Summer is almost upon us, and many families are looking for ways to turn their humdrum days into fun family adventures! Who doesn't want a little fun and adventure this upcoming summer, right? Most importantly — you don't have to spend a fortune to have fun with your family (AND, you don't need to have money to have fun, right?). Most families enjoy being alfresco. There's something about being outdoors that creates excitement amongst kids, and most adults! Perhaps, it's the fresh air? Maybe! Most kids love being outside; in fact, most of them love coming up with fun adventures that involve the entire family. However, when it comes to outdoor fun, having the proper fuel can take your adventure-time from blah to super-fun. We all need proper fuel, right? Um, sure we do!
If you're a parent, you may want to consider serving up some tasty oats before taking on any fun family adventures. Why? Because they're delicious and they're a great way to fuel the family prior to hitting the outdoors for some family fun. One of our favorite outdoor activities is swimming!! We absolutely love pool games as they keep the kids (and us) entertained for hours. Um, seriously they do! Not only is swimming fun and exciting, it's something for your children to do, instead of spending their summers indoors.
If you have a swimming pool in your backyard (or apartment complex), your children may literally be set for the ENTIRE summer. That's why fueling them up with Quaker Perfect Portions Cinnamon Oatmeal is essential to keeping those fun family adventures going, especially if your family will be swimming most of the summer. We love Quaker Perfect Portions and even though it's not officially summer, we've been swimming a lot lately, and thankfully we've had Quaker Perfect Portions to help start our day.
Even though swimming is one of the most popular backyard activities, for families, not everyone has a pool, which is understandable. If you're looking for a way for your family to "cool-off" this summer, but don't have the money to splurge on an expensive swimming pool, you can get one of those cute little kiddie pools, surprisingly they're just as fun as the bigger pools. Kiddie pools are a great way for the whole family to cool off this summer, and you can also create some fun family adventures, even in low water settings. If you have a bigger family, get two or more kiddie pools. Wadding for pennies and or other little items can be fun, especially when the whole family is participating.
If a swimming pool, including a kiddie pool, is not an option, you can have other fun, outdoor water adventures with your family. Some of our other favorite activities include water balloons or the Slip-N-Slide. These activities are a fun way to cool off, and they're so fun for the whole family. Whether your kids are playing with you or their friends, it's safe to assume that everyone will have a blast. And, remember don't forget to start your day with Quaker Perfect Portions Cinnamon Oatmeal, it has helped us get through many fun days.
Every day is an adventure and with Quaker® Perfect Portions I know I am providing my family with the fuel they need for their epic adventures.
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