School’s out for Summer…

Posted by Stuck On You on June 4, 2010

…and it’s time to get ready for fun! Camp, activities, and the beach are on the horizon and with that is a lot of stuff to keep track of. Here are some ideas to help you get your kids—and yourself—organized for the summer season:

Make Space—Now is a great time to create a space in your home—preferably where you enter/exit most frequently, so it’s convenient—for backpacks , beach bags, towels, shoes (apply shoe labels to flip flops and sneakers so everyone knows which shoes belong to whom). Also, create a space, in the kitchen perhaps, for sunscreen and get into the habit of applying it to the kids and yourself each morning before heading out. Place a basket on the porch for flip flops to keep the sand outside!

Enlist Children’s Help—Rinse suits each afternoon when you return from the pool, wash towels, so everything is ready to be packed up in the morning. Teach kids to refill their own bag each morning (for example, bathing suit, beach towel, goggles, magazine or book, etc.).

Pack a bag—Whether it’s for sports or beach, have a bag on hand that contains what you need for an impromptu visit to the beach, pool or park. Keep a bag in the car that contains workout clothing, beach towels, bathing suits, and sun screen. Don’t forget your beach chair too!

Buy in Bulk—Summer is a great time to stock up on healthy snacks just in case you decide to stay a little longer at the pool or beach. Keep water bottles on hand (make sure they’re labeled!) so everyone stays hydrated.

The mini-vinyl, Basics Collection or Endless Summer are great label choices for ALL your summer items and jumbo dots will cover you for big and small items!