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SUMMERTIME Staycation
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items When you're not going anywhere for vacation make it a staycation with some convenient, fun ideas to make a long hot day a little more bearable. This list contains appliances to make yummy fun summer foods, summer themed dinnerware, foods, and drinks ...
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Staycation Summer Boredom Busters
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Food And Prep Products
It's hard when you can't go anywhere due to finances or family obligations or work. This is one of my sons' favorite appliances because they could tell their friends 'my MADE icecream for lunch!" Just pop the bowl in the freezer, find a quick no cook icecream recipe online and there are tons of them, and have fun. No rock salt neede...
Cuisinart 1.5 Qt Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker
Have snacks or a light lunch already ready to go even if you're just going outside to sit in the lawn sprinklers. I carry these things on the days I'm doing deliveries. Just sit them in my cold lunch bag and they're ready when I am.
TOUWMX Bento Box 4 Pack, 3 Compartments
We keep these in the freezer year round. Yes it's sugary, but it doesn't hurt to have one or two a day, it counts as hydration (or at least it does in my mind lol) They're only little once, though us adults like them too. they're fun to eat by the po...
Fla-Vor-Ice Popsicle Variety Pack 100 Ct
We love these for a quick cool down treat. We keep them in our freezer year round too.
Wyler's Italian Ice Fat Free Bars 96ct
Perfect grab and go on those busy days when there's a ballgame, dance practice, playdate, and bbq at the lake all on the same day
Designer Wellness Protein Smoothie, 12g Protein, Low Carb, 12 Count
Pair with your protein drink for some yummy crunch while at little league games
The Only Bean High Protein Edamame Snacks, 45 Pack
Maybe you don't have a grill outside or you live in an apartment so there's no room for a grill. You can still grill, inside.
Chefman Smokeless Indoor Electric Grill XL
This is another tool that can make a boring day more fun when you serve melons in the shape of balls, pile it in a bowl to look like icecream, maybe even add some whipped cream on top.
5Pcs 4-in-1 Stainless Steel Melon Baller Set
Make things easy on yourself. Use disposable bowls, less clean up on thos hot muggy days is a blessing
Vmiapxo 100 Sets 8oz Flower Ice Cream Bowls
I had a different version of these when my kids were little and I was the coolest mom in the area when we had friends over to play vidoe games, eat chips and icecream when it was too hot to play outside. I was that mom lol
30 Pack Color Changing Ice Cream Spoons, 5.15 Inch, BPA Free
Adults gotta have some fun too, put them in the freezer to make them slightly slushy, and enjoy
Recess Zero Proof Craft Mocktails, 12oz, 12pk
The kids have their juice bags, why not make one for yourself using those mocktails in this list? It's only fair, right?
Chengu 30 Sets Summer Drink Pouches with Straws
If you're going to be home might as well make it fun. Just don't eat these, they're not very tasty, pretty to look at and reusable.
TOPZEA 200 Pack Reusable Fruit Shape Ice Cubes
Brighten up your kitchen with fun colors and designs. You're home, but make it fun!
Artoid Mode Sun & Fun Stripes Kitchen Towels
I am teaching myself to make sour dough. This is a trend that I am wholeheartedly jumping in to and this set from walmart is amazing.
Astercook Sourdough Starter Kit, 56-Piece Bread Making Kit with Round & Oval Bread Proofing Baskets, Complete Sourdough Bread Baking Supplies Set, Perfect Gifts for Beginners & Home Bakers
I know, I know, round pans for sourdough. I'm using loaf pans because we're making sandwiches instead. My husband has liver issues and can't have regular bread so it's sourdough or nothing for him. He's a big bread eater, so he's happy as long as it'...
Enameled Cast Iron Bread Oven 2 Qt (Blue), Non-Stick Single Loaf Cast Iron Bread Pan with Lid, Easy Homemade Sourdough Dutch Oven with Lid, Oven-Safe Artisan Bread Baking Pan
Staycation Summer Boredom Busters
These are some thing we've done with our kids and family over the years. Some are messy, some are competitive, some are quiet busy work to keep young minds occupied outside of social media.
My great niece loves her personal spash pad so I had to reccommend it. If you have littles at home, a space for a small splash pad, then here's a fun early afternoon treat (while the sun isn't too bad) for your kiddos
VISTOP Non-Slip Splash Pad 67in Blue
My kids had a water play table similar to this one. We donated it to the church when they outgrew it. We had a lot of fun. If it was cold or bad weather out then we put it in the kitchen on a tarp. Lots of year round fun.
