MINUTE TO WIN IT - Wet 'n Wild Edition

I am back with a new edition of Minute to Win It and this one is sure to get you soaked!!!

It seems like the spring weather was skipped here in Vegas and went straight to early summer temperatures.  Needless to say our air conditioning has been running daily since May 1st and we have enjoyed many afternoon swims at the resort pools.

With the hot temperatures already here, I knew that I would need some fun games for my kiddos to play to help them keep cool this summer.  That's when the idea for a Wet 'n Wild Minute to Win It came to me.

Whether, you are looking to plan a school field day, a summer party or just need a reason to get wet these games are for you.And every game is sure to bring laughter and smiles out of everyone that plays.  

It is available in my shop for ONLY $3.50 as an instant download until Friday May 16th.  Then it will be bumped back up to its regular price of $5.00. 

Visit my Etsy Shop to get your DIY printable . . .HERE!  

Be sure to check out my Etsy Shop for all my Minute to Win It games!!!

Children's Payday Punch Card - New Release

I have been in major need of a chore card system that worked for both me and my kids for a long time now.  I have tried and tried new ideas, but they all seem to fizzle out. 

One day when I was at one of my favorite sandwich shops for lunch, as I was pulling out my customer loyalty card  (you know the kind:  1 sandwich = 1 punch . . .10 punches = 1 FREE sandwich)  I got the idea for my current chore system.   My kids and I have been testing it out for months and it works like a charm. 

One reason it works so well, is that it is a self managed system.  When I come upon a job the kids can do, I write the chore on their "Chore To Do" card.  I give them a little shout out that they have a new chore to complete.  After they are done with their chore, they give themselves a punch on their "Payday Punch Card."  I try to average 2 chores a day so they can be paid weekly.  Once the kids have complete 12 chores, they get paid.  They hand me their completed card, I give them their money and then they start all over again.  Currently my kids earn $1 a card, but I love that I can increase their pay without changing one thing about the system. 

Another great aspect of this system is your kids decide when they get paid.  My son has opted out of his chore card a few time, but he has learned the hard way that if he does, he does get paid as fast as his sister.

This kit includes 6 "Payday Punch Card" designs (3 boy and 3 girls) with a cordinatng "Chore To Do" card and a cordinating blank card.  I love to use the blank card to leave little "love notes" for my kids. 

Once you purchase your file, all you have to do it print, trim and laminate (just the chore/blank cards) and you are ready to go. 

Visit my shop {HERE} to get your Payday Punch Card System!

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The Golden Ticket Reward System - NEW RELEASE

My sister in law called me about a month ago with this great idea for a new "rewards system."   She wanted to be able to give her kids a  reward for good behavior.  She asked me if I would create some kind of "coupon" to give to her kids and wanted one that was a little more special, "like a golden ticket."   What a PERFECT idea!!!  I couldn't wait to get started for her sake and mine.  I wanted to use this system in my house as well.  This system's concept is easy:  the kids do something good or kind for someone in the family and they get a reward ticket in return.

I created 4 different color designs so each child in the family could choose their own tickets, in addition to the GOLDEN TICKET. 

This system is easy.  Once you have printed, trimmed and laminated the tickets, simply use a Sharpie marker to write the reward.  When the ticket has been cashed in, simply wipe clean with some window cleaner and be on the look out for some more good behavior. 

My hubby and I have decided to keep the rewards simple.  Here are a few we are using

• Stay up 15 minutes late
• 1 extra dessert
• 1 more book to read at bedtime
• Manicure
• 15 minutes of Mommy/Daddy play
• Date to the Movie Theater - Golden Ticket
• Dinner Date with Mommy/Daddy - Golden Ticket

The ideas are endless and can be adapted to each child's likes and needs. 

To get your GOLDEN TICKET REWARD SYSTEM - click HERE

A special THANKS to Just So Scrappy and her digital kits!!!

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