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Summer Survival Tips for Mom

Summer is here and so are all the things that come with it! Swim lessons, t-ball, summer camps, vacations, birthday parties, family reunions,
a house full of strange kids, and the list go on!

Summer is an exciting time but it doesn't come without a price.  During the school year while the kiddos are away we as mothers work whether at home or for a company. Summer vacation tends to upset our regular schedule by having to adjust our duties in accordance with our children.

Here are a few summer survival tips that have worked for me and other moms I know:

Get prepared! Plan ahead and be prepared for summer vacation have an organized schedule of activities for your kiddos to do, in order to keep them busy and limiting interruptions. Also, plan your summer meals ahead as well. Plan for easy summer meals such as hot dogs and burgers that can be cooked on top of the stove or outside on the grill. Why even bother using that scorching oven this summer!

Don't stress! Easier said than done right? But the number one key to surviving your summer is making time for yourself in order to regroup; and prepare for another day! Whether this is during nap time (if you have younger kiddos), after bedtime or in the morning before everyone is awake. I myself enjoy the morning quiet time the best. There is nothing like getting out of bed, making a cup of green tea, sitting on my couch, and listening to the sound of NOTHING!!! It's truly amazing. The morning time break allows you to prepare for your day; while the bedtime break allows you to wind down from your day. Either is just as effective!

Bedtimes still exist! Just because it is summer does not mean that all rules should be thrown out the window! Bedtimes can be extended a bit, but I wouldn't extend them too far.  Children (and adults) are use to a certain routine or habit, should that be changed it will make it difficult to readjust come the fall when school is back in session.

Family time! Summers can be extremely busy and overwhelming. Be sure to make time to still have dinner as a family, family outings and innings (at home family nights).

Kid-proof your house! Summer is all about kids hanging out and spending time together. The majority of this time is spent at mom's house.  Be sure to keep this in mind when selecting your summer decoration or your year-round decor.  It may be a good idea to place great-grandma's antique clock up high, and roll up that beautiful throw rug that was not purchased with muddy footprints in mind!

Mom-aid kit! I carry a first-aid kit in my car year-round. But during the summer I add a few things to my kit and renamed it my "mom-aid" kit.  Purchase an adequate size container or eco-friendly tote bag and fill it with extra flip-flops, swimsuits, sunblock, lip balm, lotion, blanket, a couple of towels, bug spray, and any other items you think may be of use when you are out about this summer! A couple of folding chairs and umbrella (sun blocker) wouldn't be a bad idea either.

Please remember your sunblock!

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