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• To get out of the house 
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• To listen to good music for a little while
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6ish years ago I was working full-time as a doctor’s assistant and coming home to an 8-month-old baby while Josh worked 12-hour shifts until midnight. I was so busy that I felt like I was losing my sense of identity. 

That year I decided to start my blog. I kept it a secret for a while because I was embarrassed. I didn’t want anyone to think, “Who does she think she is? We’ve known her for years and she thinks she has something to say??”

But - I loved it! I wrote posts on everything! Random pizza recipes, how my run went that day, marriage, motherhood - I had absolutely no direction. But, I started sharing my blog and got a bunch of great feedback on my marriage and family posts. So, I decided to focus on that because that was, afterall, my favorite thing to write about anyway.

A few months later, I started pinning my posts on Pinterest and educating myself on what it meant to blog well, set up posts for good SEO, how to engage an audience, etc. I had a couple posts go viral on Pinterest and for a few months I had over 350,000 views on my blog/month.

Way late in the game, I started posting to Instagram in 2017. By then we had 2 babies and I had been working with brands for a while so I was able to quit my (at the time) part-time job to stay home with them which I was stoked about! 

Later that year, we packed up our stuff and moved to WA. The original plan was for Josh to find work and for me to continue blogging & be a SAHM. But, after several months later and finding it much harder for Josh to find work than we anticipated, I told him, "Hey, don't feel bad, I don't want you to feel pressure. I will look for work to take some of the pressure off."

So, I started applying for jobs in social media and content marketing. About a month into my search I made a profile on a job-matching platform called @scouted.io. A couple weeks later, I got an email from someone at Scouted saying that they were looking for someone to help with their content and they wanted to have a conversation. 

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Family, Kids, Sponsored, Toddler · March 25, 2017

25 Summer Activities for Kids + Radio Flyer Giveaway!

I always feel like the winter months bring a tad bit more mom guilt with them. The fact that being indoors longer is simply inevitable has meant a little bit more TV and indoor activities and less time in the sun. But now that it’s getting warmer and spring is officially here, little boy and I have been spending much more time exploring our neighborhoods, sidewalks, and parks. I’ve even been leaving hints for my husband to plan our first beach trip!

Seeing our son enjoy the warm weather brings back so many memories of summers growing up with lots of siblings! I was one of 5 in a family that had two sets of twins, so I never had to play alone. Which is just one reason why I’m so excited that David will be getting a little sister soon! My mom homeschooled my siblings and I but as soon as school was over, we were outside playing in the yard and in our large, wooded property. We would spend hours outdoors every day and I have so many great memories from it! So many of those memories included an heirloom Radio Flyer red wagon that we would push and pull all over our neighborhood.

I believe that kids can learn SO MUCH by getting outside and simply playing! That’s why I am so excited to be partnering with Radio Flyer during their 100 year anniversary on March 29th! I recently went through the Build-A-Wagon process on Radio Flyer’s website and had so much fun creating the wagon in which my son and daughter will spend years making memories!

Here are a couple snapshots of what the process looks like online:



And then a few days later we were enjoying our wagon! David is loving it!

I am so darn excited about our wagon because I know the design is amazing and they’re built to last! I mean, they’re celebrating their 100th anniversary, makes sense, right? Radio Flyer also has awesome trikes and bikes, scooters, and other toys that the kids can enjoy for years. Radio Flyer’s founder Antonio Pasin started Radio Flyer in 1917 and his dream was to “bring joy to every boy and every girl!”

Do I smell a giveaway?!

So, do you like what I created? Or would you customize your wagon a little differently? Well, I’m so excited to say that you actually can! In honor of Little Red Wagon Day, I’m partnering with Radio Flyer to let you guys have a chance to win your own Build-A-Wagon! Entering the giveaway is easy: just share your favorite Radio Flyer memory on social media and use the two hashtags #radioflyer100 #livingthesweetwife. Easy peasy. The giveaway will last until April 5, 11:59 pm. The lucky winner will get a special code from me that will allow them to go through the Build-A-Wagon process and order their own custom made wagon, completely free! I can’t wait to hear about your memories!

25 summer activities for kids to enjoy

In the meantime, if you need some help thinking of summer activities to do with your Radio Flyer wagon, here’s a list of super fun and easy activities to do with the kids to get them out of the house, playing, and learning!

  1. Sprinkler time
  2. Find a new park to explore
  3. Take a walk on a walking path or trail
    1. Have the kids bring their scooters, bikes, or tote them in your wagon!
  4. Have a picnic in the yard or a park
  5. Spend the morning at the local lake, beach, or pool
    1. Or enroll the kids in swimming lessons!
  6. Find a VBS program that the kids can participate in
  7. Set up a tent in the backyard and let the kids camp out!
  8. Build a fire pit and roast hot dogs for dinner and marshmallows for dessert!
  9. Get out of the heat and spend the afternoon picking out books at the library or attend a reading club!
  10. Make ice cream sandwiches together
  11. Inspire your kids to set up a lemonade stand and earn a little bit change to buy themselves a reward from the dollar store!
  12. Plant a flower or vegetable garden together
  13. Take the kids on a mini fishing trip!
  14. Teach the kids how to row a boat!
  15. Take a day trip to a hands-on museum
  16. Visit an aquarium or zoo
  17. Arrange a sleepover at grandma and grandpa’s house (everybody wins!)
  18. Play a sport like catch, soccer, badminton, or volleyball
  19. Visit a farmer’s market and purchase some fresh produce for the week
  20. Go strawberry picking
  21. Decorate the sidewalk or driveway with chalk
  22. Visit an amusement park or water park
  23. Make homemade popsicles!
  24. Take the kids to a ballgame!
  25. Create a scavenger/treasure hunt around the house or yard

