Our summers are very laid back, due to the commitments we typically have throughout the school year. I love that the kiddos spend their days playing using their imaginations. We also spend a lot of time together as a family, whether it be having a BBQ and eating on the deck, taking a stroll on …
Category Archive: Summer Family Fun
Jun 06
Being Intentional About Summer
One thing that can’t be said for summer is that it isn’t busy. It is a different busy than the school year, but it is still busy. Last week, I wrote a vastly popular (insert unladylike snort) post entitled 20 Inexpensive Summer Date Ideas. I mentioned in that post that reconnecting in relationships is the foundation …
Jun 04
Indoor Summer Family Fun ~ Carnival Games
It’s easy to find fun summer family activities for bright and sunny days—but what about those rainy ones where it’s too soggy to go outside? We like to make up fun games to play indoors. Sometimes we even get great snacks to go along with them! One day we had a frozen yogurt party. We …
Jun 02
Summer: A Time to be a Kid
What do you think of when you think of summer? Family trips? A break from school? Trips to the pool? Hopefully it is something fun, and what a blessing if those thoughts include activities you did with your family. As moms, I think we do have a responsibility to allow …