Summer Survival Hacks! Chore charts, snacks, screen time + more!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- Summer can be SO HARD! With these easy summer survival hacks, you'll keep the kids (and YOU) happy while still getting things done. You've got this!
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Your hair looked amazing in this video! I am a teenager and I don’t have any kids, but I love watching your videos
Allie Lindon-Lake OMG me too!!!
Same
same gurl
She always looks amazing! 😝
Allie Lindon-Lake SAME I thought I was the only one
I tell people, the key to doing anything is PLANNING. When I say that people just say "oh you just don't understand," you are a testament to the power of planning!
So true!
Made my summer chore charts, got my clip boards and even labled them. Kids are on vacay in 1 more week......working my popsicle sticks and bucket list. Im so ready to gain control of my life and you are such an inspiration.
I am a college student and never know where to start with chores, and school stuff etc. But I think I'm going to make myself a clip board
I’m a homeschooling mom (pregnant with #6!) so this video helps me ALL YEAR 😂
Your amazing! Im pregnant with #5 and I love public school for my kids because i just couldn't handle homeschooling them as much as I love them😅😂. I run a home daycare for a living so it's loud here except naptime😰. I do admire Mom's who are able to homeschool though.💓
Bucket list is also a good idea for older kids who have to write a summer report on their favorite thing they did. Every. Year.
And when they come to you and say, I don’t remember, you have a list to choose from.
No. 1 entertaining TH-camr!! 😊
You must stay up all night and brainstorm. Your ideas are so creative and useful.
Aww thanks, Pam!
And no matter what you do, don't forget your towel.
Thumbs up for Douglas Adams. Best mom ever.
I like your new hair length. Very nice
Thank you!
A neat idea without messing with dry erase markers: binder clips on the side of the board! Just flipping the tab back and forth to mark if it's done or not! That way you can still use the same paper forever, and don't need to mess with erasing!
Jordan, I am sure you have heard this a hundred times, but you are a genius. I can always count on you for the most relatable, real, fun, cheap ideas!! THANK YOU GIRL!!
I completely agree about bunk beds !!!! Best and worst .. mainly the worst !!! Making up bunk beds is horrible !!!! I use a step stool to help make up the beds - I say step stool .. it’s more like a mini ladder !!!! - yea to the snack drawer !! People thought I was crazy for that .. ahaha ha who’s crazy now 🤨 !!!
See !!! From one big family to another!! We know what we need !!!
Only thing different we do is we keep a towel for everyone and ground Matt .. to many kids around the same age who have I love you so much let’s share everything .. than we have days OMG your breathing my AIR !!!! M-O-M !!!!
Summer car basket :
Swim suits - towels - sun screen
Snacks - water bottles
Hair bag ( spray bottle hair ties brush ) - lip chap - face wipes - sanitizer - first aid kit
Baseball with gloves and two bats ( again we have days where we can’t share ) football - soccer ball - cones ( run drills )
Garbage bag ( you never know ) and 1 pair of shorts and t shirt for everyone !! ( again .. you never know )
And baby has his own emergency bag attached to the seat in front of him
Diapers
Wipes
Bum cream
Soother
2 outfits
Chair pad
Bottle and bottle of water and a container of formula
Yes we drive a Van lol
I nannied 7 kids one summer. My greatest tip is a schedule. They had 30-90 min in the morning to watch TV or whatever, but then it went off for the rest of the day. Breakfast, and cleaned up by ______. Then chores. Then the errands -- this one had band camp and this one had violin lessons, and we went to the library once a week. Lunch, outside time. They were all too old for a nap, but they had to read for 90 min (and if they fell asleep, great!). That schedule is the only thing that saved my sanity that summer! -- Jordan, I do want to mention: you shouldn't keep sunscreen in the car. It gets to hot, and then the sunscreen disintegrates and won't protect you. Also, it has an expiration date, although with 6 little ones, you probably don't have any left at the end of the summer! Love the idea of a bucket list, too.
girl I'm Mexican and we learned real quick when we were growing up never say you're bored in a Mexican household. Have you looking like Cinderella you're talking about the, 🤣🤣🤣😜 I love your videos keep up the good work,!
