• Hit the Beach
  
  Plan for day 25 - if there's a beach near you, pack up and head that way. Find projects you can make with items from the beach.
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• Hopping Games
  
  Remember hopscotch? Introduce it to your kids -- with a twist!What you'll need: Sidewalk chalk Small distinctive stone for each player (let them search for their own -- that's half the fun!)
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• Hula Hoop Fun
  
  Who can resist a hula hoop? These plastic rings (especially the ones with small steel balls inside that make a terrific swishy sound) are still popular, twirling around the waists of nimble kids who make it look effortless. But why stop at the waist?
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• Outdoor Games for Kids
  
  These classic kids outdoor games sharpen skills, provide exercise and stimulate laughter. Try Red Rover, Shadowing, Hide-and-Seek, Capture the Flag, Swing the Statue and Red Light Green Light for games that don't require anything in the way of equipment. If you have a ball, try Kickball, Four Square or Horse. You'll need a flashlight for Flashlight Tag and a water sprinkler for S
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• Paint the Town -- or at Least Your Sidewalk
  
  Learn how to make homemade sidewalk paint, and start spelling out names and favorite colors.What you'll need (makes one color of paint): 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup cornstarch Food co
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• Pick a Pumpkin
  
  Get in the spirit of Halloween by visiting a local pumpkin farm. Many farms grow a variety of pumpkins in all sorts of shapes and sizes (and even colors besides the standard orange) that you can use to make a jack-o'-lantern. Most farms also offer hay
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• Pick Some Strawberries!
  
  Plan for day four - pick some strawberries on a farm, make strawberry shortcake, find other strawberry recipes and learn about growing strawberries at home.
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• Pony Express
  
  Saddle up buckaroos...it's time for pony rides! Available at some local farms, stables and petting zoos, pony rides are a great way to introduce your child to horseback riding. Some locations also allow children to feed and help care for the animals.
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• Take a Trip
  
  Plan for day 21 - pack up the diaper bag and the first aid kit and hit the road this summer. Find tips on how to make travel easier and what to pack in a first aid kit.
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• Take a Walk
  
  Plan for day 6 -- take a neighborhood walk and let your child take pictures along the way. Develop the pictures and put together a book to remember the day.
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• Take a Walk!
  
  This evening, hit the pavement -- that of your neighborhood! Enjoy the start of fall's crisp evenings by taking an after-supper stroll all together. Take the time to observe different aspects of your neighborhood with your kids -- the trees that are s
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• Unusual Gardens for Kids
  
  Grow your own unique and unusual gardens with these fun kits - Your friends will be amazed!
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• Watch the Sky
  
  Plan for day 28 - day or night, the sky is full of interesting things. Teach your child about the stars and find books about clouds and astronomy.
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• Watching the Grass Grow
  
  Kids learn about letters and how things grow when they fill a pot with dirt and write their names in grass seed on top. No mowing required. What you'll need: Plastic window box liner or plant
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• Zoo and You
  
  A trip to the zoo has always been a top outing among parents. While these visits allow children a chance to see their favorite animals in action, many zoos are now offering hands-on activities from petting and feeding wildlife to animal-themed arts an
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