{"id":1181,"date":"2015-03-26T15:21:49","date_gmt":"2015-03-26T21:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mops.org\/2015\/03\/26\/summer-dreamin\/"},"modified":"2015-03-26T15:21:49","modified_gmt":"2015-03-26T21:21:49","slug":"summer-dreamin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/summer-dreamin\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Dreamin\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is upon us, well, maybe not quiiiiiiiiite yet. But it will be here in a blink. Maybe that\u2019s a positive thing. I think back to summers as a kid and remember playing down by the creek near our house. Or, maybe it\u2019s \u2026 well \u2026 let\u2019s be honest here, friends. Summer days are long, and there are expectations of fun activities and vacations. Before we get too far down the road into summer it feels like we\u2019re digging ourselves out of a pit of doldrums, let\u2019s band together to share the best of the best ideas for making the most of the warm, sunny months.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">How to throw a staycation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">5 Ways to make backyard camping special<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">Top family vacation travel hacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">Your best summer memory from when you were a kid<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">4 Must-do\u2019s for hosting sleepovers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">Setting expectations for your kids on vacation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">5 Best mobile apps for keeping kids entertained while in the car (or when you need 7.3 minutes of quiet)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">Favorite outdoor summer games<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">How to host a block party, kid\u2019s Olympic style<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">Connecting with neighbors \u2013 recipes, conversation starters, block party ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">Bucket lists<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">4 Ways to help kids learn to play alone<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">Safety when playing outside alone<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">5 Really messy craft\/game ideas that can only be done outside (and it\u2019s summer, so they should be done!)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">Submission deadline \u2013 April 5, 2015<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>How to Submit<\/h3>\n<p>To add your voice to the conversation, send your submission to<a href=\"mailto:content@mops.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">content@MOPS.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Submission Information<\/h3>\n<p>For more information about the tone of our materials and our submission process go to<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mops.org\/writers-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mops.org\/writers-guidelines<\/a>(Insider hint: We take these very seriously, so it\u2019s important you take a peek before submitting.)<\/p>\n<h3>Submission Process<\/h3>\n<p>Just so you know, all articles are received on speculation. We will respond to all submissions when they are received to confirm submission with the submission agreement. If your article is selected for publishing, we will email you in advance with the date we will be publishing and the permalink for your records.<\/p>\n<h3>And Since You Always Ask<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you may send material that has been previously posted. Just make sure it meets our editorial needs first. Because, again, we take those pretty seriously.<\/p>\n<h3>What about General Content?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, we certainly accept general articles about parenting, mothering and woman-related issues. In fact, we\u2019re always up for a good tear-jerker or one of those stories that gets us laughing. We welcome those submissions through the same submissions process, but we should tell you up front that since we\u2019re a theme-based magazine, we only publish a few.<\/p>\n<p>As you prepare for some fun summer activities, you will probably need some supplies. We are here to help you out, and two lucky winners will win a $10 Target giftcard.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"rcwidget_9noakwff\" class=\"rcptr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rafflecopter.com\/rafl\/display\/f06f738b112\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-raflid=\"f06f738b112\" data-theme=\"classic\" data-template=\"\">a Rafflecopter giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/widget-prime.rafflecopter.com\/launch.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"call-to-action\">What is your favorite summer memory?<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is upon us, well, maybe not quiiiiiiiiite yet. But it will be here in a blink. Maybe that\u2019s a positive thing. I think back to summers as a kid and remember playing down by the creek near our house. Or, maybe it\u2019s \u2026 well \u2026 let\u2019s be honest here, friends. 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