Summer days can be fun and enjoyable with toddlers and preschoolers. Toddlers enjoy activities that challenge them, intrigue them and excite them. While it may be difficult to keep them busy for long, parents can use these fun and free toddler activities to entertain and engage preschoolers and have fun through it all.
How to Make a 10 Foot Water Pillow
Yup, I made one of my own. It worked great and it only cost around $6 to make. Here’s how I did it.
Vanilla Kefir Ice Cream
We’ve made Kefir from water or milk, then turned it into strawberry cherry ice cream…but what if you are looking for a good, old fashioned vanilla ice cream? Allergies, health, or generally wanting to avoid heavy ice cream can make summertime challenging if the craving hits. Try this classic vanilla ice cream made from Kefir, […]
Preschooler Activity: Dyed Pasta Necklaces
Summer is upon us, and for those of us with little ones, that means getting creative when filling our days. My oldest daughter started preschool this past year, and now that she is out for the summer, she is looking to me to come up with as many fun activities as her energetic 21 year […]
Keep Your Food Fresh and Your Guests Happy and Healthy This 4th of July!
The wonderful sound of meat sizzling on the barbeque, the sound of children playing and laughing, and the joy of friends and family all make us so excited for that long awaited time — SUMMER. The 4th of July is one of the busiest grilling days of the year, with an estimated 78 million Americans […]
Get Your Hair Wet – Active Parenting Thoughts
Sometimes parenting seems very passive. Start the movie. Drop them off. Pick them up. Cheer from the sidelines. This summer has been super busy and some of it was just a matter of getting them there. Soccer camp. Art class. Swim lessons. But active parenting is a lot more than just being in the right […]
Craft a Paper Plate Watermelon Purse for Kids!
With a few supplies you probably have around the house, your child can make a inexpensive (or free!) and easy summer purse (or tote, for a boy). Try this sweet summer watermelon craft with young children. Made from one regular paper plate, this craft is great for making any day. This is a cute […]
Water Fun Photos for Summer Picture Challenge
Today is the first week of the Summer Fun Photography Challenge. And this week’s theme is Water. Just in time for swim lessons and a brilliant summer shower. Hope you enjoy these water photos for the challenge! Swim lessons at the college pool. We’ve discovered that learning to swim is easier with an instructor NOT […]
Summer Fun Photo Challenge on Blissfully Domestic
Blissfully Domestic is hosting a Summer Fun Photo Challenge that starts next Friday and goes for 10 weeks. Each week has a different theme for the photos to submit and post about! I’m totally in because I need an excuse to play with my camera more right? Do you want to join us? I think […]
Summer Fun Review Guide and Giveaway!
Summer is a great time to focus on family activities and outdoor fun with friends, family and little ones. So this season at Untrained Housewife we are celebrating a great round-up of products that we’ve reviewed for you. See details on how to enter to win these fabulous prizes!