The Moms
Summer Plan
Summers are great;
no schedules, no commitments, no running
around like chaos, I KNOW! BUT.... having a plan keeps the family out of the
house on a beautiful day, kids off the couch, the television off, arguments to
a minimum, no "I'm bored" is spoken and everyone has fun staying "UNPLUGGED"!
Last summer,
my 4 kids and I, together planned one fun activity each day, (or before or after work) with keeping a day
or two free for catch up or some R&R at home. No matter how big or small,
we made it a point to do one fun family activity together. Believe it or not, the laundry would still be
there whether I made it first priority or last, the floors would still need
cleaning and bills still got paid.
My point is,
your children will remember HOW you spent time with them so enjoy your summer
with your children! Even if it is an
every- Friday- tradition after work activity, or an every- Wednesday- night- Jazz- In-
The- Park evening together, or reading some fun books on a rainy day with one another. Make it a summer to
remember. Here's how you get started:
1. MAKE A SUMMER BUCKET LIST TOGETHER. List everything you'd like to do as a family. Mark the indoor items as a rainy day activity
for back-up! Don't forget to add some favorite books to get some summer reading in!
2. COUPONS & DISCOUNT DAYS! Look online for coupons or special
family/kids days that offer discounts if you go at a specified time or day.
(see links below)
3. SCHEDULE IT! Put it on the calendar and make it
happen! It gives everyone something to
look forward to and it gets checked off the bucket list when done! (ok Mom, put in some "mom only" time too! V.I.P. to make a date with YOU!)
4. KEEP A FAMILY JOURNAL on your
kitchen counter for everyone to write a few things in each day or paste
pictures in for a "Summer to
Remember"... What a great book to
keep for years to come!
I hope these suggestions below can help you
plan a simple & fun summer calendar. Summer may have
just started but before you know it, school is here and the busy life begins
all over again! Enjoy and Comment Below on your summer fun!
1. Check out
when your local church festivals are to enjoy.
2. When are the
Holiday Parades in your town?
3. Community
outdoor concerts; jazz in the park, chill on the hill, etc?
4. Local
baseball games, minor or major leagues. Either
league usually hosts a kids family day! We will never forget Jay Bruce , then
in the minor leagues, taking the time to meet, autograph, take pictures and
talk with our 4 yr. old! A moment to
remember!
5. Check out
your YMCA Play In The Park Dates; they have family activities at different
parks in the community.
6. Neighborhood
Mini Golf; each family makes a golf challenge and you hop yard to yard putting
at each hole. Afterwards, celebrate with
a bonfire and beverages or a dish every family brings to share. or... just go mini-golfing!
7. Color Runs
or 5k's; Great to run together or cheer
others on! Find out when an event is near your area and make it a goal to work
towards during the summer!
8. Participate in your local Bike
Rodeo.
9. Make a tent
outside or inside on a rainy day with blankets or anything else your kids could
think of.
10. Camp out in your back yard!
11. Go to the
beach and make the biggest sand castle together! (It takes me longer to get the family ready to
go to the beach and sand clean up after than the time we actually spend
there! But it's worth every minute of it
when you hear your kids telling you how much fun they had!)
12. Visit your
local zoo or museum.
13. Visit the
farmers market and pick out some fresh veggies and fruit to enjoy.
14. Visit your
outdoor water park or splash park.
15. Find when
the county fairs or special festivals are going on.
16. Sign up at
the library for special summer programs, some give away free books!
17. Get some
canvases & paints at the store and
let the kids create their own masterpiece!
18. Plant a mini
garden together.
19. Go to the
outdoor movies at night with some snacks and drinks to enjoy.
20. Enjoy Roller skating
or Bowling together!
Here are
some links to view for more summer fun near you!
