{"id":5172,"date":"2013-07-31T14:43:13","date_gmt":"2013-07-31T18:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.catchingfireflies.com\/blog\/?p=5172"},"modified":"2013-07-31T14:44:51","modified_gmt":"2013-07-31T18:44:51","slug":"30-ways-to-beat-summer-boredom-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/30-ways-to-beat-summer-boredom-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"30 ways to beat summer boredom blues"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.
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Outdoor Play
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1.\u00a0 Eyeball war is on with this silly monster popper<\/a>. It shoots up to 20 feet! $11.95<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Add a little extra style to your bike with these sweet spoke sliders<\/a> $9.95<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 The classic boomerang has met its match with this new modern marvel<\/a> $13.95<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Shoot a paper target or surprise an unexpecting friend with a surprising shot of air with this clever invention<\/a>\u00a0 $11.95<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Kick it old school with some good old fashioned sidewalk games<\/a>\u00a0 $8.95<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Another classic find that spells summer fun ~ snappers<\/a>\u00a0 $.75<\/p>\n

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Creative Imaginations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0 Transform any hand into an instant puppet with these funny animal tattoos<\/a>\u00a0 $6.95<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Color these beautiful butterfly masks<\/a> with your friends & perform a fantastical play\u00a0 $11.99<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Fill your fingers with a few of these terrifying finger monsters<\/a> for a mini scary movie $3.80 set of 4<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 You and 19 of your friends can rule the world with cool color-in robot masks<\/a>\u00a0 $11.95<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Go under cover and solve a few neighborhood crimes by wearing a marvelous mustache disguise<\/a>\u00a0 $3.95<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Googly eyes<\/a> have the power to turn almost anything into a cool creature\u00a0 $1.95<\/p>\n

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Art Lovers
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1.\u00a0 Make lunch time more interesting with these clever dinner- do plates<\/a> $22.95 set of 3\u00a0 (boy version available too<\/a>)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Turn your doodles into jewelry with this cool shrinking craft kit<\/a>\u00a0 $8.95<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Show your gratitude with these delightful color-in thank you cards<\/a>\u00a0 $9.99<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Get ready to welcome your friends back to school with some handmade friendship bracelets<\/a>\u00a0 $24.95<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Get inspiration for new doodles with this snazzy drawing book<\/a>\u00a0 $12.95<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Create a super smelling picture using these scented glitter pens<\/a>\u00a0 $9.95<\/p>\n

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Really Great Reads<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0 Q & A a day<\/a> is a great way to create memories with your kid throughout the whole year\u00a0 $16.95<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Get ready for science class with these daring experiments<\/a>\u00a0 $12.95<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Need new ideas for these last few weeks of summer?\u00a0 This is the book<\/a> for you!\u00a0 $25<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Talk about some sweet science projects<\/a>!\u00a0 $14.99<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Create your very own robot army<\/a> with junk you find around your house\u00a0 $26.95<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Learn simple ways to live green with this resourceful read<\/a>\u00a0 $12.99<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Fashionista Fun
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1.\u00a0 Add a little color and sparkle to your locks with some glitter paste<\/a>\u00a0 $6.95 (also comes in blue<\/a>)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Design your very own fabulous fall fashion line<\/a> $9.95<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Lips look lovely when wearing raspberry fizz lip balm<\/a>\u00a0 $4.95<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Help illustrate a one of a kind magical and fashionable story<\/a>\u00a0 $6.99<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Turn your fingernails into a marvelous mini zoo<\/a> $5.95<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Remember fashion plates?!\u00a0 This mini version<\/a> lets you mix and match to heart’s desire\u00a0 $9.95<\/p>\n

Do you like finding goodies that spark creative play? We\u2019re happy to share some of our clever gift ideas.\u00a0 Simply<\/span> s<\/a><\/strong>ign up<\/strong><\/a> to receive these blog posts in your email and you\u2019ll be in the loop & get our latest scoop.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n