Ever wondered what in the world to do with your tween or teen? Yeah, me too! The ages between 13 and 18 can sometimes be extremely difficult for us parents to figure out ways to connect and interact with our children. Today’s activity proves there may still be hope. Summer of Fun Activity No. 11…… Continue reading ☼Summer of Fun☼ Activity 11
Yesterday, we finished our 10th activity for Summer of Fun 15! Can you believe it? We’re having such a good time as we’re creating all of these wonderful memories. We certainly hope you’re enjoying them right along with us. If you’ve not had the chance to read about all of the activities or perhaps you’ve…… Continue reading ☼Summer of Fun☼ A Quick Look Back
I’m not a firm believer in men’s work and women’s work. If men want to cook and clean (more power to them). If women want to work on cars (have a great time). I don’t feel we should limit ourselves to what society deems appropriate when it comes to what men and women’s roles should be. Now,…… Continue reading ☼Summer of Fun☼ Activity No. 10
Creativity, that’s what finding things to do with your kids in the summer takes. Creativity doesn’t always come from me. I have some pretty creative family. Their ideas for our list this year ROCKED 🙂 Point in case – today’s activity came from my oldest Activity No. 9 – A Letter Hunt The whole idea…… Continue reading ☼Summer of Fun☼ Activity 9
I remember when I was a teenager. Nope, I’m not even going to think about how LONG AGO that was. Anyway, I wanted to stay up all night and sleep all day. Well, my teenager is no different then I. His greatest challenge, to see just how late he can stay up and how long he…… Continue reading ☼Summer of Fun☼ Activity No. 8
Are you afraid of anything? Does that fear keep you from doing things? Is it something you can control? Well, around here we have a few fears, but the one that I’m going to focus on belongs to my youngest. He is afraid of the dark. Some days er, nights, he deals with it fairly…… Continue reading ☼Summer of Fun☼ Activity 7
You probably aren’t going to believe this, but there’s some serious crazy going on here. I have some serious readers on my hands. Crazy, right?! Not only do they LOVE to read, they still love to be read to! Whhaaatt? Yep, it’s true. My boys will be 19 and 13 this year and they still…… Continue reading ☼Summer of Fun☼ Activity 6
☼Summer of Fun☼ Activity 5 THE HeART OF PAINTING There are definitely times when a picture really is worth a thousand words. Suffice it to say, this activity was connecting, creative, and crazy fun!! Go create something! Nothing makes you feel more accomplished then seeing something you did come to life!!
☼Summer of Fun☼ Activity No. 4 Attend a FREE Concert Most FREE things are alright in my book. I say most because I wouldn’t want a free pair of used underwear or free gum that’s already been chewed or anything else kinda nasty like that 😦 EWWwww!! Sooo, activity 4 was fun! There’s a local…… Continue reading ☼Summer of Fun☼ Activity 4
☼Summer of Fun☼ Activity No. 3 PINE CONES for NANA This past Christmas, we gave my mama (just call here Nana, everyone does) Pine Cone Fire Starters. To say she loved them would be an understatement. The problem with pine cone fire starters? They are a consumable. One use and poof up in flames!! LOL…… Continue reading ☼Summer of Fun ☼ Activity 3
Just Bits and Pieces 