Summer Activities for Kids + Free Printables

If you've followed along with me, lately, you already know that we are in the process of moving.  We are scheduled to close on our house at the end of May, then move into our new house in mid-June.  This will mean lots of big changes for my kiddos!!  For the last few years, we have spent most of the summer up at the local swim/tennis club.  The kids loved it and enjoyed being able to see their friends on a daily basis.  However, since we were always there, we didn't always get around to doing some other fun summer activities we wanted to do. 

This year, we are going to try lots of fun, new summer activities.  I made the following labels with 40 different summer activities.  My plan is that we will put each of these cards in a bowl, then each weekday the kids will draw a card out.  Assuming the weather is cooperating, that will be the fun activity of the day.  I am definitely a planner, so this seems like a fun way to add a little spontaneity to our summer!! 

You can also print these free printables to use for your summer!  Happy Summer!!

 

 

 

 

 

{New to the Shop} - Festive Cookout Party Collection

Are you hosting a Memorial Day Cookout, this year?  This new Cookout Collection was just added to the Shop.  I love the fun, festive feel of this Collection, which includes Red Gingham, Blue Polka Dots, and a grill graphic.  Now through Monday, May 27th, it is listed at 50% off it's regular price.  After Monday, May 27th, it will return to it's regular price of $27.00. 

 

 

 

 

Collection includes:

1. 5 x 7 Customized Invitation (please provide wording in the notes to seller section)

2. Party Banner, text reads, "Cookout"

3. 2" Party Circles, Red with Grill graphic, Blue with Grill graphic, Red Gingham with "Cook Out! text, Blue Polka Dot with "Cook Out!" text; text may be customized for birthdays, etc.

4. Thank You Tags, text reads, "Thank you!"

5. Fancy Labels/Place Cards, Red, Blue, Red Gingham, Blue Polka Dot; blank (may
be personalized for an additional fee)

6. Drink Flags, Red Gingham, Blue Polka Dot

7. Two 5x7 Party Signs, blank (may be personalized for an additional fee)

8. Water Bottle Labels, Red with Grill graphic, Blue with Grill graphic, Red Gingham with "Cook Out!" text, Blue Polka Dot with "Cook Out!" text; text may be customized for birthdays, etc.

{Menu Monday} -- Summer Break

A few of you have asked when Menu Monday will return.  I have to confess that with all of our packing/moving plans, baseball, and end of the year activities, our weeknight dinners have included more take out and quick dinner plans.  The kids' school year comes to an end this week, so we'll have a new summer schedule. So, I'm taking a break from Menu Monday for the summer.  But, no worries!!  It will be back in the fall. 

In the mean time, you can follow my Pinterest Recipes Board.  The Board includes links to each of the 11 Menu Monday Dinner Plans, plus many more recipes.  Not only do I plan on using the Board for recipe ideas this summer, but I'll also be pinning many new summer recipes to try, like this delicious looking BLT Chopped Salad with Corn, Feta, and Avocado.  If you have a recipe you'd like to share, please leave the link in the comments section, below. 

{Tween Party Ideas} -- Great Party Ideas for Tween Girls

Hope you have enjoyed all the fun tween girl parties that have been featured this week.  Below is a link to the parties that were featured plus my daughter's Rainbow Sprinkles Birthday Party and Disco Party.  All of these party themes would be fun for a group of tween girls and have the seal of approval from my tween girl ;)  For more ideas on how to plan an empowering party for your tween, please visit here. 

If you have a tween party you'd like to see featured, please email me or leave a link in the comments section below. 



Rainbow Sprinkles Themed Slumber Party

 

 

Scrapbooking Party from To the Moon & Back 

 

Groovy 70s Disco Dance and Tie Dye Party

 

 

Glamping Party from Mariah Rainier Style

 

 

Under the Stars Movie Night Party from Bloom Designs

 

 

Roller Skating Party from Paper and Cake 

{Tween Party Ideas} - Roller Skating Party

This next tween party we are featuring this week, from the talented Paper and Cake, is so much fun.  As a tween, I loved going roller skating with my friends.  If you are looking for a tween party in a venue other than your home, this is a great choice.  Make sure you check out the fun neon details, the neon shoe laces favors, and colorful Rice Krispie Treats.  You can see more pictures and details from the party, here.



Make sure you check out all the party details here and Paper and Cake's site for more party ideas! 

{Tween Party Ideas} - Movie Night Party

 

The third Tween Party featured this week is this fantastic Under the Stars movie party by Bloom Designs.  Jenny styled this gorgeous party for her daughter's 11th birthday.  All of the details for this great party are amazing.  Make sure you check out Bloom Designs for all of the pictures and details from this party.  Some details to look out for include the popcorn bar, sweet star topped cupcakes, and beautiful light draped table. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Visit Bloom Designs for more details.  And, don't forget to check the other parties that have been featured this week: Scrapbooking Party and Glamping Party. 



{Tween Party Ideas} - Glamping Party

Yesterday, an adorable Scrapbook Party was featured on the blog for Tween Week.  Next up is this gorgeous Glamp Out birthday party from Mariah Rainier Style.  Every tween girl loves a sleepover and I love this fun twist on a traditional sleepover.  Whether you have a glamour girl or a rugged outdoorswoman, they will be sure to feel right at home at this fun party!  Make sure you don't miss the adorable chevron cake with camper topper, amazing dessert table backdrop, and the dirt and worms push up pops that Mariah Rainier Style created for this party.



 

 

 

 

For all the details from the party and more gorgeous party pictures, check out Mariah Rainier Style.