Summer BINGO!

 When we lived in Liberty Lake, Washington, I met an awesome mom (Stacy Julian) who had an awesome idea...(it must have been awesome, because I've remembered it for all these years...

I think it's been at least 5 years! Wow...)

ANYway, her idea was to have "themed" weeks for her kids during the summer. She would pick a topic for every week

and every activity would center around that.

 (At least that's how I remember it...)

Well, in the last 5 years, she has perfected her summer activity plan for her kids and shared it with me. I found out that not only did I think it was a great idea... but there are many, many followers...

there is even a facebook Summer Bingo group!

Awesome, right?...

 So I decided I wanted to "attempt" doing it this year.

Now... for the WARNING:

 If you are not someone who scrapbooks and has drawers and bags full of supplies; if you do not have a printer; if you do not have a paper cutter; if you don't have sharp scissors; if you don't have any idea what you're doing when it comes to copying and pasting; oh, and you don't have a husband who is patient and likes your complaining and frustration...

Please...

FORGET the cuteness!

It may look like it's worth it, but in the end, I don't think the kids really care. They just want to play the game for goodness sake! I've put it off for weeks now because of not being able to perfect the "cuteness."
But I had to finish what I started...

SOooo you get the "cuteness." :)

Lucky for me, I like writing and creating "fancy" letters...

EVERYTHING is handwritten.

Ugh.

SOooo...get ready for cuteness... :)

And these pictures are 5 x 7

 in case you need specific details...

like me...

Oh...and the AWESOME glitter paper

that was on sale at Michaels?

NOTHING sticks to it!

I tried 2 different types of glue.

 Notta.

I'm sure some of you experienced scrapbookers have some ideas...

Please share!

Modge Podge worked *ok*

 but there has to be something better.

 Each of the girls has 4 BINGO cards

And more frustration...

not being able to turn your photos the right way!...

believe me; I tried.

Still got the cuteness thing goin' on though, right?

Ok...

the RULES:

Here...I'll interpret so you don't give yourself a headache...

Basically, *you get your morning stuff done first

(or whatever you choose)...

and then you can work on your BINGO card.

*You will get a new card every week

 and put a sticker on the activites that you complete.

*You earn a ticket for each BINGO.

*Tickets can be redeemed for special prizes...

*For blackout, the girls get an extra $5.00 along with 5 tickets...

The good stuff:

AND...just a little something extra:

Ideas for summer activities..

none of that "I'm BORED" this summer...

Ideas for your BINGO cards:

Clean up litter

Do a "secret service" for someone

Go swimming

Go on a nature hike

Write a story from start to finish

Memorize an Article of Faith

No whining for a day (can't wait for this one)

Read for 30 minutes

Read in a secret hideout for 20 minutes

Rent and watch a classic movie or musical

Practice a cartwheel and handstand

Exercise with mom or dad

Help grandma with the chickens

Go on a bike ride

Complete a "Faith in God" task

Play a card game

Learn a new hairstyle

Create a piece of artwork

Pull weeds and check on veggies 30 minutes

Write a letter to someone and mail it

Plan an FHE lesson

Plan a meal and help make it

Do a craft

Make a bracelet

Teach younger sibling to write in cursive

Paint a picture

Make a fairytown

Play hopscotch

Play school with siblings

Write a poem

Give mom a hug-tell her you love her

Sit outside and listen to birds-draw a picture

Help mom make a treat

Write with sidewalk chalk

Help make cookies

Make a list of 3 things you like about everyone in the house

Write a play with siblings and perform it

Braid someone's hair

Help younger sibling learn to tie shoes

Learn a new jump rope game

Make a fruit stand-sell the fruit

Write on your blog

Take pics of summer and make a photo journal

Take grandma's dog on a walk

Go rollerskating

Draw a life-size self and color it

Help younger sibling write first and last name

Make up a new song on the piano

Play in the sand at the park

Go to the park

Feed the ducks

Say something nice to someone

Practice writing numbers and letters

Practice riding a 2-wheeler

Paint a picture and give it to someone

Play with playdoh

Take a nap or quiet time- 30 minutes

Color for 20 minutes

Practice tying your shoes

Learn address; phone number and full name

Go to the library

Phew! What a list...that's not even everything, but gives you some ideas...

The girls can redeem their tickets for:

Ice cream with friends or family

Movie nights

Dates with mom or dad

Sleepovers

Krispi Kreme donuts

Dollar store trip

New books

New earings

Cheap .50 treat

Beauty day- hair makeup; nails

We are FINALLY starting SUMMER BINGO on monday...

the anticipation is killin' us!