Chasing Away Summer Boredom

By Mei Yee

Finding fun things for your children to do over summer that aren't expensive can be a challenge.

I know we all want our kids to spend less time on electronics, this includes myself. Not going to lie, sometimes I just give in and let them have it. But when you do take it from them what do you do when they come to you with a whining tone and say, "I'm bored"? First, I always suggest them cleaning something. I know they won't do it but it's worth a shot, haha.

Over the past year we have been doing more crafts and experiments as home. And if you know me then you know I am cheap... I mean I budget really well. (cough cough, I am cheap). So, when looking for items needed I always look for the deals!

Here is a list of inexpensive experiments and crafts to try this summer!

• Experiment: Water Xylophone (adventuresofpookie.com)

• Experiment: Cloud in a Jar (adventuresofpookie.com)

• Experiment: Tornado in a Jar (adventuresofpookie.com)

• Experiment: Oobleck (adventuresofpookie.com)

• Experiment: Pop Rocks Expander (adventuresofpookie.com)

• Experiment: Shaving Cream Rain Clouds (adventuresofpookie.com)

• Experiment: Lemon Volcano (adventuresofpookie.com)

• Experiment: Forever Snow (adventuresofpookie.com)

• Frozen Water Trick (adventuresofpookie.com)

• Now you see it (adventuresofpookie.com)

• Rainbow Snow? (adventuresofpookie.com)

• 3 Summer Crafts for Kids (adventuresofpookie.com)

• Nature Crafts for Kids (adventuresofpookie.com)

My kids had fun doing all of these! They weren't expensive and created fun memories for all of us!

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