Summer Activity Cache: Fun Things To Do With Your Kids

Summer Activity Cache: Fun Things To Do With Your Kids

The word summer can have two completely different meanings for kids and adults. To kids its that precious time that they can do what they want without the set schedules of school, without set bedtimes and without school work. To you, it can seem like an endless time of trying to keep your kids occupied without allowing them to veg in front of the television and video games all day. You want them to have fun and create great summer memories, but, as a seasoned mom, you know that a complete lack of structure can lead to choruses of Im bored throughout the day.

Of course, there are the usual summer activities that include spending days at the beach, taking walks and bike rides, or playing in the backyard. Youll want to have some structure and routine. It may not sound too hard, but when you have a houseful of kids who are sooooo bored youll want to have a bunch of fun, interesting activities handy to help you keep your sanity. One option is to have a box, notebook or bulletin board full of ideas so that when you hear the dreaded Im bored you can find them something to do without much thought.

Here are some...