It’s that time of year again. School is about to be out and you are excited to sleep in, relax by the pool, maybe go off on a few summer adventures or take a trip to the beach.  Although I am a full time business owner I am still a full time mom and I know the shift from school year to summer brings many changes.  My absolute favorite part is ditching the morning rush.  No school means more time to snuggle in mommy and daddy’s bed, a home cooked breakfast instead of cereal or peanut butter toast on the way out the door and most importantly no stress about being late.

No matter what you are excited for we all know eventually the summer newness and excitement can turn to boredom.  Perhaps you jumped in a little too eager to cross off the summer bucket list and now your stuck with bored kids and no ideas on how to keep them entertained. Fear not!  I have you covered!  Having a list of fun activities can keep both you and your children happy when the days seem to be going slow.  Below you will find 30 of the best summer boredom busters I could find to ensure you and your little ones have the best summer ever.  Feel free to take some photos of you enjoying them together and ENJOY!

Indoor Activities

1. Sumo Wrestling – Have kids put on one of Dad’s tee-shirts and stuff pillows inside.  Make are they are in a safe area with no sharp corners and let the games begin!  Find more info Here (http://allfortheboys.com/home/2012/2/2/sumo-boys.html)
2. Toast painting – Combine condensed milk and food coloring to make paint for their toast.  Create a masterpiece and then devour it! More info here (http://www.learnplayimagine.com/2012/03/rainbow-toast.html )
3. Make your own dollhouse – Use shoes boxes to design the dollhouse or super hero cave of their dreams.  More info here (http://mollymoocrafts.com/diy-dollhouse/)
4. Magical masking tape – Who knew masking tape could be so much fun?  Find multiple games to play using masking tape here (http://www.whattoexpect.com/blogs/astudentatmamauniversity/indoor-family-activities-just-add-masking-tape)
5. Singing straws – Use straws to make a musical instrument.  Find directions here (http://krokotak.com/2013/04/singing-straws/)
6. Soap Clouds – Use a bar of soap and your microwave to make soap clouds.  Find directions here (http://ourbestbites.com/2012/04/kitchen-craft-soap-clouds-and-homemade-kiddie-tub-soaps/)
7. Have a marshmallow war – Make these marshmallow (or pom-pom) shooters out of household items and have a blast! Find the directions here (http://www.cometogetherkids.com/2011/09/mini-marshmallow-shooters-or-pom-pom.html)
8. Make an indoor zip line for stuffed friends – Use a hanger and some string to send their stuffed friends zipping across the room.  Find directions here (http://www.sunhatsandwellieboots.com/2012/08/indoor-zip-wire.html)
9. Marble Racetrack – Use a pool noodle to create a racetrack for marbles.  Find more info here (http://www.homespun-threads.com/blog/marble-racetrack)
10. Make friendship bracelets – A staple indoor activity from my childhood!  Find 5 easy designs here (http://blog.darice.com/jewelry/5-fast-friendship-bracelets/)
11. No mess painting – Use ziplock bags to finger paint with no mess.  Fine more info here (http://www.mamasmiles.com/no-mess-color-mixing-art/)
12. Make your own toy carwash – Make a truck carwash using a large plastic tub.  Play indoors or outdoors.  Find directions here (http://pagingfunmums.com/2014/05/23/diy-toy-car-wash/)
13. 31 Cardboard box creations – Find 31 awesome ideas for keeping the kids entertained with cardboard boxes!  Look here (https://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/31-things-you-can-make-with-a-cardboard-box-that-will-blow-y?utm_term=.inoWzy8oW#.qtARdx6ER)
14. Make Banana Ice cream – Use only bananas to make a healthy ice cream and have fun while doing it.  Find directions here (http://www.cometogetherkids.com/2012/05/banana-ice-cream-made-from-bananas-only.html?m=1)
15. Make homemade gak – Make it and then play for hours.  Find directions here (http://lilluna.com/homemade-gak-recipe/)

Outdoor Activities

1. Rainbow bubble snakes – Use household items to make a colorful bubble snake for hours of fun. Find directions here (http://www.housingaforest.com/rainbow-bubble-snakes/)
2. Make reusable bubbles – This one can be done inside or outside and is sure to be a crowd pleaser.  Find the recipe here (http://www.two-daloo.com/play-recipe-diy-gak-bubbles/)
3. Homemade giant bubble recipe – Make your own bubble solution and wands to get the biggest bubbles you have ever seen!  Find directions here (http://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-giant-bubbles/)
4. Soda and candy science experiments – Use soda and different candies to watch their reactions.  Find directions here (http://www.learnplayimagine.com/2013/10/balloon-experiments-with-candy.html)
5. Frozen dinosaur eggs – Make these frozen eggs and let your kids cup away to find the dinosaur inside.  See how here (http://pagingfunmums.com/2013/09/30/frozen-dinosaur-eggs/)
6. Water gun painting – Fill water guns with watered down paint and let them paint away!  Find directions here (http://www.messylittlemonster.com/2016/05/water-pistol-painting-outdoor-kids-art.html#more)
7. Scavenger hunts – Use the free printable lists in the link here to send your kids on a scavenger hunt to discover the outdoors.  (http://buggyandbuddy.com/30-free-printable-scavenger-hunts-for-kids/)
8. Paint bombs – Use a sheet to create a piece of art with paint filled water balloons or have kids wear white shirts to up the fun of a water balloon fight.  Find directions here (https://craftulate.com/2015/07/paint-bombs.html#_a5y_p=4003363)
9. Kids Carwash – Make a carwash for your kids’s toys and bikes.  Find directions here (http://raisingwhasians.com/2015/07/diy-kid-car-wash-step2-easy-turn-coupe-review.html)
10. Make water balloon piñatas – Use balloons to make a big splash with this alternative to a candy filled piñata.  Find more info here (http://www.milkallergymom.com/2012/07/grahams-water-birthday-party.html)
11. Sidewalk foam paint – Make this foam paint and take it out to the curb.  Find directions here (http://thetiptoefairy.com/2016/05/diy-sidewalk-foam-paint/)
12. Make a pool noodle boat – Make a boat and take it to a creek for hours of outdoor fun.  Find the directions here (http://kidfriendlythingstodo.com/2016/05/fun-and-simple-pool-noodle-boat-craft-kids/)
13. Watermelon volcano – Make this amazing watermelon volcano science experiment.  Find directions here (http://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/watermelon-volcano-activity-baking-soda-vinegar-science/)
14. Night bowling – Make this glowing bowling set and let the kids play the night away.  Directions found here (http://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/watermelon-volcano-activity-baking-soda-vinegar-science/)
15. 160 Summer fun ideas – when all else fails here is a list of 160 ideas to keep your fun going all summer long!  Click here for more ideas (http://thecraftingchicks.com/160-summer-fun-list-ideas/)

Don’t forget to check the next blog post for information on 2016 Beach Sessions!