Just a word of advice, though- if you search online, you will most likely become completely overwhelmed and feel that you are lacking in every area of your life because the woman with the perfect website or blog makes you want to puke on her perfect little picture because she can do nine thousand things with her ten kids in tow and still look super model-ish and unstressed as she tells you her latest homemade accomplishment ....whew...glad I got that out!
Anyway, the point is, that there is no right or wrong when it comes to your list and we can't do it all, contrary to popular belief (and all those cool blogs we come across--yes, I am guilty of feeling guilty, too!). So choose things that are meaningful to you and your own family. Also, be sure these are things that are realistic and doable for your family.
Take into consideration these tips when you make your list:
1. The ages of your children- this one is self explanatory, you want things to be age appropriate
2. Your summer schedule- for example, my husband is crazy busy at work and does weird night hours in the summer, so he is out for lots of things or we have to do them on the weekend
3. Your geographic area -we live in a small town, 25 miles plus from lots of things to, so I wanted to be sure we added lots of things to do at home or very close
4. Your summertime budget-every mom knows you don't want to break the bank for a fun summer so
keep your budget in mind when you make the list
5. Ask your children what they'd like to do-I've been asking my four year old what he'd like to do this summer and he is already excited about doing many of the things on our list
I am already beginning to think that the benefits of doing the things on our list, will be that I can pass on wisdom to my children as we do things, they might accidentally learn something, the physical activity, the quality time together, and the memories we will be making. Don't forget to take pictures so you can remember your summer! One fun idea would be to take pics of each thing you do and make a bucket list photo book that your family can enjoy forever (and don't worry about this one...that's what all those cool photo sites are for-you can add pics and make a photo book without craft skills!)
SUMMER
BUCKET LIST
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Aquarium
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Zoo
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Philbrook Museum
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Woolaroc
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Movies
o
Library
o
Cherry Street Farmers
Market
o
Broken Arrow Farmers
Market
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Picnic
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Play in sprinkler
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Blow bubbles
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Paint outside
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Sidewalk chalk
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Make homemade ice cream
o
Swimming
o Obstacle
course
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Treasure Hunt
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Air & Space Museum
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Camping
o
Visit a children’s
museum
o
Visit a natural history
museum
o
Go to a Pick-Your-Own
farm
o
Make garden stepping
stones
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Make popsicles
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Go to the Lake
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Nature Center
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Make butter
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Mini golf
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Go fishing
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See some fireworks
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Shade for under
playhouse for table and sandbox
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Incredible Pizza
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Plant pumpkins &
work in garden
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Catch fireflies in a
jar
