Easter is the first holiday that falls during spring, and that means it’s the perfect occasion to break out out the pastel colors and floral prints! If you have family traditions for Easter Sunday, whether it’s church, brunch, lunch, or just a day with the kids hunting for Easter eggs and eating candy, donning coordinating outfits is a great excuse to snap some adorable family pictures! Old Navy has so many spring styles for the whole family, making your Easter outfit shopping a breeze. See our family Easter outfit inspiration from Old Navy below.

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These gorgeous blues will have you feeling anything but! This shade is a super popular one this spring, so keep your family looking trendy with these pale blues and bright whites.

There’s nothing like a sunny yellow for spring! While the sun shines down on you and your family, you can brighten up any room with these buttery soft shades of yellow.

Bring on the blooms! Pastel purple is balanced with bold florals in this combination…it’s reminiscent of the first budding of crocuses on a warm spring morning.

Pink is always a pretty option for spring. Mix solid shades with dainty floral prints to add a little dimension, and keep it casual by throwing in a bit of dark denim!

easter text on gray surface beside yellow flowers

Summer break has arrived for mine and Kristy’s family, and that means an immense amount of time is spent outdoors! I have lots of entertainment right in my own backyard. Our pool is a big source, and the Jersey heat…IYKYK! We have a huge play set and playhouse so that comes in handy during intermittent pool breaks! There are a lot of fun activities that can keep the kids entertained…here are some of our favs to share with you – a mix of purchasable items and ways to get creative!

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Sprinkler Fun – We purchased the kids a trampoline a couple years ago and we were later gifted a trampoline sprinkler and boy does it take the trampoline, which is already a backyard outdoor fav, to another level! A great alternative to beat the heat if you don’t have a pool!

Water Table Play – My littlest guy isn’t too into our pool just yet and isn’t a fan of sprinklers, but give him a water table and he’s set to go. He loves to pour and dump the water and uses the “tools” to make a welcomed water mess, since it’s outdoors of course!

We have gone through a lot of splash pads – they are very much well-loved and get a lot of use during the warmer summer days when the kids aren’t quite ready to be fully submerged in the pool or when they just need a quick cool down!

Balloon Volleyball – This one is fun for the whole family and is pretty simple – grab a jump rope or hose and make a line to separate your courts – first one to 21 wins! If you have young kiddos and tend to be competitive, just tell them it’s like the keepsy upsy game from Bluey!

Hot Day? Try using water balloons (underhand toss) – don’t drop or squeeze the balloon too hard – first team to pop 21 balloons loses!

Treasure Hunt – Kristy’s kids love this activity and it’s considered one of their favorites. Kristy usually creates her own scavenger hunts based off of what she has in eyesight for her kids. Take a clip board or binder and some crayons or pencils and you have a fun yet simple activity! With the treasure hunts, she will grab fun bulk items from our group page and will hide them in the backyard. She recently had extra stars from her son’s birthday party so that’s what she hid the other day. Whoever collects the most gets to choose the game or movie the family watches that night – and of course keep their findings. 

Sun Melted Crayons – Most kids come home at the end of the year with all of the leftovers from their school desk, with 75% of it being broken crayons. Start by ripping the paper off and putting them inside a cookie cutter sitting on tin foil and place them out in the sun. Have the kids take turns checking the progress of their new crayons in the making. Voila! Now they’ll have fun new crayons for summer! 

Rock/Seashell Art – Kristy lives by the beach so they go a lot, both during the on and off season (so you can imagine the collection of rocks and shells they’ve built over the last 6 years). On rainy days or as a boredom buster, they pull out their paint and markers and start creating masterpieces on the rocks and shells. Over time the rain can wash some things away, but it gives them the opportunity to color again and again! 

Outdoor Movie Nights – If you’re like us we take every opportunity to get outdoors in the summer and that even means winding down for bed!! I mean who wouldn’t love movie nights on a cool summer night, enjoying some s’mores?! Grab some old blankets, outdoor pillows, your favorite snacks {mine is popcorn} and a portable projector and you’ll have endless memories for many summers to come! You can use your vinyl fence (if you have one) as a screen, but you can also grab a portable screen off Amazon or get creative with a sheet, clips and siding hooks!

