I love summer.
Being outside with the kids is always fun, but when the days get a little too hot, I start to dread the heat and the kids get cranky.
So, I try to find new ways to keep us all cool and still enjoy the summer weather.
Here are some of my favorites: 1.
Make & sell good old fashioned lemonade.
Keep this event fresh & unique by making FROZEN lemonade.
3.
I always have an inflatable pool.
Even if your kids are older, they will find a fun use for it.
4.
Make ice blocks for the back yard pool.
Fill different sized plastic containers and ice cube trays with colored water and freeze them overnight.
Ice shapes can be removed by dipping the container in warm water; they should just slide out.
5.
Water balloons or squirt gun fights will keep the kids cool and busy.
6.
Set up a sprinkler next to a trampoline.
This keeps my kids active outside without getting overheated.
7.
Go the movies during the DAY.
This gives you a nice place to cool off during the heat of the day and you can still plan something fun outside when it cools down.
8.
Go on a nature scavenger hunt...
after DARK.
For most kids this will be a new adventure and they will love being outside and searching with a flash light.
9.
Bring the outdoors, IN.
Use all of the fun things that were collected during the scavenger hunt for art projects like collages and photo flip books.
10.
Host a backyard camp out and incite other kids from the neighborhood.
You will have the comfort of being close to home, but your kids will still feel like it is an adventure.
If younger kids will be joining you, suggest they bring a comfort item, like a favorite blanket.