Activities for the Dog Days of Summer

Looking for easy meals and activities for the dog days of summer? Then look no further, my friend. We all dread those dog days, but there isn’t too much we can do about it. So, as I figured out a long time ago, you just have to make the best out of the situation. With that said, let me offer you some ideas on easy meals and activities for the dog days of summer.

Picnic by the Water

If you have a river or lake near you, take advantage of it. There is nothing like water and diving in on those hot days. For the easy meals part, pack enough sandwiches for everyone who is going. Place them in your cooler along with some drinks. Grab the floats and the water toys and hit the water! Everyone can play in the water for a little while and then get out to eat. After eating the easy meal you prepared, they can jump back in the water. All’s well that ends well! See you turned a dreadful day into an awesome day!

Stay Inside & Play

If you don’t feel like going out, that’s okay too. You and your family can stay inside and make it a day of games. The games can be anything from card games to board games to video games. While playing games, you can prepare easy meals that consist of finger foods like small square sandwiches, blocks of cheese with toothpicks, cut up fruits, and cut up vegetables. Everyone can relax, play games, and eat.

Have a Pool Party

If you own a pool, you can have a pool party to beat the dog days of summer. You can prepare many different easy meals for your guest such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, watermelons, cantaloupes, homemade ice cream, and so on. There is nothing like a peanut butter sandwich and a slice of watermelon at a pool party. If you are entertaining adults, you may want to serve ham or turkey sandwiches. Playing or relaxing in the pool is one of the best ways to spend your day during the dog days of summer. The easy meals just add a bonus to the whole deal!

Visit a Waterpark

If you have a waterpark near by, why not spend one of those dog days at the waterpark. You can prepare some type of easy meal for lunch to eat while you are at the waterpark. If you get there that morning, play until lunch time and then go out and eat lunch. After lunch, you can return to the waterpark and enjoy the rest of the day.

Don’t let the dog days get you down. Prepare some easy meals and play games or find some water. It is the best ways to get through those days!