First, we came up with a list of activities that the kids love to do...some cost money, some don't. Then today they helped me type them up and place them in a big biscuit jar. And because we believe that kids should have responsibilities (as well as a reminder to be kind), the big kids each have a list of goals. If they meet their goals for the day and are kind to each other, after dinner we will pick an activity to do the next day. I really think this will work for or family, even when we're spending a few weeks in a hotel before and after the move.
Do you have any ideas on how to organize Summer fun at your house??
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Love it! Have to remember that for when our life calms down a little!!! Thanks for the phone call... you're a great friend!
I love it! What a great idea!
My strategy is fatigue and naps. I have 4-5 moring activities that wear them out, then naps in the afternoon. Naps won't work forever, so this is great!
cute idea! i usually follow jessica's plan of fatigue and naps--and i like to keep a list of what's going on around town that week handy just in case i need back up if one thing falls through.
Hi Amber~
This is such a great idea! I love it! :) And it's so cute how you decorated the glass jar, too! You are always so creative! :)
Fun! I like the get work done first concept too.
How fun and it's a summer decoration too. Thanks for sharing!
We also make a list of things to do for the summer. It's fun to plan it out and also have something to work towards.
I love this! We have done something similar in the past and the kids loved it. There's just something special about pulling a paper out of a jar - the anticipation is as fun as what's on the paper! I bet this will help with all the moving chaos. Good luck with all of it!
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