You may already be dreading the long hot summer, and if you are shame on you. We complain all winter about the cold and the layering of our clothes, and the moment the temperatures cause you to perspire you begin wishing for cooler months. I too lamented the steamy sultriness of summer, but I've decided to turn over a new leaf. I'm enjoying the weather no matter rain, snow, or scorch!
If you're a parent I'm sure you know that somewhere in the midst of summer vacation kids get bored. It may be hard to find fun activities to keep the kiddies entertained, but here are a few fool proof and cheap- oh and did I mention cheap? fun things to keep the little ones having a blast all summer long! As a parent we can sometimes forget how boring our summers used to get when it seemed as if there was nothing to do... I honestly can't remember being that bored, but I know that my kids tell me from time to time "there's nothing to do" or "ok this is boring now, can we play a different game?" lol. How quickly they learn the ways of the ever elusive teenager eh? haha. Any who on to the activities!
1. Check your local paper, there are always fun things going on in your area. For example: there's a free petting zoo in the summer in our area.
2. Picnics! This may seem trifling, however kids LOVE picnics! Make a big deal of it! Plan out a fun menu, pack some weather friendly snacks- popsicles will not work here, and pack it all up in a lovely basket (or whatever you've got) and take it to the park! Spend the evening getting your tummy's full of yummies and then work off those pb&j's by chasing the kids around the playground in the lovely weather!
3. Get a water hose. This may seem self explanatory, but I'll elaborate. My husband sets the nozzle to a light mist and holds it up in the air so our kids can run though the water and get nice and cool in the hot afternoons and evenings. Heck, we even take a lap or two through the sprinkles! It's so much fun, and it feels so good when it's so hot outside- especially if you don't have a pool.
4. Family movie night! Netflix is a great option here! Lots of movies to pick from that are categorized so you know the ratings. Pick a silly movie and add lots of popcorn! The kids are sure to enjoy themselves!
5. Campfires! Who doesn't love a campfire? And who said you have to camp to build one?! Make sure to be safe when doing this, and to put out the flames completely before heading in for the night. Don't forget the marshmallows, chocolates, and graham crackers!!
These are just a few ways we like to have fun in the summer time. I hope this little list has inspired you to make some hot humid summertime memories with your family as well! XOXO!
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