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Fill Your Summer with Superhero Adventures and Popsicles + $25 Gift Card Giveaway

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SuperHeroes Popsicles

Moms and Popsicles are the heroes of summer!  Popsicles are a tasty treat that keep kids cool on a hot summer day and Moms help to keep the kids busy with lots of fun summer activities.

Target Popsicles

You can stop by Target to stock your freezer with Popsicle treats.  Pick up some fun themed Popsicle products like Marvel Avengers and Frozen.   Target has an in-store offer where you can pick up 2 boxes of Popsicle treats for $6.50.  This offer runs 6/1/15 – 7/4/15.   You can even use the leftover popsicle sticks for lots of fun activities.

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Come up with an idea on how to be the superhero of summer with your kids by bringing home Popsicles and creating an Anti-Boredom Kit. An example of this could be writing down activities on the leftover Popsicle sticks, then choosing an activity for the day. You can cut out pictures of superheroes and tape them onto the sticks. Or you can have a superhero themed party or play–date.

Make a bow and arrow out of a Popsicle stick

One of our favorite things to do with Popsicle sticks is to make a mini bow and arrow.  We did this at a party last year and it was a huge it with all the kids.    Follow the instructions below to see how you can turn the Popsicle sticks into a bow just like Hawkeye would use.

Bow and Arrow supplies

Bow & Arrow Supplies:

  • Popsicle Stick
  • Embroidery Floss
  • Pocket Knife
  • Q-tips
  • Paint or Markers (optional)

Cut notches in Popsicle stick

Use the pocket knife to cut out small notches in the popsicle sticks. Next, soak the Popsicle sticks for about an hour and 1/2 – two hours (warm water should speed up the process).   Dry it off and slowly bend the Popsicle stick so it curves just like a bow would.

We painted our Popsicle sticks in order cover up the joke on the stick.  By the way… Did you hear the joke about the banana peel?  Never mind, it slipped my mind.

Shoot your bow and arrow

To add the embroidery floss start at one end and wrap the string into the cut out notches and tie it in a knot on one side.    Bring the string over to the other side, wrap it around a few times and tie it off.  Make sure you tie the knot on the same side as you did the first one.   You want to make sure that there is not a lot of slack in the string.

To make your arrows, with scissors are nail clippers cut off one end of the Q-tips.  Load your arrow into your bow and shoot away!

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Entry #1:   Leave a comment on this post telling me what fun summer activities you have planned.

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Comments

  11. rachel cartucci says

    We plan on camping out in our back yard this summer…picnics by the lake and lots of days at the park.

  14. cali says

    We are exploring the north part of our state, water gun fights, and enjoying the outdoors!

  15. Ashley C says

    We’re planning a few parties this year, I can’t wait to have people over at our new house 🙂

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  16. Brenda Rolph says

    Hello,
    This summer I plan on using taking vacation time off from work just to enjoy the sun and hang out around the house! I need to rest and spend some time with my family. Happy Washington sun to you!

    Sorry – I put my comment in the wrong spot at first! Thank you!

  17. terri says

    Good morning! We will me camping on my husband’s fishing boat…lots of bbq-ing, water wars, paddleboarding, fishing, and just being together. I LOVE summer!!!

  19. Teri says

    Summmmerrrrr! Kicked it off by taking the kids to a resort last weekend (beach, pool, sightseeing). Hope to do new activities with the fam like fishing and camping aside from the beach, park, and zoo.

  31. Evie B. says

    We are spending time by the pool and at the beach a lot this summer as well as the park.

  33. Karen says

    We will be having a 60’s themed family reunion. Lots of fun activities, photo ops and games planned.

  35. Julia says

    We got a season pass to the pool, so hopefully a lot of time will be spent there

  36. Susan Christy says

    Kind of a quiet summer since the focus is on perfecting the lawn but I guarantee there will be lots of grilling and patio time!

  39. Thanh Shanahan says

    My husband gets 4 weeks off for the summer. We live just outside of Chicago and hope to spend a few days exploring new places in downtown Chicago with our two young children!

  44. Jacquelyn says

    Tasty Tuesdays for new recipes
    Wandering Wednesdays for field trips
    Freaky Fridays for anything goes.

  50. David says

    Next month we are going to go to Omaha tho visit the zoo. The also have a couple of cool museums we want to see as well.

  53. Lauren M. says

    Going out to eat with, shopping and spending a special day with my grandmother, mom, aunt and cousin! : ) Thanks so much for the sweet giveaway! : )

  54. Michelle Cummings says

    We are planning a trip to Seattle, a camping trip, and a trip to Oregon.

  58. Gina M says

    We will be spending a lot of time at the pool!

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  61. Cheryl I says

    library summer events, sprayparks/beach, and perhaps even a camping adventure….

  63. Megan S says

    I’ll probably be visiting the beach, going to a lot of movies, and maybe going to a baseball game here & there.

  74. Jennifer M says

    The local splash pad & lots of trips to local parks! Not to mention $1 family movies at the theatre and free bowling!

  75. Aarthi Natarajan says

    Library story times , swimming and Legos. Spending quality time with my child

  76. Christina says

    We have so much planned! Passes to the pool, fun at the zoo, a possible trip to Chicago, quality time spent with my mom who is being treated for breast cancer, and a few days of my siblings, their spouses, and their children all visiting! It’s going to be a great summer!

