Summer is the perfect time of the year to enjoy the warm weather and spend the extra hours of daylight playing backyard games and outdoor activities for kids. Every night, we go outside after dinner and spend time as a family playing games. Here are 5 Family Fun Backyard Games: Croquet- In the game of Croquet, players hit a plastic or wooden balls with a mallet through hoops or wickets that are placed in the grass. Wiffle Ball- Wiffle Ball is similar to baseball but it is played with … [Read more...]
Family Fun Beach Scavenger Hunt and Activities
Are you planning a trip to the beach this summer? There are so many fun, outdoor activities for kids to do at the beach. One of our favorite activities is to go on a Beach Scavenger Hunt. Going on a scavenger hunt is a entertaining way for children to search for and learn all about the things that can be found at the beach. Beach Scavenger Hunt: Can you find all of these things at the beach? ~ Sand Castle ~ Crab ~ Seagull ~ Sea Shell ~ Seaweed ~ Driftwood ~ Sea … [Read more...]
Easy-To-Make Homemade Bubble Recipe
Blowing bubbles is one of my favorite outdoor activities for kids. My children love to help me make our own Homemade Bubble Recipe and spend the day outside blowing bubbles and playing bubble games. Supplies: 4 Cups of Water 1 Cup of Dish Soap 1/2 Cup of Light Corn Syrup Container- Mason Jar, Jug, Bowl with Lid, or Pitcher Measuring Cups (Cup and 1/2 Cup) Spoon Directions: 1. Mix warm water and the light corn syrup together in a large container such as a mason jar or a … [Read more...]
How To Make A Homemade Bird Feeder
Over the past few weeks, we have noticed a lot of birds in our backyard from Woodpeckers to Blue Jays. My children love to watch the birds, so we created these easy-to-make bird feeders for our new feathered friends. Bird watching and creating a Homemade Bird Feeder are simple and fun outdoor activities for kids. Supplies for a Homemade Bird Feeder: Bread Cookie Cutter Straw Peanut Butter Plastic Knife or Spoon Paper Plate Bird Seed String or Yarn How to make a … [Read more...]
75 Summer Bucket List Ideas for Families
Are you looking for fun and simple outdoor activities for kids? Here are 75 Summer Bucket List Ideas! To create a Summer Bucket List, choose at least 10 things to do this summer. Write down your ideas and post the list somewhere you will see it. Make plans and set goals to complete your entire list by the end of summer. Blow Bubbles Fly a Kite Go to the Beach Play Baseball Ride a Bike Draw with Sidewalk Chalk Go to the Park Play Hop Scotch Make a Bird Feeder Go to … [Read more...]