Kid’s Summer Essentials
School (is still) out for summer! Here’s how to keep the kids busy with our favorite kid’s summer essentials.
By the time August rolls around, school summer vacation seems to always follow the old adage of parenthood–the days are long, but the years are short. If you, too, are stuck in the long, never-ending, I-don’t-know-what-to-do-with-my-kids phase of summer vacation days, here are a few of our favorite kid’s summer essentials to keep your little ones busy so you can drink at least a few sips of your coffee in peace. (While we’re talking about coffee, have you seen our favorite local coffee shops and how we bring the coffee shop experience home? If not, read here!)
Many of our favorites are included in our summer sale! Scroll through below and look for the summer sale sticker, or shop the entire summer sale here.
Busy Bees? Busy Hands!
All-natural play dough available in two fun kits!
Laine Marie | $30.00 $19.50
Have a fidgeter? We love this infinity cube to keep their hands–and minds–busy.
The Mill District General Store and Art Gallery | $9.99
Spark Their Imagination
Add a sparkly new something to your little one’s dress up closet.
Laine Marie | $23.90
Send them on an adventure with a new tiny friend, and encourage them to write about or draw their adventures.
Maple Brook Alpaca | $5.00
Get cozy with a full set of books, including one signed by the author!
Willow Bend Publishing | $69.95 $49.95
P.S. – A snuggly new reading buddy wouldn’t hurt, either!
Lulu & Rose Stitches | $25.00
Get Cookin’
Get the kids involved in the kitchen with a cook book just for them!
The Mill District General Store and Art Gallery| $25.00
Pack them some snacks to take along on their summer adventures.
Laine Marie | $39.95 $28.00
Calling All Creatives!
Get those winter scarves ready with a new summer hobby!
The Mill District General Store and Art Gallery | $34.99
Put a pretty spin on summer handwriting practice with a calligraphy starter kit.
The Mill District General Store and Art Gallery | $39.99
Art Corner
The Morgan Horse coloring book will keep their imagining galloping away!
Willow Bend Publishing | $9.95
Cranes, dogs, and flowers, oh my! What can your kids create?
The Mill District General Store and Art Gallery | $12.99
P.S. – Follow along with some of our favorite (and free!) origami for kids video tutorials.
Beach & Pool Days
Or just hook up the sprinkler! Wrap them up post fun with a fun hooded towel and a bath towel cap made to soak up all the water in their wet hair, making drying time faster!
Laine Marie| $35.00 $30.00
Laine Marie | $19.00 $15.00