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
Yes we did! A great answer to mom I'm bored and to get them to disconnect from social media to play outside. We always had a ton of outside activities for our sons to keep them busy during the summer. We couldn't afford vacations when they were little, so staycations were the norm. They were also homeschooled so we were never on a set schedule.
CWLAKON Giant Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Game
These cards are large and fun to use. Who usually wins when you play uno?
Mattel Giant UNO Card Game - Color Blind & Customizable
My kids still drag this out at family get togethers and they're grown adults!
Play Day Ladder Ball - Toy Sports Equipment & Outdoor Game, Children Ages 6+
Just our everyday horseshoes game leaning toward the younger crowd.
Play Day Horseshoe Game Set – Indoor & Outdoor, Toy Sports Equipment for Kids Ages 3+
You know it is on when the kids pull these out. Nothing like Nerf Wars, to keep them busy a while
Nerf Nerf Elite 2.0 Double Defense Pack Blasters and Darts Set
Add more layers to the Nerf Wars with bunkers.
BUNKR BATTLE PACK
These things get lost. You find them in the weirdest of places so you might as well have plenty of extras. We used to ration them out.
200Pcs Nerf Bullet Refill Darts Premium Foam Bullets Pack Compatible for Nerf N-Strike Elite Guns, Universal Dart Ammo Pack, Firm and Safe Nerf Toy Guns Accessories, 7.2cm - Blue
If you're gonna be at home for the summer, you maight as well make it fun. I found a bunch of these in a tote in the garage last week. I sent them over to the neighbors kids. who doesn't like a super soaker?
TOY Life Water Guns for Kids - 520cc Squirt Guns, 2 Pack Super Soaker Water Gun, Water Blaster Leakproof Pool Water Guns Squirt Guns for Kids, Toddlers, Adults, Summer Outdoor Toys for Kids
Here's a little secret. Those supersoakers on this list? We used to fill up a small kiddie pool for the boys to refill their soakers. Once the water was gone, it was gone. It meant it was time to dry off and come in or find something else to do. It also keeps you from having to refill it for them every few...
Bluescape 45" Light Blue Wading Kiddie Pool for Kids, Age 2 & Up, Unisex - Walmart.com
I don't care how old they are. Kids will play with bubbles, even moreso if you have a dog or cat who l ikes to chase the bubbles.
Play Day Bubble Wand with 5 fl oz, 6 Pack Multicolor for Children Ages 3+
You can make your own, but I just got tired of my homemade bubbles never working quite like the store bought did.
SYNCFUN Bubble Solution Refill (2 x 32 oz) – Concentrated Makes 5 Gallons, for Bubble Machine & Wands, Easter Outdoor Toys
If you have older kids who are too old for the things on this list but not quite old enough to get a summer job, perhaps they would like this kit. Maybe even sell what they make so they have a little pocket money if their earrings turn out really nic...
JOiFULi 132 Pc DIY Friendship Craft Set Teens
If they enjoyed making the earrings perhaps the bracelet kit will keep them occupied as well.
Make It Real Juicy Couture Pink Bracelets Kit
The name of the game is to keep them busy. Basketball is a traditional favorite for all ages. If you have a driveway or safe area, this might keep your teens occupied for a while. It kept mine busy, mostly looking for where the ball went, but whateve...
DUMOS 10FT Adjustable Portable Basketball Hoop
We always got the brightest colored basketballs we could find because we live in a wooded area. Basketballs would disappear into the woods to never be seen again. So we started getting bright colors,
AND1 Enigma Basketball - Indoor/Outdoor
Yard Things
Since we're staying home this year we decided it would be a good idea to plant flowers to attract native wildlife while ‘landscaping’ We added other cutesy items to make our yard more homey to us and the critters. Hope you find some good ideas here.
I can't wait for mine to get here. I'm going to put it out in my herb garden.
Handcrafted Solid Copper Bird Bath Basin - Verde Copper Finish
Isn't th is adorable. I live in the mountains. I think my feathered friends will love them. Hopefully the squirrels will stay out of it (riiight)
Metal Bird Feeder,Whimsical Yard Art,Outdoor Bird Waterer,Hanging Bird Feeder,Courtyard scene,dove feeder,Bird Bird Lover Gift
My grnadmother's favorite bird. If she were still with us she would LOVE this. Also going in my herb garden.
