Fun and Creative Summer Ideas For Your Family

The warmness of summertime provides an opportunity for families to bond. These activities – including exciting stay-cations - are sure to create an indelible memory in the minds of your children. Here are four fun activities that we’ve come up with for you and your loved ones!

Uncover how times have changed by visiting a local landmark. The Southernmost point buoy in Key West, FL is one of the more popular picture destinations in the United States. A symbol that represents how there is only 90 miles between where you are and Cuba. It's said prior to the Cuban revolution Key Westers at times found it easier to travel to Cuba for groceries instead of the main land United States.

Somehow, the simplest of foods become astonishingly scrumptious when they are eaten outdoors, surrounded by loved ones. Fresh veggies are a perfect picnic munch. Wash and slice them before going to the beach. But if you're feeling a little adventurous catching your meal out in the water is a fun and educational opportunity for the kids. "learn how to clean a fish prior to going to the beach ;) "

Power up your brains by registering for a family book group or simply set up one day out of the week where you sit down together and read a few chapters. You can also create a list of books you all want to read over the summer and make it a goal to read them all.

Cooking out on the beach is a great way to cap off a fun filled weekend. Letting the kids play in the waves, while the adults unwind from a stressful week; it's a win, win situation that will create everlasting memories for your little ones.

Whether this roundup makes it to your summer bucket or you’re just going to modify it to suit your situation, you will create some enjoyable memories. Remember that active kids grow to be productive adults and are generally less likely to suffer from avoidable health conditions caused by sedentary lifestyles.

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