May 25, 2020

Best Backyard Toy for Kids

It's summer again and the kids (and their teachers! Woot!) are home! This means loads of opportunities for more family-fun time and memory-making moments. Annnnd more chances for whining, fighting, cleaning up messes, getting burnt out... well, you get the picture.

So here's our summer challenge this year: use a few tricks and tips to create a fun, enjoyable summer for both our kids AND for us. Let's go!




Challenge #2: Give the backyard a boost!

My 4 kiddos have been home from school for a few months now (thanks Covid!) and with the rest of the summer still stretching before us, I am become more and more grateful for any toys that entertain my kids outside. It keeps my house clean(ish) and gives them an outlet for that never-ending energy kids seem to have.

One of my favorite backyard additions this year was a ninja slackline. We hung it between two trees back in December and it has been the toy of choice since then.



Why do I love it?

So glad you asked ;) 

Reason 1: It's WAY cheaper than a swing set and you can adjust the height for any sized child, so it grows with your kids.

This is similar to the one we have...though ours came with less accessories. You can buy a complete set or the line and accessories separately. 





Reason 2: You can unclip and switch out the accessories as the kids grow. We have this disc swing and it's the one that gets used the most:


WV WONDER VIEW Tree Swing, Outdoor Swing with Hanging Strap Kit, 40 Inch Diameter 600lb Weight Capacity, Great for Playground Swing, Backyard and Playroom


(I love that multiple kids can play on it at the same time. Yay for less fighting!)

I've also been keeping my eye on this skate board swing. It looks like something my 9 year old son would love.

Sk8Swing | The Original Skateboard Tree Swing, 13' Max Height, 250 Pound Max Weight, Extra Safe and Durable



Reason 3: If we move, it's so much easier to take this down to take with us compared to a swing set.


Need more backyard entertainment ideas? Check out this post for 10 more toys your kids will love.

 



Want to continue to create a fun and stress-free summer? Check out all the Summer Challenge posts here.




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