30 ways to beat summer boredom blues
There’s still a few weeks before the school bells start ringing… But if you’re kiddos are already crying the summer blues, here are a few fun finds to keep them entertained in August.
Outdoor Play
1. Eyeball war is on with this silly monster popper. It shoots up to 20 feet! $11.95
2. Add a little extra style to your bike with these sweet spoke sliders $9.95
3. The classic boomerang has met its match with this new modern marvel $13.95
4. Shoot a paper target or surprise an unexpecting friend with a surprising shot of air with this clever invention $11.95
5. Kick it old school with some good old fashioned sidewalk games $8.95
6. Another classic find that spells summer fun ~ snappers $.75
Creative Imaginations
1. Transform any hand into an instant puppet with these funny animal tattoos $6.95
2. Color these beautiful butterfly masks with your friends & perform a fantastical play $11.99
3. Fill your fingers with a few of these terrifying finger monsters for a mini scary movie $3.80 set of 4
4. You and 19 of your friends can rule the world with cool color-in robot masks $11.95
5. Go under cover and solve a few neighborhood crimes by wearing a marvelous mustache disguise $3.95
6. Googly eyes have the power to turn almost anything into a cool creature $1.95
Art Lovers
1. Make lunch time more interesting with these clever dinner- do plates $22.95 set of 3 (boy version available too)
2. Turn your doodles into jewelry with this cool shrinking craft kit $8.95
3. Show your gratitude with these delightful color-in thank you cards $9.99
4. Get ready to welcome your friends back to school with some handmade friendship bracelets $24.95
5. Get inspiration for new doodles with this snazzy drawing book $12.95
6. Create a super smelling picture using these scented glitter pens $9.95
Really Great Reads
1. Q & A a day is a great way to create memories with your kid throughout the whole year $16.95
2. Get ready for science class with these daring experiments $12.95
3. Need new ideas for these last few weeks of summer? This is the book for you! $25
4. Talk about some sweet science projects! $14.99
5. Create your very own robot army with junk you find around your house $26.95
6. Learn simple ways to live green with this resourceful read $12.99
Fashionista Fun
1. Add a little color and sparkle to your locks with some glitter paste $6.95 (also comes in blue)
2. Design your very own fabulous fall fashion line $9.95
3. Lips look lovely when wearing raspberry fizz lip balm $4.95
4. Help illustrate a one of a kind magical and fashionable story $6.99
5. Turn your fingernails into a marvelous mini zoo $5.95
6. Remember fashion plates?! This mini version lets you mix and match to heart’s desire $9.95
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