Got some suggestions of your own? Share them in the comments below! And don’t forget to share this post with whom you share your Radio Flyer memories!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Radio Flyer. The opinions and text are all mine.

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  1. Brandy says

    March 29, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    Love all of those activities. Why in the world didn’t they have a build your own wagon when my girls were little! All the cool stuff out there now makes me almost want to have another baby!

    Reply
  2. robin Rue says

    March 29, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    Those are all super fun ideas! We try to be outside as much as possible in the summer time 🙂

    Reply
  3. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    March 29, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    Radio Flyer is the best wagon! I still have mine (it’s all rusty) from when I was little. Both of my girls used it. Love these fun summer activities!

    Reply
  4. Karen says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    Totally agree with you that kids should just “play” outside without a structured plan. And then they can try to find things and be creative while using their imagination! But of course much more fun with a red wagon, right?

    Reply
  5. Teresa says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    I think Radio Flyer was such a huge part of our little family for so long. I can’t bear to part with our wagon even though my kids are older and don’t need it any longer! I look forward to some of these great summer activities though

    Reply
  6. Terri Steffes says

    March 29, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    Love the summer list! When you have a good list of things to do then good things happen!

    Reply
  7. Jessi Joachim says

    March 30, 2017 at 11:23 am

    I love being outside with my kids, especially in the Spring. It’s awesome b/c it is warm but not as hot as our Summer months get. I actually have a radio flyer tricycle from when I was a little one, so they last forever!

    Reply
  8. Blythe Alpern says

    March 30, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    Radio Flyers have definitely gotten an upgrade since I was a kid. Kind of jealous of how fancy they are. Glad the weather is started no to warm up so I can plan some fun outdoor activities with my niece and nephew.

    Reply
  9. Katherine McDermott says

    March 30, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    Love these! I feel like I want to do some of them myself as an adult lol. Summer is perfect for getting outside and stopping sitting at your desk all day.

    Reply
  10. Tereza says

    March 30, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    Oh my god how cute does your little one look in that wagon?! He looks like he’s really enjoying himself too! These toys are the best aren’t they and they really do last! x

    Reply
  11. Lydia says

    March 30, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    I love these tips. And how cool that you can make your own wagon? I grew up with a radio flyer wagon!

    Reply
  12. thesocialbeing721 says

    March 30, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    Who doesn’t love a radio flyer?! I can’t wait for summer! Thanks for coming up with such a great list of things to do. If only we had time for them all!

    Reply
  13. Angie Rose says

    March 31, 2017 at 1:09 am

    Oh my goodness, I used to love my Radio Flyer when I was a kid! They are seriously the best. These are all such great ideas for summer activities 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  14. anvita says

    March 31, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    I love that brand. WE have a trike, bicycle and it’s time to get a wagon. Would love to participate in the giveaway.

    Reply
  15. Reesa Lewandowski says

    March 31, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    There is nothing better than a Radio Flyer wagon. They’re the original! Such great ideas for the summer and so many of these you can use your wagon with!

    Reply
  16. Kerri says

    March 31, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    My girls love to be outdoors. We have a Radio Flyer wagon similar to this one and they love it. It is great for taking a walk to our local park.

    Reply
  17. Carolyn says

    March 31, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    I loved our RF wagon! My kids are now actually a little old for it but we still use it to carry tons of toys to our neighborhood pool. I used to walk my twin boys every day in it.

    Reply
  18. Kristin says

    March 31, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    Nothing beats a classic Radio Flyer wagon! They’re so classic and such great quality!

    Reply
  19. Jeanine says

    March 31, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    What an awesome list! We are really excited for Summer and cant wait to tackle most of these ourselves! Cannot wait for the warm weather!

    Reply
  20. Nikki Arnold says

    April 1, 2017 at 1:19 am

    I love all of your ideas for summer activities and I always wanted one of these wagons, but mine are too big now. I didn’t even know you could customize it!

    Reply
  21. Amber Nelson says

    April 1, 2017 at 2:57 am

    Those are all fun looking activities. I know my kids will be plenty busy with their activities that I am sure summer will fly by.

    Reply
  22. Kecia says

    April 3, 2017 at 10:10 am

    My boys have a similar wagon that they ride in often on walks. During the summer, they also like to ride their scooters and draw on the driveway with chalk!

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That year I decided to start my blog. I kept it a secret for a while because I was embarrassed. I didn’t want anyone to think, “Who does she think she is? We’ve known her for years and she thinks she has something to say??”

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