{"id":19772,"date":"2018-05-15T17:13:38","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T22:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/?p=19772"},"modified":"2022-04-13T07:07:11","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T12:07:11","slug":"50-things-to-do-for-summer-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2018\/05\/15\/50-things-to-do-for-summer-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Things to Do for Summer Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Summer-Fun.png?resize=1024%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Summer Fun Printable\" width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-20596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Summer-Fun.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Summer-Fun.png?resize=600%2C301&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Summer-Fun.png?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Summer-Fun.png?resize=768%2C385&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, I know. The official start of summer is still more than a month away. But here in the south, warmer weather has arrived, school is winding down, and summer fun is beckoning, so I thought I&#8217;d publish this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/50-Things-to-Do-for-Summer-Fun.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">seasonal bucket list<\/a> a little early so you can get a jumpstart on making memories with your kiddos while they have a break from classes and homework.<\/p>\n<p>I highly recommend compiling a personalized list for your family of things you want to make sure you do before school starts back up in August. If you need some help brainstorming, you can start with this list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/50-Things-to-Do-for-Summer-Fun.pdf\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">50 Things to Do for Summer Fun<\/a> and build from there:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/50-Things-to-Do-for-Summer-Fun.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><figure id=\"attachment_19774\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19774\" style=\"width: 1020px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/50-Things-to-Do-for-Summer-Fun.png?resize=1020%2C1318&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"50 Things to Do for Summer Fun\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1318\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/50-Things-to-Do-for-Summer-Fun.png?w=1020&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/50-Things-to-Do-for-Summer-Fun.png?resize=600%2C775&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/50-Things-to-Do-for-Summer-Fun.png?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/50-Things-to-Do-for-Summer-Fun.png?resize=768%2C992&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/50-Things-to-Do-for-Summer-Fun.png?resize=792%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[click on image to print]<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>50 Fun Activities for your Family to Enjoy this Summer:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2>Eat watermelon<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Eating-Watermelon.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Eating Watermelon\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Eating-Watermelon.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Eating-Watermelon.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Eating-Watermelon.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Eating-Watermelon.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To make it extra challenging, try racing to see who can devour a slice first with your hands behind your back!<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Go swimming at a lake or pool<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015-Update-30.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fun at the Pool\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015-Update-30.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015-Update-30.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015-Update-30.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015-Update-30.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015-Update-30.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2015-Update-30.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Do a flip off the diving board<\/h2>\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PKwOjm8n-1c\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Our sons love to stage diving board exhibitions and entertain us this way every summer. <\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Visit a children\u2019s museum<\/h2>\n<p>And if you&#8217;ll be traveling this summer, you may want to become a member of your hometown museum in order to take advantage of reciprocal benefits on the road.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Sign up for a summer book club<\/h2>\n<p>If your local library doesn&#8217;t offer a summer reading program for kids, check out this list of local businesses who reward children for the time they spend reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2015\/06\/12\/2015-reading-reward-programs\/\">Summer Reading Rewards Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Go to a flea market<\/h2>\n<p>See who can find the best treasure within a given price range.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Have a cherry pit spitting contest<\/h2>\n<p>\nQueue up in a line and see who can spit their pit the furthest. My husband holds the record in our family with a distance of 39 feet. (If you top that, let me know in the comment section below. I promise to be duly impressed!)<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Paint a picture<\/h2>\n<p>\nTempera, water color, oil or acrylic, it doesn&#8217;t matter. Just grab a canvas or some card stock and let your creativity run wild. <\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Enjoy a staycation<\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to travel very far to get away from your everyday routine.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Watch a meteor shower<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Play \u201cCapture the Flag\u201d<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Learn a new craft<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Host an ice cream social<\/h2>\n<p>\nInvite the neighbors over to make sundaes. You provide the bowls of ice cream and ask your guests to bring their favorite toppings.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Go horseback riding<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Horseback-Riding.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Horseback Riding\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-20602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Horseback-Riding.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Horseback-Riding.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Horseback-Riding.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Horseback-Riding.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Have a shaving cream fight<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Shaving-Cream-War.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Shaving Cream War\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Shaving-Cream-War.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Shaving-Cream-War.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Shaving-Cream-War.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Shaving-Cream-War.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m not sure which of our kids first came up with this brainstorm of an idea, but it has become a favorite family tradition &#8212; one we usually observe on the Fourth of July, or thereabouts. <\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Go to a waterpark<\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget your beach towels and sunscreen!<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Use bows &#038; arrows for target practice<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Watch a fireworks show<\/h2>\n<p>\nAnother revered tradition for Independence Day. We sometimes bring a boom box and play <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FU7FJ7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">John Phillips Sousa<\/a> as we watch.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Race in canoes, kayaks or paddle boats<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Paddle-Boats.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Paddle Boats\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Paddle-Boats.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Paddle-Boats.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Paddle-Boats.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Paddle-Boats.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Enjoy nature &#038; the great outdoors<\/h2>\n<p>For extra fun on your next family hike, try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2013\/10\/14\/family-camp-fun-outdoor-scavenger-hunt\/\">Outdoor Scavenger Hunt<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Make a homemade pi\u00f1ata<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Pinata.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Homemade Pi\u00f1ata\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Pinata.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Pinata.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Pinata.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Pinata.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Did you know diaper boxes make great pi\u00f1ata bases? We&#8217;ve turned those cardboard cubes into red brick houses, ribbon festooned packages, and even Spongebob Squarepants. They hold up well to even big kids trying to break them open and hold plenty of candy to feed a crowd.