Groups & Lessons: Squirt Guns

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Summer Fun Ideas

Hello Girls, Well summertime is approaching quickly & I'm in desperate need of plenty of fun-filled ideas for my boys (ages 3 1/2 & 6 yrs old). I've done loads of arts & crafts ideas with them & we read lots of books & do some sort of activity according to each book. We've baked or cooked simple things like cupcakes, jello, home made lemonade, etc. I'm just trying to think of some new different ideas to keep them occupied & entertained as well as teaching them. I'm an organized FREAK & scheduling is one of my favorite things to do. So...

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Games for Outside--what Do Your Boys Play?

Since the weather has been nice, and the neighborhood gang of boys is old enough to walk to each other's houses, it seems like most days we have a group of 3-8 boys hanging here, playing basketball, hitting the trampoline or playing Cops & Robbers. Summer has just begun and they seems to be looking for other things to play. These guys are 7-11 in age. What other things do your kids play when they have a group and are outside?

Summer Camp & Activities

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Feeling Bad About No Vacation.......

HI Ladies, I need a lttle pep talk! I have been unable to take my kids on vacation the last 3 years! Three summers ago I was having a baby and last year we were barely getting by on one income. This year is a no go as well. My husband works ALOT and we just haven't really had the time or money , but I just feel so bad having not taken my older son (7yrs old). He just keeps asking. I tell him that the summer is not over and we still my go to the aquarium later in the month, but chances are we just might not get to. Not to mention we haven...