Some of the best memories are made during the summer months so get outside, enjoy the sun and have some fun!

Summer break has arrived for mine and Kristy’s family, and that means an immense amount of time is spent outdoors! I have lots of entertainment right in my own backyard. Our pool is a big source, and the Jersey heat…IYKYK! We have a huge play set and playhouse so that comes in handy during intermittent pool breaks! There are a lot of fun activities that can keep the kids entertained…here are some of our favs to share with you – a mix of purchasable items and ways to get creative!

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Sprinkler Fun – We purchased the kids a trampoline a couple years ago and we were later gifted a trampoline sprinkler and boy does it take the trampoline, which is already a backyard outdoor fav, to another level! A great alternative to beat the heat if you don’t have a pool!

Water Table Play – My littlest guy isn’t too into our pool just yet and isn’t a fan of sprinklers, but give him a water table and he’s set to go. He loves to pour and dump the water and uses the “tools” to make a welcomed water mess, since it’s outdoors of course!

We have gone through a lot of splash pads – they are very much well-loved and get a lot of use during the warmer summer days when the kids aren’t quite ready to be fully submerged in the pool or when they just need a quick cool down!

Balloon Volleyball – This one is fun for the whole family and is pretty simple – grab a jump rope or hose and make a line to separate your courts – first one to 21 wins! If you have young kiddos and tend to be competitive, just tell them it’s like the keepsy upsy game from Bluey!

Hot Day? Try using water balloons (underhand toss) – don’t drop or squeeze the balloon too hard – first team to pop 21 balloons loses!

Treasure Hunt – Kristy’s kids love this activity and it’s considered one of their favorites. Kristy usually creates her own scavenger hunts based off of what she has in eyesight for her kids. Take a clip board or binder and some crayons or pencils and you have a fun yet simple activity! With the treasure hunts, she will grab fun bulk items from our group page and will hide them in the backyard. She recently had extra stars from her son’s birthday party so that’s what she hid the other day. Whoever collects the most gets to choose the game or movie the family watches that night – and of course keep their findings. 

Sun Melted Crayons – Most kids come home at the end of the year with all of the leftovers from their school desk, with 75% of it being broken crayons. Start by ripping the paper off and putting them inside a cookie cutter sitting on tin foil and place them out in the sun. Have the kids take turns checking the progress of their new crayons in the making. Voila! Now they’ll have fun new crayons for summer! 

Rock/Seashell Art – Kristy lives by the beach so they go a lot, both during the on and off season (so you can imagine the collection of rocks and shells they’ve built over the last 6 years). On rainy days or as a boredom buster, they pull out their paint and markers and start creating masterpieces on the rocks and shells. Over time the rain can wash some things away, but it gives them the opportunity to color again and again! 

Outdoor Movie Nights – If you’re like us we take every opportunity to get outdoors in the summer and that even means winding down for bed!! I mean who wouldn’t love movie nights on a cool summer night, enjoying some s’mores?! Grab some old blankets, outdoor pillows, your favorite snacks {mine is popcorn} and a portable projector and you’ll have endless memories for many summers to come! You can use your vinyl fence (if you have one) as a screen, but you can also grab a portable screen off Amazon or get creative with a sheet, clips and siding hooks!

Some of the best memories are made during the summer months so get outside, enjoy the sun and have some fun!

girl sitting on grass and showing dirty hand

Summer break has arrived for mine and Kristy’s family, and that means an immense amount of time is spent outdoors! I have lots of entertainment right in my own backyard. Our pool is a big source, and the Jersey heat…IYKYK! We have a huge play set and playhouse so that comes in handy during intermittent pool breaks! There are a lot of fun activities that can keep the kids entertained…here are some of our favs to share with you – a mix of purchasable items and ways to get creative!

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Sprinkler Fun – We purchased the kids a trampoline a couple years ago and we were later gifted a trampoline sprinkler and boy does it take the trampoline, which is already a backyard outdoor fav, to another level! A great alternative to beat the heat if you don’t have a pool!

Water Table Play – My littlest guy isn’t too into our pool just yet and isn’t a fan of sprinklers, but give him a water table and he’s set to go. He loves to pour and dump the water and uses the “tools” to make a welcomed water mess, since it’s outdoors of course!

