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We’ve been a one car family for a few months now, and that was stressing me out when summer was approaching. How was I going to entertain four kids eight hours a day for three months?
I sat down to make a “Summer Fun” list of things we could do and realized it was actually quite simple to have fun. Especially when you can have loads of fun in your own backyard, and make mealtime your playground with Back to Nature Bug Scavenger Hunt and Bug Find It Jars!
Back to Nature Bug Scavenger Hunt
Picnics, time in the inflatable pool, making mud pies, and bugs are some of what’s on our summer fun list. My kids LOVE bugs, what about yours?
When I say my kids love bugs, I mean they love to hold them and treat them like their babies, and chase mommy with them! I don’t care what type of bug it is, I run screaming and they laugh. A lot. To encourage them to stop scaring their mother, I made Back to Nature Bug Scavenger Hunts for another buggy fun option!
You can grab my Printable Back to Nature Bug Scavenger Hunt for your kids, and head outdoors to see how many you can find in your own backyard.
Bug Find It Jars
When you are done, give them Bug Find It Jars to continue the fun. Bugs may make me scream, but pretend bugs and yummy Back to Nature Made with Organic Crazy Bugs Macaroni & Cheese Dinner I can handle. Both are perfect for making a Bug Find It Jar!
To make Bug Find It Jars you will need:
- 2 Boxes of Back to Nature Made with Organic Crazy Bugs Macaroni & Cheese Dinner (enough to make 4 small sized find it jars)
- 4 Mason Jars
- Plastic bugs and insects (no bigger than 3 inches)
Begin by filling the bottom of the mason jar with dry macaroni noodles. Next, place a few bugs in the jar and then add more dry macaroni noodles on top. Continue repeating the steps until the jar is full and the bugs are hidden among the noodles.
Now you have a Bug Find It Jar for the kids to shake and swirl to find the hidden bugs inside. Make sure you screw the lid back on first.
It’s been nice getting creative outdoors with the kids and it’s the perfect time to do that because June was Get Outdoors Month! Hit the backyard for fun, and head to the picnic table for a bowl of simply delicious pasta. That’s exactly what we did over the weekend and it was awesome and not a lot of work either.
Want more scavenger hunts? Check out these printables!
Robin Masshole Mommy says
Such a fun idea. My kids would LOVE to do this.
Tara says
I’m not a big fan of bugs either but kids seem to love them. What a great way to keep kids busy in the summer and on the go with the scavenger hunt.
Jeanette says
What a cute idea! My son would be all over this! He loves bugs! He goes to find lady bugs all the time on recess at school.
Danielle says
I think my son would absolutely love this. I, too, hate bugs and can’t stand when he touches them, haha. This I think I can handle, though.
Maureen says
What a fun idea to do with kids. A nature bug scavenger hunt in a jar .. super cool!
Aimee Smith says
Cutest idea ever! My kids will think this is so much fun!
Lisa Favre says
What a cute idea! I wonder how well it would work on my nieces… they’re terrified of bugs and insects!
Kathy says
These are such great ideas. My daughters always love having scavenger hunts. I love those bug find it jars. Those are nice!
Jennifer says
This is such a neat idea! I always try and have the kids outside as often as possible when the nice weather is here.
Alicia says
This is such a fun idea! My kids would love the nature hunt. Can’t wait to try that mac & cheese, too!
Sarah says
I’d be curious to see how my 2 toddlers do with a scavenger hunt! Sounds fun
Cathi Crismon says
We are all about healthy organic food at our house. My husband and I are vegan but… our grandkids are not. They love macaroni and cheese. I’d feel good about buying ‘Back to Nature’.
janis says
Scavenger hunts are so much fun, this one included. Although I’ve never seen one where you get too cook the pasta you found after, that is genius!
Rachael Yerkes says
This is so cute! and what a great idea! My kids would love this! I bet it makes eating lunch way more fun!
Dawn gibson-thigpen says
i see this brand in publix all the time. people seem to really love it. i have actually thought about trying it because people love it so much.
Amy Desrosiers says
What a cute game this is for kids! My 4 year old loves to find bugs and have fun outdoors!
Neely Moldovan says
This sounds like a really fun activitiy for littles. What a great way to learn and keep them occupied!