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5 Tips for a Fun and Healthy Summer with Your Kids

May 27, 2014 by KC Coake 19 Comments

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Alright, are you guys ready for summer? I think I am and I also think it can be a struggle to come up with summer activities for kids. As you may remember, we homeschool. Thus far in my 7 years of homeschooling, we have schooled year round with a few month-long breaks rather than the traditional long summer break. This year my girls are asking about a ‘normal’ summer and I’m feeling the need for a break, so I’m contemplating a ‘normal’ summer for us this year. This leaves me with some trepidation because even after a week, my kids are often going nuts. I don’t want to take a ‘break’ only to have everyone miserable.

I’ve come up with 5 tips that I think will ensure we have a fun summer. I thought you might like my ideas as well…and maybe they might be helpful to you as well.

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1. Ask the kids what they want to do

I started by having my girls take a piece of paper and something to write with to their room. I set a 10 minute timer and had them brainstorm ideas of things we could do together. I told them the ideas had to be either free or very low-cost. Of course they complained about it going in, but when the 10 minutes were up, they didn’t want to stop. Snowflake had 3 pages of ideas. Pumpkin had 2 pages of ideas.

Next up, I’m going to decorate some kind of a jar and put the idea on strips of paper inside the jar. We can than pull out an idea for the day and do that activity.

Sweet! I generally find that when I engage my kids in the process of coming up with ideas or let them pick, we all have a much better time. They are vested in what they are doing and generally don’t complain about it then.

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2. Find outdoor activities

Even though it is hot and humid where we live, I still try to find activities for us that get us outdoors. I just think it is important to get some fresh air and sun.

While we were in Arizona this month, with temps in the 80’s and 90’s, my kids wanted to be outside. I think they would live in a pool if we had one. They certainly turned into fish in my parents pool. Just make sure to use sunscreen so everyone doesn’t get burned. That would put a damper on the summer fun. 😉

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3. Keep them active

I’m a big believer in keeping my kids(and myself) active. I think we do way to many things in our society today that are sedentary. If we can find fun ways to keep moving and keep active I think it makes up for all the sedentary activities.

Once again, a pool is a fantastic way to keep everyone active. We don’t have a pool, so we hook up sprinklers in the backyard, turn on music and have a fun playing a summer family fun water game. You could play some simple and inexpensive outdoor games that get you moving like the hamburger relay race or the flashlight hide and seek games I’ve shown you in the past.

There are so many great and easy ways to be outside and be active. You can get more ideas above in the family fun tab. I’ve got quite a few great ideas.

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4. Have healthy treats

One of the things I love to do with my kids, is add something fun to the day. I love finding some kind of a little treat or something special to add to our fun. Often I find some kind of a fun food treat. The thing is that I like finding healthy fun treats. I don’t like to overdo with sugar and/or processed foods.

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While we were in Arizona, I was looking for some kind of fun treat for the girls after their fun in the pool. I was wandering through Target and found these Fruttare fruit bars. They have fruit in them and are a low-calorie treat. They are natural and come in lots of different flavors. We bought the Strawberry and Strawberry and Milk/Mixed Berry and Milk in Arizona. Since we got home we have also tried the Mango as well. They are delish, healthy, and something cold. They are such a perfect summer treat for the whole family!

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My girls loved them! We hated that we didn’t finish them all while we were in Arizona and had to leave some behind. Oh well, they are easy to find here as well.

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I’m already missing my parents pool and all that Arizona sunshine! My girls are missing the Fruttare fruit bars along with the pool, sun and so many other things.

 

5. Give Kid’s Responsibility

I think that giving my kids some small responsibility each day will also help keep our summer fun. It will give the kids something to do and keeps them feeling a part of the family. I find that when my kids feel like they are needed and are contributing to the family, they are happier members of our house. They like to be needed. They like us functioning as a team.

This summer, I’m going to put Snowflake in charge of our snack station. Guess what? I’ve already told her, we can add the Fruttare bars in the freezer as part of our snack station. She will be in charge of making sure we have snacks all summer. I know that she will make sure the Fruttare bars are stocked…because it isn’t that often that I encourage things like this in the house….but they are so yummy and they are healthy and we are aiming for a fun summer. So they are a perfect fit!
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You can learn more about Fruttare Fruit Bars on their site and on their facebook page.

So what do you think? Will my ideas work for us to have a healthy and fun summer? What tips can you add to help this momma who needs a break out?

 

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  1. Leanne says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:43 am

    Great tips for Summer fun. I love being able to give the kids healthy snacks.

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    • KC Coake says

      May 28, 2014 at 8:29 pm

      Glad you liked them! Hope you find them helpful. I love finding healthy and easy snacks, too. It makes life easier and I don’t have to worry about the kids becoming unhealthy. Have a great summer!

      Reply
  2. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    May 27, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    These look delicious. I know my kids would love them.

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    • KC Coake says

      May 28, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      I’m sure they would. I know my kids can’t seem to get enough. Have a great summer!

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth says

    May 27, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I love the idea about giving them responsibility. So true! Thanks for a great post!

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    • KC Coake says

      May 28, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks! Yes, my kids seem to do really well when I give them responsibility (at least if I remind them…haha). Oh well, at least they seem to like the idea and they do like being a part of the team for sure. Have a great summer!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    May 27, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Great tips! Keeping my boys active is always the thing around here…don’t want them parked in front of a screen too much! 🙂

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    • KC Coake says

      May 28, 2014 at 8:38 pm

      Exactly! It can get challenging though because sometimes it is just easier (and quieter!). We are thinking about getting a membership at a pool this year…that would keep all of us active. 🙂 Have a great summer!

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  5. Shannon Payne says

    May 27, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    The pool is always a winning idea for my kids! We moved from Louisiana to Virginia, leaving our backyard pool behind. Here’s to a fun-filled, activity-packed summer 🙂

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  6. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

    May 28, 2014 at 10:29 am

    We will definitely have to try the Fruttare bars! My boys would love them.

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    • KC Coake says

      May 28, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      I bet they will! Have a fun and healthy summer!

      Reply
  7. Ashley @ Simply Designing says

    May 28, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    These pops look YUMMY!

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    • KC Coake says

      May 28, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      Mmmm…they are! You should give them a try. Enjoy your summer!

      Reply
  8. Amber says

    May 29, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Nice list. I think my kids would enjoy the fruit bars too!

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    • KC Coake says

      May 29, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks. I bet they would! Have a fun summer with your kiddos!

      Reply
  9. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    May 30, 2014 at 3:59 am

    I think I am going to ask my kids what they want to do this summer. They’re teenagers and I am sure they are not going to want to do a lot with mom, but it’s worth it to ask to see what comes out of it. Maybe I will be surprised.

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    • KC Coake says

      June 2, 2014 at 8:33 pm

      I’d be curious to hear what they said they wanted to do. I bet they had an idea or two…but I’m also totally clueless about teenagers. 😉

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  10. [email protected] says

    June 2, 2014 at 10:58 am

    These are great tips, KC! I love #1…So simple, yet it’s the one thing I never really do! Giving them an opportunity to say what THEY would like to do is an excellent start!

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    • KC Coake says

      June 4, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      Thanks! Yes, #1 is so simple. I think it is so easy to forget the simple (and often obvious) ideas…at least for me. Glad I could give you an idea. 🙂

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