Summer can be a breeze!
Whether you stay at home with the kids all year, or just for the summer, you are a one-woman entertainment crew. Spending your time in the heat, at the pool or beach, the playground or even seeking sanctuary at the mall can make for long days full of opportunities of delight, or sometimes, frustration. The best summer fun has a lot of flexibility built in, but its always best to be prepared for whatever may come your way.
Pack the following (and feel free to add to the list, of course!) and leave it by the door for quick getaways:
1. Sunscreen and hats for yourself and the kids.
2. Bug spray (DEET-free, please!)
3. Sunglasses
4. Small first-aid kit
5. Baby wipes
Cooler (You can just throw in the cold stuff on your way out the door):
1. Crackers, cereal, pretzels, etc.
2. Raisins or dried fruit
3. Juice boxes
4. Small cups for crackers, water from water fountains, etc.
5. Napkins
Leave in the car:
1. A picnic blanket
2. “Floaties” and/or other pool items that won’t mildew in the heat
3. A ball (soccer-size)
4. Extra diapers, clothes, etc., in case of accidents
5. Small bags for activities or snacks
Before you leave, check the weather and any details about the place you are headed to. Have a backup plan in your mind in case there is a problem at your destination (construction, bee invasion, etc.) and remember to relax. Summer is your chance to be a kid again, so enjoy your time before the chill of fall starts creeping back!
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