Summer play

The kids can stay busy outside for hours if they have something to stretch their imagination... here are some fun outdoor games for kids to get you started.

Swimming in the lake, bunking in cabins and kissing in the woods. Those were the days. Well, now you can relive them with these adult summer camps.

With summer here there are endless opportunities for quality family time. During the school year we are really big on family movie and game nights, but during the summer our schedules are a little more

Creative Kids Party Games for your celebration. These ideas transfer well to birthdays, outdoor gatherings, and even in the classroom! Warning: fun involved!

Temperatures in Canada are climbing, which means only one thing: it's time to hit the lake. Or the river. Or the pond. Or whatever is the most

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Chinese Jump Rope When I was in elementary school I was totally obsessed with Chinese Jump Rope..But like many childhood games, I grew up and completely forgot this game. Last week a friend from my childhood reminded me of my love for this awesome game. The years I was into this game had to be 3rd to 4th grade 1964-1965. We (my sister and I ) didn't have a real Chinese Jump Rope..we had a skinny long piece of elastic my grandmother gave us. It worked just fine. Since there were only 2 of us…

Bathing Beauty 16x20, oil on panel sold You may recognize this precious child - click here to see where I've painted her before. It was so difficult for me to not dwell on her beautiful curls: "put down that brush - this is where we get into trouble." This painting will be framed to go to the upcoming Art Party. It has been such an exciting week as we've continued to do party prep! Another bit of great news - I'm leaving this week to play for a few days in Georgia and So. Carolina before…

Before computer screens and video games lured children indoors, summer was all about heading outside to have fun. Roller skating, flying kites, fishing, and even just running through the sprinklers were all bona fide American pastimes. These vintage snapshots will inspire you to ditch the television screens and calendars jam-packed with scheduled activities in favor of having a simpler summer. 1. Splashing in the waves at the beach. Getty Images 2. Selling (or just drinking) lemonade. H…