Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Super Mommy Secret~Boredom Buster Can

Make Yourselves a Boredom Buster Can
If you are worried about summer boredom, make one of these to help you through it!  I saw a few variations of this idea last year so I was inspired to make my own rendition last June. 
I thought they were so cute, I made a few more as gifts for my friends Stephanie, Angie, and Jen.
Ours was made out of a glass pickle jar, but for my friends, I used formula cans (we had LOTS of them around here last year!).  I covered them with mod podge and a few torn layers of paper.  Then I printed the tag with their last names from my printer and embellished with the first letter of the last name (of the family I was giving it to), and ribbon.  Then I filled it with little strips of paper that had activities printed on them to help the bored kiddos get busy with something!!
So Easy! 

SUPER MOMMY SECRET:  And, best of all, HERE is the list of boredom busters that I compiled from fun websites, blogs, and other super mommies out there...with a few of my own ideas sprinkled in (I wish I had written where each idea was from, but I wasnt doing this blog back then, so I didnt know I would want to give credit to someone!  Some of the ideas still even have links attached in the document so they will take you to the instructions!!  So thank you to the Super Mommies whose ideas I borrowed to cut into strips and put into our cans!) .
**You may want to separate them into categories such as field trip, crafts, cooking, etc.  So on days when you know you ARE NOT going on a field trip they can pick from a different section.  I am picturing a 3 way cardboard divider in the can (like the ones that separate the different flavors in the tins of Christmas popcorn).

14 comments:

  1. I love my can! Thanks Ang! It's so nice having creative friends...

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  2. What is the font you used for the labels...so cute! Thanks!
    ~Michelle

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  3. Those are too adorable! And you collected a great list of things to do too!

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  4. This is a fabulous idea and one I hope to implement soon! Thanks for your great ideas.

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  5. WOW! Thanks for sharing all these amazing ideas. May is Summer Prep time on my blog- I'm definately sending my gals here!! And I can't wait to make a can!!

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  6. Hi Michelle,
    Here are the fonts I used for the title...

    First and last lines: fontdinerdotcom (this is the one my blog title is in too, I love it!)

    Middle line: Ticketcapitals

    Thanks for the nice comments everyone, I really appreciate it!

    Angela

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  7. Very cute and such a great idea! Thanks for the list of boredom busters, great ideas there too!

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  8. What a great idea. Thank you, thank you!!

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  9. i think i will make this for last day of school fun and to give to two friends as well. thanks for sharing.

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  10. I love this idea and plan to make some for summer! Thanks for all the great ideas.

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  11. I LOVE the list of ideas. I will be using ours this summer. :)

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  12. Love this list Ang! We are only 2 days into summer break and I have already heard the "I'm Bored" phrase!

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  13. You could print each category on a different color paper....then say, ok we are picking a "blue" strip today...etc.

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  14. So so cute! I'll be using this when my boys are older. Love it!

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