May 28, 2012
How To Make the Most Out of Your Summer
To squeeze every drop out of the next three months it takes some planning – here are my favorite ways to make sure that we really maximize our summer. Regardless of if you are home all day with your kids, or just evenings and weekends, a little extra preparation will make your summer more enjoyable and deliberate.
Make a List
I made this Summer Fun Bucket two summers ago and we’ll do a variation on it again this year – it’s so fun to make our way through a list of fun activities all summer long.
Have a Summer Fun Bag Packed – have all the things you need to head out the door already packed in a bag so you can grab it and go. It’ll save time and help you be more spontaneous and ready to go at a moment’s notice. (bandages, towels, zip top bags, snacks, baby wipes, hand sanitizing wipes, sunscreen, bug spray…..)
Stock the Pantry with Picnic Food – be picnic ready anytime with some quick planning ahead and pantry stocking. It’ll make a quick trip to the zoo, park, bike ride, summer class, that much easier!
Have a couple fun activities ready to go – bubble party, water activities, tent/fort building sheets and blankets…..
Activity books, activity books, activity books – build in quiet ‘school’ time to keep school-aged kids engaged in learning.
Establish Routines for Yourself and Kids – having morning/afternoon/evening chores for kids during the summer will keep them moving and responsible. Routines for moms are helpful too – you’ll keep your to do list moving along and make sure that the summer doesn’t turn your house into mush.
A couple routine-boosting printables sure to help? The Chore Chart Kit, the Cleaning Kit, the Fresh Start Kit and the Cute Calendar Kit.
And, the oh-so-popular Budget + Bill Pay Kit is now available EDITABLE!(If you already purchased the Budget + Bill Pay Kit, but wish you had the editable version, you can contact me and pay $7 extra (that’s the price difference) for the editable version.)
Jenni Says
I just bought your budget+bill pay kit and was wondering if i could get the editable ones without having to pay again. Thanks, these are so helpful.
Clean Mama Says
Hi Jenni (and anyone else that has purchased the Budget and Bill Pay Kit) – I am happy to sub the editable version, let me know (please include your etsy info) and I will put a reserved listing in the shop for you for $7 (the difference in price).
xo, Becky
Anonymous Says
The Cleaning Kit is marked “sold”. Does this mean it is no longer available?
Belinda
Clean Mama Says
Hi Belinda!
It’s back in the shop – it sold out while I was sleeping 🙂
xo, Becky
Mrs. Brown Says
Where did you get the bin the bubbles are in? I love it! I am doing polka dots in my classroom next year and am looking for all I can get!