With these in mind, I’m pretty sure I can get through the whole summer without hearing the dreaded cry of “I’m bored!” Summer just got a little sweeter! The second way is when we allow whoever wins the round to throw a water balloon at the other player of their choice. It keeps us cool and is fun for everyone in the family, except for my husband, who is the favorite target for balloons!" — Tamara I., Saint Paul, Minnesota More from CafeMom: 50 Awesome Summer Activities for Bored Kids (No Parents Required) The clues usually lead to a little toy or a coupon for a frozen treat from the freezer. I love that it both encourages critical thinking and leaves me with time to relax in the hammock." — Kristin D., Grand Rapids, Michigan As they race the cars, my husband and I use a hose to create a water hazard, or we time them to see who reaches the finish line fastest." — Morgan S., Seattle, Washington More From CafeMom: 30 Summer Memories Every Kid Should Have I’m the ‘fair maiden’ and get to decide the winner." — Lacey D., Tucson, Arizona We also created a fun but challenging obstacle course to go with this; it includes pull-ups on the monkey bars and push-ups on the slide. Our goal is to make fitness fun, and it’s really working!" — Sara W., Greely, Colorado My husband usually tries to break his open by dropping it off the deck, and he’s also been known to stick it under his shirt until he’s yelping from the cold. The kids think this is hysterical." — Katie A., Edina, Minnesota So we substituted a beach ball and the results are hilarious and fun for all of us." — Olivia W., Flagstaff, Arizona More from CafeMom: 20 Wonders of Summer That Will Make Your Kid’s Childhood Complete Now we all have some version of stilts and do races or obstacle courses. I’m sure we look insane to the neighbors as we all totter around the yard, but it is really fun." — Krista B., Romeoville, Illinois We also do snowball relay races and use food coloring to try to ‘paint’ the balls before they melt." — Melanie B., Billings, Montana More from CafeMom: 25 Things Every Kid Should Do Before Kindergarten

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title: “9 Super Fun Backyard Games Made Up By Creative Families” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-17” author: “Charles Joseph”

With these in mind, I’m pretty sure I can get through the whole summer without hearing the dreaded cry of “I’m bored!” Summer just got a little sweeter! The second way is when we allow whoever wins the round to throw a water balloon at the other player of their choice. It keeps us cool and is fun for everyone in the family, except for my husband, who is the favorite target for balloons!" — Tamara I., Saint Paul, Minnesota More from CafeMom: 50 Awesome Summer Activities for Bored Kids (No Parents Required) The clues usually lead to a little toy or a coupon for a frozen treat from the freezer. I love that it both encourages critical thinking and leaves me with time to relax in the hammock." — Kristin D., Grand Rapids, Michigan As they race the cars, my husband and I use a hose to create a water hazard, or we time them to see who reaches the finish line fastest." — Morgan S., Seattle, Washington More From CafeMom: 30 Summer Memories Every Kid Should Have I’m the ‘fair maiden’ and get to decide the winner." — Lacey D., Tucson, Arizona We also created a fun but challenging obstacle course to go with this; it includes pull-ups on the monkey bars and push-ups on the slide. Our goal is to make fitness fun, and it’s really working!" — Sara W., Greely, Colorado My husband usually tries to break his open by dropping it off the deck, and he’s also been known to stick it under his shirt until he’s yelping from the cold. The kids think this is hysterical." — Katie A., Edina, Minnesota So we substituted a beach ball and the results are hilarious and fun for all of us." — Olivia W., Flagstaff, Arizona More from CafeMom: 20 Wonders of Summer That Will Make Your Kid’s Childhood Complete Now we all have some version of stilts and do races or obstacle courses. I’m sure we look insane to the neighbors as we all totter around the yard, but it is really fun." — Krista B., Romeoville, Illinois We also do snowball relay races and use food coloring to try to ‘paint’ the balls before they melt." — Melanie B., Billings, Montana More from CafeMom: 25 Things Every Kid Should Do Before Kindergarten

