Summer is just around the corner and that means your kids will have alot of free time on their hands. Have you made plans for them? One of the big problems is they get bored around the second week of vacation. Despite plans for your long awaited vacation, that's only a couple weeks. What do you have planned for your kids for the rest of summer?

Here are some suggestions:

• Summer school (I know, the kids are tired of school but find one that's loads of fun!)
• Summer camp (there are so many to choose from)
• Local library activities (many local libraries offer programs to kids of various ages)
• Church summer programs (churches often host summer programs, find out about the church near you)
• Community programs (many communities host their own programs for kids)
• Start your own program (if you have the time and the resources, start your own summer program)

Summer doesn't have to be a drag for you or your kids. Start planning now and make this the best summer ever. And while you're planning, think about back-to-school. That's right around the corner as well. Start looking for deals that will help you save time and money.