Activities to do with the kids this summer 17 Articles

by Tammy Lee White

"School's out for summer! School's out forever!" (Alice Cooper) Kids count down the days until classes end, but get easily bored of summer vacation. "Mom, I'm bored. What are we doing today?" If you have time off thi...read more

by Alexia Wincorescholl

Gas and food prices are not going to descend anytime soon; many families cannot afford to put their child or children in one summer program, let alone two or more. Due to our fast-paced and overly organized society, many ...read more

by Rachel Stockton

"Summertime, and the livin' is easy. . . . . ." Unless, of course, you have a houseful of kids to entertain while you try to simultaneously keep your sanity. Then, well, summer can STILL be fun, but not particularly easy...read more

by mumlovestravel

Visiting the aquarium is definitely one of the most enriching experience for your kids during summer ! Capturing their hearts are highly interactive galleries with touch tanks, video presentations, wildlife tours and divin...read more

by Kimberly Chitwood

It's not even Spring Break, yet parents across the USA are already thinking ahead to the summer months when children are out of school. It's going to be fun, right? Well, if you're thinking, "NO!", that's okay. But, the su...read more

by Rebecca Boles-O'Donnell

There are a lot of things you can do in the summer with your children indoors and outdoors to keep them entertained. Summer time can be a boring time for your child if he\she do not stay busy. Remember they are used to bei...read more

by Patti Mcquillen

Summer fun activities can run from a few dollars to more than fifty. The time involved for each one depends on the number of children you have, and how long everyone maintains interest. Supplies also determine how long eac...read more

by Karen Banes

Many adults say some of their happiest memories involve long hazy summer days. Make some great memories for your kids this summer with these fun, fair weather activities. Hiking and biking. Fun, good for you and (as lo...read more

by Susan Hibberd

Children like to DO things. They like to go outside, and to get messy. If you can combine the two, you're onto a winning combination! We didn't have much money when my daughter was growing up, but we had LOTS of fun! Here ...read more

by Kim Sharpe

Summer time is on its way! And with it will come many adventures that you can share with your children. Its a time of diversity and fun. A time the whole family can enjoy. I love to plant flowers and a garden. I thi...read more

by Heather Dickson

SUMMER ACTIVITIES ON A BUDGET School is officially out for Summer, camp is out of your spending range - now what? Instead of going crazy trying to keep the kids out of your hair, here are some suggestions for keeping t...read more

by J.S. Blackburn

How to take your kids to the beach? When we tell friends that we love going to the beach with our 2 year old and infant, they think we are crazy. All they think of is the hour of preparation for the half hour of fun. Go...read more

by Tiffany Belle

Remember when you were a kid and it was summer break. You did everything you could to have fun and not be bored. You played with your friends outside, you read a book or you went swimming. Today, more and more children ar...read more

by Maryellen Lee

It's ironic about school-you're glad when it's out and glad when it starts again. Here's 10 ideas for you to keep that enjoyment of school out going through the summer: 1. Check with neighbors of similar age or even you...read more

by Brandy Makey

The best time to make your family come together, is in the summer time. There's no school to worry about, you can take time off from work for vacation, and not to mention it's hot enough outside to spent your whole day. ...read more

by Basketcasemama

I'm a working mom, so my little girl is stuck in day care during the week. So summertime weekends are time for fun and jam packed. We do five or six day trips in the summer that involve some cost, but alot of what we do is...read more

by Arthur Daniels

DISCOVER WILDFLOWERS! One of the many joys of Summer is walking through a field or a meadow and being surrounded by wildflowers. The variety of color and scent that wildflowers have to offer, whether foun...read more