Summer Survival Tips

1. Weekly Menu Ideas
   (Scroll to the bottom of the homepage to see her menu!)
   I make a menu every Sunday (sometimes Saturday if I have time) for the upcoming week. It saves me on busy nights!
   👉Mels Kitchen Cafe
2. Join Your Local Summer Reading Program
   What’s not to love about earning prizes just for reading?
3. Get Outside and Soak Up Some Vitamin D
   Fresh air and sunshine do wonders for your mood and energy.
   👉 Explore National Parks
4. Set Summer Cleaning Expectations
   • Helpful video from Council of Moms
   • Use Canva to make your own customizable chore chart templates. Try Canva
5. Be Productive!
   Maybe that means starting work early so you can play later. Set summer goals and make summer bucket lists. We did this for ourselves and also with our kids! I love knowing what others are excited to work on.
   👉 Summer Productivity Tips – U.S. Chamber of Commerce
6. Boredom Busters for Teens and Kids
   Brooke Romney has great printable lists—plus a fun movie list that works for adults too!
   ✅ Tip: Print them and tape to a wall with paint-safe tape!
   • 150 Summer Ideas for Bored Teens
   • “I’m Bored” Solutions for Kids
7. Get Involved in Your Community
   Look for ways to give back: volunteer at food banks, visit an elderly neighbor, or watch a tired mom’s kids. The opportunities are endless.
   👉 Find Service Projects on JustServe.org
8. Start a Gratitude Journal
   Life is so much easier when we focus on what is working instead of what isn’t.