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Your Guide to a Perfect Summer - With Tips From Helene Boudreau and Stacey Graham
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Looking for some great summer ideas? Check out this guest post from Hélène Boudreau, author of Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings, on her top five summer activities:
I grew up on a small island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean so splishy-splashy summer activities are some of my favourite things to do. Here are my top five summer splashin’ activities!
1. SURFING
I am so bad at surfing and have only ever managed to stand on my board about three times in my life but it is so much fun to get out there and catch a few waves even if you’re like me and all you can manage is getting up on your knees. This day, it was only 13 C/ 55 F and the water was even chillier. Thank goodness for wet suits!
2. SAND CASTLE BUILDING
My family and I stay at an ocean side cottage every summer and try to schedule our stay during the annual Sandcastle Building Competition. We came in FIRST last year and plan on defending our title again this summer. Jade the mermaid has even been known to make an appearance!
3. WHALE WATCHING
Creatures of the sea have always amazed me (obviously!) so if you ever get the chance—don’t pass up an opportunity to go whale watching. It’s so magical!
Last time, we even discovered a sea cave. I wonder what’s hiding in there…
4. RACE!
I joke that I once came in 141st in a race with 140 competitors and that’s not very far from the truth. I am slow. VERY slow. But I love competing in races at least once a summer. These days I usually do walking half marathons (my best time is 3:01 hrs—a glacial pace) but I’ve also been known to do short triathlons. Swimming is probably my worst leg of the race but it’s a great way to cool down for the biking and running part. This is my ‘I’m so glad THAT’S over’ face.
5. SNOWBALL FIGHTS
Yup, you read that correctly. When you live within driving distance of a dozen hockey arenas like I do, there’s nothing like loading up the back of the truck with Zamboni snow and dumping it in your front yard for an instant pile of chilly summer fun. Snowball fight!
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You can find Hélène on Twitter, Facebook and on her Website.
Be sure to check out Hélène's latest book, Real Mermaids Don’t Hold Their Breath!
Normal is Never Coming Back
Jade is totally confused. As in, "will this be a leg-day or a tail-day?" kind of confused. Even worse, it's been forever since her first kiss with Luke and now—nothing. Not even a text message.
Sigh.
But Jade doesn't have time to figure out the weirdness of boys and how to use her shiny new tail. (Seriously, being a mermaid should come with a handbook.) She has to come up with a plan to get her missing mermaid mom back on dry land.
The only problem is...Jade is afraid of the ocean. But even aqua-phobic mer-girls have to take the plunge sometime...
And as a special treat, check out Stacey Graham's Phantom Party Guide! For the perfect GHOSTLY slumber party, click here for all of Stacey's tips and activities.
And don't miss her latest book, The Girl's Ghost Hunting Guide!
What was that noise? The cat? The wind?
Little brother stealing a peek at your diary?
Or is it a ghost?
The Girls' Ghost Hunting Guide will help you identify the creepy crawlers from the spooky spirits, the howling winds fromt he haunting phantoms. And with this guide you can learn from real experts how to investigate and contact your very own ghosts!
Everything a girl needs for a night full of fun, including:
• Spooky urban legends to set the mood
• Must-have stuff for your ghost hunting kit
• Pointers for leading the best-ever ghost hunt
• Tips for writing your own ghost
• With fun quizzes, games, recipes, and more!
So gather your friends if they are brave enough, grab a flashlight, and go investigate!
Check out Stacey’s website for more information: http://www.girlsghosthuntingguide.com/
Fill out the form below to enter to win a copy of Real Mermaids Don't Hold Their Breath or The Girl's Ghost Hunting Guide!
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Thursday, 21 June 2012I would kill to be anywhere near the ocean right now! Ah, the whale watching and cave exploring looks so peaceful!
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Thursday, 21 June 2012That sounds like a great summer! And I love mermaids, excited about the book!
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Thursday, 21 June 2012
That sounds like a great summer! And I love mermaids, excited about the book!
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Thursday, 21 June 2012They both look so cute! Real Mermaids Don't Hold Their Breath sounds like a good laugh - "leg day or tail day", lol!
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Thursday, 21 June 2012Real Mermaids don't hold their breath
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Friday, 22 June 20123
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Friday, 22 June 2012
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Friday, 22 June 2012
Real Mermaids Don't Hold Their Breath!!!
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Friday, 22 June 2012I'm excited about the mermaid book!It's really creative to think of a mermaid being afraid of water.Real mermaids don't hold their breath!
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Saturday, 23 June 2012I'm really lokking foward to Real Mermaids Don't Hold Their Breath I Love mermaids! Mermaids are Awesome!
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Sunday, 24 June 2012I'm definitely looking forward to The Girl's Ghosthunting Guide becuase of that perky cover..and sounds like a bundle of fun!
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Tuesday, 26 June 2012These books look great!!! I hope I win.
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Tuesday, 26 June 2012I haven't tried surfing ( I'm a horrible swimmer) but I wish I was near a beach!
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Tuesday, 26 June 2012I think the Girl's Ghosthunting Guide because it has an awesome cover, and I love the idea of ghost hunting.
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Tuesday, 26 June 2012both of these books sound really good, but i think i'm most looking forward to the girl's ghosthunting guide! it is definitely different from what i've been reading lately : )
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Wednesday, 27 June 2012
I would love to read the mermaid novel!!
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Wednesday, 27 June 2012I love both books but I would have to go with Real Mermaids Don't Hold Their Breaths by Helene Boudreat
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Wednesday, 27 June 2012
I'm so excited for Real Mermaids Don’t Hold Their Breath!
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Thursday, 28 June 2012I'm excited for Real Mermaids Don’t Hold Their Breath
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Sounds like some great tips! You are so brave participating in the race! I have trouble racing out of bed, but then again I am so not a morning person.