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Transition Day!

We’ve spent the month having fun, writing our summer story, and making the most of summer. Way to go, mamas. I’m proud of you. Proud of us. As the dog days of August loom in front of us and school schedules get closer and closer, we start to shift our focus to August’s Guided Journal Prompts…a sense of Home.

Home. What does that one word conjure up for you? What are your first thoughts? The first words that pop into your head? Write those down. And join us here tomorrow for more journal prompts as we strengthen ourselves and our families one day at a time. #strongwomenmakestrongmothers

Print Out Photos!

Print photos from this month’s memories and put them up somewhere in the house! The fridge, in a collage in the hallway…or put them together in a photo book! Whatever you choose, make it something you can see and touch then put it in plain sight to celebrate and remember all the Family Fun from Summer 2018!

Thank You Day!

The four week challenge is over, but there are still a few days left in the month. (Bonus Days, if you will). At yayamamas, we always use the first bonus day to send thank yous. They can be casual or formal, a text or hand written note. Send a thank you today. Not sure who to thank? Try going back to week three’s journal entries. Gratitude week is a great place to start.

Keep At It!

Summer isn’t over yet, even if our challenge is drawing to a close. If you didn’t squeeze in everyone’s idea, there is still time. Remember, it doesn’t have to be elaborate. It can be as simple as a popsicle on the back porch.

If you already met your goals, how would you and your family feel about keeping the fun going? What if once a month or even every week you focused on Family Fun as a way to reconnect and keep the spirit of summer alive all year? Think about it. Talk about it. Write about it. You’ve been talking openly with your family about your Family Fun goals all month long…keep the conversation going! Decide on new Family Fun goals and write them down.

Reflection

I want you to be honest with yourself. How much of this month’s fun was about “stuff” and how much of it was just about being together as a family? What were your most fun moments? When did you feel most connected and plugged into your kids?

Your Own Backyard

What could you do that’s fun right in your own yard? On your own street? Right at home? Write about it. Get creative (poetic even) with the details. As the month draws to a close, this will act as a nice reminder that you don’t have to venture far to be present with your children, giving them your full attention, as you discover (or rediscover) your own backyard just for fun.

Caption Day

Sit down together (or solo) and write the captions from the photos you chose yesterday. Include dates, names, locations, details, quotes. (Check out the awesome summer quotes on the yayamamas IG and FB pages for ideas!) Spend some time writing short snippets or stories or gather the ones you’ve already written. It’s a great way to slow down and reminisce; for everyone to really appreciate all you’ve done.

Picture Day

Sit down together as a family and choose which photos you want to include in your Summer Story. Which ones are you going to print out? This could take 5 minutes or an hour. Enjoy that time together.

Then write about that moment you had together choosing the photos: how long it took, which memories your kids or partner got most excited about, how it felt to sit together and reminisce about your summer memories.

Family Reflection Day

Bring your family in on it! Repeat yesterday’s prompts, but with your family. Write from their point of view and what they remember.

July Week 4: Summer Story

If you’re not done with your goals, keep going! If you’ve had adventures already, start writing them down. Remember as many details as you can. The sights, smells, weather, food, people, clothes, music, place, time, plants, jokes, smiles…as much as you can. This is your reflection day, mama. Enjoy it.

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