FREE things you and your kids can do in your own back yard

Kids get restless during the summer! All they want to do is keep busy--but keeping busy can sometimes be hard on your pockets/pocketbook! Let your kids explorer their creative side with these cool FREE activities!

Let your children explore – read this essay at the magic onions – lots of thoughtful questions.

Lets explore has downloadable lists of free activities and ideas if you are stuck in a rut.

When the kids are bored – use this neat idea from Brassy Apple to kick start some creativity. [and thanks Brassy Apple for the link below]

Digital reflections has 100 free things to do with your kids this summer .

New urban habitat has a few free activities for your toddlers.

Blissfully domestic has a list of earth friendly projects you can do as a family.

Grass stained guru has a list of 10 activities that all kids should get to do.

Some tips from Nicole of planning with kids how to organise your family and kids to keep stress at bay!

Try these 5 educational activities you can do in your own backyard.

Join the playtime community at let the children play.

Make eggshell planters

Go fishing with your kids!

The Crafty Crow has a list of gardening projects you can do with kids.

Learn about worms.

15 ways to grow closer as a family.

Gardening for kids.

Go camping in your own backyard.

More ideas for family fun in the backyard.

More activities in the Action Pack. Free download on how to make a fish trap.