10 Ways To Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer

School’s out and summer is here! But, how are you going to keep your kids entertained this summer? Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered!

Below are 10 simple ways to keep your kids entertained over the summer.

#1 Head to Dollar Tree

Head to your local Dollar Tree (or shop online) and stock up on summer fun staples including bubbles, sidewalk chalk, kites, pool lounger or floats, coloring books, etc.

Don’t forget to grab a tote-able container to store your summer fun goods in! So, that no matter where you are headed, you can grab your container and go, whether it be to the pool, the backyard, the beach, or Grandma’s.

#2 Miffy Fun

Search “summer fun” websites for ideas, such as Miffy Fun. Miffy Fun offers step-by-step, outdoor ideas to keep your kids entertained such as Miffy “Hippity Hopscotch”.

All you have to do is grab your summer fun tote with sidewalk chalk and head outdoors!

#3 Groupon & Calendar of Events

Check your local calendar of events or Groupon for local staycation activities such as family kite festivals, movies at the pool, and free local sporting events. Make it an adventure by riding your bikes, walking, or taking public transportation.

#4 Educational Activity Books & Library

While you are at Dollar Tree, don’t forget to grab a few grade appropriate activity books to keep your children on their educational toes, or just hit the library. You don’t want them to return to school, enter into a new grade, and forget what they previously learned.

So, keep them sharp with educational activity books in Language Arts, Reading, and Math.

According to, the infographic below, 2.5 months of math skills are lost during the summer months. Don’t let that happen to your children.

#5 Create a Summer Bucket List

Work with your children to create a summer bucket list. This alone will give you all the ideas you need to create an entertaining and memorable summer!

#6 Summer Subscription Boxes

Order a subscription box for the summer, such as the Disney Princess Pley subscription box. One subscription box is only $24.99. But, if your daughter is completely Disney obsessed, you may want to opt for the 6 month subscription box for $22.99 per box.

Subscription boxes are the perfect surprise and will keep you on your toes waiting for the next one!

#7 Discuss Money Management

Talk about money management and investments with your children. If they do not have a savings account already, take them to a local bank and open an account.

#8 Culinary Skills and New Recipes

Try a few different recipes on Miffy Fun such as creating a “Berry Delicious” Salad from the Garden. Miffy Fun has partnered with The Creative Kitchen. The Creative Kitchen teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner.