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Cheap and Easy summer activities for kids

Ah, summer... it’s finally here. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and — oh my god — the children are out of school. While the last few years have undoubtedly taught parents everywhere how to keep little ones entertained at home, planning your child’s summer can still feel like a daunting task. If you’re looking for inspiration, we’ve got you covered with these out-of-thebox and cheap summer activities for kids, guaranteed to keep them happy and occupied for... well, at least an afternoon.

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Alexandria City Swimming Pool

The 750 square-foot swimming pool features a kiddie pool and water slide, and is available for both public and private swimming. Regular pool hours are noon to 6 p.m., seven days a week, weather permitting. There is a daily fee with children age 3 and under are free with accompanying adult. Individual season passes are available for residents. Private rental is available for a few for three hours.

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How to make outdoor living spaces more comfortable

Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind. One ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was more time spent outdoors, even if it was predominantly on one’s own property. OnePoll, in conjunction with the lawn care company TruGreen, surveyed 2,000 American homeowners and found participants spent 14 hours outside every week in 2021, which was three hours more than prior to the pandemic. In addition, respondents admitted that time spent outdoors was therapeutic.

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