Beat summer boredom: 4 activities your kids will love
It’s around the three week to month period that all parents start to hear it. “Mom and Dad: We’re bored.”
So what to do to combat the summer blahs? Our No. 1 suggestion is a road trip, but that takes some planning (and has burdens of its own). So, if travel is out of the budget range, we can suggest a few other cool activities that will get those kids out of the house and back to nature.
Night under the stars
2-Person Tent, $159 (plus Cash Back), L.L.Bean
First of all, there’s nothing a child likes better than camping. No time to hit the road? Look to your backyard. If you have more than one kiddo, this will ensure hours of entertainment (or if your child has a friend, call them over). Send them out around 6, when the weather cools off, and let them “camp” until the sounds of nature have them running inside. We guarantee they’ll be back playing in the tent in the cool of the morning. Yes, parental supervision is advised, even if it means pitching another tent next to them. That’s why they make air mattresses. And earplugs. We liked the Adventure Dome 2-Person Tent, $159 (plus 3% Cash Back), llbean.com
Balls of fun
60-inch Giant Playball, $20.49 (plus Cash Back), Target
Nothing says “summer” like a ball whether you have a pool or not, a giant ball will keep them busy for hours. Check out this 60-inch Giant Playball, which is guaranteed to give you peace (from all but giggling) for hours. Poolmaster 60-inch Giant Playball, $20.49 (plus .5% Cash Back), target.com
Splashin’ around
Spray Ball, $13.99 (plus Cash Back), Target
We spotted kids playing around this ball in the heat, and we have to say: a brilliant idea. Sure, it’s a ball, but not one they’ll likely grab, as it’s hooked up to your hose, and spraying your children from little holes. We don’t know how it works, but we know this Splash and Spray Ball will cool kids off during the heat of the summer. Poolmaster Splash and Spray Ball, $13.99 (plus .5% Cash Back), target.com
Float on
Pool and Lawn Game Set, $61.74 on sale (plus Cash Back), Kohls
Whether you have a pool or not, nobody can resist a pool and lawn set. The board floats, if you happen to have to a pool. If not, your kids will still focus in on this game, which is ping-pong like. Poolmaster Pool and Lawn Game Set, $61.74 on sale (plus 4% Cash Back), kohls.com
