--- title: A Collection of Summer Fun description: It's almost too late to enter to win one of the great prizes in our Summer Fun Giveaway! --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2014/07/24/last-call-to-enter-the-summer-fun-giveaway#) # A Collection of Summer Fun Jul 24, 2014 9:00:04 PM  |  by [Sarah Reinhard](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/sarah-reinhard) *We know we're not the only ones who sometimes struggle to put the "fun" into summer, so here's a collection of items that can help!* ### ![cover-yearofgrace](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cover-yearofgrace-4.gif?width=300&height=360&name=cover-yearofgrace-4.gif) ### *[A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers](https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/a-year-of-grace-365-reflections-for-caregivers.html)* By Laraine Bennet (Our Sunday Visitor) > *"Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you."* - 1 Peter 5:7 > > Nationally-known speaker and author Laraine Bennett knows the highs and the lows of the caregiver's world-she juggles her own work and family life as she helps meet the needs of her talented, artistic mother now completely incapacitated by a devastating stroke. > > In *A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers*, Laraine offers daily respite for the weary caregiver, a chance to recharge and refresh the mind and spirit, and to look anew, with gratitude and hope, at the value of every human life. > > Each brief daily reflection includes a Scripture reading or quote, and a reflection for the day. Enlightening, refreshing, and upbeat, A Year of Grace, is a daily reminder for you-the caregiver-of the important role you play to bring Christ's love to those in your care. ### ![cathfamfun-COVER](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cathfamfun-COVER-266x400-4.jpg?width=266&height=400&name=cathfamfun-COVER-266x400-4.jpg) ### *[Catholic Family Fun: A Guide for the Adventurous, Overwhelmed, Creative, or Clueless](https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Family-Fun-Adventurous-Overwhelmed/dp/0819816043)* By Sarah Reinhard (Pauline Books & Media) > Discover how game night/day meets Catholicism in *Catholic Family Fun: A Guide for the Adventurous, Overwhelmed, Creative or Clueless*, an inspirational guidebook offering activities with strategies and suggestions for fun family engagement - with one another *and* with faith! A great resource for parents, grandparents, caretakers, and family friends, this book conceptualizes a wide range of fun, practical activities that strengthen faith formation in young to grade-school age children. ### ![Great Summer Reading Prize Pack](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Great-Summer-Reading-Prize-Pack-4.png?width=350&height=263&name=Great-Summer-Reading-Prize-Pack-4.png) For summer reading fun, check out [*Tobit's Dog*](https://ignatius.com/tobits-dog-tobdp/?searchid=2590904&search_query=Tobit%27s+dog), [*The Rising*](https://ignatius.com/the-rising-rish/?searchid=0&search_query=the+rising), and [*The Leaves Are Falling*,](https://ignatius.com/the-leaves-are-falling-lefah/?searchid=0&search_query=the+leaves+are+falling) all great new novels from Ignatius Press. ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2014%2F07%2F24%2Flast-call-to-enter-the-summer-fun-giveaway%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2014%2F07%2F24%2Flast-call-to-enter-the-summer-fun-giveaway%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2014%2F07%2F24%2Flast-call-to-enter-the-summer-fun-giveaway%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=A%20Collection%20of%20Summer%20Fun) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2014%2F07%2F24%2Flast-call-to-enter-the-summer-fun-giveaway%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2014%2F07%2F24%2Flast-call-to-enter-the-summer-fun-giveaway%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Sarah Reinhard](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/Contriubutors/SARAH%20REINHARD.jpeg) ### [Sarah Reinhard](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/sarah-reinhard) When she’s not chasing kids, chugging coffee, or juggling work, Sarah Reinhard’s usually trying to stay up read just one … more … chapter. She writes and works in the midst of rural farm life with little ones underfoot. She is part of the team for the award-winning *Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion*, as well as the author of [a number of books](http://sarahreinhard.com/my-books/). ## Related Blog Articles [ This Week's Super Big Book List! 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