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This sunflower wreath craft is so bright and fun!
Download this free printable Sunflower Paper Plate Wreath for a fun summertime craft with the kids!
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Bake, take, and store your favorite dishes with this Anchor Hocking Bakeware Set!
HSN has this Anchor Hocking 8-piece Glass Bakeware Set with Totes on sale for only $44.95 right now! Plus, as a new customer, save $10 off your first purchase when you use promo code HSN2025 at checkout! Even better for two days only, shipping is free — making it only $34.95 shipped!
This set is regularly $69.95 and available in a couple colors.
Valid through June 22, 2025, while supplies last.
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This activity is a such a fun way to help your kids grow in their faith!
Download this free Sample Lesson from the Kingdom Brick Builders Club that includes a Bible lesson, a brick-building challenge, and fun printables for the kids.
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Yum! Get a free mini cup of Dippin’ Dots next week!
Stop by Dippin’ Dots on July 20th to score a FREE mini cup of Dippin’ Dots!
This freebie will be available during a two hour window- so check with your local store to see when the giveaway will be!
Plus, the first 100 people in line will get a super cool, collectible take home cup.
This dress is SO pretty and elegant!
Amazon has this Women’s Spaghetti Strap Summer Dress for as low as $29.88 shipped right now!
No promo code needed. The price depends on which size and color you choose.
Choose from 20 color options in sizes S to 2XL.
Gretchen here! I have this dress and it’s probably one of my favorite dresses I’ve ever owned. I get compliments on it every time I wear it. Throw a jean jacket over in on cooler days. It’s super elegant and makes me feel so pretty.
Valid for a limited time only.
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Grab these colored pencils for only $2.84 shipped!
Need colored pencils? Amazon has these Amazon Basics Premium Colored Pencils, 24 count for ONLY $2.81 shipped when you check out through Subscribe & Save!
Wow! That’s an amazing price.
Gretchen here! My husband bought me these colored pencils last year along with a few coloring books and I have used them time and time again. They are great quality and perfect for coloring and drawing. My kids love them, too!
Note: Once your order ships, you can go into your Amazon account and cancel your subscription if you don’t want recurring orders.
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Oh my goodness! This CozyBomB Water Table looks so fun!
Amazon has this CozyBomB Water Table for just $37.33 shipped when you clip the 5% off e-coupon and click “Redeem” on the 12% off e-coupon!
This is regularly $89.99 and such a HOT deal. It likely won’t last long. What a fun summer activity!
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Calling all teachers! You can get free $5 at Target!
Through June 21st, Target is offering a free $5 Circle rewards for teachers!
Simply create a Teacher Wishlist and add at least five items to it to get your free $5 reward. You must be a verified Target Circle member in order to get this reward.
Valid through June 21, 2025.
Calling all Costco members! Don’t miss this RARE coupon!
From June 18th to July 20th, Costco will be offering Costco members $15 off a $50 same-day delivery order when you use the promo code SUMMERSAMEDAY25 at checkout!
This is a really rare coupon and a great time to stock up on your favorites.
Limit one use per account.
Psst! Not a member? You can currently get a FREE $50 Digital Costco shop card when you purchase a Costco Gold Star membership! This is a great deal as they usually only offer $10 gift cards.
Wow! This is a hot deal on these Men’s Nike Court Legacy Sneakers!
Today only, DSW has these Men’s Nike Court Legacy Sneakers for just $34.99 shipped when you use the promo code YAYSUMMER at checkout!
This is a super rare deal and sizes will sell out quickly.
Shipping is free for VIP members.
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Looking for a cute skort? Old Navy has as few great deals!
For a limited time, Old Navy has this Women’s Extra High-Waisted CloudComfy Skort on sale for as low as $11.99!
This has amazing reviews and is available in six colors in sizes XS through 4XL.
Or get this Women’s Extra High-Waisted StretchTech Pleated Skort for just $14.99!
Or get this Women’s Mid-Rise StretchTech Skort for just $11.99!
You can also get this Girl’s Printed High-Waisted Swing Skort for just $6.49! Available in two colors.
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs.
Here’s a fun and free event for kids this summer!
This summer, Apple is hosting Free Apple Camp sessions for kids ages 6 to 10! From June 21st through July 31st, kids and their families are invited to explore the magic of filmmaking on iPad with iMovie at Apple Stores.
Campers will collaborate as they direct, record, edit, and more to make a friendship film that celebrates how we’re better when we come together.
Parents or legal guardians must register and attend with the child.