We have gone through a lot of splash pads – they are very much well-loved and get a lot of use during the warmer summer days when the kids aren’t quite ready to be fully submerged in the pool or when they just need a quick cool down!

Balloon Volleyball – This one is fun for the whole family and is pretty simple – grab a jump rope or hose and make a line to separate your courts – first one to 21 wins! If you have young kiddos and tend to be competitive, just tell them it’s like the keepsy upsy game from Bluey!

Hot Day? Try using water balloons (underhand toss) – don’t drop or squeeze the balloon too hard – first team to pop 21 balloons loses!

Treasure Hunt – Kristy’s kids love this activity and it’s considered one of their favorites. Kristy usually creates her own scavenger hunts based off of what she has in eyesight for her kids. Take a clip board or binder and some crayons or pencils and you have a fun yet simple activity! With the treasure hunts, she will grab fun bulk items from our group page and will hide them in the backyard. She recently had extra stars from her son’s birthday party so that’s what she hid the other day. Whoever collects the most gets to choose the game or movie the family watches that night – and of course keep their findings. 

Sun Melted Crayons – Most kids come home at the end of the year with all of the leftovers from their school desk, with 75% of it being broken crayons. Start by ripping the paper off and putting them inside a cookie cutter sitting on tin foil and place them out in the sun. Have the kids take turns checking the progress of their new crayons in the making. Voila! Now they’ll have fun new crayons for summer! 

Rock/Seashell Art – Kristy lives by the beach so they go a lot, both during the on and off season (so you can imagine the collection of rocks and shells they’ve built over the last 6 years). On rainy days or as a boredom buster, they pull out their paint and markers and start creating masterpieces on the rocks and shells. Over time the rain can wash some things away, but it gives them the opportunity to color again and again! 

Outdoor Movie Nights – If you’re like us we take every opportunity to get outdoors in the summer and that even means winding down for bed!! I mean who wouldn’t love movie nights on a cool summer night, enjoying some s’mores?! Grab some old blankets, outdoor pillows, your favorite snacks {mine is popcorn} and a portable projector and you’ll have endless memories for many summers to come! You can use your vinyl fence (if you have one) as a screen, but you can also grab a portable screen off Amazon or get creative with a sheet, clips and siding hooks!

Some of the best memories are made during the summer months so get outside, enjoy the sun and have some fun!

Rainy days don’t have to be a bore! When the world outside is dreary and gray, it’s the perfect time to stay indoors and find a creative craft or fun game to play. We’ve rounded up some great indoor activities for kids of all ages so rainy days can be just as enjoyable as the rest of them. See our favorites below.

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Arts & Crafts

Get creative with these arts and crafts! This Rainy Day Bag is filled with games, toys, magic tricks, and more. These suncatchers are a fun project to do on rainy day and then hang in the windows when the sun finally peeks back out, and these make-your-own wind chimes are great for those breezy spring days. If they want to play princess for a day, this princess kit has everything needed to make their own cape, tiara, and magic wand, and this DIY quilt kit lets them make their very own blanket that’s perfect for snuggling under during a rainy-day movie marathon. Or take a trip under the sea with these ocean-inspired water globes!

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Water Globes
Water Globes
Quilt Kit
Quilt Kit
Princess Kit
Princess Kit
Wind Chimes
Wind Chimes
Suncatchers
Suncatchers
Rainy Day Bag
Rainy Day Bag
Water Globes
Water Globes
Quilt Kit
Quilt Kit
Princess Kit
Princess Kit
Wind Chimes
Wind Chimes
Suncatchers
Suncatchers
Rainy Day Bag
Rainy Day Bag
Water Globes
Water Globes
Quilt Kit
Quilt Kit
Princess Kit
Princess Kit
Wind Chimes
Wind Chimes
Suncatchers
Suncatchers
Rainy Day Bag
Rainy Day Bag

Educational Toys

These educational toys make learning fun! A marble run set or magnetic tiles will have them using their brains to build their own creations they can spend hours playing with. This matching pegboard toy is perfect for youngsters learning colors and comprehension, while this garden building kit will teach them all about flowers and help them practice hand-eye coordination. A slime kit will allow them to experiment like the mad scientists they are.

