Summer Boredom Busters for Kids :: Paper Towel Roll Flag

With the 4th of July just a few days away it's the perfect time to create a fun flag the kids can use to celebrate. Click here for details.

Summer Boredom Busters for Kids :: Easy 4th of July Crafts for Kids

The 4th of July is right around the corner and it's the perfect time for some crafting with the kids.  This was a post I did for the Jacksonville Moms Blog last year with some great activities for the kids.

Summer Boredom Busters for Kids :: Fishing Game

This fishing game is from a few years back, but it's still a big hit at our house.  The kids will take turns setting it up for each other to go "fishing".  Click here for instructions so you can make your own game.

Summer Boredom Busters for Kids :: Paper Towel Roll Campfire

It might be too hot for a campfire outside, but kids will love making their own campfire inside.  Pair this with a snack of smores and it's sure to please everyone.  Click here for instructions.

Summer Boredom Buster for Kids :: Toilet Paper Roll Log Cabin

If your plans for the summer include camping, then I have a few fun crafts for you.  The kids made this cute log cabin a few years back when we were getting ready for our summer vacation.  Click here for all the details.

100 Free Things To Do This Summer {as seen on Jacksonville Moms Blog}

One of my favorite posts to do for the year is the free {and almost free} summer activities round up for the Jacksonville Moms Blog.  Even if you're not local to Jax, it's a great resource for the summer.

Summer Boredom Busters for Kids :: Science Experiments

Most people have mixed baking soda and vinegar to create a fun eruption, but have you ever tried capturing all the gas that is released by the chemical reaction?  In this fun experiment kids can actually SEE the result of mixing 2 chemicals.  Click here for full details.

Summer Boredom Busters for Kids :: Science Experiments

Old film canisters can be tricky to find, but they're worth the hunt because with just a simple alka-seltzer tablet you can make the explode.  Click here for all the details about this fun experiment.

Summer Boredom Busters for Kids :: Science Experiments

This is my daughter's favorite experiment that we do together.  Basic nail polish remover will dissolve large amounts of styrofoam.  Don't believe me, try it yourself!

Summer Boredom Busters for Kids :: Science Experiments

The Diet Coke & Mentos Explosion is a classic science experiment that kids of all ages love.  For little kids be sure to supervise them closely and consider using the smaller bottles of diet coke.

Summer Boredom Busters for Kids :: Science Experiments

Elephant Toothpaste is always a super fun experiment around here.  Not only do the kids love doing the experiment, but they love playing in the soapy foam after the eruption.  Click here for all the details on how you can make your own Elephant Toothpaste.

Summer Boredom Busters For Kids :: Science Experiments

Tomorrow is the last day of school for us and that means the dreaded… MOM, I'm bored! I'm going to post a few of my favorite summer boredom busters every week, all summer long.  Some of these will be old posts and some will be new, but they are all guaranteed to bring some fun into your summer.

My first summer boredom buster involves some science.  Summer is the perfect time to break out the household chemicals and let the kids do some fun experiments.  You can read all the details of how to make Disappearing Iodine Water here.

Shopping for Summer Essentials with thredUP

It's June and that means summer is in full swing here in Florida.  The kids are out of school at the end of the week and we're ready to play in the sun and water.  With 2 kids to outfit with swimwear I turn to thredUP for a wide selection of gently used bathing suits, cover ups, hats, flip flops, and so much more.

thredUP makes it easy to search not only by item, but also by color and size so that it's easy to find exactly what I'm looking for and exactly what the kids need.  My daughter actually loves searching with me and picking out items.

So if you're looking for some new threads for your little ones this summer, look no further than thredUP.  Their selection of high quality items is sure to please even the pickiest little swimmer.

If you've never ordered from thredUP before you can use my link (yes, it's a referral link) and get $10 off your first order.

Summer Bingo :: Summer Boredom Buster for Kids

Summer Bingo is always a big hit at our house.  It keeps the kid engaged throughout the summer.  Click here for directions and printables to make your own Summer Bingo.

Summer Bucket List :: Summer Boredom Buster for Kids

If you're looking for an easy way to check off all the exciting things you have planned for the summer, then I recommend the Summer Bucket List.  I created this a few years ago for the kids to get excited about what we had going on for the summer.  Click here to read more and create your own Summer Bucket List.

Summer Rocks :: Summer Boredom Buster for Kids

School will be out before you know it, here's another fun summer activity I did with the kids a few years ago.  Summer Rocks let them complete different activities and earn prizes all summer long.  Click here to read more about how you can create your own Summer Rocks program this year.

Summer Passport :: Summer Boredom Buster for Kids

There are only a few weeks left until school is out and it's time to start planning your summer of fun.  This is a Summer Passport that I did for the kids last year and it was a huge hit.  They loved getting all their stamps and filling up the passports.  Click here to read all the details on how to make your own passport for the summer.

Dig For Dinosaur Eggs {10 Fun Things to Do with Your Water Table}

My last tip for using your sand & water table.  Making your own dinosaur eggs is easy, they just take a few days to dry, so plan accordingly.  Check out my full post at the Jacksonville Moms Blog of the recipe. 

Fill It With Bubble Solution {10 Fun Things to Do with Your Water Table}

We love big bubbles and we cannot lie.  Fill your water table with bubble solution to beat the summer blues.  Check out other ideas over at the Jacksonville Moms Blog.

Use Shaving Cream to Hide Small Toys {10 Fun Things to Do with Your Water Table}

Shaving cream is fun for kids of all ages.  Read the other fun things to do with your water table in the post I did for the Jacksonville Moms Blog.