Hand Blown Glass Hummingbird Feeder with Wind Chime, Solar Garden Decor, Bird Lover Gift
Maybe if I feed the squirrels they will leave the bird feeders alone. I somehow don't think it will work out, but we'll see.
Enjoy Your Backyard More With A Larger Entertaining Cedar Squirrel Or Bird Mini Picnic Table Feeder
Hummingbirds LOVE azaleas as do butterflies
Encore Azalea 1 -Gallon Autumn Bonfire Azalea Flowering Shrub with Red Blooms 1 -Pack
Honeybees are drawn to the sweet scent of lavender so we added several of these plants to the herb garden
2.5 -Quart Lavender Lavender a. Blue 2 -Pack
Another hummer favorite. We usually have wild h oneysuckle but it didn't do well this year so we supplemented with a couple store bought pots.
Proven Winners 1 -Gallon 'Scentsation' Honeysuckle (Lonicera) Flowering Shrub with Yellow Blooms 1.0 -Pack
This was the first year we haven't really gone anywhere, other than a weekend trip so we felt it was time to add a swing on the front porch. We've always had second hand lawn chairs on the porch so this is a welcome change. There are handy flip up tr...
DENISLAWN 3-Person Brown Wicker Porch Swing with Blue Cushions, Woven-Rattan Back BN8010BU
They're not an exact match but we don't care. When company drops by we have enough room for everyone to sit on the front porch with us. There's a handicap ramp that has a section on it we use for our grill and another chair. We love company.
JOYSIDE 2-Pack Wicker Patio Outdoor Rocking Chair Swivel Lounge Chair with Deep Blue Cushions M48E-DKUx2-LK3
This is our grill. We don't have a large family so we don't really need a huge grill. It suits us when we want to throw hotdogs, or hamburgers on the grill.
Expert Grill, 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill with Side Table and Wheels, Black - Walmart.com
I got all my guys one of these for Christmas last year. They all use it theirs at their homes. I call it a win.
Grilling Accessories BBQ Grill Tools Set, 9 Pieces Stainless Steel Grill Kit with Case, Barbecue Utensil Tool
These little handy dandy items do the job. All the guys got one of those to go with their grill utensil set too.
Expert Grill 3 in 1 Cleaning Cold Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Scraper
We all NEED a porch goose too. Mine sit on either side of the wheelchair ramp greeting people as they walk up. Walmart even sales little porch goose outfits so you can change them out seasonally.
Luckky 20 Inch Porch Goose Statue,Realistic Hand-Painted Goose Sculpture,for Home Garden Lawn Yard Patio Entryway Accent
Porch Goose Outfits for your porch goose! Aren't they adorable?
Pastoral Style Porch Goose Outfits For 23inches Lawn Goose Statue Yellow Daisy Summer Autumn Dress Set & Bandana Scarf,Porch Goose Clothes for Patio Yard Garden Decoration - Walmart.com
If you have kids, and you need a sprinkler for your yard and or garden. Or, in my case, herb bed, you need something fun and whimsical. My kids are grown, but I still want something fun and whimsical. It goes with my porch goose.
360° Rotating Crazy Daisy Sprinkler Dancing Flower Water Tool for Outdoor Lawn Garden Yard, Fun Irrigation and Play for People & Pets with Sturdy Base & Vibrant Design
I wanted something that wasnt that ugly plastic garden hose reel house we'd had for 20 years so I got this one day while the hubby wasn't paying attention.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Outlandpro-Garden-Wall-Floor-Mount-Hose-Reel-Decorative-Hose-Reel-Holds-200-Feet-of-5-8-Inch-Hose/19155963598?adsRedirect=true
We needed a bug free zone in the evenings sometimes so we got this small gazebo and set up a portable table and chairs ore we drag the rockers off the porch out there, zip up the sidewalls and enjoy the evening.
10'x10' Gazebo Outdoor Canopy Tent with Curtains and Shelter for Patio,Beige
My kids still drag this out to play with at family get togethers and they're grown adults.
Play Day Ladder Ball - Toy Sports Equipment & Outdoor Game, Children Ages 6+