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June 8, 2015 By Brandy 8 Comments

Home » Craft Tutorials » Kids Crafts

Kid Friendly: Fun in the Sun Activities!

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Summer is just about here! Here are some great ‘fun in the sun’ activities to do with friends this summer; ice excavating, DIY moonsand, giant bubbles and MORE!

Fun in the Sun activities for summer
We live in California and it gets H*O*T starting in May. That means a lot of fun outdoor activities, and a lot of sunscreen. We also like to get together with friends for outdoor picnics lunches, park playdates, and zoo trips, and the local pool.

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Last summer I got the worst sunburn that I have ever had. EVER. My shoulders and chest area peeled 3x. It was awful! And that was AFTER using sunscreen. We had been at the beach all afternoon in Southern California and I hadn’t been diligent about reapplying. The kids faired a lot better than I did, but were still sun kissed more than I would have liked. I can’t afford to get skin cancer and the older I get, the less I care about if I have a tan and care more about finding shade whenever possible.

spf30
I keep reading about the the benefits of using lotion sunscreens vs. the spray on kind. I have a couple of bottles of  spray on sunscreen and they are good brands, but I decided to add some lotion for my face and for the kids’ faces since the face receives the most exposure on these sunny days.

I purchased one from the grocery store and have been happy with it and it smells fantastic. Then the lovely folks at Block Island Suncare sent me a bottle of their SPF 30 Natural Mineral Sunscreen to try. It is free of parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals or phthalates and also contains no dyes or artificial fragrances. The Natural Mineral Sunscreen is a non-nano and vegan formula. I have to admit I was hesitant about what it would smell like and how it would feel on the skin (sticky, greasy), but was pleasantly surprised!

It has a light scent that is very pleasant and isn’t greasy at all. A little bit goes a LONG way! Kaylee looked like a ghost when I applied a generous amount to her face! That just means that our little bottle will last a long time. A natural sunscreen for the face + body! I will make a mention that this particular bottle of sunscreen is not marketed as waterproof.

Would you like to try a bottle too?

Leave a comment telling me your favorite outdoor activity and you will automatically be entered to win a bottle for yourself ($19.99 value!) That’s it! I will account the winner on Monday, June 15th. 

Congrats to the winner, The Demure Family!

Here are some ‘fun in the sun’ activities to do with friends this year! Everything is more fun with a group of friends, right?

Ice Excavating Activity For Kids

Ice Excavating

My kids love doing this! I fill a cake pan with water and small toys and freeze it. Then they take the block of ice outside and “excavate”, digging the toys out with small tools.

 

DIY Play Sand

 

 

DIY Moonsand

Oil and Flour. That’s all you need to create this incredibly soft dough that is perfect for shaping into castles and MORE!

 

DIY Chalk Paint

Sidewalk Squirty Paint from Growing a Jeweled Rose

 

Giant Bubbles

Bubble Pool by One Charming Party

My son did this when he was younger at a kids science museum and it was so much fun!

 

Sand & Water Sensory Activities

Sand & Water Sensory Activites!

These were all done at my daughter’s preschool class this year. They had so much fun digging to dinosaurs and planting silk flowers.

 

sharpie tie dye

Sharpie Tie Dyed Shirts

These are mess-free and so fun to customize! A great indoor or outdoor activity this summer!

 

23 Backyard Games for Kids

 

23 Backyard Games that Kids Will Love by Spaceships & Laser Beams

 

Pool Noodle Hacks for Kids

 

Pool Noodle Hacks for Kids from Create Craft Love

 

200 Summer Activities for Kids

200+ Summer Activities for Kids

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Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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  1. kelli says

    June 13, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    we love hitting up all the splash pads and pools in austin.

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  2. The Demure Life says

    June 9, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    I love to color with chalk outside with my kids!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. Lauriee Logan says

    June 9, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Kayaking on the river, or this summer on the Gulf in Florida, and of course swimming. My girls also love crafting. I’m picking up those metal washers and nail polish to make those necklaces you posted last week. Thanks for the idea!

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    • Brandy says

      June 9, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      You’re welcome!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Beth says

    June 8, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    We love bonfires on the beach. Especially after a great day of hiking.

    Reply
  5. Stacie says

    June 8, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Swimming for sure. In our little pool out back, the river, lake or jumping off the boat!

    Reply
  6. Krissy says

    June 8, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    We just moved near the coast so our new summer fun activity will be spending time at the beach. We’ve waited 12 years for this!!

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  7. Krystle says

    June 8, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    My daughter is 15 months so I am looking forward to exploring a range of outdoor activities with her this summer. I recently bought her a little pool and swimsuit so we will start with water activities. I am excited about this post because it gives me TONS of fun things to do with her and memories to create!!

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