A list of boredom busters for you and your kiddos this summer. Indoor and outdoor activities included. Highly recommend a Sam's Club membership for summer essentials. Best for big outdoor buys, bulk snacks, and water bottles!
This is always a fan favorite. My kids love to draw. What is more fun than arts and crafts inside? Drawing with chalk outside! Keep your kiddos occupied and your house clean.
Washable Sidewalk Chalk | Crayola.com
Kinetic sand is another favorite at our house. This is great if its a rainy day and the kiddos need a hands on activity. I find this much better than play doh because it doesnt get stuck in your carpet or furniture. Anything that doesn't get put away...
Kinetic Sand - Amazon.com
Do yourself a major favor and invest in a cute sprinkler. We live in the southeast where it is hot and humid. We don't have a pool, but my kids love a sprinkler to stay cool!
Sprinkler For Kids - Amazon.com
Worth every penny. We had an older bounce house a bit smaller than this one. We are replacing it with this one to accommodate our children's growth. They spend hours jumping and playing outside while you wash the car, read a book, clean the yard, ten...
Bluey's Kids Inflatable Mega Bouncy House with Slide - Samsclub.com
The hula hoop, a classic. Gotta love exercise disguised as fun!
Hula Hoop - Amazon.com
Never underestimate the power of bubbles! Fun at home or the park! Kids of all ages will go bonkers for bubbles.
Bubbles - Amazon.com
I cannot recommend this enough. My 5 and 6 year old love using this to help clear pine cones, sticks, and trash from the yard. They use it to play farmer all the time. This is one of their most-used gifts!
Kids Wheelbarrow - Amazon.com
Getting our girls a basketball hoop was a great investment. The whole family can have fun with this.
Basketball Hoops in Basketball - Walmart.com
Nothing like a good puzzle! Great indoor activity for rainy or super hot summer days.
Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids - Mudpuppy
My kiddos are obsessed with this game!
Educational Insights Even Steven's Odd! - Walmart.com
Hitting the beach this summer? Don't forget to grab some toys for the sand and water!
Beach Toys - Amazon.com
I highly recommend a bag like this if your kids like collecting shells. The sand shakes out while you walk around, and it dries quickly if it gets wet.
Seashell Collecting Bag - Amazon.com
The possibilities are endless with this mud kitchen. A great one-time purchase for years of fun.
Member's Mark Outdoor Wooden Mud Kitchen - Samsclub.com
I love a pop up soccer goal! No frustrating assembly or disassembly. Just fold it up to store or take to the park. Pop it out to play!
Shop Portable Pop-Up Soccer Goals for Indoor and Outdoor Play
My daughters love an LED jump rope. A great way to get kids up and moving this summer!
Kids Jump Ropes in Bright Colors and LED Lights for Outdoor Play