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8 Cheap, easy, & fun activities for when your kids say “Wala akong magawa!” this summer

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8 Cheap, easy, & fun activities for when your kids say “Wala akong magawa!” this summer8 Cheap, easy, & fun activities for when your kids say “Wala akong magawa!” this summer

Here are 8 fun activities for kids that cost next to nothing, inspired by #Malasimbo2016, the festival that brings out the kid in every adult by reconnecting him with music, art, and nature.

Most parents won’t easily admit to this, but summer is a time of panic. After months of routine, there’s suddenly a wide open space in the kids’ calendar; and if it isn’t filled with summer workshops, the dreaded lament echoes through the house: “Mommy, wala akong magawa!”

Mommy, who herself doesn’t get a summer break, has to scramble for playdates and activities, as she wrestles with the guilt of letting the kids have too much screen time in the absence of giving them something better to do.

Our advice? Go old school. Let the kids go out and play.

Here are 8 easy and fun activities that cost next to nothing, inspired by the recently concluded #Malasimbo2016, a festival that always manages to bring out the kid in every adult by reconnecting him with music, art, and nature.

Read: 5 Reasons why Malasimbo is the most family-friendly concert party vacation you’ll go to this year

Chill out, go out, and have fun this summer, moms!

Make flower crowns

WE DO MOM & DAUGHTER TERNO! ???? Inspiration : Vina Morales and Daughter Ceana ???????????? (photocredits/NicePrint) Viber for inquiries and orders @09177030765 we also accept customized and bulk orders for your parties and events ???? #lookingforph #flowercrownph #flowercrownsph #floralcrownph #floralph #hawaiianph #weddingsph #weddingph #bridalph #brideph #promph #prom2016 #promenadeph #beabinene #legallyB #beachph #summerph #swimwearph #bohoph #kidsph #babiesph #tutuskirtph #swimsuitph #bikiniph #kimonoph #nicomainechella21 #coachellaph #malasimbo2016 #vinamorales #ceanaturns7

A photo posted by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀????FLOWER CROWNS???? (@styleddollydaughterph) on Mar 18, 2016 at 8:37pm PDT

Pick blooms from your garden and string them together to make flower crowns. All you need extra is a roll of thin, bendable wire! See this video for a DIY tutorial.

Have a family photo/video shoot!

Now that you're all dolled up, why not whip out the camera and take a family portrait? The kids can help with the set-up and styling, and we're sure everyone will have fun when it's time to go "wacky". 

You can also take videos to capture the feel of the moment. You'll have fun looking back at these silly clips when the kids grow up!

Anotha one! Outtakes with @migssotto as we take videos and ride on top of a jeepney en route to Mt. Malasimbo! #Malasimbo2016 #SofitelMalasimbo

A video posted by Raiza Poquiz (@rpqz) on Mar 6, 2016 at 9:09pm PST

Invent a new game using things around the house

Breathe new life into an old toy by using it as a prop! If adults can find hula-hoops fun again, your kids will surely be able to come up with creative ways to reuse toys they haven't played with in years.

The Flow Team gives thanks to Malasimbo for inviting us to share the flow #flowarts #Malasimbo2016 #malasimbomagic #puertogalera #Philippines #travelph

A photo posted by Luisa Jimenez (@worldofpatterns) on Mar 8, 2016 at 9:12pm PST

Go camping!

This was where I checked in last weekend... to my first class hotel suite in Puerto Gallera! ????????⛺️???????? #Malasimbo2016 #MasimboMusicArtsFestival #PuertoGallera #AirJuan #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

A photo posted by Marvin Delfin Cabrera (@marvarace) on Mar 10, 2016 at 3:56am PST

Spend a night under the stars, even if it's just in your own backyard. The kids will have a blast setting up the tent and telling spooky stories at night. Make the experience extra special and just a bit more authentic by making s'mores using this easy recipe.

What to do if you don't have a tent lying around the house? See the creative solution on the next page.

Build a tepee!

