Summer Sanity Savers
Spending time with y'all was fabulous. Thanks for being such a fun group. My prayer is that you will find some fun (and easy and inexpensive) things to use with your kids on those long summer days. Always cheering for you big!! ~ Joy :)
Resources
-
In This House We Giggle (Courtney DeFeo)
-
The Bible Food Truck (Vanessa Myers)
-
The Family Board Meeting (Sheils)
Extra Sanity Tips
plan ahead. use timers.
say "get to" instead of "have to."
teach free/independent play at a young age.
Don't forget the library. And local museums & parks.
Presentation Matters!!
paper chains ~~ monthly calendars ~~ plastic eggs
numbered index cards taped on fridge
Lots of Ideas!!
-
Big Plastic Cups (ABCs, Books of Bible, etc)
-
Marshmallows + Toothpicks
-
Extra Large Boxes (decorate, cut windows/doors, etc)
-
Noodles (necklaces, color, pictures, sensory bins)
-
Scavenger Hunts (printable options here!)
-
Envelope Trips
-
Swap a Box of Toys with Another Family
-
Random Acts of Kindness
Special Day Ideas
Backwards Day; Red (in color) Day; Watermelon Day; PJ Day; Game Day; Christmas In July; Heart (any shape) Day, Fun in the Kitchen Day; Winter/Snow Day
​
** Especially for Dads!
backyard camping, water days, shaving cream fun. obstacle courses and relays
​
Let's Stay Connected!!
Thanks for giving me permission to be in your Inbox.
I hope you find those weekly emails helpful in your personal development for all the many roles you have.
​
In addition, I'd love to offer you a complimentary 15-minute coaching/encouragement conversation to process this topic (or any other) and to make it practical. Just click below to find a slot that works for both of our calendars.
This page contains affiliate links. Your clicks and purchases help support SimplyJoy.me at no extra charge to you.