It is official! Summer is in full swing and kids are keeping themselves (and me) very busy! It's a good busy though, full of fun and relaxation with some "work" on the side. I learned very early on in my parenting that it pays BIG to be prepared and organized, especially when it comes to having three children home all summer. One of my favorite tools of all time is......
our Fun Finder Binder!
I can't quite remember where I originally snagged this idea but I love it and have been using and updating it every summer for as long as I can remember.
The binder is divided into different sections of reference. For example, we have a section for games to play, projects to create, recipes to make, things to learn, things to celebrate, and even ideas on places to go. Throughout the year,I fill each section with cool stuff that I find from magazines and other sources.
I love that it puts the power of inspiration and ideas in the hands of my kids when they need a little extra help in knowing what to do next.
And, since the "b word" is not allowed to be spoken in our house (you know..."bored"), this helps a ton!
So, every June I pull out this notebook full of fun, set it on the coffee table, and enjoy the instant resource for those times when we need a little extra inspiration. That's good stuff!
