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It's SUMMER! We're talking all things summer including budgeting & planning for vacations, camps, activities, lunches and more. We'll cover:

• Using the budget and calendar as tools to put the concepts into practice.
• Determining what you can afford to spend on summer activities.
• How to use sinking funds or separate budgets for summer activities and involve your kids in the process.
• Teaching your kids about financial responsibility by having them contribute to paying for their summer camps or other activities.
• Creating a system, such as envelopes or jars, to help your kids manage their money and learn budgeting skills. Also, encourage them to be involved in decision-making and prioritize activities based on their budget.
• Planning your summer activities based on your budget and time availability, considering both monthly and weekly schedules.
• Leaving gaps in your schedule and prioritize downtime.
• Designing your ideal summer day and week, taking into account your kids' preferences and incorporating routines to maintain a sense of structure. Planning your summer on a macro level, considering the overall calendar and flow of weeks.
• Discussing and creating ideal summer day schedules with your children, including both fun activities and chores.
• Considering the time and effort it takes to keep your kids busy versus allowing them to have downtime and be creative.
• Embracing boredom as it fosters creativity and encourages children to explore new activities and use their imagination.
• Viewing summer as a season of rest and downtime, allowing you and your children to enjoy a slower pace before the busyness of other seasons.

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