Last week’s most viewed post in our link party was a post from Entirely Emily titled, “What do I do With My Kids All Day?”
Emily expressed her thoughts about the difficulty of raising kids and keeping them busy with fun activities. She {bravely} admits to letting her girls watch a whole lot of TV, and guess what- she isn’t the only one! Many moms (me included) have good intentions of keeping our kids busy with fun, educational, outdoor, memory-making activities, but the reality is this: TV is such an easy way to keep the kids entertained!
So today I thought it would be fun to feature some activities that will show us How to Entertain Our Kids and perhaps encourage just a bit less TV watching. Some of these ideas I have been hanging onto for a LONG time now- which just goes to show you NEVER know when I might feature you! 
HAVE FUN WITH THEM: {ACTIVITIES}
Activity Jars from The Crafting Chicks
Over 100 summer activities from How Does She
Summer Activity Grab Bags from The Crafting Chicks
101 Things To Do with Your Toddler from Counting on Me
Make Play Dough from Gluesticks
I’m Bored Dice from Say It On The Walls
Doorway Puppet Theater from The Crafty Cupboard
Make a Lemonade Stand from Giggles Galore
Food Faces from At Second Street
Paint Swatch Scavenger Hunt from Come Together Kids
Storybook Fun from Brassy Apple
Indoor Drive In from Friday Night Date Night
I’m Bored Basket from Kampen Lane
Ivory Soap Experiment from Alli n’ Sons
Sidewalk Paint with Polish the Stars
(Even more ideas can be found on my “Activities for the Family” Pinterest Board)
READ WITH THEM: {BOOKS}
Quiet Books with free templates from Serving Pink Lemonade
ABC Quiet Book from It’s Good For the Heart
Child’s Sketch Book from Simply Modern Mom
Library Tote from LuLu’s Tiles
On the Go Book from At Second Street
CREATE WITH THEM: {CRAFTS}
Dollar Store Hedgehog from Eden’s Flower Garden
I Spy Pencil Bag from Mom’s Crafty Space
Wipee case into Laptop from She Wears Flowers
Child’s Kitchen from an Entertainment Center from Cupkateer
Bottle Cap Bugs from Crafts By Amanda
Monster Dolls from Dragonfly Designs
Embroider Artwork From The Hive
Sock Puppy from Little Black Teapot
Clay Cookies from Egg and Twig
Cardboard Mailbox and Felt Mail from My Own Road
Boo Boo Bunny from Little Page Turners
Lace Princess Crowns from Girl Inspired
(More Crafts for Kids on my Pinterest Boards)
PLAY WITH THEM: {GAMES}
Family Puzzle from Pink and Green Mama
Handmade Backgammon Board from Infarrantly Creative
Bean Bag Tic Tac Toe from So Totally Smitten
Travel Hi Ho Cheerio Game from Less Cake More Frosting
Cupcake Matching Game from Naptime Crafters
Popsicle Stick Puzzles from Meaningful Mama
Thanks for linking up everyone!
I’ll see you right back here tomorrow morning with another fabulous link party!
About Stephanie
How awesome…thanks for sharing!
Holy Cow! Thanks for featuring me, Stephanie. I’m awestruck that my link was the most viewed. It kinds makes me feel better knowing I’m not the only one. There are so many cute ideas in this post that my kids will have to find something they enjoy.
You are definitely not alone Emily! Thanks for the great post!
Hey you have to add “just give them to Grandma for the day”
Remember for us Grandmas it’s a trip down memory lane to play with play doh again and we spend our spare time on Amazon looking for the best puzzle ever, and since we can give them back to you, it’s alot of fun when they are here
LOL when mine leave the house it takes an hour to pick up…that’s how many toys, crafts etc I’ve gotten over the years ….so add Grandparent’s Getaway to the list 
Ha ha ha- you are absolutely right, Debra! My kids LOVE time spent with grandma!
Thanks for including my Ivory soap experiment! It was so fun, I hope others use it to fill in their summer days too.
Thank you so much for featuring our Summer Ideas! There are so many other fun ones here, too! I can’t wait to check them all out! Thanks again!
LOVE that you featured Friday Night Date Night! She’s amazing and has such a great blog
Oh my goodness! Thanks so much for the feature! There are some really great ideas that we will have to try this summer!
Thank you so much for including me in this great round up Stephanie!