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backyard activities

Best Outdoor Toys for Kids

In FAVORITE GEAR, GIFT GUIDE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Kids (and adults) need fresh air, sunshine, and time outdoors to play and recharge, but outdoor adventures don’t have to be far from home. Outdoor spaces like your own backyard can easily be turned into super fun play areas for kids with a few of these awesome outdoor toys, playsets, games, activities, and more. We know there are a lot of options out there, so we got feedback from our team and online community about…

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Bubbles with Kids: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Bubbles and More

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SUMMER

Can you think of an activity that captures the attention of children of all ages? Or one that can be a fun energy-burning undertaking, a science experiment, a leisurely way to pass the time, and a neat sensory fun project? Give up? It’s playing with BUBBLES! Creative Team member, full-time traveling mama of two, Katie Fox, shares everything you will ever want to know about exploring bubbles with kids. Scroll down and get the very…

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Backyard movie setup

Backyard Family Outdoor Movie Night with Kids

In FALL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SUMMER

Spending time with our families isn’t always easy, especially once we get busy with school, work, and extracurricular activities. Making time, even just once a week, to fully connect with each other as a family unit is important. One way to do this is with a family movie night. Spending time together watching a movie strengthens family bonds. Today, Zenovia Stephens, founder of Black Kids Adventures, Inc. and Alabama mom of three, shares all about…

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30+ Fun Trampoline Games and Activities for Kids

In OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SUMMER

Finding ways to keep children occupied during the long days of summer can be a challenge! There is so much daylight and only so many activities you can come up with when your children need some outdoor play encouragement. But, if you have a trampoline (or know someone who does) your options for outdoor family fun are almost endless! Meghan Garriott, Illinois mom of 2 (almost 3) recently discovered the endless joys of trampoline play…

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Water Sprinkler Games

Creative Backyard Play Spaces for Kids

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

We’re all spending a lot of time at home these days. And while that’s fine, we need to make sure a significant portion of that time is outdoors. Kids need outdoor playtime and the good news is that they can usually make the most of whatever outside space they have. This could be anything from a backyard, to a doorstep, a rooftop, a balcony, patio, or driveway. Today, we have the amazing Jemma of Thimble…

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