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    Buckets of Fun Summer Gift

    Published: Jun 21, 2015 · Modified: Apr 22, 2022 by Ang Paris · 3 Comments
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    Whatever or wherever you decide to go, this adorable Buckets of Fun Summer Gift idea is a sweet gift for the kiddos! It also makes a great gift for summer birthday parties!

    Sand bucket full of summer toys and snacks with a printable label on the front.

    Pack a plastic bucket full of inexpensive toys, small treats and little indulgences and attach a cute tag to make the road trip more bearable and the time spent together a bit more fun!

    I picked up a bucket filled with a few sand toys at Target for about $4 and added a few fun finds to fill the bucket.  I was able to stay under $10!  (You could also make a quick trip to your local dollar store or big box store to find inexpensive fillers - especially if you are making a few of these gifts.)

    Sand toys, googles and snacks with flip flops on top of a beach towel.

    Here is a big list of toys and treats to tuck inside that are perfect for all kinds of Summer trips:

    • Gum
    • A package of crackers, cookies or fruit snacks
    • Candy necklace
    • Sunglasses
    • Bubbles
    • Sidewalk chalk
    • Small toy cars
    • Action figures / small dolls
    • Plastic animal figurines
    • A new card game
    • A new book to read
    • Small activity books
    • Crayons/colored pencils
    • Stickers
    • Temporary tattoos
    • Goggles / snorkel set
    • New swim trunks / bathing suit / beach towel
    • Fun socks
    • Flip flops or water shoes
    • DVD to watch in the car
    • CD or new music downloads to listen to in the car - print out a picture of the artist(s) and tuck it in the bucket
    • New audio book to listen to in the car - print out a picture of the book cover and tuck it in the bucket
    • New apps for phones/tablets - or tuck an iTunes gift card in the bucket
    • Water gun
    • Inflatable Floaties / Swim Ring
    • Water balls
    • Mini football
    • Hair ties / barrettes / headbands
    • Hat / visor
    • Lip balm (especially with sunscreen)
    • Antibacterial hand gel
    • "Fun Tickets" or brochures for events/places to visit on your trip

    Once you decide on what to fill the bucket with, tuck everything inside (you can use tissue paper to fill in any gaps and help hold the items up so they can be seen) and attach the printable tag with tape!  I also punched a hole in the tag and added a few strands of brightly colored twine.

    Sand bucket full of summer toys and snacks with a printable label on the front.

    ** Click here to print the Have BUCKETS of Fun! tags! **

    These make great "busy buckets" for the car but if you are staying closer to home this Summer, no worries!  A Buckets of Fun Summer gift would also be a cute party favor for guests at a pool or beach themed party!  I'm sure everyone would like to take home a little bucket full of fun things to discover!

    Sand bucket full of summer toys and snacks with a printable label on the front.
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    1. Michelle says

      July 01, 2015 at 9:23 am

      Hi Keri!

      What a cute idea! I'm a mean mama and I've always thought the vacation was enough of a treat for my kids, haha! But why not add a little more excitement to my kiddo's lives!? Thanks for this! Have a great holiday weekend!!

      ~Michelle

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    2. Carrie @ Kenarry: Ideas for the Home says

      July 08, 2015 at 3:02 pm

      Wow, Keri! This is SUCH a fun idea! Kids would just love this. I love how you used the summer bucket to be a basket and included a few special treats for the beach. Pinning this idea for later! Thanks for sharing it with us at Think and Make Thursday!

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    3. mom says

      June 26, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      love

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