We all want to teach our kids important skills, but sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the school year it can be tough. Whether you homeschool or your kids are away from home most of the day, being home more in the summer can create the space to build some consistency.
The first thing we ever taught was how to unload the dishwasher. It took forever to teach it and there was not that kind of time in the morning before school. We did it as much as we could in the summer, and by the time school started, they could do it independently without supervision. Here are 10 skills to teach kids and teens this summer, depending on their age and ability levels.
10 Skills to Teach Kids This Summer
How to exercise
You don’t have to sign the family up for a fitness boot camp, but if you have older kids or teens, building a consistent exercise routine could be crucial to their long term health. There are tons of at-home options on YouTube, or you could get a summer membership at your local gym. You could help your teen find an easy running plan or simply go on a daily walk with your little kids. The goal is not to do a ton but rather to build a new habit!
How to create something
Depending on your kids’ interests, you can help them learn a new way to create something. Maybe they want to learn to do art with a new medium, or maybe learn to sew or embroider or carve wood. There are so many free resources online or at the library!
How to prepare a meal
Even very small children can help with aspects of cooking and baking. But if you have tweens and teens, you could set a goal for the summer of teaching them to prepare one whole meal from start to finish.
Make your way over to Woot! where you can grab a pair of Blowfish Malibu Women’s Sneakers for as low as $19.99 (reg. $45+).
There are two styles available at the $19.99 price in a variety of colors. Find a few other styles priced just a bit higher.
Deal Ideas
Blowfish Marley Women’s Shoes – $19.99 (reg. $45)
Blowfish Play Women’s Shoes – $19.99 (reg. $45)
Blowfish Mariachi Women’s Shoes – $22.99 (reg. $50)
This offer ends 6/6. Shipping is free for Prime Members or $6 for all others.
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Hurry because this deal ends today! Head to the GAP clearance section to get an extra 50% off, making for some sweet deals!
Even better, use the code ADDON for an extra 20% off your purchase.
Deal Ideas:
Linen-Blend Maxi Slip Dress $74.99 (reg. $98)
– Extra 50% off at checkout
– Use code ADDON for an extra 20% off
Makes it $29.99
Heavyweight French Terry Cropped Sweatshirt $49.99 (reg. $69.95)
– Extra 50% off at checkout
– Use code ADDON for an extra 20% off
Makes it $19.99
Kids UltraSoft Twill Easy Baggy Pants $24.99 (reg. $44.95)
– Extra 50% off at checkout
– Use code ADDON for an extra 20% off
Makes it $9.99
My new favorite deodorant has TWO offers right now that you can stack together! Head to Walmart and pickup SheaMoisture deodorant for only $9.97 and then get $3.70 back on your purchase.
There are a few different varieties to pick from including whole body, spray, and aluminum free. Both offers will work on any type you buy!
Get the Deal
Buy:
(1) SheaMoisture Deodorant, $9.97
Get Back:
$2 in Walmart Cash
1,700 points back wyb $8 in Shea Moisture Deodorant, Fetch mobile app
Makes it $6.27 after rewards
To get the Walmart cash on an in-store or pickup order, make sure you clip the offer before shopping. In-Store you also need to pay with Walmart pay so that it links your account to that purchase. Your Walmart cash will be in your account the next time you shop at Walmart and apply to your next order.
Want to try more than one type? The Fetch rewards offer can be used on up to 5 items!
Walmart is having a great sale on Ozark Trail Men’s Clothing. Find items up to 80% off! Grab something as an extra Father’s Day gift!
Deal Ideas
Ozark Trail Men’s Hooded Rain Jacket – $13.50 (reg. $26.98)
in 3 colors
Ozark Trail Men’s Amphibious Shorts – from $6.36 (reg. $18.98)
in 3 colors
Ozark Trail Men’s Micro Fleece Half Zip Pullover – from $8.97 (reg. $18.98)
in 4 colors
Ozark Trail Men’s Quarter Zip Pullover – $9.02)
in 2 colors
See more clothing deals!
Here are some Publix meal plans ideas that are based on the sales starting on 6/4!
Look through the Publix weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Note: All images used are from the original recipe creators.
Publix Meal Plans:
photo via stuckonsweet.com
- Publix – Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage, 20 oz, $5.69
- Publix – Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce or Paste, 6-28 oz, starting, B1G1 at $2.49 ($1.24)
- Publix – Barilla Pasta, 7-16 oz, B1G1 at $2.19 ($1.09)
(excluding Protein+, Red Lentil, Chickpea, Al Bronzo, Gluten Free and Lasagna) - Publix – Mama Francesca’s Grated Cheese, 8 oz, $2.99
Skillet Pork Chops
Corn on the Cob
Baked Potatoes
- Publix – Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops, $4.99 lb
- Publix – Corn Bi-Color, Yellow or White Varieties, 40¢
- Publix – Publix Idaho Russet or Red Potatoes, 5 lb, $3.99
photo via ricearoni.com
If you’re looking for a new Amazon Kindle or Fire Tablet, check out this sale at Woot! Get a refurbished Fire HD8 tablet for as low as $24.99!
