When summer strikes, everyone is happy and full of excitement. And then one day it happens- boredom sets in, and it seems that the smiles are turned upside down and everyone, especially the kids, are scrounging for great things to do. Rather than suffer from boredom, put these 25 easy and cool boredom-busting tricks to work and leave the sad faces behind. These fun and friendly things are affordable and great for all ages of people.

Key Takeaways:

• I like to be active with my kids during summer break, but I don’t like high-maintenance activities that require a ton of work. I want easy, fun things that don’t demand a lot of prep time
• Depending on how old your kids are, they may be able to do some of these without your supervision, which is a double WIN
• Go on a scavenger hunt. But not some crazy plan-ahead-scavenger-hunt. Look for wildflowers, acorns, a bird’s nest. It’s really about observing and collecting. Even your toddlers can get in on this one

“Make a lemonade stand. There are a lot of lessons your kids can learn from this simple summer activity.”

Read more: https://blogs.babycenter.com/parenting/25-classic-low-maintenance-budget-friendly-summer-activities/