{"id":178,"date":"2010-07-13T10:37:24","date_gmt":"2010-07-13T14:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.com\/blog\/?p=178"},"modified":"2011-09-30T22:43:31","modified_gmt":"2011-10-01T02:43:31","slug":"so-its-mid-july-have-you-begun-hearing-that-wonderful-phrase-im-bored-from-your-kiddos-yet-if-so-maybe-its-time-for-a-w","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2010\/07\/so-its-mid-july-have-you-begun-hearing-that-wonderful-phrase-im-bored-from-your-kiddos-yet-if-so-maybe-its-time-for-a-w\/","title":{"rendered":"15 ways to beat the summer boredom blues"},"content":{"rendered":"

So it’s mid July… have you begun hearing that wonderful phrase, “I’m bored” from your kiddos yet?  If so, maybe it’s time for a whimsical field trip to catching fireflies<\/a>!  Here’s a peak of a few of our summer-fun finds.<\/p>\n

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Got a camping trip planned?  Fill up a recycled Capri Sun bag with goodies like our Whirly Wheel<\/a> & Reel Roaster<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Zartz<\/a> are a fantastical fun game to play inside & outside – in the sand or on the grass!<\/p>\n

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Going to Grandmas for the weekend?  Fill a fun retro lunchbox<\/a> with goodies like these terribly addicting ZeeBeez!<\/p>\n

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Mom & Dad can kick back in their lawn chair & enjoy a cold one while the kids challenge each other with Flip-n-Stack Monkeys<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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And after a busy afternoon of play, you’ll need a cool treat like a bling pop<\/a>, icy slush<\/a>, rocket pop<\/a>, motorized ice cream cone<\/a> or zoo pops<\/a> to refresh you for an exciting night.<\/p>\n

And for more fun, trade some treat themed crazy bands<\/a>, and ice cream cone earrings… then cool off with an ice cream cone fan;)<\/p>\n

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End the day with a game of glow-in-the-dark frisbee<\/a>, followed by catching fireflies.  Watch them in your lantern<\/a> or wear them around your neck<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Tomorrows agenda?  Another day of summer fun!<\/p>\n

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