Summer Activities

No matter where you live, chances are that you’ll encounter some hot days this summer. Sure, you could stay inside and stay cool in the air conditioning, but where’s the fun in that?

Instead, get on your bathing suit, put on some sunscreen and head outside for some water fun.

You can make this as simple or complicated as you’d like. If you have a kiddie pool or a big plastic tub sitting around, fill it up.

Just sticking your feet in some cool water is a great way to cool off. Who needs a pool if you can sit in the shade with a good book and your feet in cool water?

The kids will have just as much fun splashing around in a kiddie pool as they would if you were heading to the local pool or beach. Continue reading

Although it may be summer, that doesn’t always mean that the weather is nice enough to spend time outside!

Rainy days can often be difficult, when the kids are cooped up and don’t know what to do with themselves. Some fun summer activities for kids on a rainy day include:

Baking

Kids usually enjoy helping you to make something that they’ll enjoy eating at the end of it!

You can try baking some cakes and get their help measuring and mixing. This is a great chance to teach them some new skills.

Or, you can get them involved in dinner, by making a pizza together, for example, with their favorite toppings! Continue reading