Review: Best Summer Ever - A Summer's Worth of Fun, Inexpensive Art & Learning Projects.

Best Summer Ever - A Summer's Worth of Fun, Inexpensive Art and Learning Projects To Occupy Kids 6-11 At Home For Hours At A Time. By Leila Kalmbach

Review by Stacy Toten and Carol Lawrence

As any of our readers know, the past four years we have been huge advocates for bringing out the inner creativity of your child and the great benefits of connecting them with nature.


Leila has compiled an easy to read guide for any parent, grandparent, camp counselor, babysitter or anyone who is looking for fun-filled easy to make, create or bake summer ideas!

There are over 50 ideas to keep your kids entertained all summer long. We really like the idea of screen free projects. In this day and age our children could use a technology break from time to time. One of the best features of this handy book is you probably have 90% of all the supplies in your house. If not, your local dollar store or crafts store should have the rest. You can modify these ideas for younger or older age children. We love the idea of making homemade ice cream with no electricity. How about the idea of creating a solar oven! Science projects, art, music, there's a little something for everyone. Your child won't be disappointed. These fun activities will stimulate your child's imagination and help them get in touch with their inner creativity.

Whether it's roasting hot outside or pouring down rain, there is plenty of projects you can choose from. Go to Amazon and grab your Kindle copy for only $2.99! Worth every penny spent.

Leila Kalmbach is a writer and copy editor based in Austin, Texas. Since 2006, she has written over 400 articles on the topics of health and wellness, life-changing, true stories, travel and more, for publications and businesses in Austin and around the world. Her work has appeared in Austin Monthy, Tasmanian Life, Yoga Sanga, The Austin Business Journal, CultureMap, Austin WeddingDay, Long Island Bride and Groom, Texas School Businesses, and many others. Along the way she's also spent time as underwater whale, shark photographer, a bakery food trailer owner, a swim teacher, an elementary school tutor through AmeriCorps and a legislative proofreader.

Leila holds a B.A. in psychology from Reed College in Portland, Oregon. In her free time, she enjoys baking and swimming and is an avid traveler, but her biggest passion is hearing and writing about the life-changing experiences that have shaped people into who they are today. Read more at http://howwelivestories.com/

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