Mmm…. Ice cream. Looks so good doesn’t it? That pictures is a picture of me when I was little. Ok anyways, if you’re like me, then you didn’t plan anything to do this summer, so you’re bored. Even if you did plan things to do, unless you planned something to do for every day, ever hour, every minute, every SECOND, then you’re gonna run out of plans eventually. That’s just life, you can plan everything. So I’m here to help! I’m gonna list things that you can do this summer to keep yourself from the pit of boredom. Once you enter the pit, it is hard to climb out, the pit is made of things that you could do, but you don’t want to do. Don’t fall in the pit! Even if you do, just look at this post and try to find SOMETHING to do. Alright let’s go before you get bored.
1. Bubbles: Who doesn’t love bubbles? Ok, some people don’t, but that’s not the point. Lot’s of kids love bubbles, and even some adults! Bubbles are a fun activity, especially when you’re not alone. I love to pop bubbles as they come, making it into a fun challenge. Don’t let them escape!
2. Chalk: Chalk is cheap and fun. If you’re an artist, or if you have kids who are artists, put them outside on the sidewalk, empty driveway, or deck. See what you can create, and what the others can create. You can even make it a game! Who can make the best cat? Or Pictionary, whoever guesses what it is first wins!
3. Board Games: Ok, I know what you’re thinking. It literally has the word ‘bored’ in the name, but trust me, board games are really fun! Let me suggest some for you:
Monopoly, a classic family favorite
Code Names, such a fun game! It helps everyone work together too!
Color Brain, really tests your memory and it delightful!
Life, I love this game! It gives kids the opportunity to figure out what they wanna be when they grow up, and it is so much fun!!
There are so many other fun ones! But, I don’t have time to list them all now. Sorry. Ok, moving on!
4. Make Fairy Houses: This is SO MUCH FUN! I do it all the time when I visit my Grandma. It allows you to be really creative. You can use rocks for tables, you can make leaf beds, you can have a disco ball made out of those pokey balls you find near trees, and so much more!
5. Make Tents: Whether you’re an adult breaking the largest tent record, or a kid making a cozy fantasy world, tents are amazing. Tents are super duper fun! There’s no limit to how you can make them, pillow forts, blanket forts, pillow/blanket forts, double decker tents, tents with bedrooms, etc. I love making tents of all kinds. I have recently been making maze tents, with a tent and then pillows set up inside maze form. There’s no limit!
6. Go Camping: You can go camping at a camp site, or in your backyard! Camping is a brilliant way to make kids appreciate nature. It is also a great place to play Eye Spy! You can go on hikes, play games, and enjoy family time with each other. If you want to spend more time with you family, camping is a great way to go. Just make sure you bring bug spray and a good tent!
7. Swim: Swimming is so much fun! Whether you swim with a life vest or if you can swim on your own, swimming a great thing. You can play pool games, float along, exercises, or just swim! Summer is the perfect time to swim because, as you know, it gets HOT. I love the water!
8. Slip-N-Slide: Slip-N-Slides are crazy. They are awesome. And they are so much fun (did you notice that I’ve said the word ‘fun’ over 100 times?!!). Even if you just lay a plastic sheet on the ground and turn on the sprinklers, it’s fun. If you wanna cool down, but don’t wanna swim, Slip-N-Slides are the way to go. You slip, you slide, and you have fun!
9. Do puzzles: Some people aren’t puzzle fans, and I get that, but puzzles always end up beautiful. And when you do them as a family, it always sends out giggles as one person’s arm reaches across another’s. Puzzles are fun (there it is again!) and pretty. They come in all different kinds, animals, landscapes, movies, big or small, easy or hard, etc. However, you do need a big space to do these puzzles. But puzzles are fun!
10. Have a picnic: Picnics are delicious! The cucumber sandwiches, the lemonade, the chips, or whatever you have on a picnic. And picnics with your friends are also really fun! It’s a great way to connect with the outdoors and with each other!
11. Take a Hike: I’m not saying this as a way to make you leave my blog (please stay!), I’m saying it because hikes are amazing. When I was younger, I went on hikes with a friend of mine. One time we even saw a waterfall! Hikes are BEAUTIFUL. And me putting the word in large, is NOT an exaggeration. With all the trees, occasional waterfalls, birds, and other animals, it really makes a wonderful experience. I’ve also seen an owl on a hike. His head just followed me as I moved farther along the trail. I encourage you to go on a hike so you can see these things too!
