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There’s nothing like a summer bucket list to bring on more guilt to us moms hanging on by a thread! Pair this with creating a Pinterest-perfect last day of school celebration and we’re spiraling in overwhelm in an already jam-packed “Maycember”!
Knowing I don’t need another expectation on myself, I’m creating a new take on the summer bucket list and sharing with you our families favorite things for summer that you can toss in a bucket for on the go fun!
How fun would it be to gather these things in *5 gallon bucket* and surprise your kids with the ultimate summer fun bucket on the last day of school! Since we only have fall/winter birthdays, I like a little end of the school year surprise to celebrate a job well done and to get a few fun new things for summer fun! And the best part is, kids can have fun on their own with these products while you sip your La Croix!
THE TOP 10 SUMMER TOYS FOR KIDS:
1 and 2: Giant Bubble Wands and Solution
Here’s where your *bucket* comes in handy! Mix the Giant bubble solution up in the bucket and plop it out in the driveway or yard with the giant bubble wands and your kids will be busy for an hour! These have been a hit for us at family reunions, cook-outs, VBS, or wherever there will be a bunch of kids. I’ve already kept a bucket in the back of my van ready to go to have fun on the ready wherever our summer plans take us!
TIP: Make the solution a day or at least several hours ahead of time. The solution needs to sit for awhile to produce glorious bubbles. “Fresh” solution can be frustrating as it won’t form bubbles as well.
We stumbled upon the Waboba ball when we found one rolling left behind in a parking lot and we’ve been hooked on them since! This magical little ball keeps everyone having fun in the water, even the adults! Whether you’re skipping the ball across water or playing monkey in the middle, it will be a quick favorite. Splurge on the 2 or 3 pack – you’re going to need it and don’t say I didn’t warn you! (We’re going on our 4th ball this summer!)
As an avid Shark Tank fan, my mom discovered these and put them in my daughter’s Easter basket. We became instant fans! The fabric band is gentle on hair and so easy to slide on and off and yet, the goggles stay on!
Move over Bunch-o-balloons, these reusable water balloons are just brilliant! Set out your summer *bucket* full of water and let the kids have a blast refilling their water balloons over and over!
Unless you have a pool, I think every family needs some slip and slide fun every once in awhile. Yes, your yard will be soggy for days and yes, your children will go through your entire bottle of dish soap in one day but memories will be made and fun will be had with minimal effort on your part!
It’s a boomerang for the ocean! Just throw them out in the water and watch them surf their way back to you!
8/9/10 The BEST Sand Toys
If you love the beach like we do, sand toys are a must! First, a big shovel is a must! Then, these toy set are so fun even the adults will want to build and bake in the sand!
BONUS! Light up disc! https://amzn.to/3wCcBTx
This one is for the teens and adults who are up for a late night game of frisbee!
Let me know what you would put in YOUR summer bucket!! I hope you and your family have a wonderful summer creating lasting memories!
