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10 Summer Backyard Ideas for Kids

Couponing 101

So I’ve started putting together some ideas of backyard activities the kids will enjoy all summer long. And yes, they can draw on the ground, but it’s always fun to have draw on their very own homemade chalkboard – especially my daughter who likes to play teacher! Backyard Tightrope. Outdoor Lounge. Via Kids Activities Blog.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Step2 Naturally Playful Sand & Water Center – $59

Saving With Shellie

We got a sand and water table for our daughter for Christmas this year and I can’t wait for it to warm up enough to use it! This would be a great addition to your backyard! Check out this Step2 Naturally Playful Sand & Water Center for just $59! I also had this exact table at a school that I worked at.

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Planning for a Stress-Free Morning

Family Balance Sheet

Our oldest daughter starts Kindergarten and my youngest starts her first year of preschool, so in other words, our mornings are about to get hectic. After long days spent playing in the backyard sprinkler, or at the pool or park and late nights, they have been sleeping in until 9:30 am or even later.

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Little Labs Animal Science Kit for $9 Shipped!

Couponing 101

This Animal Science Kit teaches our future scientists all about the species living in their backyards and local parks and shows them how to conduct experiments to investigate their natural habitats in an inviting, entertaining and original way. No More Rack has a Thames and Kosmos Little Labs Animal Science Kit for only $7 today.

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Want Increased Productivity? Try Waking Up Early

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The other night, my daughter woke me up at 4:30 a.m. When I start working in the morning, I sit on our couch which is adjacent to a sliding glass door out to our backyard. Then, I only have the weekend to do my work, and I miss out on family time. Clearly something had to give, but I wasn’t prepared for it to be sleeping in.

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Step2 Cascading Cove Sand and Water Table – $46

Saving With Shellie

We got a sand and water table for our daughter for Christmas this year and I can’t wait for it to warm up enough to use it! This would be a great addition to your backyard! Check out this Step2 Cascading Cove Sand and Water Table for just $46! It has an umbrella like this one so it’s even great on really hot, sunny days.