4 Ways To Have Fun In Your Backyard

School is out and I have to admit I’m nervous.

Our township isn’t have summer camp this year so that means I have to  keep my boys busy every day and let’s face it that’s a challenge!

I have found with two active boys we can turn an ordinary day into a fun little adventure right in our own backyard.

Here are a few ideas to have some fun in your own backyard:

1. Backyard Camp out; We host an annual backyard camp out that has become a tradition that everyone looks forward to every summer.  Kids love to help pitch a tent no matter where they are and it becomes an exciting new experience for them.  We roast marshmallows, play games, swim and sing songs around the campfire.

The best part is if anyone has a hard time sleeping in their tent or needs to use the restroom the house is only a few feet away!

2. Drive-in Movie; As a little girl I loved going to outdoor films, it was always such a treat!

Now with modern technology you can bring the outdoor film to your home. The easiest way is with a laptop, projector and either PC-powered speakers or an adapter that plays music through your car radio.

Stretch a white sheet over your garage door, set the projector up on a table and let the kids veg out in the back of the car while they chow down on popcorn.  If you have a minivan or a pick up truck, you can turn the car around so the kids can lay down and get comfy while watching their favorite movie.

3. Backyard Mini Golf; My boys love to miniature golf and this year we plan on having them help us design their own course in the backyard by using every day household materials.

Lay old pipe or a roll of wire on its side for tunnels, stick flowerpots in holes marked by stickers with paper flags to catch the balls {or weight down paper cups to act as the hole} and create water hazards by burying plastic buckets and filling them with water. There is endless ideas that could make a day in the backyard lots of fun!

4. Art Projects; Bring glitter, glue, paper, crayons, markers and finger paints outside and let your little ones be inspired by the nature surrounding them.

Plan a few summer craft projects especially ones that will take a few days to complete. This will keep your children excited to finish their projects and give them something to look forward to each day.

Some of the best memories are ones that are created at home!

Looking for more ideas? Check out 8 more ways to have fun in your own backyard!

Meet Life Without Pink

I'm Tina, a wife and mother of two very active little boys. I'm the Co-founder of Girls' Lunch Out {GLO}, a marketing company that hosts networking events for women in social media. I'm also part of the BabyCenter social media team and the Family Expert for P&G's Have You Tried This Yet? Trend Trio.

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