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1. Eat outdoors – Picnic, backyard BBQ, food truck…
2. Earn money this summer – Enterprising youngsters and teens can use their time profitably this summer (with parental permission, of course!). Check out these articles: 10 Ways for Preteens to Make Money this Summer and 200+ Ways for Make Money as a Kid.
3. Exchange – Try a book or toy exchange with friends or neighbors.
4. Experiment – Here are a few sites with great ideas for experiments kids can do at home (also with parental permission, of course!): Science Bob; Mommy Poppins; Red Tricycle
5. Extra – What do you need a little more of right now? Solitude? Time with your spouse? Sleep? Use the slower pace of summer to make time for these things that we all let slide when life gets busy.
