WFMW "Mom, I'm Bored" Summer Edition

Like it or lump it, summer is here.

We're definitely in the liking it phase.

But I know the three dreaded words will escape the lips of my children when I least expect it!

I want to be prepared. I want my bag 'o tricks to be stuffed with ideas to fend off those idle moments.

So, I will be referring back to this blog post (with your ideas) often.

Here's my tip to beat summer boredom: School.

Yes, you read that right! Even though my kids are thrilled school is ending this week, I know they love playing school. It is fun being the one with the red pen!

I've been gathering some items and plan to set up 'centers' one day a week. I discovered some great teacher's resources at The Dollar Store (like a hall pass, award charts and teacher stickers) and I found an awesome set of teacher stamps at a garage sale. I only have one red pen, so my kids will have take turns being the teacher. I bought a couple of summer bridge books and I plan on sneaking them in!

My real life friend, Cheryl, gave me this idea too: I created charts and gave them to my kids this week to fill out and color. They wrote down all the fun things they like to do at home. I laminated the lists and will keep them handy for those moments. Boredom just needs to be redirected!

Need more ideas? How about 216 of them? Inspired Letters, a new Etsy store, is giving away 216 Summer Ideas for Bored Children to FOUR WFMW linkers today! The ideas are housed in adorable mercantile mason jars and are suitable for K-12! (Winners will be announced Wed. night when I close Mr. Linky)

I just looked thru the one Inspired Letters gifted to me and I'm very excited to put these great ideas to use!

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Works for Me Wednesday Participants