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Slime Kit
Slime Kit
Flower Garden
Flower Garden
Pegboard Toy
Pegboard Toy
Magnetic Tiles
Magnetic Tiles
Marble Run Set
Marble Run Set
Slime Kit
Slime Kit
Flower Garden
Flower Garden
Pegboard Toy
Pegboard Toy
Magnetic Tiles
Magnetic Tiles
Marble Run Set
Marble Run Set
Slime Kit
Slime Kit
Flower Garden
Flower Garden
Pegboard Toy
Pegboard Toy
Magnetic Tiles
Magnetic Tiles
Marble Run Set
Marble Run Set

Games & Activities

These games and activities are easily enjoyed solo or with the whole family! These hidden picture books with stickers are great for a quiet afternoon alone, while this Kids Against Maturity game is fun for everyone to get in on. These busy idea cards, indoor scavenger hunt, and treasure hunt game can be played with one player or multiple people.

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Treasure Hunt Game
Treasure Hunt Game
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Busy Idea Cards
Busy Idea Cards
Kids Against Maturity
Kids Against Maturity
Hidden Picture Books
Hidden Picture Books
Treasure Hunt Game
Treasure Hunt Game
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Busy Idea Cards
Busy Idea Cards
Kids Against Maturity
Kids Against Maturity
Hidden Picture Books
Hidden Picture Books
Treasure Hunt Game
Treasure Hunt Game
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Busy Idea Cards
Busy Idea Cards
Kids Against Maturity
Kids Against Maturity
Hidden Picture Books
Hidden Picture Books

If you’re looking for even more indoor activities for kids, see our roundup of boredom busters here. And if you need wet weather apparel for the whole family, we’ve got you covered with these rainy day essentials.

green red and yellow lego blocks

Rainy days don’t have to be a bore! When the world outside is dreary and gray, it’s the perfect time to stay indoors and find a creative craft or fun game to play. We’ve rounded up some great indoor activities for kids of all ages so rainy days can be just as enjoyable as the rest of them. See our favorites below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Arts & Crafts

Get creative with these arts and crafts! This Rainy Day Bag is filled with games, toys, magic tricks, and more. These suncatchers are a fun project to do on rainy day and then hang in the windows when the sun finally peeks back out, and these make-your-own wind chimes are great for those breezy spring days. If they want to play princess for a day, this princess kit has everything needed to make their own cape, tiara, and magic wand, and this DIY quilt kit lets them make their very own blanket that’s perfect for snuggling under during a rainy-day movie marathon. Or take a trip under the sea with these ocean-inspired water globes!

Shop Arts & Crafts

Water Globes
Water Globes
Quilt Kit
Quilt Kit
Princess Kit
Princess Kit
Wind Chimes
Wind Chimes
Suncatchers
Suncatchers
Rainy Day Bag
Rainy Day Bag
Water Globes
Water Globes
Quilt Kit
Quilt Kit
Princess Kit
Princess Kit
Wind Chimes
Wind Chimes
Suncatchers
Suncatchers
Rainy Day Bag
Rainy Day Bag
Water Globes
Water Globes
Quilt Kit
Quilt Kit
Princess Kit
Princess Kit
Wind Chimes
Wind Chimes
Suncatchers
Suncatchers
Rainy Day Bag
Rainy Day Bag

Educational Toys

These educational toys make learning fun! A marble run set or magnetic tiles will have them using their brains to build their own creations they can spend hours playing with. This matching pegboard toy is perfect for youngsters learning colors and comprehension, while this garden building kit will teach them all about flowers and help them practice hand-eye coordination. A slime kit will allow them to experiment like the mad scientists they are.

Shop Educational Toys

Slime Kit
Slime Kit
Flower Garden
Flower Garden
Pegboard Toy
Pegboard Toy
Magnetic Tiles
Magnetic Tiles
Marble Run Set
Marble Run Set
Slime Kit
Slime Kit
Flower Garden
Flower Garden
Pegboard Toy
Pegboard Toy
Magnetic Tiles
Magnetic Tiles
Marble Run Set
Marble Run Set
Slime Kit
Slime Kit
Flower Garden
Flower Garden
Pegboard Toy
Pegboard Toy
Magnetic Tiles
Magnetic Tiles
Marble Run Set
Marble Run Set

Games & Activities

These games and activities are easily enjoyed solo or with the whole family! These hidden picture books with stickers are great for a quiet afternoon alone, while this Kids Against Maturity game is fun for everyone to get in on. These busy idea cards, indoor scavenger hunt, and treasure hunt game can be played with one player or multiple people.

