Summer break is a great time to spend with your family. I often give suggestions for affordable activities that older adults can do with their grandchildren or other children in their lives. I feel that this is important since older adults are often on fixed incomes.
Blanket Forts and Movie Nights
A blanket fort is a classic for a reason: it uses tools that you already have (blankets and pillows), and can include as many extras as you want. You can add popcorn, fruit and vegetable trays, and pizza. You can buy or rent new movies, but there are a lot of movies on streaming services and in the summer various channels often do movie marathons.
Camping in the Backyard
This is a fun one as well, especially if you already have a tent. You also do not have to sleep on the ground outside if you do not want to, you can always “camp” outside in the evening until it is time for bed. You can also “camp” inside your house if you have the room.
Chalk Paint
You can add water to crushed chalk to create paint for your sidewalks! All you’ll need is water, chalk, and paintbrushes.
Create Your Own Lemonade
For this one what you’ll need is a large pitcher, ice, lemonade packets or lemons, and any additional fruits and syrups that you wanted to add to make a flavored lemonade.
I hope that you enjoyed this quick little post. Let me know if you try any of these out!
Written by Brigid Stakelum