I also have umbrellas, extra flip flops, bug spray, extra cash, antibacterial wipes, and travel games in my car bag too 😊
I put the once a week chores on the sticks.. and put the one away after they pull it.. that was everything gets dont once a week.. example, windows, vacuum, dust, dog poop.. etc.. thanks for all your tips!
“So your kids look less janky” 😂🤣
1. Stunning hair
2. Great tips
3. I'm always nursing when I watch you. The volume is low but your theme song is just so loud! If that can be corrected, I'd be so grateful. 😘
headphones! keep them in my nursing box. put only one in my ear and it works great.
yup, theme song is too loud. I am constantly adjusting the volume.
Not only good ideas for moms but good ideas for grandmas too. Especially Grandma's at watch the grandkids
YES! You are SO right!
Don’t forget swim diapers! For the basket. Thank you love these tips!
As soon as the video popped up I was like HER HAIRRRR😍
Hi Jordan the chores sticks ( i learn from you 🤗 ) is the only thing is working for my daughter 11 years old. She is doing it because for each chore ( i made ten for now,most important for her to complete ) she is getting one euro. Yes. She is doing them better then her dad 😁😁😁 and she really wants a polaroid camera and i tell her she needs to work for it. About the survival summer bag, i am the only mom who's going on the beach,picnic or out somewhere with all the closet,oh yes. You can find in my bag anything ( my friends are laughing,but i am the secure mom,even if i have one kid. Love all the hacks you share. Hugs 🤗😘
How do you keep one kid from "taking advantage" of another child's screen time if they haven't earned it yet?
I was skeptical about the clipboards because I was thinking ugh one more thing to monitor and stay on top of and it'll take all this time to create it but my kids have been out on summer break since SECOND week of MAY ( !!!!) and I should have downloaded your clipboard but I made my own and it's been great!!! They love checking things off and having a routine and staying on task. I love that they're helping me out and I'm not having to nag them to pick up their dirty clothes, etc. Genius! Thank you so much! I have done a version of your snack system for over a year and I love that too!
Like everyone else said, your hair looks great!
I’m not to the point where summer is so much different as a mom since my baby is small but as a working mom it does feel hard since so many other moms are off work and doing ALL THE THINGS. Loved all your tips!
Seriously who could give this woman a thumbs down?!
Exactly!
Sometimes my 2 yr old plays with my phone and if i leave my YT page open she presses dislike/like on random videos...so whenever i see a dislike on a perfectly good video i just assume it's a 2yr old 🤷🏾♀️ lol
p kiddin that’s so try!!!!! I didn’t think of that!!
I only have two kids but for our summer snacks, each kid gets a snack bin and each morning they are allowed to pick one item from each category (chips/pretzels, juice box, yogurt/cheese, crackers, etc) to add to their snack bin. They can get anything they want from their snack bins whenever they want but once the snack bin is empty, that’s it for the day. (Fresh fruit, veggies and water are unlimited though and ready for them to grab and go) my girls love the independence and it works really well. Love your refrigerated drawers!
I don’t have children of my own, but as a godmother to three girls from 6/mo to 10/yo, and a 2/yo niece; your videos are a life saver. I watch them more then i care to admit for a reference point, and they never fail to help me out. Thank you!!!
i just made my summer car survival kit today! thank you for the tips and ideas. i added a few things that can help you and other moms. i added kites, bubble machine, water guns, socks, hand sanitizer, baby powder to help remove sand off kids, chalk, a ball, firecrackers and some balloons to blow when kids are cranky. love you 😗 god bless
edit: forgot to mention, a water spray so i can keep my kids cool and last thing... deodorant or perfume! 😅 it gets hot and sweaty in the summer running after kids lol! ok byeee love uuu ❤
Socks is such a great idea!!! Most indoor play areas require socks and if you forget and they're in sandals it can get expensive!
BOOM!... BOOM!...BOOM! You are so fun! ❤❤❤
Nice tips. I keep my kids swim stuff in the car all summer. I also do the clipboard method. Lol works great. Also our TV gets unplugged during the summer. (I told my kids that Tvs hybernate during summer. Lol)
$250 for kids bedsheets?!?!? It’s a great concept and would make mornings much easier but not worth the price for me. Hopefully I can find a cheaper alternative or maybe even a pattern to make my own.
