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5 Best Backyard Water Games for All Ages

August 31, 2017 by Basil Puglisi Leave a Comment

There are several ways to spend your summer vacation, and when it comes to having some cool fun under the blazing summer sun, there’s nothing better than some backyard water games with the whole family. It’s summer and everyone in the family wants to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and sunshine… and then cool things off with a few wild wet games, let’s list them!

  1. Sprinkler Limbo

Remember the good old days and how much fun you had playing the limbo game? Here is something even better and pretty simple. First, you need a hose with a nozzle that’ll allow for a steady flow of water, or you could get a meter long PVC pipe, drill holes in it, plug one end and firmly connect the other to your hose. Now, turn on the water and let the games begin! Remember no crawling; kids will try to maneuver their bodies any way they can as they pass under the stream of water without getting wet.

  1. Sponge Battle

Kids would love to rock this and adults can join too. Everyone would love venturing into an epic clash. There’s no turning back, kings of the seven realms all engaged in one final battle. Winner takes all! And will be the sole ruler of all the seven kingdoms… Yeah I got a bit carried away there, but adding a story to games has a way of spicing things up a bit. Here all you need are some sponges and a few buckets filled with water. May the one with the best aim win!

  1. Water Spray Wars

Still in the spirit of battle. All you need for this game are spray bottles; alternatively, you can use dish soap bottle filled with water and with their cover on. The player with the spray bottle needs to chase and tag other players by squirting them. When you are tagged, you take over the spray bottle and do the squirting. You can add rules and different variations to it to make it even more interesting.

  1. Slip and slides

A really fun backyard game everyone can join. For those with small yard spaces, this does not require a lot of space in the backyard, and all you need is a simple garden hose attached to it, and that will provide all the water needed. With a strong running start, flop down on your stomach and see who can get down the path the furthest. Everyone will have a blast seeing who can make it the farthest.

  1. Water Balloons

Did somebody backyard water games for all ages? Now, this is it! For some really fun time outside, add this to your list. Whether it’s a friendly balloon toss or an out and out battle of tag, there are lots of fun to catch up on with these water balloons. Fill up dozens of them, share it equally amongst you. Everyone run around and try to stay dry!

According to research, kids are more likely to be active when their parents are active. So now you know having fun with the kids is up to you, get out there with your kids and show them how to have an incredibly good time.

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Weekend Wanderer: Out and About Together as a Family

May 22, 2017 by Basil Puglisi Leave a Comment

It’s no surprise in this hectic, fast paced life that we live for the weekends.  In fact, sometimes it seems like that is all we do.  It’s the only way we get to experience down time from our jobs and the stress of a busy family life.  It’s important to find time to connect with one another in a fun, lighthearted way and making weekend plans with your family is one surefire way to do that.  So what are some unique, fun things you can do to get away and have some family time?

Get Out and About

Visit a local museum – Hit up a local museum for a day full of family fun and learning.  Some museums are so big that you can’t possibly see everything in one day but it will definitely be a way to keep you on your feet and moving.  Museums are always adding and changing the setup so don’t worry if you’ve been there before.  The whole family will benefit by learning something different and will be able to walk away with a newfound respect for history.  It’s a great way to learn, have fun, and spend the day together.

Hit the water park – What better way to spend a family outing than with water slides, wave pools, and fun in the sun.  You may have to settle for the indoor water park depending on where you live, but these can be just as fun.  The great thing about water parks is that you are getting a huge amount of exercise and you don’t even realize it.  Swimming, and walking up and down steps numerous times to get to the water slides, are just two ways to get a full cardio workout.  Load up the car with floaties, sunscreen, and beach towels and get ready for a day full of excitement.

Visit a Local Animal Shelter – This is the perfect way to spend some quality time together and help out a local organization.  The kids will love engaging with all the animals and it will be heartwarming to see them play, feed, and take care of them.  The only problem is that you may have them wanting to adopt one or more of the residents by the time you leave.

Camping – A perfect weekend activity for anyone who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of normal life.  Get back to the basics and take in all the beauty nature has to offer by going on a family camping trip.  Fishing, hiking, boating, and roasting marshmallows are just a few fun activities you can experience while camping.  This is a great way to get away from technology and get your family up and moving in the beautiful outdoors.

It doesn’t matter whether you live in a big city or small town.  You can make family time happen anywhere with a little creativity and imagination.  Many family outings don’t have to cost a dime, and there are endless possibilities to the things you can do.  The important thing is, is that you are together and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Filed Under: Basil's Blog #AIa, Educational Activities Tagged With: Community Activities, family and community, family educational activities, family fun, family fun and activities, family vacations on a budget, learning activities at night

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