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1000 Hours Outside
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items The book and instagram have both inspired me to try and spend more time outside with my children and dog so this list will consist of things that help make it possible to enjoy outside time even in the California high desert
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Book and the main idea
Keeping cool
Made in the shade
Healthy and safe
Book and the main idea
Keeping in mind being outside for 1000 hours can be a tall order I have a section for the book and any other media such as YouTube channel that I find that help with this project
I can’t wait to get my hands on the book and a really start trying to put 1000 hours of time outside with me and my children
1000 Hours Outside: Activities to Match Screen Time
A touch of nostalgia for all of the millennial 90s kids who played with something similar in their childhood. I wanna show my kids how fun this can be.
Ayeboovi Toss and Catch Ball Game for Kids
This is the official Instagram channel that started the movement and the book and all things about making sure that children can get 1000 hours outside
Instagram (@1000hoursoutside)
1000 hours outside is an ambitious and this is the YouTube channel that goes with the Instagram and the book continuing the idea
1000 Hours Outside
This video was really useful to find some fun outdoor activities for kids
5 Outdoor DIY Kids Projects for Summer Fun
Keeping cool
Items to keep everyone regulated and ready for fun
I live in a very arid part of the United States in the California high desert so having fans and other things to cool our bodies while we’re outside is essential to actually completing the hours without constant trips to the emergency room.
TUNISE Portable Handheld Neck Fan, 4000mAh, USB
Cool towels are must have in the summertime. They're really a great at any time when you know that you or somebody else might get overheated it's just a wonderful thing to have on hand, but I love having them in my region.
Sukeen Cooling Towels 6 Pack (40"x 12")
This blanket is of course fantastic for the beach, but also great for Park days at anytime you want to be outside and protect your little space during your outdoor adventures
WEKAPO Sandproof Beach Blanket, Extra Large
These chairs are a great value for ones that are specifically for holding higher weights. I like the 450 pound weight limit because as a bigger mom with two very clingy children the higher weight limit means it’s less likely to break when both childr...
FAIR WIND 2 Pack Padded Camping Chair, 450 LBS
Hiking sandals are for me a summer essential making sure that my feet stay safe while I am chasing two kids.
DREAM PAIRS Women's Adventurous Outdoor Sandals
Ahh the infamous rubber tote bag...but it's incredibly worth it for having a bag that isn't always full of sand and crumbs.
Simple Modern Beach Bag Rubber Tote
I prefer Turkish beach towels for quick trying to the microfiber ones simply because as a neurodivergent adult, the sensation of microfiber on my hands is untenable.
WETCAT Turkish Bath & Hand Towels - Dark Purple
of course, sandals, sandals, for all make adventures far easier
HOBIBEAR Kids Sport Water Sandals Closed-Toe
I generally like having an ungodly amount of ice when I’m outside because of the climate that I live in these bags, make it possible to have 10 gallons of ice distributed between the two bags that keep your cooler dry and then as the ice melts, it be...
2 Large Leakproof Reusable Ice Bags for Coolers
I like the design of this style of barrel portable water cooler because instead of it just being entirely plastic, the interior is actually stainless steel. Meaning that our water doesn't have any more plastic leaching into it than it already does th...
Insulated Beverage Cooler 5.3 Gallon, Red
Made in the shade
Keeping the angry daystar off our skin
Now these are normally Used for people who attend their local farmers market or have smaller businesses, but when you live in higher heat places having an area that you control that you know will be cool is vital. This is something I would keep in my...
CROWN SHADES 10x10 Pop up Canopy, Purple
A smaller more portable umbrella for things like beach trips and park days where you don’t need to block out the sun for all, lol.
Sport-Brella Premiere XL UPF 50+ Umbrella Shelter
Sun hats are another must have.
JAN & JUL Adjustable Cotton Floppy Sun-Hat 50+ UPF
What's good for the kids is often good for mom.
Sun Hat Womens UV Protection Foldable Waterproof
Healthy and safe
Exactly what sounds like the list of things put together to keep us healthy, and safe while outside
I love soap, sheets, because often going to the park or museums, but also playing in the backyard. There isn’t always a good soap situation. This allows me to make sure everyone has clean hands before we go inside for popsicles or back to the car for...
FOMIN Antibacterial Paper Soap Sheets (300)
My son loves using these and so it takes some of the anxiety for him out of washing his hands outside instead of in a room in a building as he is used to
IMPRESA [2 Pack] Bottle Attachment for Water Sprayer
bug repelling lotion is another outdoor necessity for making those thousand hours actually fun and not just a slog for you and your kids
Boogie Insect Repellent Lotion, DEET Alternative
I prefer using Korean skincare products on myself and my children because they are made to higher standards And because it is easier to apply these to my very wiggly children, one of whom, of course is identified as autistic.
Korean SPF 50 Sunscreen - No Sebum, Waterproof
I learned about Australian sunscreen this past summer did you know Australian standards for sunscreen surpass the US?
Blue Lizard Baby Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50