Summer – Glue Sticks and Gumdrops https://gluesticksgumdrops.com Sticking Together with Tasty Recipes, Family Fun, and Heartfelt Home Solutions Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:24:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-watermark-1-32x32.png Summer – Glue Sticks and Gumdrops https://gluesticksgumdrops.com 32 32 Summer Skill-Building: Fun Activities to Boost Your Kids’ Development https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/summer-skill-building-fun-activities-to-boost-your-kids-development/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:16:02 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=28039 Photo by Nellie Adamyan from Unsplash Summer breaks can be challenging for parents. To make the most of those months, parents need to combine their children’s leisure time with meaningful opportunities that contribute to their growth and development. Thankfully, summer is full of opportunities for kids to learn and discover new things via play and …

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]]> 10 Fun Summer Activities to Do Together as a Family https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/10-fun-summer-activities-to-do-together-as-a-family/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:50:56 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=26156 Looking for some exciting summer activities for the whole family? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of 10 fun and engaging activities that will bring your family closer together this summer. From backyard camping to making homemade ice cream, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So grab your loved ones and get ready …

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]]> 17 Fun Paper Plate Crafts for Summer https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/paper-plate-crafts-for-summer/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/paper-plate-crafts-for-summer/#respond Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=5591 When the temperature is just too hot to go outdoors this summer, a fun craft can be the perfect boredom buster. We’ve found 17 super cute paper plate crafts for summer that your kids are going to love! Some are easy enough for toddlers while older kids can enjoy the more complicated ones that involve …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/paper-plate-crafts-for-summer/feed/ 0 10 Fun and Romantic Summer Date Ideas on a Budget https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/5-cheap-summer-date-ideas-for-married-couples/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/5-cheap-summer-date-ideas-for-married-couples/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:00:46 +0000 http://wifemomgeek.com/?p=1723 Now that summer is approaching, it’s the perfect time to get out more and have a little fun with your husband or wife. Having regular dates with your spouse won’t only keep things fun, it’ll also deepen your relationship. After all, when we become parents, we often neglect the marital relationship when we should work even …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/5-cheap-summer-date-ideas-for-married-couples/feed/ 5 How to Find Free Things to Do with Kids This Summer https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/free-things-to-do-with-kids-this-summer/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/free-things-to-do-with-kids-this-summer/#respond Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:00:12 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=8365 It doesn’t matter how excited kids are for summer to arrive. Within a week or so, you’ll start to hear your kids complaining about being bored. Obviously, opening your wallet every time your kids claimed they were bored would quickly deplete your bank account (and your sanity). Thankfully, you can easily find free things to …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/free-things-to-do-with-kids-this-summer/feed/ 0 17 Cute DIY Pineapple Crafts to Get Your Craft On This Summer https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/pineapple-crafts/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/pineapple-crafts/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2018 03:30:10 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=5817 Looking for some easy craft ideas for summer? You’re in luck! We’ve found 17 of the cutest pineapple crafts for you to try. Whether you’re an expert crafter or just looking for an easy project to decorate your home or give as a gift, you’re going to find an amazingly cute and creative idea here. …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/pineapple-crafts/feed/ 4 4 Easy Tips to Establish a Summer Routine with Kids https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/summer-routine-kids/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/summer-routine-kids/#respond Fri, 22 Jun 2018 21:21:23 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=7550 It can be hard for stay-at-home moms to get used to having the kids at home every day during the summer months. You try to keep them busy while also getting things done. If you work from home, this can be a struggle. The key to making things work out is to have a routine. …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/summer-routine-kids/feed/ 0 6 Fun Beach Activities the Whole Family Will Love https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/beach-activities/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/beach-activities/#respond Tue, 22 May 2018 15:56:37 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=7288 As an adult, the thought of laying on the beach, listening to the waves crash, is very appealing. Not so much for kids. Kids can easily get bored and they’re more than happy to tell you about it. This can make relaxing a bit more difficult. Thankfully, there are a number of family friendly beach …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/beach-activities/feed/ 0 Summer Break Bucket List for Families https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/summer-break-bucket-list-for-families/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/summer-break-bucket-list-for-families/#comments Mon, 08 May 2017 21:06:06 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=5290 Summer time, summer time, Sum Sum Summer time!  Okay…I got into a little song there.  I guess knowing that summer is just around the corner has me excited.  I am not the only one feeling the joy either.  My kids are floating around just counting down the days till school is out. One thing I …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/summer-break-bucket-list-for-families/feed/ 1 23 Outdoor Games to Make Summer a Blast https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/23-outdoor-games-to-make-summer-a-blast/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/23-outdoor-games-to-make-summer-a-blast/#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2017 12:00:39 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=4923 Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors with your family and friends. With all of that beautiful sunshine, it’d be just a shame to waste a day inside. But, it can be hard to come up with new, fun things to do, and it’s pretty easy to find yourself spending the summer on your …

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