Thanks for the tips. These will work all year
They have a BOGO during memorial weekend, and maybe more than one time a year. Saving my bucks to buy then.
You bless so many families with your sensible, practical experience of kid life!!!Thank you Jordan, wishing your family a fabulous Summer! You will deserve it so much after all your hard work to organise for the first retreat, congratulations on that!!! ♥♥♥
TIP: Have a chore jar with popsicle sticks
Have a jar for game ideas to keep kids busy.
Have a survival bag in your car at all times.
Wipes are a must
Make a Summer Bucket list with the kids.
Take a deep breath and 😊
I found the bucket list and chore charts the week my kids got on summer vacation a couple weeks ago. Game. Changer. It has been amazing. The house has never been cleaner and we love having ideas where we can just look at our list and go as a family. Or sometimes we sit down at dinner and plan our little adventures for the weekend. It's so fun! So glad I found your channel.
Hey Jordan! I've been using your bucket list idea for about a year now and we absolutely love it. It gives the kids something to look forward to and a feeling of accomplishment when we get to check those things off. I've also been using your clipboard system but instead of a clipboard, I draw up cute grids for my kids and tape them to the wall. Every day they have a chore and a zone to take care of before they can do anything else and it has really taught them the importance of responsibility. I have really seen a difference in my kids since I've implemented my chart system and it's all thanks to you. Let's be real, we all don't know what we're doing when it comes to mothering our children. But it's so nice that we can come together and learn from one another and raise the best children that we can. Thank you so much Jordan for sharing your amazing ideas with us. I will pass them on and hopefully help more clueless mothers like myself.
I'm 22 years old, I'm member of the Church of Jesus Christ, I don't have kids, I stared watching your videos to practice listening skills in English, but I like so much how you direct your family, I'm going to get married in december so I'm taking notes to be prepared to receive my kids hahahhaha... LoveJordan ❤️💋💋💋
*Loving the hair! & the tips! Girl, you're amazing!!!*
I'm a non-parent and I feel blessed there are parents like you and Bubba!
Praise the Lord you did another summer survival video and this one is even better! Love you included your flubs! You are my spirit animal Jordan Page! So many exclamations!!!!
This came just in time! Girl did you read my mind 😩 I was just over here looking up what I can do with these kids and here you are SAVING MY LIFE 😭😭😭
Thank you
Love your sense of humor 😂
I have been watching all of your older videos and LOVE them! We are a family of six and I am starting the clip boards this summer. We just started using the envelope budgeting, so excited to see how it all goes. Thank you so much for sharing!
Oh yay! I'm glad you're liking the envelope budgeting! Let me know how you like the clipboards!
I always keep gallon and quart size ziplock baggies in my car for those that get motion sickness. You can keep the smell contained even when you don't have time to stop by the side of the road. It is a game changer! I have kept wipes in all of my vehicles. Even if they dry out, you can pour a little water in the container when you need to use them.
i’m 15 and don’t plan on having kids ANYTIME soon haha but i LOVE your videos lol
Do it on a Dime Collab!!!!! You go girl!!
Yaaaaassss!!!
My children are grown - but love these ideas for "future" grandchildren. My Mom used to do chores for us similar to this - she would write the chores on small sheets of paper, fold them up and we would draw them from a jar - really helped us to get excited about helping - we would do the chore and run back to draw another from the jar.
Yes, LOVED all these ideas! We homeschool our kids all year round...24/7....no paid breaks...ever...but love it and wouldn’t trade it for the world! Loved the popsicle chore/bored activities idea! We also keep a summer survival kit in the car! Another thing I oddly pack (and sometimes forget) is extra socks. Never fails, my kids are wearing flip flops and we get invited to an indoor bouncy house place, while out and about, that always requires socks (and makes you pair $10 a pair for theirs 🙄). So yeah, socks! I’m soooo checking out your lunch/snack system because that’s a challenge when we homeschool, too, is thinking of lunch ideas/systems. You look fab! God bless you❣️
I don’t have kids but you best bet I’m going to be using these tips for my boyfriend and I! Especially the car one I always forget essentials!
We have been using our new Bathpack brush for a week now. You are a LIFESAVER!!! My daughter would cry and scream when I would brush her naturally curly hair. Now she doesn't even flinch and says it feels fine. I can finally brush her hair everyday and even do cute hairstyles!! Thank you sooooo much!!!!!