  82. Suzanne "Niki" Cleveland says

    A trio to the beach, swimming at Nana’s, a trip to the exploratorium, the library, and a couple of trips to the movies.

  86. Renae says

    We’re going to try out some new bus routes around town and see where we can get with our public transportation system. The kids love riding the bus and it’s something different and a good experience for them.

  89. Michelle says

    Moving overseas :-O
    What am I going to do without Target?!? Lots of shopping in the next few weeks for me 🙂

  90. Jessica O says

    We are focusing on having a fun, messy summer vacation, we have an arts and crafts activity and a crazy exercise planned daily starting with a sack race tomorrow! =)

  95. Jennifer Roehl says

    Fishing, Fireworks, Swimming, Outdoor movie, Handing out goody bags to homeless, visiting a nursing home, parades, zoo, etc! 🙂

  96. Paula says

    We plan to visit family and visit our favorite store (Target)! We plan to have lots of bbq’s and homemade ice cream and lots and lots of Target shopping (just don’t tell my husband, lol)!!!

  97. Hillary N says

    Playground, trips to my family lake house, and day trips to zoos and the aquarium!

  98. Tevan says

    We will be taking a couple family trips to the Black Hills in South Dakota and Minneapolis to watch the Twins play.

  99. barb says

    Allstar baseball, trip to west palm beach and trip to buffalo, ny! Lots and lots of traveling! Lol

  103. Amy says

    I am a teacher so I’m going to use the summer to take a break and play with my 1 year old son

  104. Adrienne says

    Taking the toddler to the zoo and playground, and having him swim in his clearance pool from last year’s end of summer Target clearance!!! 😀

  105. Rachel says

    We plan on visiting our family cabin a lot in Vermont and exploring nature. Can’t wait!

  106. Tiffany says

    My summer will be spent making ‘sea foam’ for the kids! We did it last year and they loved it! We will also be spending lots of time in the pool and heading to the beach :). We also want to play some fun trips to the zoo!

  107. Danielle says

    we will be attending the local free concerts, activities at the library, $1 movies and Disneyland.

  108. Malica says

    My boys are taking swimming lessons. Then we are going to Leoland to play at their water park!

  114. Hope says

    So far a trip to San Diego, a concert, and a trip to Las Vegas. There will certainly be trips to the beach in there somewhere too!

  119. Yvonne says

    We will be visiting the new splash pad in our neighborhood, going to the summer movies (10 movies for $5), library fun, lots of barbecuing, and going fishing.

  122. Miranda says

    We are doing an “old-fashioned” summer! Zero scheduled activities, just lots of time outdoors leaving the kids to their imaginations! Outside from after breakfast (sometimes before!) until bedtime, only coming in for meals, etc 😉 They are LOVING the freedom! Throw in their own little garden beds to work in, swimming, bike rides, fishing, lots of reading and art projects inside when it gets too hot…perfect summer!!

  123. tina says

    Summer is my favorite season. I will be sunbathing, eating lots of ice cream and going to the library.

  126. Shannon F says

    We are planning to spend a lot of time in the pool this summer! When we’re not at the pool, we love to go to zoo too (The Toledo Zoo). 🙂

  128. Leslie says

    A lot of swimming, reading program at the library, and we’re going to make a water blob!

  131. tasha says

    During the summer, we love to play basketball, catch fire flies, have indoor camp outs, have water balloon wars, and play with squirt guns.

  132. Bethany says

    Love this craft idea! Definitely spending the summer outside splashing in the kiddie pool and enjoying popsicles 🙂

  133. Robyn says

    Every Sunday we go to a free music in the park concert in iur area. Fun, relaxing and free 🙂

  135. Susan G says

    We’re visiting family, moving, and having a baby – with lots of outdoor play in between 🙂

  136. Sharon K says

    We love doing science experiments! I’m planning to set up a science station on our back deck.

  138. Lindsey O'Keefe says

    Having moved to Texas recently we will spend the summer exploring or new area!

  139. Erica says

    We have a major summer line up this year! We have just visited Busch Gardens in VA. The Norfolk VA Harborfest in Norfolk Va… During that trip we also hit up a day trip to VA Beach. We are leaving this weekend for Myrtle Beach SC. Yes we have a swimming pool (both my kids are water crazy) BUT we are beach bums when not out there soaking up the sun. We love the summer weather and living in the WV mountains makes you definitely appreciate the sunshine. For fun we also travel to local fairs and circuses. My kids have a lot going on in the summer. We try to make the most of it on what our budget allows. It’s a hectic life but it’s our life and we love it! SUMMERTIME IS THE BEST TIME ♡

  140. Patricia says

    Unfortunately, two full time working parents here. So we do lots of weekend camping and mini road trips. We still have a grand time, just a little jealous of those with a bit more carefree summer.

  141. Kelly says

    We will be enjoying our Michigan summer with playing with our slip and slide in our backyard and spending weekend up north at our family cabin on the lake! My kids (6 & 4) can’t wait for their last day of school tomorrow!!!

  146. Amanda says

    My daughter and i just got home from our Disneyland trip! Going to spend the rest of the summer preparing for baby #2. Due August 15, its a boy! Also potty training my little princess this summer. Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

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