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90s Summer Essentials
15 items
By
Madeline Livingston
Hoping to create a nostalgic summer for your kids full of slow days, simple joys, and lots of time outside? This list is for you!
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Did you know you can grate chalk and add water to make paint?!
Chalk for Classrooms, Crafts & Sidewalk Art - Crayola
These were the envy of the playground in 1st grade!
Just Play Skip It Retro Outdoor Toy Light Up Ball
Race around the neighborhood all summer long!
Go karts - BERG
Running through a sprinkler is pure summer nostalgia.
Lawn Sprinklers - The Home Depot
Perfect after an afternoon of running in the sprinkler.
Jonny Pops
I wish we’d had the inflatable cushions in the 90s!
Slip 'N Slide® | Outdoor toys | Wham-O®
Trade out your smart devices for a VCR this summer to slow down media consumption and give your kids a taste of your own childhood.
Amazon Best Sellers: Best VCRs
Trade in single-use water balloons for these reusable ones to make your nostalgic summer a little more eco friendly!
12Pcs Reusable Water Balloons for Boys
This is hands down our most used outdoor toy, perfect for a summer full of messy, memorable play.
Octagon Wooden Sandbox w/ Cover - Creative Cedar Designs
High-quality sand tools are a must for a summer full of sandbox fun.
Kids Outdoor Toys | Spielstabil Sand & Garden Toys - HABA USA
A perfect dose of nostalgia for a rainy summer afternoon.
Amazon.com: Ultimate Easy Bake Oven Baking Bundle
Fill a basket with fun art supplies to enjoy all summer.
Markers - OOLY
I love this paper roll for collaborative art projects.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Paper Roll Dispenser
Mix chalk or washable paint and water in a spray bottle for a fun outdoor art experience.
Colorful Plastic Spray Bottles 10 oz (2 Pk)
Encourage your kids to learn a new skill they can spend hours mastering this summer, like performing some simple tricks with a yoyo.
Duncan Butterfly Yo-Yo, Blue, Beginner