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Shoot hoops<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Celebrate Cow Appreciation Day<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Cow-Appreciation-Day.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cow Appreciation Day\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Cow-Appreciation-Day.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Cow-Appreciation-Day.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Cow-Appreciation-Day.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Cow-Appreciation-Day.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For one day a year, you can dress like a cow and get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2017\/07\/11\/free-food-for-cow-costume-clad-customers-at-chick-fil-a-today\/\">free food from Chick-fil-A<\/a>. Can&#8217;t beat that!\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Do a few science experiments<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Learn a new card game<\/h2>\n<p>Some of our family&#8217;s favorites include <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2GldaAM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Uno<\/a>, Spoons, and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ImBAeZ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Snappy Dressers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Write to a pen pal<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Play putt putt golf<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Putt-Putt.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Putt Putt Golf\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Putt-Putt.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Putt-Putt.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Putt-Putt.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Putt-Putt.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Compete in a 5K or triathlon<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Race.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Race\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Race.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Race.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Race.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Race.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Make homemade popsicles<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Play hopscotch<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Go on a photo safari<\/h2>\n<p>We make this one easy with a free printable list that you can download here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2018\/05\/07\/family-fun-nature-photo-safari\/\">Nature Photo Safari<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Drink lots of cucumber water<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Go blueberry picking<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-25-at-5.35.54-PM-e1525580601262.png?resize=1024%2C1112&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Picking Blueberries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1112\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-25-at-5.35.54-PM-e1525580601262.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-25-at-5.35.54-PM-e1525580601262.png?resize=600%2C652&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These are delicious straight out of the pail, but if you have any left over, you might enjoy using them to bake with. Follow these links to try out our favorite recipes for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2017\/06\/03\/blueberry-oat-muffins-moist-delicious\/\">blueberry oat muffins<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2015\/05\/23\/fresh-fruit-crumble\/\">fresh fruit crumble<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Visit a splash pad<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Splash-Pad.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Splash Pad\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Splash-Pad.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Splash-Pad.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Splash-Pad.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Splash-Pad.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Play a game of volleyball<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Watch the clouds<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Take a picnic dinner to the park<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Visit grandparents<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Eat <a href=\"http:\/\/lovinglifeathome.com\/2017\/09\/14\/creme-filled-donuts-causes-celebration\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">creme-filled donuts<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Drink an all-fruit smoothie<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smoothie.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Smoothie\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smoothie.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smoothie.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smoothie.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smoothie.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Compete at Sudoku<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Visit a garden or arboretum<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Garden-Visit.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Garden Visit\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Garden-Visit.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Garden-Visit.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Garden-Visit.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Garden-Visit.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Play zombie tag<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Make a huge breakfast<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Go for a bike ride<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Biking-with-ET.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Biking with ET\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Biking-with-ET.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Biking-with-ET.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Biking-with-ET.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Biking-with-ET.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Practice math drills<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Stage a water gun war<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Shop for new school supplies<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Send a postcard<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Go Fishing<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>A Bucket List for Every Season<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2018\/05\/15\/50-things-to-do-for-summer-fun\/\">50 Things to Do for Summer Fun<\/a> &#8211; Make the most of your break from school. Here are plenty of ideas to keep you busy through the warm weather months.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2017\/09\/20\/50-fun-family-activities-for-fall-free-printable\/\">50 Fun Family Activities for Fall<\/a>Break out the bulky sweaters and the pumpkin lattes! This list will help you make fun family memories when the trees lose their leaves and the air turns crisp.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2018\/11\/24\/50-fun-christmas-activities\/\">50 Fun Christmas Activities<\/a> &#8211; This list is specifically for celebrating Advent. Make your Christmas more merry and bright by adding some of these activities to your family calendar.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2017\/03\/22\/50-fun-ideas-for-spring-free-printable\/\">50 Fun Family Activities for Spring<\/a> &#8211; Just the thing when you&#8217;ve been cooped up all winter. Lots of ideas here for enjoying some fresh air and sunshine!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2018\/01\/05\/50-things-to-do-for-winter-fun\/\">50 Things to Do for Winter Fun<\/a> &#8211; We don&#8217;t get much chance to walk through a winter wonderland here in the south, but there&#8217;s lots more fun to be had during this final season of the year.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2016\/10\/01\/50-frugal-ideas-for-family-fun\/\">50 Frugal Ideas for Family Fun<\/a> &#8211; Don&#8217;t feel like fun has to cost an arm and a leg. Here&#8217;s 50 ways to make priceless memories on the cheap.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2016\/09\/21\/50-wholesome-quick-easy-snacks-free-printable\/\">50 Wholesome, Quick &#038; Easy Snack Ideas<\/a> &#8211; And last comes a list for my more health-conscious readers. Keep your families well-fueled with these delicious, nutritious snack ideas.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/50-Ways-to-Enjoy-the-Great-Outdoors.pdf\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">50 Ways to Enjoy the Great Outdoors<\/a> &#8211; Get up and get going. Here are 50 ways to make the most of your time outside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/50-Ideas-for-Summer-Fun.png?resize=684%2C1366&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"50 Ideas for Summer Fun\" width=\"684\" height=\"1366\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/50-Ideas-for-Summer-Fun.png?w=684&amp;ssl=1 684w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/50-Ideas-for-Summer-Fun.png?resize=600%2C1198&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/50-Ideas-for-Summer-Fun.png?resize=150%2C300&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/50-Ideas-for-Summer-Fun.png?resize=513%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 513w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, I know. 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