1.
Turn a regular beach towel into a poolside poncho.
2.
Set up an epic slip 'n slide in the backyard.
3.
DIY a mason jar into "fairy lights."
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DIY your kids their own mini water blobs.
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Make chore charts using cookie sheets and magnets.
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You can also keep your kids busy with summer activity jars.
7.
Transform a pool noodle into a lightsaber.
8.
DIY a pool towel rack with PVC pipe.
9.
Make a low-cost wet bag out of a dollar store shower curtain.
10.
Throw a backyard movie night with this DIY outdoor movie screen.
11.
DIY a tent for your kids to read and draw in.
12.
Put together an ouch pouch.
13.
Keep your kids busy with this homemade sidewalk chalk paint.
14.
DIY your own snow cone syrup using packets of Kool-Aid.
15.
Give your kids incentive to go outside by putting up this easy rope swing.
16.
Keep bugs away from your kids by making this natural bug repellent.
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You can also keep mosquitos away by DIYing these bracelets.
18.
Enjoy a little extra sleep each morning by setting up this breakfast station.
19.
Make a Slurpee out of your kid's favorite soda.
20.
Keep your home mess-free — and your family's flip flops from getting lost — with this flip flops bucket.
21.
Keep whining to a minimum on car trips with these travel bag surprises.
22.
Thrill your kid with an ice block treasure hunt.
23.
Make a homemade wasp trap out of a soda bottle.
24.
DIY a ring toss game your kids can still play at night.
25.
DIY a beverage boat using a plastic container and pool noodles.
26.
Build your own sprinkler.
27.
Stop your kids from trailing dirt into the house with this foot washing station.
28.
Keep pests away from picnic food with these reusable bowl covers.
29.
Feeling ambitious? Set up a backyard obstacle course straight out of the TV show Wipeout.
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