Printable Design Your Own Ice Cream Pop
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Category: Summer
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Printable Beach Activity Pack
Printable Beach Activity Pack
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This 11 Page Pack Includes:
Beach Activity Pack Cover Sheet
Beach Scavenger Hunt
Beach Word Search
Beach Maze
Beach Matching Game
Beach Word Scramble
Beach Word Scramble Answer Key
Beach Tic-Tac-Toe
Beach Counting Practice
Beach i-Spy
Beach Cutting Practice
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3 FREE Printable Summer Letter Matching Games
Are you working with toddlers, preschoolers, or early primary students with identifying upper case and lower case letters?
These Summer Letter Matching Games will help with letter identification!
Children learning to identify letters will match the upper case letters with the lower case letters using these printable summer themed letter matching games.
While you are here, check out this printable summer activity pack!
Printable Summer Activity Pack
These games below are great practice at school, while homeschooling, or to help keep kids entertaining, engaged, and learning during the long summer months at home.
I recommend printing these activities on cardstock! I also recommend using a laminator to laminate the activities so that they will last a while.
All three of these letter matching game sets below are in my FREE printables library!
Summer Letter Matching Games
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Printable Ocean Animal Coloring Page
Enjoy printing and coloring this Ocean Animal Coloring Page with the kids this summer season!
Ocean Animals Coloring Page
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20+ Best Summer Appetizers
There’s still plenty of time to enjoy good food this summer season! Here’s our list of best summer appetizers to make for your family.
Summers are full of BBQ’s and cookouts with friends and family. It is a time for everyone to get together and enjoy the warm weather and of course the tasty summer food.
When you’re hosting a party with your friends and family, it’s always great to have some delicious summer appetizers to dive into.
Appetizers can be used as a filler while everyone is waiting for the main dish to be served or they can be served as a meal themselves.
No matter when you plan on serving them, summer appetizers are always delicious, and these are a few of the best summer appetizers to serve at your next get together.
Popular appetizers to serve during the summer months for your guests include dips paired with chips, summer vegetable dishes, side dishes that pair well with BBQ, and more.
Below you’ll find 20+ Summer Appetizers to serve your guests this year!
Summer Appetizers
Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip
This creamy and cheesy Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip is delicious and is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Love buttery corn on the cob? This Air Fryer Corn on the Cob recipe is a great addition to your menu plan this summer. Add this tasty appetizer to your dinner tonight!
This is a fun twist on a baked beans recipe! Add Coca-Cola to your baked beans to give a sweet flavor that everyone will love.
Sheet Pan Garlic Herb Potatoes
If you are looking for an easy and delicious appetizer to make with your favorite meat dish, consider making these Sheet Pan Garlic Herb Potatoes!
Sheet Pan Ranch Seasoned Potatoes
Here’s another option for seasoned potatoes this summer! Use ranch seasoning and wow your guests with this yummy sheet pan recipe.
Our seven layer dip cups are super simple and easy to make, and great to serve your guests! These individual portion sized cups are great to serve with tortilla chips at your summer gathering.
Sausage and Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos
Jalapenos are a great summer time ingredient. Add sausage and cream cheese to these jalapenos for a spicy snack! You’ll most likely go back for more.
This cucumber salad is made fresh with summer vegetables! The ingredients come together to provide exceptional flavor and a recipe you’ll want to make again.
Our homemade salsa recipe is a big hit! Serve this salsa with tortilla chips.
Just like our salsa recipe, our guacamole recipe is a popular recipe, enjoyed by many! Learn how to make your own homemade guacamole. It’s easy and delicious!
Tomato and Avocado Garlic Bread Bites
This is a super simple recipe to put together for your guests! The combination of the tomato and avocado with garlic bread provides a light and refreshing appetizer.
Serve a light appetizer filled with fresh veggies this summer! These veggie pizza bars are a great option.
Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Pinwheels
Cheese and bacon? Yes, please! Your guests will love these tasty pinwheels.
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms from Divalicious Recipes
These spicy stuffed mushrooms are filled with cream cheese and jalapeno poppers. They can be made ahead of time or right when you need them.
Muffin Tin Mexican Bowls from Boulder Locavore
These muffin tin Mexican bowls are almost a meal in themselves. Filled with chicken, beans, cheese, and salsa, these muffins are sure to delight.
Black Bean Dip from Little Sunny Kitchen
This easy black bean dip can be whipped up in just minutes so it’s perfect for those days when you are needing a last-minute delicious appetizer.
