• Go to the Farmer's Market
• Play in the sprinkler
• Cook together
• Read lots of books together
• Make crafts

Of course, with our big move, our list very much includes "clean out/give away everything we no longer need, pack everything else, and try to stay sane." 

I'm really hoping that I can read a few chapter books to the kids during the babies' naptimes. But I doubt I'll actually get around to cooking with my 7 and 9 year olds much this summer. Eventually, they will have their turn at that. 

If YOU can get your kids into the kitchen with you though, please do. At least some of us should be able to do that, right? It's such valuable use of your time, even if it does take a little more work on your part. Here are some great recipes that are easy for parents and kids to make together:

• No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Bites
• No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Bites
• No-Bake Snickerdoodle Bites
• Peanut Butter Raisin Balls
• Peanut Butter Snack Bars
• Pineapple Fluff Salad
• Ranch Cheese Ball
• Ranch Potato Wedges
• Raspberry Lemon Cream Cups
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It's also good to rest.

After a super full month, I hope we all take time to rest and enjoy our family time, even if it looks like sitting and doing nothing together. (Doing nothing is actually doing something, if you ask me. REST IS GOOD.)

May your summer break be blessed!

Laura @ HeavenlyHomemakers.com