We recently did a screen detox for our kids and we couldn’t BELIEVE the results. As a result, we’ve declared it a screen-free summer full of lots of fun activities!
A few weeks ago, I started noticing something in our home — something that made me pause. Our younger kids were whinier and more argumentative than usual. It wasn’t just the normal sibling bickering or end-of-day tiredness. The whole vibe of our home had slowly shifted, and not in a good way.
I thought maybe they were just going through a phase, but after talking it over with Jesse, we both decided to try a little experiment. What would happen if we did a screen detox?
Now, before you roll your eyes or think I’m about to go on a “screens are the worst” rant, hear me out. This wasn’t about demonizing technology. It was just our family’s little experiment to see if reducing screen time and focusing more on screen-free activities for our kids would help improve the atmosphere in our home.
I won’t sugarcoat it: the first two weeks of the screen detox were HARD, mainly for me and Jesse. I hadn’t realized how much we had relied on screens for that little bit of afternoon peace. That short window of calm to get something done or just take a breath felt necessary…until we gave it up.
Suddenly, it felt like the kids needed constant ideas from me on what to do. I heard “Mom, what can I do??” more times than I could count. And, of course, with more creative play came more messes. LEGO bricks on the floor, paper crafts on the table, toy bins overturned in the search for the perfect piece of their next creation. It was a little chaotic, to say the least.
But then something surprising happened. Almost overnight, the tone of our home began to change.
I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect to see a difference so soon. But within days of starting the kids’ screen detox, the whining lessened. Arguments over silly things stopped happening so often. Mornings were smoother. Even bedtime seemed more peaceful.
Our kids don’t have iPads or access to our phones, but we did have a few daily shows that I thought were pretty harmless. I mean, what could one or two shows hurt, right?
But it wasn’t until we took them away that we saw the difference.
Their creativity, which seemed almost dormant, suddenly burst to life. They were building with LEGO, making up stories, and inventing all kinds of games. They were making ramps for their toy cars, observing bugs and playing with them for a long time, watching the clouds, and coming up with a lot of pretend play ideas!
Kierstyn and Micah even gave all their little toys “baths” in a bowl of water — for nearly an hour! I can’t remember the last time they stayed that focused on anything without a screen.
Check out this list of 50+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids for some fun ideas!
After seeing the changes in their attitudes and how much more peaceful our days became, Jesse and I made a decision: we’re declaring this an (almost) Screen-Free Summer.
We’re not completely anti-screens. In fact, we’re still going to have two family movie nights a week where we watch calm, classic movies that don’t seem to have the same effect as daily TV time. There’s just something different about a slow-paced family film versus the constant bright, fast-paced shows that seem to overstimulate more than soothe.
And this isn’t a forever thing or a judgment on anyone who loves their screen time. This is just what’s working for our family right now, especially for our younger kids, and it’s been so good that I don’t see us going back to regular screens anytime soon.
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I’m not going to lie, it takes more creativity on my end to keep the kids entertained. I’ve found myself pulling out old games, setting up art projects, and scouring the internet for new ideas. (Seriously, comment below with all your best screen-free play ideas because I’ll definitely take them!)
But here’s what I’m finding: it’s worth it. The peace, the laughter, the creativity…it’s 100% worth the extra effort and occasional mess.
After seeing how successful the screen detox for the kids was, I even started setting better screen boundaries for myself. I downloaded the Opal app to help me be more mindful of my own screen time. It’s been a game-changer in helping me stay present and focused on what matters most. (And it’s one big reason I’m reading fiction again and getting more sleep!!)
Have you ever tried cutting way back on screens? If so, what did you notice? Was it hard? Was it worth it?
I’d love to hear your experience, and if you have any great ideas for screen-free activities for kids, drop them in the comments! We’ve got a whole summer ahead of us, and I’m excited to see where this screen-free journey takes us.
Here’s to more creative play, calmer days, and memories made unplugged.
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This is a great deal on this Walking Pad Treadmill!
Amazon has this Walking Pad Treadmill with Removable Handlebar for just $139.99 shipped when you use the promo code CZTM031NEW at checkout!
This treadmill has great reviews and featuring a sturdy, removable handlebar that offers stable support, plus adjustable positioning. It has three manual incline levels (3%, 6%, 10%), boosting fat burn by up to 50% and targeting lower-body muscles like glutes, calves, and hamstrings.
Valid through June 30, 2025.
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Grab these Q-tips Cotton Swabs for a great price!
Amazon has these Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 1000 count for just $4.65 right now!
This is a great deal on this brand.
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