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Summer activities
By Melissa Thibodeau
Do you ever feel like you’re able to squeeze more fun into more days during the warmer months? And not just on the weekends? I don’t know if it’s the longer days that make it so, or perhaps it’s that in the back of my mind, it’s the knowing that our summer season is so short to begin with that we try a little harder to make it memorable for our kids.
Well, nevertheless, I’m always on the lookout for fun things to do with my littles (or at the very least, to set up for them to do on their own while I get some work done.) Here are some faves on my radar for this season.
Walkie-Talkie speak is only half the fun
Try these cool games from Wild Takes Of >
Make rainbow elephant toothpaste
Teach beside me has a great tutorial >
Harness the fun of windy days
Run Wild My Child explains why kite-flying is so important >
Making a case for climbing trees
Scary Mommy explains the benefits of risk play >
Connect with nature through bird-watching
Great tips for kids from Rhythms of Play >
Foraging with kids
Get started with Practical Self Reliance >
Playtime doesn’t have to end at sunset
Glow in the dark ring toss by Passion for Savings >
Family hiking is far more fun when you’re prepared
Discover our top tips for hiking with kids >
Chalk obstacle course
Chalk and imagination are all that’s needed >
Mix leaves, weeds, grasses and flowers with water to create the most magical potions
Nature potions with Meri Cherry >
Let the kids have a go
Birdhouse painting with Artful Parent >
Growing plant seeds with kids
Gardening Know How explains how >
Easy sea glass wind chimes DIY
Rhythms of Play has the instructions >
Make these gnome garden markers together
Swallow's Heart shows us step by step >
About the author: Our senior copywriter, Melissa Thibodeau is a creative at heart, not just with words. Crafting, baking, home decor and DIYs are her passions. When Melissa isn’t making something with her daughters, you can find her in the garden
or biking in the woods.
PLAY
Summer activities
By Melissa Thibodeau
Do you ever feel like you’re able to squeeze more fun into more days during the warmer months? And not just on the weekends? I don’t know if it’s the longer days that make it so, or perhaps it’s that in the back of my mind, it’s the knowing that our summer season is so short to begin with that we try a little harder to make it memorable for our kids.
Well, nevertheless, I’m always on the lookout for fun things to do with my littles (or at the very least, to set up for them to do on their own while I get some work done.) Here are some faves on my radar for this season.
Walkie-Talkie speak is only half the fun
Try these cool games from Wild Takes Of >
Make rainbow elephant toothpaste
Teach beside me has a great tutorial >
Harness the fun of windy days
Run Wild My Child explains why kite-flying is so important >
Making a case for climbing trees
Scary Mommy explains the benefits of risk play >
Connect with nature through bird-watching
Great tips for kids from Rhythms of Play >
Foraging with kids
Get started with Practical Self Reliance >
Playtime doesn’t have to end at sunset
Glow in the dark ring toss by Passion for Savings >
Family hiking is far more fun when you’re prepared
Discover our top tips for hiking with kids >
Chalk obstacle course
Chalk and imagination are all that’s needed >
Mix leaves, weeds, grasses and flowers with water to create the most magical potions
Nature potions with Meri Cherry >
Let the kids have a go
Birdhouse painting with Artful Parent >
Growing plant seeds with kids
Gardening Know How explains how >
Easy sea glass wind chimes DIY
Rhythms of Play has the instructions >
Make these gnome garden markers together
Swallow's Heart shows us step by step >
About the author: Our senior copywriter, Melissa Thibodeau is a creative at heart, not just with words. Crafting, baking, home decor and DIYs are her passions. When Melissa isn’t making something with her daughters, you can find her in the garden or biking in the woods.