Tag : summer fun

21 Ideas for Beating Summer Boredom with Kids

Layout of three photos of a 3rd grade boy making giant bubbles with a wand. He's outside.

We’ve hit the point in the summer where our kids are saying they’re bored and have nothing to do. I’ve come up with a list that hopefully will help occupy the time we have left of summer.

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7-17-2020 | 1

Our Summer Traditions: Unrushed and Sun-kissed

Post updated 3/12/21

Little boy, around 4 years old, in a swimming pool. He is wearing googles and a puddle jumper for water safety. He is smiling and in front of a pool slide.

The changing of seasons is always a delight. I love the transition into summer. The sound of an ice cream truck in the distance, the trees covered in bright green leaves and the warmth of the sun felt instantly on your skin as you step outside — summer has arrived in all its glory.

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6-11-2020 | 2

A Fun For All Family Weekend at Lake Eufaula

Wood Cut out of Yogi Bear with two holes for kids faces.

For our annual camping trip, we went to Lake Eufaula this year. It’s located in southeastern Oklahoma and is the largest lake in the state. Since we had such a great time at a Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Resort in Texas last summer with some old friends, we thought we would try one in Oklahoma.

The campground has RV spots and fully outfitted cabins (except for linens). The cabins were clean and simple with a picnic table, grill, and a fire pit outside. We had a little front porch with a view of the lake. Since the campground is not very big it is easy to walk to and from all the amenities. We played mini-golf, slid down a huge water slide, played bumper boats, and swam in the pool. Although my favorite by far was the Wibit, an inflatable playground on the lake. It felt like we were on Ninja Warrior!

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7-18-2018 | 4