October 04, 2021

#285: All Things Entertainment

1 hour 10 minutes

We are so excited for you! After listening to this episode you will have plenty of fresh ideas for how to keep yourself and the kids entertained. With cooler weather coming and gift-buying on the brain, this topic is perfect for the turn of the season. Emily has a suggestion for how you can be Fun Mom for about $15 with a yes moment vs. yes day, Kate has a free-ninety free activity that can keep you busy for hours and Rebecca brings it with book suggestions (from her fictional genre “page-turner”) that will eliminate decision fatigue for you.

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

TV Suggestions: Monk, Psych, The Mysterious Benedict Society, Tiny Desk, Mark Rober

Our ideas for getting kids off screens: Diamond painting, custom paint by numbers, parent/child coloring book, What Do You Meme (Family Edition), Pictureka!

Ideas for getting outside: Throw Throw Burrito, Yardzee, Spike Ball

Grab and go for your purse: Spot it, Play-doh, Slime, Uno, Uno Flip!, Dos

Magazines we like: Cooks Illustrated, Clubhouse, National Geographic Kids, Highlights, Highlights High Five, Sports Illustrated Kids, Real Simple, People & Cooking Light

Books we like: The Penderwick Series, Joyce Maynard books, You, Murder in the Yoga Store

Gift idea for parents: StoryWorth + Rebecca’s experience with it

Helping your kids navigate cell phones in a healthy way with Pinwheel

Ways to create space in your house for non-screen activities

KS: Bible and a Bag, Home Decorating, Front Door Fails

GL: Being a COVID nurse, enneagram 2 best friends, organizing during stress

*Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

CONNECT WITH REBECCA:

website | instagram | patreon

CONNECT WITH KATE:

instagram | website | patreon

CONNECT WITH EMILY:

website | instagram | facebook | patreon

EPISODE SPONSORS:

Uncommon Goods: Follow the link to get 15% off your next gift

KiwiCo: Use code MSW for 50% off your first month + FREE shipping

MamaZen: Follow the link and use code MSW to unlock your free trial

PrepDish: Follow the link and use code MSW for two FREE weeks of meal planning

SHARE THE STRUGGLE!

If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here!

LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Patreon | Amazon

*Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

...more

View all episodes

By Emily Thomas

4.9

11621,162 ratings