Works for Me Wednesday - Summer

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I work full time - it is not an easy thing but it is where I am at for now. Summer can be tough because it is my favorite time of year. Before school was out we as a family sat down and made a list of things the kids wanted to do - ANYTHING. We had several things from - blowing bubbles to Disneyland but we narrowed our list down and we made a timeline as to when we will do those things. I put them on a calender and we now have our guidebook as to what "extra" activities we would do during summer. This includes swimming at my mom's once a week, visiting local farms to pick various fruits and veggies, going to the lake, playing outside EVERYDAY when we get home - we have several activities planned for that.

This year we did something else - we had my oldest (14) research the place we will be taking them on vacation. He is to find things that we can do in that area and the cost of those things - this is his summer project. We are not going until August - so he and I and hubby will work together to get a plan in action. HE LOVES THIS!!

I have never done this before and so far it WORKS FOR ME!

God Bless

Amy Q

Works for Me Wednesday

I keep little mesh bags in my car for my 4 yr old and 1 year old. The bags fit perfectly in the pocket on the back of the front seats. If need a diaper or wipe for the lil one I have it right there. If my 4 yr old wants an game for the Leapster it is within her reach. I never have to worry about having their stuff in a diaper bag that takes up more space than I need. I purchased a pack of (4) for $1.00 at the dollar tree. These are great for when I need to take a quick trip to the store, pick up my older son, or like today when my 4 yr old was sick and needed a wipe for her nose - she just grabbed her bag and it was done!
The actual product name is Blink Tidy Totes. I found mine at the dollar tree, but you can order them online as well.
Amy Q