Is there anything more summery than fun watermelon activities? We are watermelon obsessed at our house so I have been on the lookout for watermelon themed ideas. And have found some really cool ones! These are sure to please any watermelon loving kid. Here are some of our favorite watermelon crafts and activities for kids. I love how many of them are so simple to set up--summer should be simple and fun! Fun Watermelon Activities Watermelon Ice … [Read more...]
Watermelon Paper Plate Craft
There is something about paper plate crafts that always makes me smile. And this simple watermelon paper plate craft is no exception! Make one with your kids this summer--it's lots of fun and easy enough for all ages to make! Watermelon Paper Plate Craft white paper plate pink and green paint (crayons would work too) black pom poms, buttons, etc glue Start by painting the plate pink and then adding a green trim. You can use any … [Read more...]
Asian Cucumber Salad
Hi, friends! I’m back this month from The Seasoned Mom to share a simple, healthy, and delicious recipe that is just perfect for the summer months. Like all of my favorite dishes, this Asian Cucumber Salad is 100% kid-approved! Do you get tired of serving the same carrot sticks, peas, or iceberg lettuce salad with dinner each night? Or worse, are there some nights when you’re just not motivated enough to get any vegetables on the plates (um, I can … [Read more...]
Spy School Kids Activities
Beat boredom this summer by doing a spy school themed summer camp! A DIY summer camp at home is a great way to encourage fun and play without having to spend a lot of money or time prepping. Kids can complete spy school training using these free spy school printables and simple crafts and activities. I spy fun times ahead with these DIY secret spy school activities! No one likes to have to adhere to a strict schedule in the summer so we've made … [Read more...]
Printable Random Acts of Kindness Calendars
In our family we believe that acts of kindness are important. A couple years ago we started counting down to Christmas with 24 random acts of kindness and I was blown away by just how good the experience was. Since then kindness has been a big focus and if you ask my kids they will tell you that our family is kindness-y! I've found that focusing on kindness and intentionally doing random acts of kindness as a family teaches the kids more than just 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...]
Orange Creamsicle Dough
My kids love playing with play dough and it is one of our go to kids activities. They also have become popsicle obsessed this summer. I thought it would be fun to make some kind of popsicle play dough recipe to for them and came up with orange creamsicle dough! How to Make Orange Creamsicle Play Dough 2 cups of cornstarch 1 box orange Jell-O 3/4 cup of vanilla conditioner We mixed the ingredients together and loved how yummy it … [Read more...]
