Your Summer Your Story

Summer has a way of sneaking up on busy families. One minute you’re waving goodbye at the last school drop-off, and the next, your days are a blur of sunscreen, snack wrappers, and "What are we doing today?”

Let’s change that.

Instead of letting summer happen to you, let’s get intentional about crafting the kind of summer your family truly needs. Whether it’s packed with adventures or full of slow mornings, your summer story starts with a plan, and we’ve got the perfect tool to help.

Visualize the Summer You Want (Before It Zooms By)

This season, try asking: What kind of summer do we need this year?

Is your family ready for backyard barbecues and pool days galore? Or would a quieter pace with more time to recharge be the better fit? The answer might be a little bit of both.

This kind of clarity is gold, and it’s exactly what our Summer Break Calendar is designed for. It’s one giant, easy-to-read view of your entire summer on a single sheet, so you can see the full picture without flipping pages or squinting at tiny boxes.

Gather the Family. Yes, Even the Littlest Ones

Planning your summer should feel like a team effort (not another task on your plate).

Sit down together and invite each family member to share what they’re looking forward to. Big kids can write their ideas on sticky notes, while little ones can point to stickers or draw pictures of activities they’re excited about.

Use our Summer Sticker Sheet to mark fun events, special outings, and anything else that deserves a little extra celebration on the calendar. These visual cues help kids feel included and excited—and make your wall calendar feel even more like a shared family hub.

Anchor the Essentials, Then Add Breathing Room

Once you've gathered your ideas, start filling in the big stuff:

✅ Vacations

✅ Summer camps

✅ Birthdays

✅ Family visits

✅ Must-do traditions

Our Erasable Gel Pens makes it easy to commit to plans without the pressure, because we all know things can (and will) change. Shift things around without the mess and keep your calendar looking crisp and clear all summer long.

And don’t forget to block off some white space, days with nothing planned. These are perfect for rest, spontaneous adventures, or simply not rushing out the door. Sometimes the most meaningful memories happen when there’s room to breathe.

Start Your Summer Story Now

Your summer doesn’t have to be perfect to be memorable, it just has to be yours.

So this week, grab your Summer Break Calendar, gather the family, and start mapping out your summer dreams. Use stickers for the fun stuff, erasable pens for flexibility, and your heart as the guide.

Because every summer has a story, let’s make yours one worth remembering.