Shop Games & Activities

Treasure Hunt Game
Treasure Hunt Game
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Busy Idea Cards
Busy Idea Cards
Kids Against Maturity
Kids Against Maturity
Hidden Picture Books
Hidden Picture Books
Treasure Hunt Game
Treasure Hunt Game
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Busy Idea Cards
Busy Idea Cards
Kids Against Maturity
Kids Against Maturity
Hidden Picture Books
Hidden Picture Books
Treasure Hunt Game
Treasure Hunt Game
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Busy Idea Cards
Busy Idea Cards
Kids Against Maturity
Kids Against Maturity
Hidden Picture Books
Hidden Picture Books

If you’re looking for even more indoor activities for kids, see our roundup of boredom busters here. And if you need wet weather apparel for the whole family, we’ve got you covered with these rainy day essentials.

It can be difficult trying to plan entertaining activities to keep the kids occupied all summer long. Sometimes it’s easier to turn on the TV or hand over the iPad and try to cross off some things on your never-ending to-do list. But we all know the benefits of getting outside and getting some fresh air, so to make your life a little easier, we’ve rounded up an awesome list of outdoor activities that will have the kids playing, exploring, and expending energy for hours. Some of these may have you wanting in on the action, too!

Toys

These outdoor toys are great for solo or family play. Water balloons, bubble machines, and kites are just a few fabulous toys for kids of all ages that offer wholesome summer fun.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post.

3-in-1 Water Table | Bubble Machine | Bubbles | Water Balloons | Kites | Pogo Ball | Rocket Launcher | Water Blasters


Games

These games will entertain and help to build critical thinking skills and hand-eye coordination. With everything from classic games like checkers and scavenger hunts to fun new adaptations like floor darts (flarts) and frisbee golf, your young ones will spend endless afternoons outdoors while having a blast.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt | Turtle Stepping Stones | Checkers/Tic-Tac-Toe Game | Frisbee Golf | Body Bumpers | Archery Set | Flarts Game

Activities

These outdoor activities will allow your kids to explore and discover, and test their strength, stamina, and athletic skills. Perfect for adventurers and daredevils, these activities will challenge their vigor and expand their minds.

Metal Detector Kit | Telescope | Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course | Outdoor Exploration Kit | Geometric Dome Climber | Butterfly Garden | Basketball Trampoline | Splash Pad

Thanks for reading! Which activities are you entertaining the kiddos with this summer?

yellow swing

It can be difficult trying to plan entertaining activities to keep the kids occupied all summer long. Sometimes it’s easier to turn on the TV or hand over the iPad and try to cross off some things on your never-ending to-do list. But we all know the benefits of getting outside and getting some fresh air, so to make your life a little easier, we’ve rounded up an awesome list of outdoor activities that will have the kids playing, exploring, and expending energy for hours. Some of these may have you wanting in on the action, too!

Toys

These outdoor toys are great for solo or family play. Water balloons, bubble machines, and kites are just a few fabulous toys for kids of all ages that offer wholesome summer fun.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post.

3-in-1 Water Table | Bubble Machine | Bubbles | Water Balloons | Kites | Pogo Ball | Rocket Launcher | Water Blasters


Games

These games will entertain and help to build critical thinking skills and hand-eye coordination. With everything from classic games like checkers and scavenger hunts to fun new adaptations like floor darts (flarts) and frisbee golf, your young ones will spend endless afternoons outdoors while having a blast.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt | Turtle Stepping Stones | Checkers/Tic-Tac-Toe Game | Frisbee Golf | Body Bumpers | Archery Set | Flarts Game

Activities

These outdoor activities will allow your kids to explore and discover, and test their strength, stamina, and athletic skills. Perfect for adventurers and daredevils, these activities will challenge their vigor and expand their minds.

Metal Detector Kit | Telescope | Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course | Outdoor Exploration Kit | Geometric Dome Climber | Butterfly Garden | Basketball Trampoline | Splash Pad

Thanks for reading! Which activities are you entertaining the kiddos with this summer?