Plus, use code FIREFIVE at checkout for an extra $5 off!
Each unit has been tested and verified by Amazon to be in full functioning condition with original accessories included. May have small cosmetic imperfections.
Deal Ideas
Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet (2018, 8th Gen) – 16GB – Refurbished – $24.99
-use code FIREFIVE
Makes it $19.99!
Kindle Paperwhite (11th Generation, 2022 Release) 16GB, refurbished – $77.99
-use code FIREFIVE
Makes it $72.99!
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet, 1080p Full HD, 32GB Storage, (2021 release) – $39.99
-use code FIREFIVE
Makes it $34.99!
Coupon code is valid thru 6/4. Shipping is free for Prime members and $6 for all others.
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Summer is on its way where we live, and with it comes the mosquitoes! Head into Publix with an eCoupon and an Ibotta rebate and score Off! Clean Feel Insect Repellent for just $2.04.
Publix Off! Insect Repellent Deal (ends 6/3 or 6/4):
- Off! Clean Feel Insect Repellent, 4-5 oz, B1G1 at $8.09 ($4.04)
-$1 off OFF! Brand Product printable
-$1 off OFF! item, Publix (exp 6/3) eCoupon
-$1 off OFF! Adults & Kids Products, any size, limit 3, Ibotta mobile app
(use $1 off and Ibotta , makes it $2.04)
Check out the full Publix ad for more great deal ideas.
Here is a list of the deals from the new Publix weekly ad that will start on 6/4 (or 6/5, depending on your area). Get FREE Ensure shakes and more.
Buy One Get Ones
- Blueberries 11 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Organic Strawberries, 16 oz, at $6.99 ($3.49)
**in some regions non-organic will be on sale instead** - Phalaenopsis Orchid, at $19.99 ($9.99)
- Campari Tomatoes, 1 lb, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Publix Classic Hummus, 10 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
- Fromage Ami Fig Spread or Pepper Jelly, 6.6-7 oz, (price not listed)
- La Bonne Vie Goat Cheese Pyramid, 5.29 oz , at $8.99 ($4.49)
- Publix Bakery Cake Pops 4 ct, at $6.99 ($3.49)
- Hatfield Pork Tenderloin or Loin Filet, 18.4-22 oz, at $8.99 ($4.49)
- Jimmy Dean Smoked Bacon, 16 oz, at $9.99 ($4.99)
- Land O Frost Premium Lunch Meats, 15-16 oz, at $8.59 ($4.29)
- Shoulder London Broil, at $9.99 ($4.99) lb
- Publix Premium Alaskan Panko Pollock Fillets, 12 oz, at $9.99 ($4.99)
- Armour Pepperoni 4-5 oz or Carando Sliced Pepperoni, 6 oz, at $4.50 ($2.25)
- Earth Balance Buttery Spread or Sticks, 13-16 oz, at $5.99 ($2.99)
- Ripple Milk Dairy Free Plant Based, 48 oz, at $5.99 ($2.99)
- Nutpods Dairy Free Creamer Unsweetened French Vanilla, Original, Seasonal or Sweet Creme, 25.4 oz, at $5.59 ($2.79)
-.25/1 nutpods Dairy-Free Cane Sugar Sweetened Creamer, select 11.2 or 25.4 oz, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-.50/1 nutpods Dairy-Free Creamer, select, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
(use .50/1, makes it $2.29) - Elmhurst Almonds or Oats, Walnuts or Cashews Milk 32 oz or Oat Creamer, 16 oz, at $6.49 ($3.24)
- Noosa Finest Yoghurt 8 or 24 oz or 4 pk 4 oz, at $5.49 ($2.74)
-$1/2 Noosa Yoghurts, singles or 4-pack (sign up) printable
(makes it $2.24 ea.) - Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 16.3 oz or Crescents, Rolls or Mini Cinni Stix 8-13 oz or Cornbread, 11 oz, at $3.59 ($1.79)
- Sargento Shredded Cheese or Chunk, 5-8 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- The Laughing Cow Cheese Spreadable Cheese Wedges 5.4 oz or Kaukauna Port Wine Cheese Spread, 11.3 oz, at $7.19 ($3.59)
- Borden Cheese Singles or Cheese Melts, 12 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Rosina Meatballs, 18-26 oz, at $11.99 ($5.99)
-$1 off Rosina products (sign up) printable
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