1. Kirsty@Momedy:Kids Set Summer Goals! 2. Sunnymama (mud) 3. Smockity Frocks (Boredom Busters) 4. Maria D. (Great kid's game!) 5. Raise Them Up 6. TrentTribe (Rainy Day Fun) 7. Hoosier Homemade(Summer Fun) 8. GROCERY CART CHALLENGE(Frugal Fun) 9. Steady Mom (watch more tv) 10. Amy @ Finer Things (embrace the minimalist) 11. It Feels Like Chaos (summer fun) 12. ElizabethG (Volunteer) 13. Real Life (Activitiy jar and musical stories!) 14. Angie (kids in leadership) 15. Mommy's Idea Book (Beating Travel Boredom) 16. Muthering Heights 17. The Diaper Diaries (VBS) 18. Amy @ Momstoolbox (Idea jar and Boredom Blasting Series) 19. A Simple Walk (easy summertime reading) 20. Kate @ Stolen Moments (outdoor smores) 21. the Animators Wife (spend free ideas) 22. Chicagoland HSN (motivating kids beats boredom) 23. Kelly's Krazy Kids (Library Box) 24. 5intow (routines fend off boredom) 25. Sharon @ Because I Must 26. Heather @ Just Doing My Best (Secret Summer Box) 27. Shannon @ Seeking to Glorify (Hand-Me-Down Toys) 28. Angie @ Many Little Blessings {Old Toys Made New and Exciting} 29. Allison@Savoring the Moments 1st TIME!! (Boredom Buster Box and list of ideas) 30. Lynn's Kit. Adv. (cooking with kids, smores) 31. Cheap Summer Family Movies 32. ilovemy5kids (77 B Busters 33. Frugal Girls 34. heir-raising tales (summer memorization program 35. Weird Unsocialized HS'ers (new habits & more!) 36. Wisdom's Pupil 37. This Side of Eternity (Try Playing in the Dirt) 38. Simply Sweet Home (Easy cakes/Make with kids) 39. stephanie (i-scream) 40. NerdFamily Food (Brownie Bites with Kids) 41. NerdFamily (Summer Blahs) 42. Holly@Homebody (popsicle recipes) 43. NerdFamily Things (Awesome toy!) 44. Karen@FamilyBriefs 45. Sasha @ Cherished Moments (great resource sites) 46. Keeping the Castle 47. WHAT REALLY MAKES US FAT AND WHY DOESN'T ANYONE CARE? - Kelly the Kitchen Kop 48. Tara @ Feels like home (fun with a toddler) 49. Green Baby Guide (Green Baby Books) 50. Rocks In My Dryer (popsicles) 51. Amyswandering (Search for Free Attractions) 52. april(using the library) 53. Donna @ WayMoreHomemade (Summer Research Projects) 54. Gravity of Motion (Summer Soap) 55. exhale. return to center. (keeping *mama* from getting bored) 56. My Frugal Adventures:: Free National Parks! 57. My Frugal Adventures:: Super Cheap Movies! 58. cool dad (junk food or inflight tantrum?) 59. Homemaker Barbi (Summer Vacation Snacks) 60. Lisa @ Moore Minutes (Sanity in the Summertime...must read book!) 61. Carey - Life in the Carpool Lane (Plastic Bag Paratroopers) 62. My Three Bubs 63. Kristin's The BIG Plan 64. Amanda at A Homegrown Life (creative calendar) 65. Andrea @ Running with Perseverance (car trips) 66. ParentWonder - Smart Shopping Tips 67. LaVonne (Inflatable Cheap Pool) 68. Zoe in England 69. What is it NOW(Boredom Buster GIVEAWAY) 70. Stretch Mark Mama (Big Honkin' List O' Summer Ideas) 71. Janis @ SneakPeek (Free books & dvds) 72. The Happy Housewife ~ Fun, Free, & Educational 73. Fairion -PJ LIbrary 74. Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates (Free movies, park days & more) 75. Robin~All Things Heart and Home (Summer Spread) 76. Sherry @ Lamp Unto My Feet (How can you be bored?) 77. Jolanthe {Koolaid Playdough} 78. Girls in White Dresses (making online books for kids) 79. Cardamoms Pod (Bored?) 80. Christin 81. Homeschool Creations {Summer Science Kit Giveaway!} 82. A Heart for Home (Frozen Fruit Cocktail ~ Great Kid Project and Treat) 83. BusyMom (Treasure Hunts) 84. Manda @ LambsInHisArms (The Obedience Game) 85. Becky (summer lists) 86. Brilliant Moms (geocaching) 87. LANA- Cheap Thrills 88. Corrie @ "Cents"able Momma (My Points - Earn Free Gift Cards) 89. Jennifer @ Joyful & Graceful Living) - Freezing Biscuits 90. Julie (lots of ideas and lots of linksfor fun in SC) 91. JM@princesswithahalfpricatirara(Activity-Reward Jar) 92. Dusty (Great ideas for toddlers! Homemade paint and bubbles,etc) 93. Julie From Inmates 94. Bailey's Leaf (Learning Kit) 95. Jill @ MoneySavinDiva (summer boredom busters) 96. Stephanie (Keeping the master copy safe) 97. Simply Practical (for an infant) 98. Multi-Tasking Mommy (children's songs on the net) 99. Jen (20 ideas) 100. Pam at BeyondJustMom (bad mother book list) 101. Overwhelmed Working Mom (help!) 102. Sandra (random holidays to celebrate!) 103. Newlyweds (Best Bubbas) 104. Melissa @ Frugal Creativity (cheap video game & giveaway) 105. chili pepper 106. Mom of Faith (Summer FUN!!) 107. Camian Academy ("I'm Bored" is not allowed) 108. Paula @ Organizing Tips (Chore and Fun Lists) 109. Liz @ Frugally Blonde (Rotating Toys) 110. Ten O'Clock Scholar - Beating the Boredom Beast! 111. Christine (summer with special needs kids) 112. Penny Raine 113. Lisa (Pantry Inventory) 114. Bloom Where You're Planted! french press coffee 115. Holly @ A Mommy's Blessings (kids craft book) 116. The 6 O'Clock Stitch (The Bulletin Board) 117. Carrie (I need road trip boredom busters) 118. Houstonmom (polenta from popcorn) 119. Counting Sprinkles (Cheap children's museum)

