Parenting Pointers: Creative Tips to Beat Summer Boredom

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School is out in most areas and with the start of summer comes rainy days, breaks from camp, and inevitable cries of, “I’m bored!”  Keep your kids busy and creative this summer and have fun in the process by encouraging them to use existing household objects in artistic and unconventional ways.  Tape, glue, scissors, mounting supplies, colored masking tape and an imagination may be all you need to win $5,000!

I had the chance to interview Lifestyle Expert Brit Morin showcasing her maker masterpieces and educational creations AND giving tips on creative, affordable, and most of all FUN project ideas for this summer.

The MAKE AMAZING contest, presented by Scotch Blue®, invites creative DIYers of all ages to submit projects in the categories of Art, Decoration, and Education.  Submissions should come via Instagram using #makeamazing for a chance to win three, $5,000 cash prizes. To be eligible, projects must include a Scotch Blue product and cannot have previously been submitted to any other contest. Submissions are due by 8/3/2014

 

Brit Morin is the founder & CEO of Brit + Co., a new-media company that provides tools to teach, inspire and simplify everyday life. Brit and her fellow makers and DIYers create ideas for creative living, making and doing in the digital age on Brit.co.   When she's not coming up with inventive ideas to share with her fellow makers, Brit can be seen on the TODAY Show as a regular DIY and lifestyle contributor. She is also an ongoing contributor to CNN.com and Yahoo Shine.