Making and playing with DIY tin can stilts is so much fun--my kids have played with them for hours! There is nothing quite like the feeling of crafting your own toy. We were inspired by slow, old fashioned summers to create homemade tin can stilts--how cool would it be to take these to a town parade? DIY Tin Can Stilts Younger kids will need help from an older child or adult to make these tin can stilts. This … [Read more...]
The Best Camping Activities for Kids
Going camping with kids is a classic childhood activity. We had taken my older two camping, but my younger daughter had never been so it has been on our family to do list for a while. When KOA asked if we wanted to try out one of their Kampgrounds this summer we jumped at the chance. It was a ton of fun discovering “What is behind the yellow sign” and we came up with a list of must-do camping activities for kids! We stayed at the Naples/Marco … [Read more...]
Glow in the Dark Sidewalk Chalk
Do you know how to make your own sidewalk chalk? It's easier than you think! We have made sidewalk chalk many times before and now we have come up with a glow in the dark sidewalk chalk recipe. It may be the most fun yet! How to Make Glow in the Dark Sidewalk Chalk (affiliate links included for your convenience) 1 cup of Plaster of Paris 1/2 cup of water 3 tablespoons bright green food coloring gel or a couple drops of liquid … [Read more...]
10 Old School Summer Activities for Kids
It's the last week of school for us and we cannot wait for summer break! Last year we started a new type of summer bucket list at our house by going "old school". Each week we did at least one "old school" summer activity with the kids that my husband and I loved when we were little. There are tons of crazy cool ideas all over the internet, but sometimes it's nice to just keep it simple. Here are 10 of our favorite "Old School" activities from last … [Read more...]
Tic Tac Toe Busy Bag for Kids
I am a huge fan of busy bags! My kids think they are so much fun and I love knowing I already have activities prepped and ready to go--especially on a busy day! We always play Tic Tac Toe while we are waiting for our food at a restaurant so I knew this easy Tic Tac Toe busy bag would be a hit! Tic Tac Toe Busy Bag 10 rocks (I used 2 different colors, but you can always color them) One tree branch or trunk slice chalk The … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Bubble Recipe for Kids
One of our favorite things to do outside is to blow bubbles! It's always fun, but it's especially nice to do in the shade on a hot day. This is one of our favorite homemade bubble recipes because it is so easy to make. Homemade Bubble Recipe 4 cups of water 1/2 cup of corn syrup 1/2- 2/3 cup of dish soap You want the water to be fairly warm. I heat it up in my kettle and well before it starts boiling I take it off and dump it into … [Read more...]
How to Play Kick the Can
Did you play Kick the Can when you were younger? I did! My kids love to play outdoor games so I cannot believe we never taught them how to play until this summer. That's why we have enjoyed our "Old School" Summer Bucket List so much, it gave us the chance to intentionally introduce some of our favorite childhood activities to our kids. How to Play Kick the Can 1. Grab a bucket or can that is kid safe and kick proof. 2. Choose someone to … [Read more...]
Kids Nature Craft: Rock People and Pets
Rock people and pets are one of those classic crafts that you just have to make when you're a kid--so, of course, we had to include them on our "Old School Summer" bucket list! All I had to do was ask the kids if they wanted make rock friends and they were off! They collected rocks from our yard and use Sharpies, glitter glue and foam stickers to turn them into rock people and rock pets. Then they raided the recycling stash to create houses for … [Read more...]