120. MominIN (letterboxing) 121. Beverly (summer fun) 122. Sandwiched (homemade sidewalk paint) 123. QAMom (10 bordom busters) 124. Abigail's Mommy (Homemade baby wipes) 125. Emily @ Little Home (fingerpaint recipe) 126. Jen @ What's Shakin'? {Homemade Fudge Pops} 127. Cheerios Underfoot (Entertaining preschoolers on a $10 budget) 128. Beth (Brown Bag Book Study/FlicknFloats) 129. Fruit of the Womb (pinatas) 130. Superchikk (Water Boy) 131. angie (mom im bored) 132. Muses of Megret (several ideas!) 133. Kristen (kids in the kitchen ideas) 134. Stephanie (Freebies for Summer Fun!) 135. Tracey @ Girls to Grow (Schedule) 136. Meagan @ Homemaker In Progress (Making Cloth Diapers) 137. Joanna @ Grace In The Home (Shoebox Surprises) 138. Jennifer (Tons of summer ideas!!!) 139. Jenny @ agreaterhand (obstacle courses) 140. Abbi @ Proverbs31Living (62 activities for kids) 141. Renee 142. Trixie @ FarmHomeLife (HOT Coupons) 143. Lori Peterson 144. Little White House - Layers Clothing (6/17) 145. Grannyann-my suggestions 146. Heather Kay (no more I'm bored) 147. Unfinished Mom (10 frugal ideas) 148. Katie @ Clean and Classic Interiors 149. Heather of the EO - think before freaking (or try anyway) 150. PapuaGirl - Easy International Meals and GIVEAWAY! 151. Missy @ missysthrifty (enjoyng a visit to Noah's Ark) 152. missy @ missysthrifty (enjoying a visit at Noah's Ark) 153. Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam(cooking w/kids) 154. JoAnn~Summer on the cheap 155. Michelle Smiles (Iced Coffee) 156. The Gaines Gang (Foil Art) 157. Veggiemomof2(Bored) 158. gourmetmomma (the ivory soap trick) 159. Danadiaries (14 ideas around KC) 160. CENTS TO GET DEBT FREE (FRUGAL FAM FUN!) 161. FamilyMakesCents (Save money on Perennials) 162. Melanie(Free RB Floats) 163. A Mom Learning More Everyday (Fun with a Bean Bag) 164. Common Cents Mom (From Diet Coke to Frugal Drink H20) 165. Kirstin: Geocaching 166. BerryMorins Bits& Tips - Supporting All Moms 167. LifeasMOM (Camp Wannalaffalotta - virtual summer camp for moms & kids) 168. Milehimama (I'll Find Something To Do!) 169. Elizabeth - Small Town Ideas 170. The Fifth Street Palace (easy and cut cards) 171. Her Cup Overfloweth (the "go-to" box) 172. biteofpunkinpie 173. se7en (Se7en of the Best Crafts) 174. Elena@My Domestic Church (pregnancy resources) 175. Eden (Giving cat a pill) 176. Julie Stiles Mills (daily goals) 177. Nikke (25 ideas) 178. Sharon (Summer Movie Camp) 179. April - cooking, fairy garden, summer kickoff 180. Ashley AKA the nut 181. Pajama Mama (birthday parties) 182. Disabled Child National Park Pass 183. Jen M (counting the troops) 184. Jen @ Our Heartland Home 185. Theresa @ KidzandDogs 186. Kristine (Zip it Up) 187. afamiliarpath (school) 188. Karla (Scavenger hunts) 189. mindingmomma (rainy day jar) 190. Sara (prepping hamburgers) 191. Amber @ Classic Housewife (boredom and heat both) 192. Emily@A Place of My Own (5 Fun Ideas) 193. Creating Cute & Saving Dough (YMCA) 194. The Frugal Family Manager (free spending money) 195. WhiteTrashMom (Duct Tape) 196. K @ In The Lord's Path (Kid friendly scrambled eggs) 197. Diana @Be Home Happy (e-coupons) 198. Jennifer Entertainment Jar 199. Carolina Mama (Terrified, But Never Bored!) 200. Lis(Chalk and more) 201. Donnetta (Daring & Dangerous) 202. Todays Daily Dose (Free movies) 203. Condo Blues (Make things last & save $) 204. DeAnna (color coded closet) 205. Sheri H (general help, outdoors) 206. Shannon (springtime grain free menu) 207. Perfectly Provident (Rice Box and Toy Freezing) 208. The Cozy Country Home (Sheet Cakes) 209. Holly (boredom busters from a mom of 8) 210. Heather (summer fun ideas) 211. Rebecca at Turned Loose: productivity ideas 212. Jodi (Free Root Beer Floats at Sonic) 213. Jeni H. (Ode to Puffs) 214. Llama Momma (making ice cream in ziplock bags) 215. Everything Moms ( Potato stamps) 216. Adventures in Mommydom (great board games and more) 217. Amy @ Tiny Blessings (worry-free slime) 218. Abundant Living(Nature "Dolls") 219. Niki @ Free 2 Be Frugal (Play Tourist)) 220. Marcia@Frugalhomekeeping(ingredient substitutions) 221. Karen 222. Beth @ Apples and Jammies 223. Mother Hen (No Bored Kids) 224. Saving Money Ideas (pick your own strawberries) 225. Teri @ The Infertility Chronicles (cheap activity!) 226. The Prudent Homemaker (Creamy Chicken Enchiladas) 227. JenT (color-coded towels) 228. Swap Savers (free family summer activities) 229. Adventures With Alison (No Boredom) 230. Hip Mama (Country Roads & BBQ) 231. Rachel (free and fun!) 232. Michelle G 233. Mom's Magic (kids in the kitchen) 234. Julie(weekly activity) 235. MG (Super Glue Removal Trick) 236. Angie @ Annies Home (popatot) 237. Jamie (Outside water fun) 238. Alisa-The Sweet Life (Summer outings)

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