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title: “9 Super Fun Backyard Games Made Up By Creative Families” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-04” author: “Mark Carter”

With these in mind, I’m pretty sure I can get through the whole summer without hearing the dreaded cry of “I’m bored!” Summer just got a little sweeter! The second way is when we allow whoever wins the round to throw a water balloon at the other player of their choice. It keeps us cool and is fun for everyone in the family, except for my husband, who is the favorite target for balloons!" — Tamara I., Saint Paul, Minnesota More from CafeMom: 50 Awesome Summer Activities for Bored Kids (No Parents Required) The clues usually lead to a little toy or a coupon for a frozen treat from the freezer. I love that it both encourages critical thinking and leaves me with time to relax in the hammock." — Kristin D., Grand Rapids, Michigan As they race the cars, my husband and I use a hose to create a water hazard, or we time them to see who reaches the finish line fastest." — Morgan S., Seattle, Washington More From CafeMom: 30 Summer Memories Every Kid Should Have I’m the ‘fair maiden’ and get to decide the winner." — Lacey D., Tucson, Arizona We also created a fun but challenging obstacle course to go with this; it includes pull-ups on the monkey bars and push-ups on the slide. Our goal is to make fitness fun, and it’s really working!" — Sara W., Greely, Colorado My husband usually tries to break his open by dropping it off the deck, and he’s also been known to stick it under his shirt until he’s yelping from the cold. The kids think this is hysterical." — Katie A., Edina, Minnesota So we substituted a beach ball and the results are hilarious and fun for all of us." — Olivia W., Flagstaff, Arizona More from CafeMom: 20 Wonders of Summer That Will Make Your Kid’s Childhood Complete Now we all have some version of stilts and do races or obstacle courses. I’m sure we look insane to the neighbors as we all totter around the yard, but it is really fun." — Krista B., Romeoville, Illinois We also do snowball relay races and use food coloring to try to ‘paint’ the balls before they melt." — Melanie B., Billings, Montana More from CafeMom: 25 Things Every Kid Should Do Before Kindergarten

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title: “9 Super Fun Backyard Games Made Up By Creative Families” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-31” author: “Keeley Davis”

With these in mind, I’m pretty sure I can get through the whole summer without hearing the dreaded cry of “I’m bored!” Summer just got a little sweeter! The second way is when we allow whoever wins the round to throw a water balloon at the other player of their choice. It keeps us cool and is fun for everyone in the family, except for my husband, who is the favorite target for balloons!" — Tamara I., Saint Paul, Minnesota More from CafeMom: 50 Awesome Summer Activities for Bored Kids (No Parents Required) The clues usually lead to a little toy or a coupon for a frozen treat from the freezer. I love that it both encourages critical thinking and leaves me with time to relax in the hammock." — Kristin D., Grand Rapids, Michigan As they race the cars, my husband and I use a hose to create a water hazard, or we time them to see who reaches the finish line fastest." — Morgan S., Seattle, Washington More From CafeMom: 30 Summer Memories Every Kid Should Have I’m the ‘fair maiden’ and get to decide the winner." — Lacey D., Tucson, Arizona We also created a fun but challenging obstacle course to go with this; it includes pull-ups on the monkey bars and push-ups on the slide. Our goal is to make fitness fun, and it’s really working!" — Sara W., Greely, Colorado My husband usually tries to break his open by dropping it off the deck, and he’s also been known to stick it under his shirt until he’s yelping from the cold. The kids think this is hysterical." — Katie A., Edina, Minnesota So we substituted a beach ball and the results are hilarious and fun for all of us." — Olivia W., Flagstaff, Arizona More from CafeMom: 20 Wonders of Summer That Will Make Your Kid’s Childhood Complete Now we all have some version of stilts and do races or obstacle courses. I’m sure we look insane to the neighbors as we all totter around the yard, but it is really fun." — Krista B., Romeoville, Illinois We also do snowball relay races and use food coloring to try to ‘paint’ the balls before they melt." — Melanie B., Billings, Montana More from CafeMom: 25 Things Every Kid Should Do Before Kindergarten

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