As the summer holidays approach, it would mean more time for leisure, especially for kids. There are several ways one can increase functionality or entertainment elements in their home. Besides the usual audio visual mode of entertainment that is common in every household, you will want to have options for people coming over and spending time, whether it is relatives or friends. Hence, more focus and attention on recreation and hanging out spaces would be required.

Making your garden space attractive

Summer is the best time to make a beautiful garden. If you have been meaning to get down to it, this can be an activity that you and your kids can indulge in. When you have a patch of green or a paved patio area in the back of your home, you can create a garden space that you will love to hang out at and spend time in. Gardening can be a good hobby to indulge in with your kids as well. Having pretty patches of flowers and herbal plants can be hard but rewarding work. You could also opt for colorful planters and garden décor accessories to make the garden space pretty and quaint. Once you have a well maintained garden space you will love to hang out about it. Encourage your kids to look after it and take pride in it; hence, even if they have friends over and they play in the garden, it will teach them to tread lightly and not disturb the growing plants. It could also be a chance to decorate such a space with patio furniture. Even inexpensive stools or folding chairs can look great for such a space, create quality blanket.

Innovative, fun options to try

Summer nights can be great for camping out as well. Depending on the weather and other conditions, you can help your children make a tent out of linen tablecloth and set up for a night of star gazing. This is a beautiful activity to indulge in and recreational as well as learning for your children as well.

Try and teach kids to make the most of resources that lie around to come up with imaginative play ideas; if they have friends over, they can make cozy corners in window ledges and spend time playing in such corners or spaces. The above ways are some simple yet wholesome ideas on finding recreation in one’s own home. This will help children learn the importance of imaginative play and knowing how to spend endless days in the sun with nothing to do but use their own imagination to have fun.