Comments on: 2024 Summer Bucket List: Fun and Frugal Summer Activities

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:59:59 +0000

In reply to Kristie. Really love this idea and definitely one I will do. Thank you

By: K.S.

K.S. — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 16:38:46 +0000

Ice in a blender with a little water can also create “snow” for snow cones. Nice article, thanks!

By: Jody

Jody — Mon, 28 May 2018 21:45:41 +0000

These are such great ideas, Katie! My kids are grown adults and three of five are parents so as a Gramma, I’m planning some fun things with my grandkids this summer.
These are some of my ideas.
Paint rocks (the kids love to do this).
Go bird watching (the older two grands and I are having a Big Year (counting birds). The movie, The Big Year is so worthwhile and clean enough for kids and grandparents!
Pinch pots (with clay) and then paint them.
Paint on Freezer paper for painting big!
Whiffle Ball (when our kids were young, we mowed a baseball diamond in the lawn)
Badminton
Weenie roast over the fire pit, and make s’mores
Make popsicles
Squirt gun fights.
Afternoon ice cream cones
Ride bikes together

Happy Summer!

By: Janet Fazio

Janet Fazio — Mon, 28 May 2018 13:54:00 +0000

What great ideas! I love being outside in the summer and some of these would make great girls’ night out events as well.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 27 May 2018 23:16:57 +0000

In reply to Audrey.

Not all zoos cost money. The smaller of the two I grew up near didn’t (and still doesn’t), but the bigger, more well-known one charges an arm and a leg – it just depends on where you live.

By: camila

camila — Fri, 25 May 2018 16:39:39 +0000

this is awesome, i am bookmarking this for future reference!

By: Brittany

Brittany — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 01:02:26 +0000

What is a makerspace?

By: Anthony Tam

Anthony Tam — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:42:59 +0000

Play outside in the rain is a good one – it’s been far too long since a rainy day feels like anything more than a nuisance! It’s always nice to turn a negative into a positive 🙂

By: Ruth

Ruth — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 18:28:54 +0000

Draw or write on the driveway or sidewalk with water pistols. You have to work fast before the water evaporates. Take pictures to preserve the artwork.

Make nature collages with collected materials such as leaves, twigs, grass, bark, flowers, etc. My grandson likes to make animal shapes (leaves for elephant ears, bark for legs, grass or burrs for tails, and elaborate frames made of repeating elements).

Prepare homemade bubble solution and invent new and interesting “bubble wands”. For instance, we like those open-grid green plastic strawberry baskets from the supermarket, dipped in a broad shallow dish of “bubble stuff.” Makes many, many tiny bubbles.

Make popsicles from fruit juice or yogurt in small plastic cups. If you use paper cups, you won’t need sticks because you can squeeze them up from the bottom and most of the mess stays in the cup. Eat them far enough away from the house to avoid attracting ants. This goes for the bubble projects too if you use corn syrup and/or gelatin.

Write and perform rap, plays, etc. Add song and dance and put on a variety show for the parents.

Look up safe summer science projects for kids and do them outdoors.

Okay, too many to mention. Use your imagination, photograph [or video] everything, write about it, and make a Summer 2017 album or scrapbook. Make several and present them to the grandparents too.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 08:14:08 +0000

Early morning bike rides (before eating breakfast),
Go to a local splash pad
Visit a puppy store – and play with them
Go paddle boating
Find caterpillar eggs on a milkweed plant and raise and release it
Listen to the Chronicles of Narnia on audio cd.
See a 4d show at our zoo
Learn how to make your own breakfast
Learn how to tie your shoes (for the 6 yr old)
Learn 1 scripture put to song each week

By: jessica kate

jessica kate — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:48:59 +0000

Great ideas …….. But please add more ideas as most of these aren’t possible for me to try ^_^

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 21 May 2016 09:17:24 +0000

Super helpful! Thanks for the almost immediate response! You rock and God bless!

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Sat, 21 May 2016 04:43:46 +0000

In reply to Andrea C.

This is an old post which I’ll be updating soon, but it has some ideas you could try: https://wellnessmama.com/55187/morning-routine/

By: Andrea C

Andrea C — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:36:21 +0000

Thanks for the ideas Katie! Do you have a post or suggestions about a summer routine. This is my first summer as a stay at home mom and want to have some daily structure and routine. Anything you recommend we incorporate each day or things you take a break from with your kids over the summer?

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:49:50 +0000

Great! Thanks!……………..

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 21:53:40 +0000

In reply to Terry. It's in the works...

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:31:44 +0000

Hi Katie. Got any ideas for fall/winter activities now that it is coming.

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 22:27:54 +0000

In reply to Kristie.

Wow, thanks so much for sharing this! Summertime, with all the added schedule freedom, is a great time for reaching out. And I love the idea of getting the kids involved! It’s so easy to miss them with some things…they can do so much more than we think.
Just the other day my mom was reminiscing about how her father took her with him when she was age ~6yr. to hand out flyers when he was running for political office. That was about 50 years ago and she still looks back fondly on it…hanging out with her dad and also entrusted with real and important work.
Greetings to you all! Happy Summer!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:40:08 +0000

Wonderful list! Definitely will be doing some of these with my littles 🙂

By: Audrey

Audrey — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 20:49:02 +0000

I am personally against #34. I think zoos are depressing and they also cost quite a bit and shouldn’t be considered “frugal”. Consider replacing that one with something inexpensive, like going to local activity centers that offer free classes every month. My city. for instance, has free yoga classes and art classes every month. You could also go to a donation based yoga class if your city offers that.