Posted on January 19, 2012 in Bed, Bath & Kitchen, Play Time by Simone

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Via: agreaterhand.blogspot.com

Summer days are awesome, but too much of a good thing can leave the kids hot, bothered and bored. Here are 10 fun activities to keep your family cool (and occupied) on sweltering days!

(Above: Freeze waterproof toys in ice and then challenge kids to get them out – with mini hammers, chisels, eye droppers and spray bottles! Instructions here)

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Via: makeandtakes.com

Make grapesicles! Thread grapes on to skewers and freeze for a healthy, icy treat.

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Play the “Cold Potato” game … poke a hole in a water balloon and fill it with water, then toss it around as the water leaks. The idea is not to be the one holding the balloon when it runs out of water (but really its all about getting wet and cooling off!)

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Fill up the paddling pool and go bobbing for apples!

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Via: taste.com.au

Get the kids in to the kitchen and make up some delicious juice combos – try these watermelon juice and ‘Jungle Juice‘ recipes.

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Via: tinkerlab.com

Water keeps you cool … and so does MUD! Gather some old pots and pans and create an outdoor ‘mud pie’ kitchen. Get some inspiration over here at Tinkerlab.

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Via: www.ziggityzoom.com

Create a water balloon pinata! Fill up the balloons, give kids a soft bat and let them go crazy. The winner gets a nice cool shower! Instructions here.

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Invest in a Zoku Quick Pop maker, which can freeze homemade icy-poles in as little as 7 minutes. Excellent for unexpected heatwaves or icy-pole emergencies! Available from Sukimama.

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Make this DIY sprinkler with PVC pipes and then do a rain dance (subject to your state’s water restrictions, of course). Get the instructions here.

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Via: littlefoodjunction.blogspot.com

Get fancy with your summer foods and create a little food art! Let kids cut out simple shapes with cookie cutters or create masterpieces like this one. Click here for more fruity ideas.

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