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The Hugging Bees plush — two kawaii bees hugging, a symbol of friendship for International Friendship Day

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Friendship Day Crafts for Kids: Sweet Ways to Celebrate July 30 Together

on Jul 23 2026
International Friendship Day is July 30 — the perfect late-summer spark. Friendship bracelets, matching-halves crafts, cards, and activities that teach kids the best skill of all: thinking about someone else's happiness.
Whimsical pink ice cream world for National Ice Cream Day activities

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National Ice Cream Day: Sweet Crafts and Activities for Kids (No Freezer Required)

on Jul 16 2026
National Ice Cream Day lands on the third Sunday of July — and all of July is National Ice Cream Month. Sweet crafts, games, and activities to celebrate, with or without the actual ice cream.
Cookie and Nota turn a watermelon coloring page into a cooling indoor adventure

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Too Hot to Play Outside? Indoor Activities for Kids During a Heat Wave

on Jul 08 2026
When the forecast says triple digits, outside time shrinks to almost nothing. Indoor activities that burn energy, spark creativity, and save everyone's sanity until the sun goes down.
Travel coloring cards displayed on a pink pedestal

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Road Trip Activities for Kids: Screen-Free Ways to Survive the Drive

on Jul 01 2026
"Are we there yet?" has met its match. Screen-free road trip activities for kids — car games, clipboard kits, surprise bags, and the pacing trick that keeps the backseat happy for hours.
Cookie and Nota bring a puppy coloring book playground to life

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Summer Boredom Busters: 30 Ideas for When Kids Say "I'm Bored"

on Jun 10 2026
It's week three of summer break and "I'm bored" has officially arrived. 30 boredom busters organized by energy level — plus the boredom jar trick that makes kids solve it themselves.
Cookie and Nota create an ice cream beach adventure from a coloring page

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Screen-Free Summer Activities Kids Actually Love (No Meltdowns Required)

on Jun 03 2026
The "no phone summer" trend is real — but what do kids actually do instead? Screen-free summer activities that hold attention, build skills, art makes kids happy.