. One park has a splash pad, another has mini golf, another has walking trails, fishing, or sometimes it's just a playground we haven't played on before. We sometimes invite grandma, or a friend or a cousin to join us for a nice afternoon. I sure hope the weather cooperates with our plans! I can't wait to get outside!
by illyjns | Pittsburgh, PA
we go out to the pool, park and summer vacation an always love the library summer reading program
by shiebs24 | ABINGDON, MD
We love hiking in our local forests! Finding a new spot to swim in the rivers are so much fun!!
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