WATER SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
It’s the peak of summer and temps are hot so families are staying cool with water sports and activities. Whether you’re having a beach day, paddle boarding or playing at the splash pad, gear up with Vessi shoes. They are 100% waterproof shoes for the whole family. The sneakers feel more like wearing a sock than a traditional shoe. There is no break-in period. So if you want to go walk the boardwalk and splash in the bay, you don’t have to worry about blisters or chafing. They are comfortable right from the get go. We also know many families enjoy going to theme parks during the summers and Vessi shoes are a great option. They will provide a comfortable shoe for long days on your feel but also ensuring dryness and support even if you go on a a splash ride! Perfect for grip and comfort regardless of your water activities and they just launched their redesigned kids line too.
Our families recently went kayaking and while we were docking from a beach, there were rocks and thorns from a near by tree. The guide asked us to wear our shoes until we were in the boat so that we wouldn’t cut our feet. Our Vessi shoes made this adventure easy to go from shore to boat!
OBSTACLE COURSE ACTION
If your kids are like ours they have energy on top of energy and as a parent you want to run them tired and KidWonder is the best spot for families to this Summer. As San Diego’s first and only competitive American Ninja Warrior gym they excel in Ninja training, and obstacle courses but the gym offers much more, including gymnastics at all skill levels to open gym so families have the flexibility to practice at their own pace, Kinetissori programs for little ones under six, and camps for all ages.
Their philosophy is straightforward – a strong body leads to a strong mind. This belief is at the core of everything they do offering a unique blend of physical and mental challenges designed to foster growth, confidence, and skills. Plus we love that it’s a family-run business and they understand the importance of community. When you join KidWonder, you’re not just enrolling in a program; you’re becoming part of a family that cares deeply about the growth and development of your child.
SWEET TREATS TO BEAT THE HEAT
Whether you are getting out and getting active or just looking for a way to beat the heat, making a “sweet” treat together as a family can be a fun activity and a way to cool down. Two of our favorite summer time treats to make are “nice” cream and watermelon pizza. We’ve found that having kids be a part of the process helps to teach them how to have healthy eating habits. Our kids would eat ice cream every day of the summer if they could. The nice cream is a twist on store-bought ice cream. It uses mainly fruit and coconut cream or another type of milk-alternative base. Our kids love it. You can mix and match combinations based on what is in season too. Our kids love having Pineapple Dole Whip at their favorite theme park and in Hawaii. We make it at home using this simple recipe.
Recipe: Take pineapple and cut up. We used baby pineapple. The outside part makes a festive dish for the ice cream.
-If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze pineapple. Then throw pineapple in blender with your choice of milk. We use coconut milk for an “island flavor.”
-You can also add sliced coconut or the meat from coconuts. We like these Quick crack coconuts. Put all in the blender.
-Top with some of the pineapple pieces and coconut flakes. Serve in the pineapple shell.
-If your crowd wants it sweeter, you can add honey too.
Another fun sweet treat is watermelon pizza. Simply, take watermelon and cut it to to look like a round pizza. Use vanilla yogurt to make “sauce” and then top with different types of fruit. We used Melissa’s Produce. From organic mixed boxes shipped nationwide to gift baskets, wine or specialty items, this is a great go-to. Melissa’s Produce which is currently the largest distributor of specialty produce in the United States operating out of a 330,000 square foot facility located in Los Angeles. Outfitted with conventional and organic fresh fruits and vegetables, value-added goods, and a state-of-the-art CCOF/QAI certified organic packing facility, Melissa’s Produce has come a long way since Sharon and Joe Hernandez founded the business in 1984. We also love that the brand is name after their daughter, who takes an active role in the company too. Melissa’s Produce is also available in many grocery stores nationwide.
