Turns Out My 8-Year-Old Just Wants A Good, Old-Fashioned Summer

The classics never get old. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jun. 19, 2023 KEEP IT SIMPLE [Turns Out My 8-Year-Old Just Wants A Good, Old-Fashioned Summer]( “It was meant to be a time-suck (albeit still cute and thoughtful) when I suggested to my 8-year-old that we should make a summer bucket list,” writes Samm Davidson. But as it turns out, her 8-year-old son was thrilled with the idea and took it VERY seriously. So what’s one regular kid looking for out of summer these days? Turns out it’s not that much different from what you and I wanted — with a few fun curveballs. I don’t know about you but I’m definitely going to replicate this experiment with my 6-year-old. And frankly, I might even do one for myself. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read more ⮕]( Latest SCORE! [12 Trader Joe’s Dupes So Good, You Can't Tell The Difference]( Yes, the sunscreen really is that good. [Read more.]( WE'RE IN! [15 Incredible Family-Friendly Hotels In The US That *Aren't* Disney]( Your kids won't even miss the coasters, characters, or churros when you book a stay at these wonderful — and some downright whimsical — lodging options. [Read more.]( YAY OR NAY? [Costco Travel Deals: Worth It, Or Worth Passing On?]( Booking a trip and stocking up on toilet paper all at once? It’s not too good to be true, friends. [Read more.]( Featured THAT'S CATCHY [All My Kids’ Favorite Music, Ranked By Me (The Mom)]( “As you might expect, I now spend a lot of time listening to kids’ music. I came to this genre reluctantly, but after five years, I’m starting to develop some favorites, as well as a list of music that I must personally avoid at all costs,” writes Taylor Siering today. I’m curious how many of these you’ll relate to — and her take on KidzBop might surprise you! [Read more ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [How To Choose The Safest Life Jacket For Your Kids This Summer]( ⮕ [8 Ways To Build Resilient Kids Who Are Prepared For Life]( ⮕ [Parenting A Sports-Obsessed Kid As A Dad Who Hates Sports]( [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.