☀️ Dreamy Days of Summer: 20 Fun & Cozy Things To Do With Your Littles While School's Out

☀️ Dreamy Days of Summer: 20 Fun & Cozy Things To Do With Your Littles While School's Out

☀️ Dreamy Days of Summer: 20 Fun & Cozy Things To Do With Your Littles While School's Out

Ahhh, summer. That magical time when shoes are optional, snacks are constant, and bedtimes are… flexible. Whether your kiddos are tiny toe beans or growing tweens, summer break is the perfect time to make memories in your pajamas. So we’ve rounded up 20 fun, creative, and cozy ways to keep your little dreamers happy and entertained all summer long—from morning snuggles to backyard adventures.

                                                                                                                                                       

For the Tiny Dreamers (Newborn – Age 3)

1. Blanket Picnics in the Backyard
Spread out a big blanket, grab some baby-safe snacks, and let them explore the grass and sunshine. Bonus points for bubbles!

2. Sensory Bins & Water Play
Water tables, scoops, ice cubes, and even edible sand made of crushed cereal—summer sensory magic!

3. Pajama Dance Parties
Pump up the volume on your favorite toddler tunes and dance it out in your LND bamboo jammies (they’re breathable and move like a dream).

4. Storytime Under the Trees
Pack a stack of books and find a shady spot to read together. Soft jammas + warm breeze = sleepy baby snuggles.

 

For the Big(ger) Kids (Ages 4 – 10/12)

5. Pajama Movie Mornings
Stay in jammies till noon with a summer movie marathon—popcorn included.

6. DIY Lemonade Stand
Let them run the cutest stand on the block in their LND short sets. Handmade signs + sticky fingers = core memory.

7. Ice Cream Taste Test Challenge
Line up 4-5 different flavors and score them on a chalkboard. Winner gets… more ice cream.

8. Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course
Create silly challenges like “hop like a frog” or “spin in a circle,” and let them run wild.

9. Backyard Camping (or Living Room Forts)
Pitch a tent outside or build one indoors. Flashlights, ghost stories, and cozy LND bamboo jammies required.

10. Craft-a-Palooza
Create friendship bracelets, summer journals, or sun catchers from recycled jars. Let the mess happen—you're making memories.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Ages: Slow & Sweet Summer Moments

11. “Just Pajamas” Days
Declare a full day of doing everything in your pajamas. Baking, painting, even backyard play.

12. Sunrise (or Sunset) Snuggles
Wake up early or stay up a little late to watch the sun with your littles wrapped in blankets.

13. Nature Scavenger Hunts
Print out a summer-themed list: pinecones, butterflies, clovers, and more!

14. Make a Summer Memory Jar
Every time you do something fun, write it on a slip of paper and drop it in a jar. Read them all before school starts.

15. Create a “Dreamy Playlist”
Add your family's favorite summer songs to a shared playlist. Play it during dinners, car rides, or jammie clean-up dance parties.

 

☁️ Bonus: Dreamy Summer Bucket List


Here's a printable bucket list for your fridge:

  • Make popsicles

  • Camp in the living room

  • Pick berries

  • Host a family talent show

  • Build a cardboard city

  • Bake cookies in your jammies

  • Stargaze in your backyard

  • Create a time capsule

  • Run through sprinklers

  • End every week with a pajama party

💤 Soak Up the Magic—In Jammies

No matter how you fill your days, the best memories often happen in the little in-between moments—snuggling in pajamas, giggling before bed, and watching your little ones grow right before your eyes.

We’re so happy to be a small part of your family’s summer. From sun-drenched mornings to late-night dreams, we’ve got you covered.


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