So, I thought it would be best to mark the end of the summer with a short list of things to do, to make the summer go out on a high note.
Visit the beach: –
A lot of beaches are open and there is often plenty of space to stay away from other people. A nice day in the sand and water will give kids and parents a good memory.
2. Go to the park:
Parks are always a winner for kids. There are swings, slides, and monkey bars. Kids can run around and expend some energy. Just bring some hand sanitizer to clean everyone’s hands before you leave!
3. Check out the drive-in:
A friend of mine did this the other day. They took their kids to a drive-in! I forgot these even existed, but it times like these, this works as a nice way to get out and see a movie! And with all the technological advancements, it’s a bit more convenient to watch in the car!
4. Have a picnic:
Grab some food in a cooler or a bag, pack a blanket and go for a picnic! It’s nice to throw in a curve ball during lunchtime and eat on a blanket in the park! This doesn’t need to be an extravagant meal, even just a nice snack.
5. Try Geocaching:
Geocaching is still a thing! And right now, this is a neat activity to do while social distancing. If you’re not sure what Geocaching is, check it out here. But it’s a scavenger hunt that is local and global!
6. Go to a local splash-pad:
Along the same lines as going to the park, but make an event of going to the local splash-pad. (Don’t try this if you don’t have kids). My kids love to run around in the spraying water. Even if the water is freezing. It’s like playing in the mud, minus all the dirtiness!
7. Visit family/grandparents:
As the school year will start soon, there may be limited chances coming up to visit family and grandparents. Take a final trip to visit them and spend some quality time together.
I totally agree that the summer actually has been more relaxing and refreshing because we aren’t burning out! I hope some of us can carry a little bit of that with us after the pandemic is over. Thanks for sharing!
A perfectly simple but fun list!! Always forget about Geocaching so thanks for the reminder 😉 Hope you have a super weekend!!