If you have teens in your home, you may look at the approaching summer with a sense of uncertainty. Hopefully you are encouraging them to get a job or work if possible, but aside from that, none of us want to lose our teens in screens during all of their downtime. With the absence of school in the summer, I think finding ways to encourage teens to read in the summer is a great use of their time. It is not assigned and there is no pressure! However, that may also seem like a daunting task, especially if you have a reluctant reader.
While I am by no means a reading expert, I’ve had some experience in helping foster a love for reading with my kids, so here are my best ideas on how to encourage teens to read this summer (or anytime).
Note: Some of these external links may lead to book recommendations that not every family will find appropriate. If you aren’t sure, read a book yourself first or google it to see any potential concerns!
How to Encourage Teens to Read This Summer
Model reading
When people notice my kids love to read, they often ask how we made them love reading. I don’t have a lot of advice for this other than just that we always read to them before they could read and we also modeled reading. Your kids and teens will be interested in what you’re interested in. Talk about the books you’re reading at the dinner table. Let them see you reading instead of scrolling your phone. Show them that it’s a legit way to spend time!
Let them pick books that look good to them (regardless of reading level)
I’ve always loved to read, and when I look back on my reading journey from child to adult, one thing that stands out is that my mom let me read pretty much whatever I wanted to read. She never told me that a book was too hard for me or too easy. There’s certainly a place to limit books that may have adult content or otherwise be inappropriate, but if your 12 year old wants to read Gone With the Wind, let them! Similarly, if your teen has been reluctant to read and is picking short books (or even graphic novels), don’t get too involved. There is room for them to branch out!
Read a book with them
My mom read aloud to me well into middle school when I could have certainly read the books on my own. But I loved drawing or coloring while she read. You can check out this list of best books to read with your teenager, or if you don’t want to read aloud, you could have a book club with your teen.
Pick a book with a good movie adaptation
Get the Cushionaire Women’s Siesta Modern Ballet Flats at Amazon for just $39.98 (reg. $60)! They are available at this price in 3 colors.
These shoes are the #1 newly released women’s shoe on Amazon! Not only are they on trend, but they’re super comfy too!
Get your pair:
Cushionaire Women’s Siesta Modern Ballet Flats – $39.98 (reg. $60)
See more online shopping deals!
Here are all the top deals running next week at CVS and Walgreens! We should have quite a few new digital coupons out for both stores, so make sure to check back for even more deals.
This week starts new month long deals for Walgreens and is the second week of the current CVS deals.
Remember this is just the highlights, head over and check each list for lots of other deals:
CVS Ad: 5/31-6/6
- $5 ECB wyb $15 in CoverGirl Cosmetics, Any, , limit 1
(online prices)
CoverGirl Professional Mascara, $7.79
CoverGirl Clean Pressed or Loose Powder, $8.49
-$2 off Covergirl Eye Products, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Checkout 51 mobile app
-$2 off Covergirl Face Products, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Checkout 51 mobile app
-$3 off Covergirl Eye Product, excl Eye Enhancer Palettes, Easy Breezy Brow Fill + Define, Perfect Blend, accessories and trial, CVS eCoupon
-$3 off Covergirl Face Product, excl Cheekers, accessories and trial, CVS eCoupon
-$3 off Covergirl Eye Product, excl Eye Enhancer Palettes, Easy Breezy Brow Fill + Define, Perfect Blend, accessories & trial printable
-$3 off Covergirl Face Product, excl Cheekers, accessories & trial printable
-$2 off $10 Cosmetics any (incl. L’Oreal, Maybelline and CoverGirl, excl. e.l.f.), printing at CVS Coupon Center (exp 5/30)
(buy both items, use (2) $3 off eCoupons, makes it $2.64 ea. after ECB) - $5 ECB wyb (2) Maybelline Cosmetics, Any, , limit 1
Maybelline Baby Lips, $6.19
Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow, $4.79
Maybelline Brow & Liner Pencil, $6.79
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara, $7.79
-$2 off Maybelline New York eye products, select, excl Expertwear Mono Eyeshadow, Twin Brow or Eye Pencils, & mini and trial, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-$2 off Maybelline New York eye products, select, excl Expertwear Mono Eyeshadow, Twin Brow or Eye Pencils, & mini and trial, limit 1, at CVS, Walgreens, Ibotta mobile app
