Texas Summer Must Haves
Summer is going to be a little weird this year, friends. Combine COVID restrictions with the Texas heat and we have a recipe for potential disaster. But I’m holding out hope that if we plan well enough, we can make it through relatively unscathed. (Can you tell I’m an Enneagram 1?)
I’ve put together a list of items I think are “must-haves” for keeping this summer on the rails. Because the Texas summer sun can be brutal and going outside isn’t always an option, I’ve created two categories: Indoor Must Haves and Outdoor Must Haves. Which items are you adding to your cart?
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INDOOR MUST HAVES
These KEVA planks are my kids current favorite toy! They play with them every day and the planks keep them occupied longer than any other toy. One of my kids sticks to the instruction cards while the other one goes off book- super fun and versatile for all personality types and ages.
My kids love this one, too! Perplexus is a 3D maze with the goal of working a small ball through the labyrinth by twisting and turning the sphere. My kids are so still and quiet while they’re concentrating on this toy- it’s magic!
Hot Dots is a great way to prevent the “summer slide” and is a great screen-free alternative to apps and computer-based learning. My kids love the fun sounds and tactile feedback they get from answering questions- it’s enough to keep them engaged and learning. Available in many grade/age levels.
OUTDOOR MUST HAVES
This one probably goes without saying, but if you don’t have your own pool or your neighborhood pool isn’t opening this summer, you’re gonna need this. We get one of these inflatable pools every summer; they hold up all the way through and make for a ton of fun on hot afternoons at home.
This corn hole set is a great way to spend an evening on the back patio. Corn hole appeals to kids and adults of all ages, and this set is portable for fun on the go, as well as for easy storage to keep it protected from the blistering summer sun.
Is there anything better than a family squirt gun battle on a hot day? This is such a fun one and is sure to wear those energetic kids out. Fill up a large container or baby pool with water for refills and let them go wild!
My kids love to turn on some upbeat music and dance their hearts out on the driveway with these dance ribbons in hand. It’s a fun, creative, and active way to pass the time.