We have been hit by a few things around here lately. Let’s see… We were first hit with a summer of the sickies. The kids alternated weeks of fever for the first four weeks of Houston’s hang-at-the-pool season. One managed to contract hand, foot, and mouth disease. And then an ear infection. And another infection a few weeks later.
Oh yes, and did I mention we brought home a newborn at the start of it? So that’s been fun.
And then there’s the Houston heat. The best thing to do is hit the water and visit the neighborhood pool or any of Houston’s splash pads. Since we haven’t been able to take full advantage {remember, sickies and newborn?}, we decided to take heed of Jana’s advice and spread a little kindness to some friends.
We knew just the family that might enjoy a few treats while being hit with a summer heat wave of one sort or another. Hence, our “Heat Wave” secret gift was born…
Step 1
Print out this fun “Heat Wave” printable custom made just for all of you.
Click here for PDF download.
Step 2
Gather materials. Think about indoor and outdoor fun, and be sure to hit up Target’s Dollar Spot or your local Dollar Tree. You could even include the ingredients for {or a pre-made batch of} The Perfect White Wine Sangria if you know that your friends will grab their goodies right away!
Suggestions & Ideas ::
- Water balloons
- Spray bottles
- Bubbles
- Water squirters
- Sponges
- Paint brushes for water painting
- Buckets and scoopers for the splash pad
- Painted egg carton for a color-coded nature hunt
- Homemade play dough and/or a homemade play dough tool kit
- Marker/sticker books
Step 3
Deliver your package to a friend’s or neighbor’s doorstep as a surprise…or hand deliver in person if it works better for your schedule. We assembled our goodies and are heading to drop them off to a mom friend at work so she can leave the goodies for her kiddos who live a bit far for our crew to make the haul.
Step 4
Encourage others to pass it on! Pin this page. Post this link as your status update to provide ideas to your friends. Suggest it to your play group, Baby Boot Camp class, or summer camp friends as a fun activity that teaches kindness.
Enjoy the time spent with your little ones spreading some fun and beating Houston’s heat!
What an awesome idea Jenn. We have new neighbors that just moved here from Michigan so I think I will whip one of these up and use it as a way to meet them and their little boys.
Thanks Michelle! I hope your family has fun putting it together, and I know your neighbors will love it. Michigan to TX is quite the move and weather change!
That’s my girl!!