This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Quaker® Chewy® Granola Bars. All opinions are 100% mine.
Memorial Day seemed like the perfect day for a family playdate. We’d finished all the weekend chores getting ready for our Memorial Day barbecue Saturday night, so what better way to enjoy a school- and work-free Monday than inviting a couple friends and their moms over for some fun in the sun and a little Father’s Day crafting.
Dads were left at home because having them there would have ruined the Father’s Day surprise!
Quaker Chewy sent us a super fun playdate kit for some added inspiration—and help—when planning our family playdate. I came up with an idea for a fun and easy Father’s Day project and thought I’d combine it with a bit of outdoor play so there weren’t quite as many wiggles to control while crafting.
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We started outdoors on the kids’ favorite backyard accessory (and Mom’s worst nightmare), our trampoline.
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Then we cranked up the bubble machine because, let’s be honest, bubbles always make everything better.
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Our friends brought over their mini bounce house, which of course the boys took over and claimed as their own.
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After some jumping, popping, hopping, bouncing, more jumping and some good ol’ ball throwing (that Nerf Bash Ball is George’s new favorite toy), the kids took a break to refuel. I brought out a selection of Quaker® Chewy® Granola Bars and juice boxes and they inhaled them like it was their last meal.
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Did you know granola bars are the perfect snack to eat while playing a game of “guess the shape of the cloud”? I love easily contained snacks!
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Once they were done with snack time, we headed inside so the kids could make Sharpie mugs. It was my first time making them and so I did a bit of research. I found this tutorial the most helpful and then learned a couple other things along the way. (I’ll be sharing our project in a post next week—don’t miss it!)
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Not pictured: The kids having a second Quaker Chewy Granola Bar while working on their mugs.
It’s not hard to believe they had seconds when these granola bars come in classically yummy flavors like Chocolate Chip, S’mores and Oatmeal Raisin. And because they’re made with the goodness of 8 grams of whole grains in every bar, they’re the perfect hassle-free snack for fueling families no matter the activity—playdate, reunion, road trip…even yard work.
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Taralyn
We are loving taking walks together right now!
Jill @ Being Spiffy
We love to play games together. The sillier the better!
heather s
We go for walks
Christie
Going to the park and having a bbq is my favorite way to play.
corinne watson
I like playing board games with my family!
Brittney House
We love water so we like to play at the beach or local pool.
April
We like to play some sort of sport outside!
Allison
We love playing games, telling jokes, or just having a dance party! It is amazing how far even a couple of minutes of family time can go. :)
April Brenay
we take our dogs to the dog beach and have a fun day :)
Kristin Goodson
My favorite way to play with them is to go in the backyard and play in the sprinklers. Our dogs love to join in and we always have a great time and end up laughing so hard.
McKim
We like to go camping in the mountains near our home.
Christie L
I can’t wait to play volleyball in my backyard. We have a lot of great competitions in the summer.
Dandi D
We like to go on long family walks to the park with our son.
Tabitha
We love to color together!
Cynthia C
My kids always enjoyed playing ball in the yard.
Monique Rizzo
We love playing croquet together. Thanks for the chance.
David
We go on family bike rides, which the kids are okay with for now.
Latanya
We like to play soccer and kickball
Jessica To
My son and I like to play ball in the yard or do puzzles.
Sarah Hall
We like to play softball or fly kites.
Ashley C
I love to spend the afternoon playing in the pool
nickie
We like to play soccer
Lauren
We like to go camping.
Ashley
We go for walks together
Stacey Grantham
Swimming or tubing down the river is my favorite thing.
rachel cartucci
My family enjoy going for long hikes,walks,and splashing around in the lake.
Rom Kruse
outdoors at the beach or camping trips
Emily Smith
There is a large field next to our house, we love to go out there and play baseball.
Terra Heck
We enjoy taking walks on nature trails or playing volleyball together. Thanks.
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Jeffrey
We like to go to the park and play baseball together.
beth shepherd
We like to go for hikes.
Brenda Haines
We love outdoor fun like swimming, football, horseshoes and bubbles :). Thanks for the chance!
janetfaye
I like to play badminton and water balloon fights with my family.
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Leigh ANne Borders
We enjoy getting out with our furbabies and taking walks.
soha molina
We like swimming.
shelly peterson
We like going to the park and playing ball or going swimming.
Tonya Kinsler
We enjoy riding bikes and playing baseball together.
kyl neusch
play some sort of sport outside
Kelly D
I like to play Frisbee and go on nature walks with my kids.
Mary Williams
We love to play board games!
karen mayernick
Playing board games and doing crafts together!
amy williams
I love to play in the rain with my kids
Dawn Monroe
We like to go on nature walks and play disc golf.
Jessica
We like playing outside either on the swingset or in the sandbox.
Laura J
We just swim! We do alot of it during the summer, and the kids love to jump on the trampoline!
Shawna
We love to go for walks to the nearby park and we bring a bag of toys usually bubbles, balls, frisbee and balloons to play with!
Heather Dawn
We love to go geocaching, ride bikes, jump on the trampoline, and go swimming!
Stacy
We like board game nights!
Noreen
Shooting hoops, we went to the park today to play basketball together
Kimberly
I love running around the back yard with our kids. They are toddlers, so every corner of the yard is an adventure to them. :)
Mary Cloud
We like to take trips to zoo’s and Amusement Parks together
Maria Beas
We love to take trips or family reunions at grandmother’s house.
Maria Beas
We love to take family trips or family reunions at grandmother’s house. Thanks for the chance.
Heather
We love to play basketball, soccer, ride bikes, and swim as a family!
Sadie B.
Our family likes to play baseball and fly kites.
Melisa M
We like to play hide n seek.
joti
Board games
latanya
We like to play kickball
Christina
We love being outdoors. Whether it at the beach or outdoors, my kids love being outside.
Julie
We love any sort of outdoor activity like tennis or hiking!
Francine Anchondo
going to the park, playing outside and board games.
Brittany Koelmel
We love to play rummikub or charades!
katie p
Playing croquet in our backyard!
David Holder
We enjoy going on walks and bike rides.
yuliana arriaga (lovely love)
love to play foot ball soccer with my kids
Marvina
We love going for family walks and we like to play in the hammock.
Elisabeth
We love to go hiking!
Heather Hayes Panjon
We Like Soccer, Bike Riding, Swimming.