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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 powellfamily03032012 | EIGHT MILE, AL

Jun 10, 2017

Pool time Family cookouts Sleepovers Game night Coloring Helping with yard work

by agirlw | LK HAVASU CTY, AZ

Jun 09, 2017

We go to the beach, travel, and watch movies.

by autnchris | CHICAGO, IL

Jun 09, 2017

my daughter, who is 6, is always bored if she does not have my or her sisters full attention

by zekthezookeeper1967 | Kansas City, MO

Jun 09, 2017

When my kids were little, we would go to the parks and enjoy some of their programs. We learned a lot about nature and had fun doing it.

by godfrey884 | Garrettsville, OH

Jun 08, 2017

We play games, go for long walks, pick fruits and vege's from the garden.

by 509mom | SPOKANE, WA

Jun 08, 2017

My kids play for hours at the splash pad and drawing with chalk!

by LaVonneLong | LA CONNER, WA

Jun 08, 2017

Our local library has a free reading challenge, and programs on Tuesday and Thursday morning all summer long! Plus, FREE Bowling, and Kids Skate on Tuesdays in our county. We also love our community pool.

by AlohaRose | Pahoa, HI

Jun 08, 2017

I like to find all the fun, free activities for the summer such as the community pool, the zoo, parks, festivals and beaches nearby. It could even be a simple hike, finding pieces of nature to create a scrapbook afterwards, or creating and doing a scavenger hunt in the backyard!:)

by jlpennington79 | BESSEMER, AL

Jun 08, 2017

I will be thrift store shopping and heading to the library

by smethvin | PALATKA, FL

Jun 08, 2017

With boating and fishing and gardening. Last few days we have had rain so The Walking Dead Marathon ensues.

by TLBerliner | TOLEDO, OH

Jun 08, 2017

Taking my hammock to the park!

by dee118 | HONEA PATH, SC

Jun 08, 2017

I love spending time by the pool with the kids on our summer days. Grilling out, swimming, and just spending time together is the perfect day!

by dwoods30 | SPRINGFIELD, MO

Jun 08, 2017

I also agree with the summer reading program at the library. That's always been one of my favorite ways to spend a summer.

by theresa_m | WINAMAC, IN

Jun 08, 2017

Our town has started the inspiration rocks. So we are painting and hiding rocks as well as finding rocks.

by Angela811 | SN BERNRDNO, CA

Jun 08, 2017

We relax on schedule because being a teacher, I want my nights to be longer. I signed up the kids to Michaels' Camp Creativity every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Afternoons are for long strolls around the neighborhood or bike ride. We spend most of the day in the pool and if all else fails, amazon fire comes to the rescue.