Oh my goodness! I'm SO glad you're loving it! They really are amazing!
I’m a kid but I still watch this
Your hair looks so beautiful!!
Aww 🥰
Ditto ☺
I love your hair it looks so beautiful!!! Should definitely keep it sort!!!
Doesn't it!!! Much healthier and easier to manage, good to give your hair a break from extensions or intense heat styling from flat irons or curling tongs. The more natural the better, your hair will thank you! Good quality hair products make all the difference too. They're expensive though so l shop around, often my Stylist offers products at the Salon l can source cheaper online. When you use them everyday it can mean huge savings. 🌿🌺
Love these ideas. I have a survival back pack I leave in my car. But I double bag all the snacks that might melt. Because, you know, it’s Texas! The heat would melt everything EVERYWHERE! 😆😆
My kids Love...Love...Love the chore sticks! They get so excited to pick a stick and get a small reward for completion.
Went straight to the DT and snagged those clipboards! Thanks for the tips!
First time stay at home mom with 5 boys I am overwhelmed and school just got out week ago. Thanks for this video.
You've got this, mama!
I would but we live in a one stop light town. We only have a subway and dollar store 🤣
I started doing the summer clipboard 📋 ever since you mentioned it last year! I love it! I also do everything else you mentioned in this video! Great tips and makes for a nice summer!
All i have To tell you (7 videos later) you are my holy grail. You are an amazing person. You seem so fun. I'm a mom of 4 and trying for baby number 5 and you literally are a life saver. Thank God for you! Stay blessed! 😘😘
Aww thanks for the love, Jessica! 🥰
You are the most creative mom that I had ever known...I love my mom sooo much and I know she gave me her 110% of herself when I was a little girl but I wished she was this creative when I got bored during summer ( if you are reading this no offense, I love you mom).
For sure one of the most useful and creative video you have done, Jordan! Can't wait to get busy with this summer tips. Thumbs up and yeees KEEP DONING VIDEOS LIKE THIS, we love them.
I adore your hair beautiful. Thanks for the tips :) Can you do a video on your religious side of home life, like how you teach or study your religion? I am so fascinated.
I’m not a mom, but i like some of these ideas for just keeping myself in check and busy over the summer
ABC Mouse is also often free at the local library on their computers - all you need is a library card. It’s a great extension of the free toddler / infant storytimes often offered there and can be a fun outing for when the kids have cabin-fever from chore days. We used to have it but we had to be right there reading it with / for our first preschooler and she barely ever used it. For us it was a waste to have at home but now that she’s reading more (due to actual preschool), it feels like a special treat for her to use it at the library and can buy me some time to do some work of my own while we’re there.
I live in Florida so we have indoor and outdoor places to go. My tip is to become a member of your local museum (indoor place). You will usually get reciprocal benefits to other museums and it is tax deductible. Also as a member they send you notifications of summer activities.
love jordan, her parenting approach is like mine.... " ive taught u, and given u everything u need now leave me alone and do it "
The water bottles in the survival kit crack me up!!! We're in New Orleans and water bottles left in a car in south Louisiana would be hot enough to make a cup of tea!!! Lol! Cool idea if you live up north!
Awesome! I have older kids 12, 13, & 17 & we are still going to do this.👍🏼👍🏼 Thanks Jordan!🥰
I always have talcum powder. Gets sand off with no screaming
The bored sticks and chores sticks is such a good idea! My 6 year is already getting excited about these! :D
We keep a roll of paper towels on the car along with an extra outfit and underwear. I keep a book per child and one toy in the car as well bc we all everyone gets bored. Also we have extra chargers for the long trip and the kids just need to be quite haha. Love that bag I’m gonna get that for sure. Thanks for the tips :)
THANK YOU for the clipboard idea!!!! My kids (6 and soon to be 4)wouldn’t do a dang thing around the house before them. You are a GODDESS!! Much love from CO! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm SO glad it's helping them! ❤️
You have literally saved my sanity. I’ve recently withdrawn my son from mainstream school and I’m home schooling him temporarily. Your chart systems, productivity videos etc. Have been a game changer. Also your hair looks banging and I love your shirt! X
just starting from full time work mode mom to stay at home mom. Using as many tips from you as possible. Going to the do the clipboard for my three year old!!! He's a little slower developmentally so I love the " picture clip art idea" !!! Thank you Jordan!!!