-$2 off Maybelline New York Lip products, excl Baby Lips items, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-$2 off $10 Cosmetics any (incl. L’Oreal, Maybelline and CoverGirl, excl. e.l.f.), printing at CVS Coupon Center (exp 5/30)
(buy (2) Mascara, use $2 eCoupon and (1) Ibotta, makes it $3.29 ea. after ECB) - $2 ECB wyb (2) Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap 11.25 oz, Foaming Hand Soap 9 oz or Irish Spring Bar Soap 3 pk., $3.49, limit 1
-.75/1 Irish Spring or Softsoap Body Wash 12 oz+, Softsoap Liquid Foaming Hand Soap Pump 9 oz, Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap Pump 11.25 oz, or Irish Spring Bar Soap Multipack 3-ct+, CVS eCoupon
(use .75/1 eCoupon, makes it $2.11 ea. after ECB) - $10 ECB wyb $25 in Sun Care – Hawaiian Tropic SPF 30 Sheer Touch lotion 8 oz or Weightless Hydration Spray 6 oz., $9.99, limit 1
-$2 off Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care Product, excl lip balm & trial printable
-$4/2 Banana Boat or Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care Product, excl 1, 1.8 or 2 oz, lip balm & trial, CVS eCoupon
(buy (3), use $4/2 and $2 off, makes it $4.65 ea. after ECB) - $10 ECB wyb $25 in Sun Care – Neutrogena Sun Care or Sunless, Any, B1G1 50% Off, limit 1
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen, 5 oz, $16.79
-$2 off Neutrogena Sun product, excl trial printable
-$3 off Neutrogena SUN product, excl trial, CVS eCoupon
-$3 off Neutrogena Sun product, excl trial printable
(buy (2), use (2) $3 off, makes it $4.59 ea. after ECB) - $3 ECB wyb (2) Garnier Whole Blends Shampoo or Conditioner, Any, 2 for $9, limit 1
-$3/2 Garnier Whole Blends hair care products, excl: 3 and 40 oz items, twin & value packs, CVS eCoupon
-$2 off Hair Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling or Treatment (Incl. Monday or Hairitage), printing at CVS Coupon Center (exp 5/30)
(use $3/2 eCoupon, makes it $1.50 ea. after ECB) Read More→
Don’t miss this easy 
Hop on over to Woot to get a nice discount on Hurley clothing. Find deals on swim, socks, briefs and more!
Even better, first time customers can use code HELLOWOOT to get up to $15 off their first purchase! Code expires 5/31.
Deal Ideas
Hurley Men’s Epic Ombre Swim Short – $18.99 (reg. $50)
Hurley Women’s 16-Pairs Quarter Crew Socks – $19.99 (reg. $44)
Hurley Men’s Icon Pullover Hoodie – $19.99 (reg. $55)
Sale ends 6/1. Shipping is free for Prime members. Just log in using your Prime credentials.
Read More→
Head over to Amazon to get a nice deal on this Foxpark 7-Inch Portable Carplay Screen for just $33.49 when you apply a code.
This Carplay screen allows you to make calls, get directions and play music from your phone all hands-free. Just connect wirelessly via mobile Bluetooth. Compatible with Apple or Android.
Get the deal:
Foxpark 7-Inch Portable Carplay/Android Auto Screen – $33.49 (reg. $66.99)
with code BKYPTCJV
Code is valid thru 6/1. Shipping is free with Prime or Subscribe & Save, or with orders of $35+.
See more of my favorite Amazon deals.
Chick-fil-A Cow Appreciation Day is coming back and I feel like all is right in the world again!
On Tuesday, July 14, head to Chick-fil-A dressed like a cow and you’ll score a FREE entrée for both kids and adults
Chick-fil-A® has celebrated Cow Appreciation Day starting in 2005 and had it every year until last year when it was never scheduled. I’m so glad it’s back this year!
Every customer who dresses like a cow can receive one free entrée from the following list:
- Breakfast: Chick-fil-A® Chicken Biscuit (Original) or 4-count Chick-n-Minis®.
- Lunch/Dinner: Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich (Original or Spicy); 8-count Nuggets (Original or Grilled); or 3-count Chick-n-Strips.
- Kids: A 5-count Nuggets Kids’ Meal (Original or Grilled), which includes a side, drink, and premium.
It’s on my calendar! See y’all 7/14!
See more freebies!
Through tomorrow, you can get 75% off custom canvas prints from Walgreens! Use coupon code PRINT1620 at checkout to get the deal.
Choose FREE in-store pickup to get the deal (and avoid shipping costs!). You’ll also need to place the order through your online account, mobile app or in-store kiosk.
Here are the unframed Canvas Print prices after the discount has been applied:
8×10 Canvas Print – $9.99 (reg. $40)
11×14 Canvas Print – $12.49 (reg. $50)
12×12 Canvas Print – $12.49 (reg. $50)
16×20 Canvas Print – $22.49 (reg. $90)
This offer is good through tomorrow, 5/29.
See more photo deals!
Head to Walmart to score a Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Air Fryer as low as just $27.98! They are stunning!
There’s no code needed and the price is marked. The price varies based on the color you choose.
Get the Deal:
Drew Barrymore 3-Quart Air Fryer, Tomato Red – $27.98 (reg. $49.96)
Drew Barrymore 3-Quart Air Fryer, Thyme Green – $27.98 (reg. $49.96)
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free for Walmart+ and on orders $35+.
Read More→
