Making s'mores is a summertime staple--whether you are going camping or hanging out in your backyard everyone loves to make s'mores. We have been trying out different s'mores techniques and recipes the last couple of summers and my kids are convinced that we now know how to make the best s'mores ever! (Affiliate links included for reference!) Best S'mores Recipe Honey Maid Original Graham Crackers Jet Puffed Marshmallows Ghirardelli … [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...]
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...]
Family Card Games: How to Play Spoons
Do you know how to play Spoons? It's so much fun! I remember playing with my family during the summer when I was younger so it was one of the games I was excited about introducing our children to this summer as part of our "Old School" Bucket List! It's a fun family card game that is probably best for ages 5 and up, but our 3 1/2 year old was able to play with us as long as we slowed the pace down. How to Play Spoons: 1. Gather a deck of … [Read more...]
Craft for Kids: Tin Can Lanterns
Tin can lanterns are a classic summer craft and were one of the activities on our "Old School" Summer Bucket List that our kids had never seen before. I haven't made one since I was at summer camp so I thought it was the perfect activity to do this summer. How to Make Tin Can Lanterns Tin can lanterns aren't hard to make, but they definitely do require adult supervision and assistance. We didn't need a lot of supplies and I love that we are able … [Read more...]
Summer Fun for Kids: Decorate Bikes!
Decorating you bike when you are young, whether for the 4th of July or a neighborhood parade, is so much fun! When you are little your bike is an object of triumph and your ticket to freedom so personalizing it and celebrating it just adds to the joy. All three of our kids are at the age where bikes are exciting so we knew that decorating bikes was something that had to be on our "Old School" Summer Bucket List! We have a red, white, and blue theme … [Read more...]
How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag
Have you ever made ice cream in a bag before? I haven't in years and the kids never have so we knew we had to put it on our "Old School" Summer Bucket List! Ice cream in a bag was just as much fun to make (and eat!) as we hoped it would be! How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag: 1/2 cup of half and half (also called single cream and 10% coffee cream) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla quart size plastic bag (good quality) … [Read more...]