DIY Outdoor Games for Family Fun

Home Design

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Meal

Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto:

• Grill lamb chops and serve with a fresh mint pesto sauce.

• Pair with a side of roasted potatoes and green beans.

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Outfit

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DIY Outdoor Games for Family Fun

Enjoying the outdoors with family can be even more fun with homemade games.

1. Homemade Cornhole

• Materials: Plywood, 2” x 4” lumber, wood screws, paint, bean bags.

  • Cut plywood into 24” x 48” boards.

  • Build frames from lumber and attach the plywood.

  • Cut a 6” hole in each board.

  • Paint or stain the boards.

  • Set boards 27 feet apart and play!

2. DIY Giant Jenga

• Materials: 2” x 4” lumber, saw, sandpaper, paint/stain (optional).

  • Cut lumber into 10.5” pieces.

  • Sand the edges smooth.

  • Stain or paint if desired.

  • Stack blocks in rows of three, alternating directions.

  • Take turns removing and stacking blocks.

3. DIY Ring Toss

• Materials: Wooden base, wooden dowels, drill, paint/stain, rings.

  • Prepare and sand the wooden base.

  • Attach dowels to the base.

  • Paint or stain as desired.

  • Toss rings onto the dowels from a distance.

4. DIY Water Balloon Volleyball

• Materials: Volleyball net or string, water balloons, bucket.

  • Set up the net across an open space.

  • Fill balloons with water and place in a bucket.

  • Split into teams and play by tossing balloons over the net.

5. DIY Obstacle Course

• Materials: Cones, hula hoops, pool noodles.

  • Arrange obstacles in a fun layout.

  • Decide on the order and tasks.

  • Time each participant as they navigate the course.

  • Award the fastest time.

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"With DIY, the only limit is your imagination."