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Summer fun ideas from our Pinterest board



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Summer fun ideas from our Pinterest board

How many times a day do you hear "Mom, I'm bored!"? Check out these easy-peasy projects that will give your kids hours of fun.

from fabulesslyfrugal.com
This easy project takes about 45 minutes from start to finish before little kids can play on it.

Make Tinfoil Rivers
from 3littlegreenwoods.com
Kids can race their boats down these glittering rivers with very little work on your part. Just grab the foil and add water for hours of fun.

from homegrownfriends.com
This fun sensory project allows kids to express themselves and make beautiful art at the same time. Paint, paper, an outdoor spot and feet are all you need for your kids to make a masterpiece.

from Red Ted Art
Kids love bubbles and they will have a blast making their own bubble wands. Just grab some pipe cleaners, cookie cutters and beads for bubbles galore.

DIY Solar Oven S'mores
from Desert Chica
Get some science into your kids' summer fun this year. All you need is a couple of shallow cardboard boxes, markers, foil and plastic wrap. And of course marshmallows, chocolate bars and graham crackers. With a little prep from you, everyone can be munching on s'mores in no time.

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