12. Watch some movies: Watching movies is fun. Especially when you have your family, some popcorn, and some comfy spots to sit. But you don’t have to watch movies at a movie theater, you can watch them from the comfort of your own home! I love watching movies with my family, it gives me a way to know their opinions on some movies, and we get to experience the movie together. But I understand that not everyone likes to watch movies.
13. Put on a play: You can either put on a play yourself or watch a play. They both work. I love being in plays. As I believe I’ve said in another one of my posts, I think it’s called ‘My Thoughts on Acting and Theater’ (check it out if you haven’t already!), my sisters and I put on plays at home all the time. Sometimes they end up really silly, like the time when Cinderella was laughing when she was supposed to be crying :p. We typically do plays of movies that we know really well. But anyways, putting on a play can be a really cool experience. You can do it with family, friends, anyone! Trust me, it’s really fun! You should try it, whether this year or the next (it doesn’t even have to be in summer!).
14. Craft: I LOVE to craft. And I encourage you to craft, it helps you be more creative, and gives you a fun time in the process! There are millions of crafts in the world. You can do one from my blog, another person’s blog, or from your own imagination! Crafts are wonderful.
15. Cook/ Bake: Maybe you’re not a fan of cooking/baking, but if you are, summer is a wonderful time to do some! It is also really fun to do it with kids. Kids will learn from this project, and have some fun as well! There are so many things to cook/bake; cookies, rolls, pasta (this is a nice and simple one), waffles, parfaits, you name it! Your kids (if you have any) will enjoy this as much as you do, well… hopefully. But baking/cooking is so much fun. I love that I get to do it every now and then for my blog.
16. Raise money for charities: There are many people in the world who don’t have enough money for a home, supplies, food, and much more. That’s why I hope you will raise money to give to charities for these people. You don’t have to, but this is a great way to help. Whether you go door-to-door, have a lemonade stand, a bracelet stand, or a stand of any kind, it will work. Imagine if one of your loved ones couldn’t do something, like reach the bowls at the top of the shelf, you would want to help them, right? So think of all these people that need help. Please, help them. God created people a long time ago, and He still cares for them, so why shouldn’t we? Please, let’s make the world a better place. Raising money is a great way for you to take initiative, or for your kids. Your kids (or you) will learn from this, they’ll learn to love the people they don’t even know, they’ll care more, and they’ll have made a difference.
17. Do a book challenge: My Mom gave me and my siblings a book challenge this summer. She wanted us to read as many books as possible before summer ended. If we did this we would get a reward (not that I needed a reward, I love to read!), so we all got to work. This is a good challenge for you or your kids, say you or one of your kids doesn’t like to read. They won’t read books even if you tell them to, but if you add a reward, well that makes a difference. This will introduce you or your kids to new books, classic books, fantasy books, and so much more! This is a really cool thing you can do this summer, and remember, it’s not too late!
18. Write a short story: I love to write books, and it helps you come up with things no one will ever expect. Who knows, maybe you’re a great book writer and you just didn’t know it! But this is a great thing to do in summer, it will encourage you to think about how some people live differently, and how people are different. You can even have a short story challenge! Grab some family members/friends, and have them all write a short story. Once you’re all done, read them and see who did the best! Or just write one alone, and then read it in front of your family! See what they think about what you came up with, and if they have any tips. But writing short stories is fun, and they might even turn into a real book!
19. Go to the park: The park is amazing, whether it’s just a grassy field, or a full on playground! You can meet new friends, race each other, play on the swings, and much more! You can even make the playground an obstacle course! Just make sure you don’t ram into anyone!
20. Travel: Ok, I think we all love to travel. We like to explore new places, relax at the beach, see different cultures, or just visit family. Travel is a wondrous thing for me. I love seeing new places, learning how other people live, eating yummy food, or having fun with friends. There are millions of places you can travel, so make sure you pick one that fits you!
Alright, when I come up with more, I’ll post them. Make sure you watch for them!
