Surviving the Hot Weather with Kids (Part 1)

 I don't know how Arizona logically has 80 months of summer crammed into a 12 month year, but here we are. While many other people are flocking to their yards, ready for sunshine and rainbows, most people in Gilbert are shutting their windows, locking their doors, and crying themselves to sleep until November. 

If you, like me, have small children who do not appreciate being stuck inside all day, here are some suggestions for places to go. It's even possible your children will think you are a cool, fun mom, but we both know that's a lie. God Speed.

1. Reading Time at Barnes and Noble

  • Free
  • Specific times - check before
  • 30 minutes
  • Parent stress level: medium


2. I.D.E.A Museum

  • $9 per person
  • Opens 9 am
  • 2-3 hours
  • Parent stress level: low


3. Uptown Jungle

  • $15 per person (cheaper for toddlers during school months)
  • Opens 10 am
  • 2 hours
  • Parent stress level: high


4. Go See a Movie

  • $8-10 per person
  • Specific times - check before
  • ~2 hours
  • Parent stress level: low

5. Arizona Museum of Natural History

  • $7-13 per person
  • Opens at 10 am
  • 2-3 hours
  • Parent stress level: medium


6. Visit the Library

  • Free
  • Opens at 10 am
  • 10 min - 2 hours
  • Parent stress level: medium


7. Fat Cats

  • Varies based on what you decide to do
  • Opens at 10 am
  • 2-3 hours
  • Parent stress level: high


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