With all the changes going on, keeping your littles busy and active is critical. So with that in mind, I’ve gathered some suggestions to help you and your littles avoid cabin fever year-round. Here are some fun outdoor activities for kids!
Summer
Ridiculously Fun Outdoor Games In The Rain
Snow and I have a tenuous relationship. Rain and I are on much better terms, however. There is nothing I love more than a good rainstorm where I can snuggle up with a book and a cup of tea. It’s a little bit of paradise! At least it is until my littles get bored of […]
Soaring Ideas For Spring: DIY Kites For Kids That Fly
As the weather starts to warm up, it’s time to begin thinking about outdoor activities. One of my little’s favorite activities is flying kites! I’ll be honest, it’s not my favorite thing to do. I feel like the weather is too windy, or not windy enough. However, I really do love watching my kids having […]
DIY Outdoor Movie Screen
Materials Needed: PVC cutter 3-1 1/4″ PVC pipe, 10′ length 2-1 1/4″ PVC pipe elbows 2-1 1/4″ PVC pipe T-joints Scissors 6×9′ canvas drop cloth Adhesive hook-and-loop tape 2 U-channel posts Hammer Step 1 Start by using the PVC cutter to cut two of the 10′ PVC pipes into 7′ and 3′ sections. Then cut […]
DIY Water Blob
A few years ago I saw a post on a blog all about how to make a gigantic outdoor waterbed or “DIY water blob”, and I knew that we had to give it a try. So I went out and got the materials, followed the tutorial, and created “The Blob Father” for one of our […]
End Of Summer/Back To School Party Ideas
It’s official: Summer is ending. How do I know? My local Walmart is filled to the brim with school supplies. It makes me simultaneously giddy and depressed. On the one hand, I love summer! Spending time with my kids, enjoying the sunshine, relaxed schedules, lazy summer evenings, it’s all perfect in my book. On the […]
Games You Should Play When Camping
Camping is a great adventure to take with your family! Whether you’re camping in your backyard or the mountains, it’s a great time to unplug and spend time with your family and friends. One of the challenges of camping is that you have quite a bit of downtime to fill. If you have lots of […]
Summer Camp For Grown Ups
I was floored when I heard that there were legit Summer Camps designed for grown-ups. After doing some research though, it seems like the best idea since popsicles. What adult doesn’t want to get away and relive those memories of summers gone by? Plus, as an adult, there are a lot of things that are […]
Drive-In Movie Theater For Kids
How do you throw a Drive-In movie theater for your kids? Follow these instructions! Drive-In Movie Theater For Kids 01: Cardboard Cars Rather than having kids sit in your car, have them make cars they can fill with pillows and plop in the driveway or backyard. Begin by gathering some good-sized cardboard boxes. If you […]
Ways To Help Soothe Your Sunburn
So you “forgot” to put sunscreen on at the park yesterday and now you’re dealing with a sunburn. It happens! It’s also pretty painful and can lead to blistering, peeling, and possibly infections. If your sunburn is mild (just a touch of red) then there are a few things you can do to help the […]