Lastweek's dream. #malasimbo2016 #malasimbomagic #musicfestival #music #art #nature #view #philippines #mothernature #beauty #photography #culture #travel #explore #adventure #fun #ithewalkingmermaid

A photo posted by @ixaescario on Mar 12, 2016 at 3:07am PST

3 poles and a large blanket or bed sheet are all you need to create a tepee. If you can't find poles that are long enough, bind shorter ones together or be creative and go all-out makeshift by strategically clipping the cloth onto a clothesline!

Make a dreamcatcher

Keep to the Native American theme and hang a dreamcatcher or a similar project like wind chimes, outside your tepee. They're inexpensive (most of the materials you'll need are already in your crafts drawer) and fun to make! We bet you can't stop at just making one.

Magical ethereal creation by @libbetloughnan at Malasimbo Music & Art Festival. ???????????? #FUBry_20160309 #FotografiaUnited #Malasimbo2016 #MalasimboMagic #gopro #goprohero4 #goprotravel #vsco #snapseed #wanderlust #bestshots_ph #ig_pilipinas #phil_spots #skyscannerph #grammerPH #sinopinas #tuklas_pilipinas #discoverMNL #comeseeph #flyme360 #itsmorefuninthephilippines #natgeotravel #goworldwide #travelphilippines2016 #LazadaPH #wheninmanila #DMtravelseries #TravelBookPh #GoPhotography_

A photo posted by Nelson Calipes (@nelsoncalipes) on Mar 8, 2016 at 7:01pm PST

Stop dreaming or else... ???? #FUJAP_20160312 #FotografiaUnited #Malasimbo2016 #MalasimboMagic #gopro #goprohero4 #goprotravel #vsco #snapseed #wanderlust #bestshots_ph #ig_pilipinas #phil_spots #skyscannerph #grammerPH #sinopinas #tuklas_pilipinas #travelphotography #discoverMNL #comeseeph #flyme360 #itsmorefuninthephilippines #natgeotravel #goworldwide #travelphilippines2016 #LazadaPH #wheninmanila #DMtravelseries #TravelBookPh #GoPhotography_

A photo posted by Nelson Calipes (@nelsoncalipes) on Mar 11, 2016 at 7:03pm PST

Spend time with the family pet

When the family first gets a pet, all its members can't wait to get home to play with the cute little thing. Sadly, as time goes by, the family pet becomes neglected and playing time gets lost in the hustle of everyday life.

Summer is the perfect time to spend quality time with these extra special members of the family. Tummy rubs incoming!

Someone it the all-star treatment all weekend???? #malasimbo2016 #malasimbomagic #theadventuresofyogi #shorgi #corgimix #dogsofinstagram #pampered

A photo posted by ANDI OLBÉS (@andiolbes) on Mar 8, 2016 at 8:03am PST

Get to know the neighbors

You've lived beside them for years and exchanged Christmas presents, but there's never really been time to sit down and have a chat with your neighbors. Invite them over for a cup of coffee as the kids play together.

Hey girl hey! Summer's coming! Are you summer ready? Grab your summer's must have flower crowns now! ???????????????? (photoCTO/weheartit) Viber for inquiries and orders @09177030765 we also accept customized and bulk orders for your parties and events ???? #lookingforph #flowercrownph #flowercrownsph #floralcrownph #floralph #hawaiianph #weddingsph #weddingph #bridalph #brideph #promph #prom2016 #promenadeph #beabinene #legallyB #beachph #summerph #swimwearph #bohoph #kidsph #babiesph #tutuskirtph #swimsuitph #bikiniph #kimonoph #nicomainechella21 #coachellaph #malasimbo2016

A photo posted by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀????FLOWER CROWNS???? (@styleddollydaughterph) on Mar 15, 2016 at 6:44am PDT

You might just find lifelong friends next door.

Malasimbo Amphitheater. Xperience Malasimbo Series. Nikon D5200. 50mm lens. #travelph #nikon #nikond5200 #itsmorefuninthephilippines #photography #people #travel #xperiencemalasimboseries #nikonphilippines #malasimbo2016 #malasimbofestival #landscape

A photo posted by Lemuel Paule (@lemueloodle) on Mar 13, 2016 at 10:13pm PDT

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