10 Things To Do with Your Family Before Summer Ends

Your family is likely gearing up for Fall by now. The crisp air is creeping in and you’re swarmed with thoughts of school supplies, new sneakers and apple picking. I love seasons. I anticipate the arrival of each one. Fall ushers in routine, organization and a fuller schedule for us – a big change from the fluid nature of our summer days. Thankfully, Summer isn’t quite over and we still have a little time to soak it up. Make the most out of the last few lingering weeks as a family. Before summer ends, make sure you and your family check off this list of 10 things to do.

1. Lay out under the stars. Find constellations and make up new ones.
2. Roast marshmallows. While you’re at it, have some s’mores.
3. Go on a picnic. Bring along a frisbee or a football.
4. Have a beach day. Pack up your food, bring a book and some sand toys.
5. Lay on the grass and find shapes in the clouds. Make up stories about them and where they’re going.
6. Go for a family walk or hike. Wear good shoes and pack yummy snacks.
7. Have a camp fire. Reminisce and tell stories.
8. Eat some watermelon and spit the seeds.
9. Stay up a little past bedtime. Just being past bedtime makes it extra special.
10. Watch the sunset. (Ok, maybe just mom and dad on this one.)

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