You are seriously AMAZING! In awe of your energy and positivity!!
Yess! Definitely going to work on self sufficiency this summer so that I'm not exhausted from always making things to eat and keeping them entertained
I agree your hair style is great ! Very flattering - and you already have terrific ideas on saving, organizing, childcare etc
We do a bucket list 📋for summer too. 📸We take pictures print out one picture for each activities, we make a book out of it with one phrase each to describe how we felt about the activitie. When school start they always ask in her class what have you done during summer ...my youngest daughter get the book out and show them. she loves it 😏
You look so beautiful in this! Wear white more often
Your summer hair looks great! Gotta love clipboards! They look so cute in your work station. Thanks for sharing!💕
Thanks for making my day, Missy!
As someone that got carsick any time we went anywhere when I was a child, the gallon ziplock bags were genius! My dad always kept wet wipes, emergency toilet paper, and a couple extra bags in a bag. That way if someone does vomit and you can't throw it away quickly, it can seal! Not a mom yet, but good luck out there and may the odds be ever in your favor! :)
Extra sandals or flip flips LOL
My kids are rough on shoes so a back up pair is a life saver. Only 1$ or 2$ At the dollar store
You are so real and fun. I'm glad I found your channel. The only hack I have at the moment is for 2 toddlers and an infant. A pattern for the day changes everything. I used to call it a schedule but I don't put length of time on each activity, except nap times. If they know what to expect next and exactly what they are expected to be doing right now, we all have slightly more stable moods and we enjoy each moment a little more because we're not stressing about when things will get done and how.
OMG!! Yes!! I work from home too and kids have been on summer break for 2 weeks and I need this so much!!! Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
It doesn’t matter what type of day I’m having...I see your videos and they are an instant lift me up!! Thank you Jordan!!
I do not even have small children and I am watching this video twice!! So many GREAT ideas!! I had to subscribe!! I live for organization!! I also sent a few of your videos to my daughters for them in to watch. LORD, do they need a survival kit!! End of school for this year isn't even here until the end of the week and they need a whole system revamp!!! :)
You are so awesome! The perfect mother and we all need to learn from you. Thank you for all your help with these wonderful tips.
Love the kit to keep in your car I have 3 kiddos and find packing for outings so time consuming. It feels like it takes forever to get out of the house!
This is genius. You're hilarious. Love learning and laughing at the same time ♡♡♡ Thank you!
I am so excited. Today is my kids first actual day of summer.
I love your new format. How calm.and collected you are is so delightful to watch. Great hair too!
Hi Jordan, I loved this. Thank you. I keep a summer survival box in our car too - a couple of other things we keep in there are a change of clothes for each kid, a bucket and spade, a picnic blanket and we never go anywhere without their scooters (we only have two kids so that's doable for us!) I would LOVE more videos like this!
Great tips, appreciate your honesty and humor always.
I have 6 kids as well, all under 11 years old. Your such an inspiration to me, you've helped me so much! Thanks so much for your help!! #momlife!!
Hi Jordan! thank you for sharing all your great ideas, your videos has changed my "mommy life" I absolutely love the fridge drawers to have the kids access their snacks!
I started using your snack system! The bottom drawer of our fridge is all for them! And mind you my kids are 2 and 3!
Also when me and my siblings would tell our parents that we were bored we would get told to go read our bibles... we quickly learned to not tell mom and dad when we were bored
YOUR HAIR LOOKS AMAZING GIRL!!
Aww you are too kind!
I love this! I love the energy you bring to every video you do. Thank you for all the ideas and encouragement.
I like your summer survival bag. I do keep a lot of those things in my vehicle. I try to keep baby powder too, it's great for helping get dry off sand to avoid irritation and a mess.
You rock your life! Admirable! I love your charisma.
I literally watched your other summer video two days ago. Thank you for an update!! Love the hair 😍
My mom did your chores list last year and it was a life saver! And the summer list is awesome!! Everyone got to pick fun things to do this summer.
Love hearing that!