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Summer is here and I have been wracking my brain for ideas to keep the family entertained during these long hot days.
My kids must be entertained 24 hours per day and it’s my job to accomplish the impossible… haha they do have times when they just have to be bored. However, I’ve found that the items below help make the times in between more fun.
Check out our favorite items for family fun during the summer below! Don’t worry I’ve added some fun ideas for mom, dad, and the family dog too.
Pipsticks was created by a mom of four who KNOWS the power of stickers. Each pack is totally child friendly and loaded with goodies that kids can enjoy independently to give parents a moment to themselves!
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We keep you and your littles ones entertained every month with new themes, stories and materials each month! We like to give new materials to learn how to use and build up your crafting supplies!
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Boom, boom, BOOM … Look out! That’s a T. rex coming your way!? You’ve been transported back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. What do you do?!
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Our New York Times best-selling Almanac is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, National Geographic exclusives, games, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, and more.
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This cute portable Pool Party Lottie Doll comes complete with arm bands, real inflatable flamingo & hooded flamingo towel.
Perfect for any flamingo themed pool party!
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Each month, discover and enjoy a box filled with the cutest items carefully selected and packed straight from Japan!
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We are Little Fun Club - a children’s monthly book subscription service helping parents instill the love of reading in their children. The books we send are tailored for the child on the account, each box shipped is unique and is created based on the interests and likes of the child on the account and feedback from parents.
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The multi-level Ainsley Play / Swing Set from KidKraft can do something for smaller backyards that swing sets alone can’t—entertain up to six active kids at once. That’s because Ainsley packs in loads of fun features like a high-rail wave slide, a multi-colored rock wall for climbing and a shaded upper-level clubhouse with chalkboard tarp.
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Giving kids a place to explore and let their imaginations run wild. Turn your backyard into a colossal mountain range they need to scale, a top-secret clubhouse deep in the jungle gym, the site of an asteroid landing, and more!
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Beach, park, barbecue or backyard, now any time is play time with Kan Jam! Exciting, interactive and fast-paced, this super fun Disc Game is definitely anyone's game.
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The Step2 Wagon for Two Plus is a blue wagon for kids made to easily transport your toddler or school-aged children when out on a family outing at the park, zoo or just out on a walk.
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Drive your own Mario Kart racer with the 24V Ride-on Racer
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Glow-in-the-dark stars for nighttime fun!
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Your time on the go just got a whole lot more awesome. Introducing the Razor Sonic Glow electric scooter, a rolling concert experience with lights and sound. Recommended for riders ages 8 and up, the Sonic Glow features a built-in, ready-connect Bluetooth® wireless speaker to play your favorite tunes on the go.
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SQUAD UP Grow your Squishmallows Squad with Trinity, this super-soft, collectible stuffed animal
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Serve up icy concoctions to thirsty fairgoers! Press a button to drop Water Wow!® color-changing ice balls into cones, then squeeze water on them to create “flavors”; press the lever to squirt colored string for pretend slushie drinks
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Goblies® Throwable Paintballs are paintballs that you throw like water balloons. The squishy paintballs are filled with a paint-like colorful goo that clings to skin and targets, but is still easy to wash off even after hours in the sun. The outside membrane is made from seaweed extract.
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Make a splash and engage in imaginative play with Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin Mermaid Lagoon! The all-inclusive, self-contained sensory box comes with safety tested and kid-friendly materials that promote sensory development, fine motor skills and foster creativity!
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Combine your love for a classic card game and a beloved character with this Barbie Uno Card Game. Gameplay works just like the Uno you know and love, except for one special rule. If you play the Fashion Swap Card, any two players of your choice must swap all the cards in their hands of one color (which you also choose). Additionally, it counts as a wild card, so the next card played has to be that color as well. You’ll have a blast with your friends whenever you break out this fun game!
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Prepare for the pooches! Leap into the perfect combination of facts, stories, photos, and fun stuff all about one of the world’s most favorite animals—DOGS!
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