Article by Wendy McCance

It’s summer and the perfect time to relive that feeling of being a kid again. If you miss those idyllic moments of simple fun, read on for a list to revive that feeling from so long ago.

1. Stretch out in a hammock with a blanket and read a good book.
2. Paint rocks.
3. Make homemade Popsicles.
4. Run through a sprinkler if you dare.
5. Pack a small picnic and take off on an adventure by bike.
6. Put up a tent in your backyard.
7. Make S’mores.
8. Work on a puzzle on the porch.
9. Make freshly squeezed lemonade.
10. Lay out a blanket and do some stargazing.
11. Go swimming at the lake.
12. Light some sparklers.
13. Go to a drive-in movie.
14. Visit a water park.
15. Swim in the pool with a ton of floats.
16. Make homemade ice cream.
17. Take a trip to the zoo.
18. Throw a backyard BBQ.
19. Go rollerblading.
20. Put up a tarp and have an outdoor movie night.
21. Grab some ice cream from the neighborhood ice cream truck.
22. Make a sandcastle at the beach.
23. Do some fishing.
24. Blow bubbles.
25. Play sand volleyball.
26. Throw water balloons.
27. Put together a scavenger hunt.
28. Go for a walk on a nature trail.
29. Visit the park. Dare to swing on the swing set.
30. Take a canoe or kayak out on the lake.
31. Visit the aquarium.
32. Make a summer scrapbook.
33. Play Frisbee.
34. Play with a yoyo.
35. Visit the farmers market.
36. Make a bird feeder out of popsicle sticks. Eat the Popsicles first.
37. Plant a small garden.
38. Get a canvas and paint outdoors.
39. Do nothing more than kick back and listen to music all day.
40. Create a grown-up version of a slip and slide.
41. Visit the pet store just to play with the cats and dogs.
42. Create a backyard carnival with games, snow cones, popcorn and so on…
43. Lay out and get a tan.
44. Buy a bunch of magazines and junk food at the corner store and lounge around for the day.
45. Make a childhood favorite meal.
46. Grab some friends and play hide and seek with squirt guns.
47. Have a tea party.
48. Play tether ball.
49. Roast some hot dogs over an open fire.
50. Go strawberry picking.
51. Tie-dye a t’shirt or a beach towel.
52. Play games with chalk.
53. Go to a concert.
54. Stay up all night watching movies. Make sure there are plenty of blankets, pillows and snacks.
55. Catch fireflies.
56. Make a tropical drink and watch the sun set.
57. Have friends over for brunch.
58. Eat a slice of watermelon then have a watermelon seed spitting contest.
59. Wash a car the old-fashioned way.
60. Go to the amusement park.
61. Play with a hula hoop.
62. Jump rope.
63. Play jacks.
64. Play a game of marbles.
65. Play Mad Libs.
66. Melt a bunch of crayons and make a candle.
67. Make some fruit kabobs.
68. Feed the ducks at a local pond.
69. Go on a road trip.
70. Make rootbeer floats.
71. Walk barefoot in the grass.
72. Make a homemade pizza.
73. Watch the sunrise from your porch with a cup of tea.
74. Have a bonfire.
75. Make a foil dinner.
76. Roast marshmallows.
77. Make ants on a log.
78. Drink Kool-Aid.
79. Put out twinkle lights on your porch or deck.
80. Play a game of Badminton.
81. Play a game of garden Croquet.
82. Have breakfast for dinner.
83. Go play miniature golf.
84. Play a game of Twister.
85. Go to a flea market.
86. Do a craft project.
87. Write a letter using stationary.
88. Start a journal.
89. Build with Legos.
90. Play with Play-Doh.
91. Ride a go-cart.
92. Have a yard sale.
93. Decorate cupcakes.
94. Go to a parade.
95. Go to a summer festival.
96. Sleep in late.
97. Have a pillow fight.
98. Take a bubble bath.
99. Fly a kite.
100. Turn off all electronics. Doesn’t it feel just like the good old days?

Hope you are having a great summer! How many of these activities have you done this summer? What have I forgotten to mention?

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Wendy McCance is a Michigan based freelance writer and social media consultant. Wendy has gained attention as the founder of the popular blog Searching for the Happiness which can be viewed in 9 local papers online, including the Oakland Press. The combination of writing skills and social media knowledge is what makes Wendy such a powerhouse to work with. Stay tuned for opportunities to advertise, guest post and as always, have your questions answered.

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