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Get Your Kids Outside! The House Will Stay Cleaner.
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It is controversial, but I often compare my kids to huskies. The similarities are there. 1) When their minds aren't challenged enough, they become destructive. 2) When they don't get outside enough, they become destructive. 3) When they don't get...
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Water Play

Water Play is always the favorite!

 
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All 4 of my kids love the water blasters. Easy and fun with a water table!
6pk of Water Blasters Play Sprinkler - Sun Squad™: Fun Pool & Water Toys
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Always a favorite
Bunch O Balloons Reusable Water Balloons Toys - 8pc
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Great for when the cousins visit!
Bunch O Balloons Tropical Party Rapid-Filling Self-Sealing Pool Water Balloons by ZURU - 3pk
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The BEST water play for toddlers!
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
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All of my kids love playing in this!
Kids' Whale Wiggle Tube Sprinkler - Sun Squad™
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Fun in the water table, kiddie pool, or bath tub!
B. toys - Color-Changing Fishing Set - Little Fisher's Kit: Pretend Accessories, Shapes, and Fine Motor Skills
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Bubbles are always a win!
Giant Bubble Wands - 2pk with 8 fl oz Play Sprinkler - Sun Squad™
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Watering cans for play and helping with the plants!
Bloem Aqua Rite 1.1 Gallon (144 Fl Oz) Plastic Watering Can, Fuchsia
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Dry Play

Ideas for play that doesn't involve water. . . probably. 

 
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Sidewalk Chalk is cheap and versatile! Hours of entertainment!
Crayola 48ct Washable Sidewalk Chalk - Bold Colors
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Great for family hikes!
High Sierra Hydrahike 2.0 8L Hydration Water Backpack with Insulated Reservoir Pocket for Hiking, Running, Climbing, or Cycling, Black
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My SIL gave this to my family for Christmas. We have LOVED it! So many good ideas, and you can choose based upon your budget and time.
Family Edition – 50 Screen-Free Scratch-Off Activities
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We give the kids real gardening tools. They LOVE it! (supervision needed!)
Fiskars 3pc Garden Tool Set
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My kids LOVE yoga balls, inside and outside!
Slip Resistant Exercise Yoga Ball with Air Pump
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One of the best things for kids who love sand and digging!
Costway Sand Digger for Kids w/2-Handed Controls Flexible Shovel 360° Rotatable Function
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This one goes 360 which is extra exciting!
Iyoyo Kids Teeter Totter Seesaw 360° Spin
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Activities

We like to take as many activities outside as possible. More sunshine, less mess inside. Win Win!

 
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We do these at the picnic table!
Joyfy 4 PCS Window Art Kit for Kids, Ocean-Themed Suncatcher Craft, Gem Painting Set, Fun Arts & Crafts, Birthday Christmas Gift for Boys Girls Age 6+
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