Nothing will keep your kid busy like a big bowl of water balloons. Here are 10 fun water balloon activities that’ll keep ‘em at it all afternoon.
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Backyard Art with Sticks and a Hot Glue Gun
Next time your kid complains of boredom, break out the hot glue gun and gather some sticks. We did, and it was a hit. Bored no more!
Backyard Snow Day Activity: Paint the Snow
When the kids are itchin' to play in the snow, make sure the time they spend out back makes the bundling up worth it. Painting the snow is a fun activity to keep 'em too busy to notice that it's cold outside.
How to Build a Backyard Ice Skating Rink (And Why Your Grass Will Survive)
Building a backyard ice skating rink isn't rocket science, and it won't damage your lawn. Here's how to build your own very simple—or very elaborate—outdoor ice skating rink in your back yard.
Make a Fort: 7 Fort Ideas for Hours of Backyard Fun
Nothing gets your kids outside—and keeps 'em there—like a backyard fort. Here are four DIY forts your kids can make today and three top-rated fort-building kits you can buy.
5 Engaging Backyard Winter Activities to Get ‘Em Outside When It’s Cold
If you're up to your eyeballs in kids this winter and need a break, here are five surefire ways to get them outside and into the fresh air for way more than two minutes.