Mom, I'm Bored
Shake the Jar. Beat Boredom.
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
The boredom jar is open! Shake up a new activity for your kid in seconds, no screen time, no planning, just pure fun.
"I'm bored!" — the three words every parent dreads.
Mom, I'm Boerd! is a boredom-busting activity jar that gives your kids something amazing to do in seconds. Shake the jar, pull out a crumpled paper ball, and discover a handpicked activity perfectly matched to your child's age, interests, and even the weather outside.
HOW IT WORKS
-- Shake the jar (or tap it) to pull a random activity
-- Each activity is matched to your kid's age group, interests, and current weather
-- Follow step-by-step guides with everything you need to get started
-- Track streaks and weekly stats to celebrate how many adventures you've completed
645+ CURATED ACTIVITIES
From backyard science experiments to rainy-day crafts, outdoor treasure hunts to quiet reading nooks — we've hand-picked activities across 12 categories:
- Creative & Art
- Science & STEM
- Outdoor Adventures
- Nature & Exploration
- Building & LEGO
- Cooking & Baking
- Music & Rhythm
- Reading & Storytelling
- Games & Puzzles
- Movement & Physical
- Quiet & Calm
- Social & Teamwork
SMART MATCHING
Activities are filtered by your child's age group (Pre-K through High School), their favorite categories, time of day, and live weather conditions. Rainy day? You'll get indoor crafts. Sunny afternoon? Time for an outdoor adventure.
ROAD TRIP MODE
Detect when you're in the car and automatically switch to car-friendly activities — word games, storytelling, and imagination challenges that need zero materials.
BOREDOM BUDDIES
Every kid picks an adorable animal companion — Rufus the Dog, Whiskers the Cat, Bubbles the Lion, Scout the Fox, Mango the Giraffe, or Ziggy the Bear. Your buddy is always there on the jar screen, cheering you on.
BUILT FOR FAMILIES
- No ads. No tracking. No accounts required.
- All data stays on your device — we never collect personal information.
- Multiple kid profiles with individual interests and favorites.
- Optional parental PIN lock for settings.
- Share activities with friends and family.
WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE
Everything. The entire activity library, all features, unlimited shakes. An optional tip jar is available if you'd like to support development.
Ratings & Reviews
The developer, Nate Swenson, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Nate Swenson
- Size
- 13.1 MB
- Category
- Action
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Infrequent
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- Copyright
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