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Never hear the words "I'm bored" again. These activities will keep your kids busy in the summer.
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Hey this may help keep the kids occupied. Another great tip is to cycle through toys or activities. It helps cut down on the “I’m bored”
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Crafts
 
Games and such
 
DIY
 
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Outside stuff

Crafts

Creative, made by hand and coloring.

 
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Color and decorate these little guys then wash them off. There are various types of animals available.
Crayola 12pc Scribble Scrubbie Pets Tub Set
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Add to your scribble scrubbie collection. Collect them all
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie
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Mess free markers are the BEST! I always stock up on these. Great for the car and restaurants.
Crayola Color Wonder Mess Free Coloring Pages with Markers - Bluey
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LOVE these craft kits. They are seasonal and almost always discounted. So easy to follow and fun designs. Also available for store pickup.
Summer Binocular Craft Kit by Creatology™
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We got this as a gift and were obsessed. Glow in the dark paint made these so much more fun. We have since collected more rocks to paint
Creativity for Kids Glow in the Dark Rock Painting Kit
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Games and such

Board games and other similar items.

 
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There's a few different versions of this game but the orginal is our go to
Operation Board Game
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Easy for kids to understand and helpful to work on counting skills.
Chutes & Ladders Board Game
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This is a great set because it includes some animals instead of just blocks.
MAGNA-TILES Arctic Animals
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The possibilities are endless with this set. Build forts and castles. Read and nap on them. Obsessed.
The Nugget® play mat couch + cushions
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DIY

Activities that take a bit more planning and prep. 

 
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Watch it grow before your eyes. Everything is included and even has items to decorate the jar.
Back to the Roots Organic Terrarium Kids Grow Kit
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Slime is premade. Just add the gems and other water themed mix ins.
Elmer's Gue 1.5lb Deep Gue Sea Premade Slime Kit with Mix-Ins
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Recipies

Quick food recipes the kiddos can help make. Minimal ingredients and easy to follow.

 
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The amount of cheese the kids want to put on each one is wild. Easy and yummy
Quick English Muffin Pizzas
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Perfect mixture of sweet, salty and crunchy.
Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars
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Get out all your sprinkles and chocolate chips. Tip- make sure to put the frosting in a pastry bag. It's much easier to handle.
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
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Outside stuff

It's just easier to do these things outside. Too messy. 

 
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Spray water bottles worked best for us. Def gets messy- but fun!
Squirt Gun or spray bottle Painting
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All the buckets, gadgets and rain showers are pretty cool. We don't have a pool but this is our go to all summer.
Step2 Signature Rain Showers Splash Tub
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Nothing is better the fresh chalk. Hopscotch  and bubble letter names keep them busy.
Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk in Assorted Colors, 24 Count
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My kid is obsessed with birds right now. This is a great to watch and also learn about different types of birds.
Nature's Way Bird Products 2 Cup Clear View Plastic Window Bird Feeder 6.75"
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