When the temperature rises the kids get cranky and Mommy’s patience runs low.  Send them outside to play with a few fun activities that will keep them busy and cool at the same time.

• Running through a Sprinkler is a classic summer past time.  The sprinklers are fancier than they used to be but that just makes it more fun!
• A Snow Cone Maker is great to have around for a tasty treat on a hot summer day.
• Set them up to play some water balloon games such as “hot potato” or balloon toss.
• Let them make their own popsicles- this way you can control their sugar intake and maybe even get them to add in some yogurt or a few chunks of fruit.
• A water activity table will help keep the little ones cool
• Take a dip in an inflatable pool for splashing fun time!
• Water guns are always hit with the older crowd

Indulge them a little- it’s summer! They will be back to school before you know it!

Our neighborhood doesn’t have a pool so we have to drive to friends neighborhoods to go swimming and that can get old fast. We recently got a Little Tikes Slam n’ Curve Slide and the kids aren’t begging to go to the pool anymore! In fact, we are having kids over to play in our pool now.

Kids ages 5-10 will enjoy sliding down the curved slide into the nice cool pool. I can tell you first hand how fun the slide is because despite the fact that I am not in the recommended age range of 5-10 years old, I weight less than 300lbs which is the maximum weight I believe and therefore I thought I should try it. I’ve been down the slide more than once.  I had a blast!

The Slam n’ Curve Slide from Little Tikes is designed so parents can see the kids all of the time. The splash pool is just the right depth for Madelyn (3 yrs old) to enjoy while Sebastian goes down the slide again and again and again.  The Slam n’ Curve Slide is made of puncture-resistance material and includes everything you need to set it up including everything you need to set up and maintain the Slam n’ Curve Slide quickly and easily. Kids get up to the top of the slide by climbing an inflatable rock wall. When they get to the top, if you have the hose attached to the special spray water line, kids will be sprayed with water when they are at the top of the slide. The curve at the end of the slides makes for nice, fun, splash into the refreshing pool.

Learn more about the Little Tikes Slam n’ Curve Slide on the Little Tikes website and check the lowest prices at Amazon.com here.

From our friends at The Mommy Insider