It’s finally summer! What better way to celebrate the sunshine and hot summer days than spending time with family and friends? As a kid, I would always be so excited to finally be out of school, yet after the first two weeks, I was bored and didn’t know what to do with my free time. My sister and I spent most days at home, usually laying outside or reading and watching TV inside. Those simple boring days have led me to create a list of a few different family fun days we definitely would have enjoyed over the years. Below, I’m going to talk about three of my favorite ways to have some major summer fun no matter what age you are or what the weather may be. Hope you enjoy! *This post contains affiliate links.
Fun in the Sun
Who doesn’t want to spend the days outside, getting a little tan, soaking up the sun we’ve missed all winter long? First & foremost, don’t forget your SPF. That’s important no matter what you’re doing, but especially if you’re spending the day by the pool. Don’t have a pool? No worries! I found this awesome Banzai water slide
Planning a party for your little ones? Is there anything better than water guns and water balloon fights? They are so much fun, really no matter what age, and it’s just one more way to stay cool and keep yourself & the kids active. Plus, hide and seek water fights are too fun!
My last recommendation is an ole’ fashioned sprinkler
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Summer Cook-Outs
We all look so forward to summer because of the cook outs and bonfires. In my family, we grill out almost every single night! But you’ve gotta have the right stuff to have the most successful cook outs, especially if you’re having people over! A nice grill set is a must! We have one from Weber Grill that was given as a gift, and it’s amazing! Heavy duty stuff, that’s for sure. Obviously you need a good menu too. I’ll be posting later about some of the best cook out recipes, so be sure to check it out! You also need a good wheeled cooler
Rainy Day Activities
So of course all the above ideas are awesome for when it’s warm and sunny outside. What about days when it’s rainy and you just can’t sit still any longer? How about game night?
One of my favorite games of ALL time is UNO
Apples to Apples is a newer game than UNO, but has still been around long enough that I bet a ton of you guys have played. It’s probably geared more toward teens and adults, but it’s still so much fun to get a big group together, or even just a few to play this card game. With Apples to Apples
Clue
Last, but certainly not least, I know everyone wants their kids reading at least a little bit throughout the summer. Another thing Amazon offers is a free trial to try Kindle for 30 days
Do any of these tips work for you?? What are your favorite rainy day and sunny day summer time activities? Let’s hear all the family day recommendations y’all have!