Summer Fun: 8 Outdoor Activities for the Whole Family
Ever find yourself looking for new and engaging ways to spend time with your family during the summer months? Warm weather activities don’t change much from year to year, but how you might enjoy them does! Read on for new twists on a few old favourites.
Slide Into Old School Fun
Slip ‘n Slides have provided decades of summer fun for many generations, but above keeping the kids cool and entertained, this summer classic will keep your lawn moist and healthy too.
Burn Calories While You Make Ice Cream!
Fill the bottom of this lightweight ball with ice and rock salt, add ice cream ingredients to the top, and shake or roll the ball around for 30 minutes to make a mouthwateringly cool and refreshing treat.
Feel the Grass Between Your Toes
Get out and enjoy a picnic with the family in a beautiful green space or on a warm, sandy beach. Compact coolers like this one have built in prep area which makes them super-handy for prepping food, or as a serving platter for cheeses and dips etc.
Float the Lake
Luxury floating islands are a ton of fun for everyone. This one has a built in cooler, MP3 player hook up, a built-in music system with 4 water-proof speakers, and a battery-powered motor that moves at around 2 mph, for up to 1-hour at a time.
Go for a Bike Ride with Baby
Why sacrifice your outdoor workouts when the sun is shining and you can get out on your bike? Some bike trailers even convert into a stroller which makes for a great resistance workout, either running or on blades.
Serve Hot Dogs From the Grill
Upgrade your BBQ with a hot dog and sausage rotisserie. Kids will be thrilled to munch on perfectly cooked wieners off this trendy attachment that fits most grills, and works with many existing rotisserie motors.
Hit the Hammock
Treat yourself to a lazy day in the yard with a couple of books and a cooler nearby. A double hammock is a great source of entertainment for the kids too.
Toast Marshmallows
Wind down long summer days with a family fire pit. The kids will love that toasted marshmallows and smores are no longer just for camping!
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