Is this your summer motto?

Summer is always a tricky balance between work and play. There is no magic formula for finding that "right" balance that works for your kids/family situation, but our family motto of "work hard, play hard" seems to do the trick. Before we play, we do chores (for a great printable chore chart, go HERE) and do some summer "mommy school" to keep up on math and reading skills. Sometimes we have to grocery shop. Sometimes I tell my kids they can't play until their attitude is better. Sometimes they push my buttons and get friend privileges taken away. Sometimes I need to remember to just let them be kids and enjoy the magic of childhood. Like I said, it's a tricky balance.

Do you have any little pirates at your house? I do and loved the way the white font on the distressed background turned out for this month's printable. It's the work hard, play hard motto in kid language-- perfect for our little sailors and pirates who are always on the hunt for the real treasure: that perfect summer day.

To download the orange print, click HERE

 For the blue print, click HERE

For the gray print, click HERE

And if you're looking for additional prints or one of a kind baby gifts, don't forget to visit my etsy shop. Some of my baby monthly milestone stickers are ON SALE right now. These make the perfect gift for new moms no matter if it's the first baby or the fifth...because what mom doesn't love taking pictures and showing off their new addition? And with these prices, it's easy to stock up and always have the perfect baby gift on hand. Thanks for stopping by!