August 2, 2007

Kickin' It Old School

Ah, the lazy days of summer. For a moment, forget the hi-tech stuff: the DVDs, the cell phone-directed play dates, the online visits. Electronics are great (you'd never step foot on the treadmill again without an iPod), but what about the tried-and true-summer activities? Think chasing fireflies and ice cream trucks. Below are a few easy activities to do with the kids:
• Make lemonade and set up a stand to sell.
• Get some chalk for sidewalk art, or play a game of hopscotch.
• Collect all the loose change around the house and go out for ice cream.
• Play a board game.
• Write a letter and take a walk to the local post office to mail it.
• Stop by the fire station for a visit.
• Try a new ethnic food: Indian, Sushi, Chinese.
• Volunteer.
• Give each other pedicures.
• Camp out in the living room with flashlights.
• Make your Halloween costume now so you won't rush to the store in October.
• Read together.
• Host an at-home dance party.
• Make popcorn.
• Have a picnic in the park.
• Create paper bag puppets.

Happy summer!
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