Spring is here and summer is right around the corner.  Before you know it, school will be out and the kids will be home looking for things to do. 

Last week, I gave you 3 great reasons to shop kids consignment sales/stores -- this week, I thought I'd share a list of what to look for as you prepare for a fun (and low-cost) summer. 

 

Many of these items can be found at garage sales and consignment sales/stores which can save you money for that summer vacation you're planning.

 

As kids grow up, it's important for them to have their own spaces, learn some reponsibility with regards to taking care of their things, be able to become independent and feel that they are contributing to the family. 

Here are a few ideas for easy ways to change your home environment so that kids can do more for themselves, enjoy their space and help out around the house:

Every year we look forward to summertime at our house!  The excitement of the 'we can do what we'd like' days that we all love to enjoy.  But, of course, the kids do want to do some activities that require us to keep track of what day it is :)  So, here's a quick and easy way to pull together all those papers, camp schedules and items needed for on-the-go summer fun!

 

You catch up with friends on Facebook, check in on Foursquare and tweet on Twitter.  But, do you have an online library account?

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