The first Wednesday of each month, Kristen at We are THAT Family hosts a themed edition of the Works for Me Wednesday blog carnival. This month’s theme is “Mom, I’m Bored.” Thankfully, my children have rarely said this to me, though I have a pile of rock waiting to moved, lest I hear the dreaded phrase this year.
I do have a few summer secrets that I have tried in years past that I will share throughout this summer. I hope you will check back often or subscribe so you do not miss any ideas.
One of my ideas is to create a secret summer box. Throughout the year, I like to watch for clearance birthday gifts and fun items to keep on hand for my children. In the past, the summer box included educational and creative clearance items such as paper airplane books, paper marionette kits, punch balls, craft supplies, and a variety of puzzles and games. When the children are being exceptionally good; mom is feeling overly generous; or even if the day is just an “off day” and a diversion is necessary, I would reach for this secret box and provide a fun treat.
The box never failed to bring a smile to a frustrated, sad face or increase the smile on an already giddy one. Do you have a secret stash for your children? What fun items have you found for your stash? I could use some ideas since my children are no longer small children.
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This is awesome! I love this idea! Thank you for sharing.
I’d love to hear ideas for older ones, too. I have a 10 year old and 13 year old.
I was reading through and saw your WFMW link…I posted the same idea! I recently ran across a goldmine of 50% $1 bins at my local Michael’s craft store. I loaded up with paint-by-numbers, make-your-own bracelets, puzzles, diaries, flashcards, and small toys.
This is a great idea! We put extra birthday and Christmas gifts away and take them out throughout the year. The kids always get SO many things for these events. So we like to spread the love
This is really a good idea!!!
I do a similar idea for traveling. I haunt all of the clearance and dollar aisles for months ahead of time to find cool new toys and crafts.
Fun idea! I’ll have to remember this tip.