Fall is the perfect time of year to get outside and play with your kids. As the long summer days come to an end, the leaves Begin to change and milder temperatures set in, why not get the family outdoors for some last minute fun in the sun. I love this time of year!
Whether its at the park, the beach, or even our own backyard, I love to be outside! My kids drive me crazy when we're cooped up in the house all day. I try and take them to the playground at least once a week. This gives me a chance to do nothing but sit and relax. Bring a few snacks, a toy car (we don't go anywhere without toy cars in hand) and some sand toys and my kids could stay at the park all day. The best part is when we get home and they crash! There is always something about being outdoors and the fresh air that just knocks my kids out.
Now, I know that with school, soccer, errands and just keeping up with household chores, that spending the afternoon at the park isn't always feasible, but a few hours in your own backyard can be just as fun. Let your kids help out with some yard work. My kids love raking leaves and watering my flowers. If your fortunate enough like we are, the weather will be warm enough that after watering the flowers your kids can turn the hose on themselves or fill up the kiddie pool for some old fashioned fun.
Don't worry, if the cooler temperatures of fall prevent you from getting wet with your kids you can still pull out the kiddie pool. Just fill it up with balls, soft sided blocks or even sand. Who doesn't like a sandcastle? Team up and make a friendly sandcastle competition. Winner's choose what game to play next. Kick the soccer ball? Keep away with the Frisbee? Sidewalk chalk? We make hopscotch boards with ours and my 4 year old and I use the chalk for practicing his letters.
By far our families favorite thing to do outdoors is picnics. Whether its lunch at the beach or dinner at the park, my kids love to eat outside! The greatest part is hearing my 4 year old say, "You wanna know why I like picnics so much?... Because, I get to be with my whole family!" Now if that's not reason enough to turn off the TV, put away the video games and leave your cell phones at home for a day, then I don't know what is.
Still need a little motivation to get your family outside for some fun? Take the Clorox2 Play 2Day pledge to play outside! September 24, 2011 marks the 8th annual Worldwide Day of Play which is the centerpiece of Nickelodeon's The Big Help, a program that supports health and wellness amongst kids and family. As a sponsor of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play, Clorox is encouraging families to to do just that, turn off the TV and get out and play! So visit http://clorox2play2day.com and take the challenge. Oh, and go ahead and get dirty! Clorox will get the tough stains out. ;)
Disclosure: “I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Clorox2® blogging program, for a gift card worth $40. For more information on how you can participate, click here.” (make sure you link to http://clorox2.socialmoms.com/about)
Whether its at the park, the beach, or even our own backyard, I love to be outside! My kids drive me crazy when we're cooped up in the house all day. I try and take them to the playground at least once a week. This gives me a chance to do nothing but sit and relax. Bring a few snacks, a toy car (we don't go anywhere without toy cars in hand) and some sand toys and my kids could stay at the park all day. The best part is when we get home and they crash! There is always something about being outdoors and the fresh air that just knocks my kids out.
Now, I know that with school, soccer, errands and just keeping up with household chores, that spending the afternoon at the park isn't always feasible, but a few hours in your own backyard can be just as fun. Let your kids help out with some yard work. My kids love raking leaves and watering my flowers. If your fortunate enough like we are, the weather will be warm enough that after watering the flowers your kids can turn the hose on themselves or fill up the kiddie pool for some old fashioned fun.
Don't worry, if the cooler temperatures of fall prevent you from getting wet with your kids you can still pull out the kiddie pool. Just fill it up with balls, soft sided blocks or even sand. Who doesn't like a sandcastle? Team up and make a friendly sandcastle competition. Winner's choose what game to play next. Kick the soccer ball? Keep away with the Frisbee? Sidewalk chalk? We make hopscotch boards with ours and my 4 year old and I use the chalk for practicing his letters.
By far our families favorite thing to do outdoors is picnics. Whether its lunch at the beach or dinner at the park, my kids love to eat outside! The greatest part is hearing my 4 year old say, "You wanna know why I like picnics so much?... Because, I get to be with my whole family!" Now if that's not reason enough to turn off the TV, put away the video games and leave your cell phones at home for a day, then I don't know what is.
Still need a little motivation to get your family outside for some fun? Take the Clorox2 Play 2Day pledge to play outside! September 24, 2011 marks the 8th annual Worldwide Day of Play which is the centerpiece of Nickelodeon's The Big Help, a program that supports health and wellness amongst kids and family. As a sponsor of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play, Clorox is encouraging families to to do just that, turn off the TV and get out and play! So visit http://clorox2play2day.com and take the challenge. Oh, and go ahead and get dirty! Clorox will get the tough stains out. ;)
Disclosure: “I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Clorox2® blogging program, for a gift card worth $40. For more information on how you can participate, click here.” (make sure you link to http://clorox2.socialmoms.com/about)
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