Baked Chicken Taquitos from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Stuffed with a mixture of rotisserie chicken, a variety of cheeses and green chilis, these Mexican taquitos make for a great summer appetizer.
Salmon Fish Balls from Reuse Grow Enjoy
Made from scratch, these salmon balls are paired with a homemade dipping sauce for a delicious summer appetizer.
Spicy Southern Chip Dip from Rachel’s Crafted Life
Easy to put together and only requiring a few ingredients, this southern chip dip has a bit of a kick to it and will be a hit at any gathering.
Sweet Potato Bites with Avocado and Shrimp from Pink Fortitude
A delicious Tex-Mex style appetizer, these sweet potato bites with avocado and shrimp are a tasty summer appetizer that seafood lovers will not be able to get enough of.
Pineapple Mango Salsa from Real Housemoms
This fresh and flavorful salsa is easy to make and goes perfect with so many different things making it a great appetizer to serve at any summer party.
Tangy Roasted Tomato Crostini from Foodal
A quick appetizer that can be put together, these crostini appetizers are filled with the flavors of tomato, basil, and balsamic vinegar.
Cucumber Cream Cheese Dip from The Endless Appetite
Another easy appetizer recipe, this cucumber dip is a refreshing way to enjoy some delicious chips or Fritos!
Apple Nachos from My Gluten-Free Kitchen
For a fruity appetizer, these apple nachos are delicious and fun. Apples are topped with crumbled graham cookies and a sweet chocolate honey mixture to impress.I hope you enjoyed our list of best summer appetizers to enjoy this summer season!
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15+ Ocean Themed Sensory Bins for Kids
Bring the ocean indoors (or outdoors) this summer with 15+ Ocean Themed Sensory Bins for Kids!
Sensory bins are gaining popularity in the world of activities for kids, and for a good reason, too! They are what I call the 4 E’s – engaging, educational, entertaining, and exciting! My kids love sensory play and I try my best to keep them entertained with fun activities including sensory bins.
What is a sensory bin?
According to Pre-KPages.com, a sensory bin is typically a plastic tub or a large container of some sort filled with materials and objects carefully selected to stimulate the senses. A sensory bin can be filled with a large variety of different materials such as shredded paper, water beads, water, sand, and more.
Supplies You’ll Need for an Ocean Themed Sensory Bin
With summer approaching, I wanted to compile a list of the best ocean themed sensory bins for kids below. Many kids don’t live near an ocean, so creating these ocean sensory bins are a great way to bring the beach closer to them! Get as creative you want with supplies. There are plenty of themed ocean supplies that you can add to an ocean themed sensory bin!
Before I list examples of ocean themed sensory bins, I thought I’d help you get started by giving examples of supplies that you can use to start your sensory bins.
- plastic bins for sensory play
- ocean animal toys
- variety of shells
- play sand
- artificial seaweed
- water beads
- decorative beads
Keep these bins around to provide entertainment for the kids all summer long.
And here they are…
15+ Ocean Themed Sensory Bins for Kids
Under the Sea Sensory Bin by Excite and Explore
Shaving Cream and Shells Sensory Play by Confidence Meets Parenting
Beach Day Sensory Bin by Enchanted Home School Room
Easy Beach Bin by Stir the Wonder
Ocean Life Sensory Bin by Mama Papa Bubba
Seaside Sensory Bin by The Chaos and the Clutter
Ocean Animals Sensory Bin by 3 Dinosaurs
Turtle Sensory Bin by 1+1+1+1
Beach Themed Small World Play by Fantastic Fun and Learning
Ocean Sensory Table by Stir the Wonder
Day at the Beach Bin by Mama Papa Bubba
Shark Sensory Bin by 3 Dinosaurs
Indoor Ocean Sensory Bin by Mama of Many Blessings
Water Bead Ocean Bin by Make Life Lovely
Foamy Ocean Sensory Bin by Views From a Step Stool
I hope you found great ideas for your own ocean themed sensory bins for kids. Get started and create these for sensory play today!
Read about how you can plan a beach themed movie day!
Check out more summer themed activities.
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Tips for Camping with Kids
Going on a camping trip soon with your family? Read these Tips for Camping with Kids before you pack up and head out!
Find FREE camping printables at the bottom of this post!
My family and I moved to the Pacific Northwest at the beginning of May. It’s a beautiful area up here and there’s so many outdoor activities to take advantage of.
