Summer Sanity Saver Activity: Throw a mini-golf “tee” party!

Mini Golf  “Tee” Party   Who doesn’t want to spend a beautiful summer day golfing? This backyard activity can accomodate any number of kids – perfect for some fun with your kids alone or to include their friends! What you’ll need: At least one putter Hole cutter or tin cans Golf Ball Various obstacles   Set up a few “holes” in your yard.  You can use any number of things to create your golf course – a tin can on its side instead of... 

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Summer Sanity Saver Activity: Art Wall

Art Wall   I originally got this idea from a friend of mine and fellow business owner here in town. Since, we made our own little feature “art wall”, and I have been shocked to realize that it’s the one spot in our home that receives the most compliments! Our living room is small and serves many purposes, so we decided to separate the areas with art. This “art wall” hangs above the toy box in my son’s small play area, and was so much fun to put together.... 

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Summer Sanity Saver Activity: Tissue Box Obstacle Course

Tissue Box Obstacle Course Get the kids outside, playing, laughing and exercising – without them even knowing it! Using empty tissue boxes as shoes, the kids will complete a short obstacle course. The prize? That’s entirely up to YOUR imagination. What you’ll need: Empty tissue boxes (if you don’t have enough empty ones, combine half-full tissues into one box) Toys for the obstacle course Set up the obstacle course in advance. Make sure the items in the obstacle course are... 

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Summer Sanity Saver Activity: Art In A Box

Art in a Box A perfect, quick rainy day activity, and a twist on the humdrum colouring and fingerpainting! We’re going to use an old box (or oatmeal container, or anything else you can find that will close) to create some modern art that will rival the stuff hanging in your doctor’s office. What you’ll need: Broken crayons Paint in various colours Tape White paper An empty box, oatmeal container or anything else you find – the hunt for the container amidst your recycling is... 

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Sanity Saving Ice Cream!

What’s a great activity to share with the kids this summer that is exciting, fun, delicious and easy all at the same time? Make your own ice cream! It’s easier than you think, and the anticipation of the event is an activity in itself, not to mention getting the ingredients, making it, shaking it and eating it! Here’s how to make your own ice cream: 1. Collect your ingredients Ice Cubes 1 tbsp regular sugar 1/2 cup of half and half milk 6 tbsp rock salt 1/4-1/2 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp... 

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Backyard Sleuths

Backyard Sleuths is a fun, free children’s activity game designed to give kids a fun activity to do during the summer that focuses on shapes, colours, textures and more! Challenge your child or children to become a Backyard “Sleuth” and find the 10 items on their list. Have them work together to find all ten items and then reward them with a fun activity, prize or treat to encourage positive feelings and teamwork. DOWNLOAD BACKYARD SLEUTHS IN .PDF FOR FREE HERE!  Read More →

Shot In The Dark Mysteries sponsors The Campaign to Save Parents' Summer Sanity!

Shot In The Dark Mysteries is pleased to announce it will be sponsoring The Campaign to Save Parent’s Summer Sanity this year on Facebook.  The campain, aimed at providing parents with physical activities to keep their kids engaged through the summer months, is a lighthearted approach to a very real frustration. “Many parents feel as though they spend the summer months trying (and often failing) to amuse their children,” says Shot In The Dark Mysteries owner Leigh Clements. “The... 

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