Do you remember the excitement you felt as a kid when school got out and the summer stretched ahead of you full of promise, fun, and relaxation? Well, it is possible to resurrect that feeling. It is not easy, but it is possible.
To make your summer relaxing fun and memorable, we have put together some tips to help you out.
Carmel has a great Farmer’s Market: http://www.carmelfarmersmarket.com/ . It is open 8-11:30 from 5/31 to 9/27. If the fresh fruits and veggies aren’t enough to entice you –here are some of our favorites: fruit slushes for $1, breakfast brats for the hubbies, kettle corn, fresh cut flowers, and tasty baked goods.
I celebrate summer by going swimming nearly every day!
We paint with water on the driveway and sidewalks. Your paint supply is abundant and the kids have a blast. The only additional tip, dress them in clothes you don't mind getting soaked.
Conner Prairie has classes for kids ages 2 and up with a parent, and the Children's Museum also does classes for kids (I think) 18-36 months with a parent and ages 3-5 without a parent in the class.
There's a farmer's market near my house every Thursday in the summer. I take my kids and we pick out produce for that night's dinner (and the week). I don't cook anything for dinner, except the produce, we bought that day which makes for an easy dinner prep and a healthy meal. Sometimes, dinner is simply corn on the cob, peaches, and sliced tomatoes! YUM!
We eat dinner outside until it gets too cold.
CATC has a camp this summer. I am sending my kids!
Make your own snack bags to keep in the car so they are easy to get when you are on the run. Put some combination of your kids’ favorite in small Ziploc snack bags.
When my kid is cranky I take him for a bike ride. I can’t hear him complaining way back there.
Freeze yogurt tubes so that when you are out, they are cool.
Two words: Free movies. Lots of Indy theatres have free movies in the summer in the mornings. These are G or PG rated.
Get a bunch of canvas bags of different designs/colors. Designate one for the library, one for the pool, one for school/camp, one for church, etc. Color code the bags and have everything you need in them. Tie membership cards/library cards to the handles.
Invite a MOPS friend over. Your kids might already be friends!
Going to park dates with my MOPS friends helps me keep sane!
To make your summer relaxing fun and memorable, we have put together some tips to help you out.
Carmel has a great Farmer’s Market: http://www.carmelfarmersmarket.com/ . It is open 8-11:30 from 5/31 to 9/27. If the fresh fruits and veggies aren’t enough to entice you –here are some of our favorites: fruit slushes for $1, breakfast brats for the hubbies, kettle corn, fresh cut flowers, and tasty baked goods.
I celebrate summer by going swimming nearly every day!
We paint with water on the driveway and sidewalks. Your paint supply is abundant and the kids have a blast. The only additional tip, dress them in clothes you don't mind getting soaked.
Conner Prairie has classes for kids ages 2 and up with a parent, and the Children's Museum also does classes for kids (I think) 18-36 months with a parent and ages 3-5 without a parent in the class.
There's a farmer's market near my house every Thursday in the summer. I take my kids and we pick out produce for that night's dinner (and the week). I don't cook anything for dinner, except the produce, we bought that day which makes for an easy dinner prep and a healthy meal. Sometimes, dinner is simply corn on the cob, peaches, and sliced tomatoes! YUM!
We eat dinner outside until it gets too cold.
CATC has a camp this summer. I am sending my kids!
Make your own snack bags to keep in the car so they are easy to get when you are on the run. Put some combination of your kids’ favorite in small Ziploc snack bags.
When my kid is cranky I take him for a bike ride. I can’t hear him complaining way back there.
Freeze yogurt tubes so that when you are out, they are cool.
Two words: Free movies. Lots of Indy theatres have free movies in the summer in the mornings. These are G or PG rated.
Get a bunch of canvas bags of different designs/colors. Designate one for the library, one for the pool, one for school/camp, one for church, etc. Color code the bags and have everything you need in them. Tie membership cards/library cards to the handles.
Invite a MOPS friend over. Your kids might already be friends!
Going to park dates with my MOPS friends helps me keep sane!
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