You can enjoy hiking, kayaking, crabbing, boating, and beachcombing to name a few. Then of course, there’s camping.
Camping Essential for Families
In July, we purchased a pop-up camper from a friend. I couldn’t wait to pack up our camper and venture out on our first camping trip as a family.
We had no previous experience camping with our children, but we didn’t want to let that stop us from enjoying new adventures and seeing more of the Pacific Northwest. We have two girls ages 9 and 6, and a one year old toddler.
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FREE Camping Printables
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Before we headed out to our camping locations, I made sure to do a little bit of my own research on camping with kids.
I wanted to know exactly what I was getting myself into and wanted to be prepared.
Now that we have three camping trips under our belts, I have a few tips to share with you that worked well for us.
Keep in mind that if you don’t have a camper, you’ll want to make sure you have a family tent large enough to fit everyone comfortably in! Don’t forget sleeping bags!
Tips for Camping with Kids
1. Find a kid friendly location.
There are a lot of places to camp – state parks, national parks, city parks, and KOAs. For our first few trips, we planned to go to KOA locations that had several activities for the kids to take advantage of.
The campgrounds that we visited had outdoor pools, a big jump pillow, large playgrounds, mini-golf, paddle boats, hayrides, movie nights, ice cream socials, games like Bingo, and more.
Keeping the kids active and entertained during a camping trip is important!
2. Bring a Pack ‘n Play for a Baby or Small Toddler.
Pack up the pack ‘n play if you have babies or toddlers that are just learning to walk and get around.
We were able to use our pack ‘n play outside of our camper and then for bedtime inside the camper for my son. The pack ‘n play gave my toddler a chance to move around a bit outdoors without us feeling like we had to chase him around everywhere.
We placed a few of his toys in there as well to keep him entertained.
Bring a playpen mosquito net to place around the pack ‘n play if you are camping in an area with a lot of bugs!
3. Bring a stroller with a food tray.
We used our stroller to push baby boy around the campground.
We also placed food in the food tray during snacks and mealtimes.
This served as his high chair for the weekend and made it easy for us to feed him. If that doesn’t work, you can always use a portable high chair for travel.
4. Don’t forget formula, bottles, and water!
I keep a bag designated for baby boy’s formula, bottles, and a gallon of water. I keep at least one gallon of water on hand during our camping trips. You never know what kind of access you’ll have to water while camping, so plan ahead!
I also keep a little wash tub nearby with dish soap and a bottle brush for cleaning dirty bottles. I suggest bringing at least two or more bottles in case one is lost.
5. Bring extra entertainment.
On the way to and from our camping destination, we allowed the kids to watch their portable DVD players. We also packed a few family games to play as well as coloring books, crayons, softballs and gloves for catch, frisbees, and more.
My girls were entertained during down times when we were spending more time at our campsite. And yes, my oldest daughter loves to be silly in her pictures these days.
6. Bring extra clothes and bedding.
Depending on where you live, you may want to pack extra clothes for layers and bedding. The temps can get down into the 50’s in the Pacific Northwest during the summer months!
Even though our camper has a furnace, we still made sure to pack extra layers just in case we need them. The extra blankets were perfect during movie night this summer.
7. Pack a First Aid Kit.
Keep a well-stocked first aid kit nearby while camping. You may need it for fixing up tiny boo-boos and more.
8. Don’t forget the sunscreen and/or bug spray!
Keep your kids protected with sunscreen and bug spray during camping trips. There’s nothing that can ruin camping trips more than getting a bad sunburn or getting eaten up by bugs!
We went paddle boating one afternoon and both the sunscreen and bug spray were needed to enjoy our adventure on the lake.
9. Invest in a portable toilet.
Our portable toilet is a camping essential when camping with our kids. You never know how far your campsite will be from the nearest restroom.
Invest in a portable toilet for your tent or camper so that you aren’t having to take long hikes to and from the bathroom during your stay, especially in the middle of the night.
Place a Porta-Pak drop in into the water to protect against odors while camping. Don’t forget a roll of toilet paper and hand sanitizer!
10. Pack plenty of drinks, food, and snacks.
The kids will be hungry and you’ll want to keep them satisfied with plenty to eat during your camping trip. Pack plenty of easy snacks to prepare as well as water and other beverages of choice to have on hand during your stay.
We’ve enjoyed our camping trips this summer because we were well prepared while camping with the kids. These tips worked well for my family. I can’t wait for our next camping adventure!
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