I have been trying to find some fun outdoor games for the girls to play with, which led me to buy the girls this game of horse shoes. I think they get the idea, but in order for them to get their horse shoe on the post they pretty much stand 1 foot away from the post and drop it right on top. Whatever works right?!!
Next game on my list… a vintage croquet set! There were two a couple weeks ago that I really liked on ebay, but they ended going for way more than I was willing to pay. I will patiently keep checking.
What outdoor games do you like to play?
Bocce Ball is sooooo much fun!
We just bought a croquet set from TJ Maxx so we play that outside….when it's not too hot…we also go to the park down the road and play tennis.
We have a set of soccer cones. The kids like to set them up in the yard and make up rules about how to/order in which to run around them.
Croquet is super fun. We found our vintage set at the flea Market for $8. We also have bocce ball, and ladder golf, and my husband keeps eyeing lawndarts. Although I am not sure they are safe. 🙂
Cornhole! Most definitely! If you have no idea what it is, Google it. It is awesome, a lot like horseshoes but less messy and you can paint the board however you like. I think the young ones would take to it quite well. Have fun! 🙂
LOL The Bloggess was just talking about horseshoe games 🙂
we just bought my mom bocce ball as a birthday gift – it makes for a fun time except that my hands are so small so it's hard to get a good grip on the ball!
I love to play “Kubb”, it's a game from norway i think.. not sure whether you can get it in america though.. 🙂
I love both these games. The first one reminds me of my Mum because she used to play it when she was a child. I've also always loved the idea of having a tea party where all the guests play/watch a nice game of croquet.
Lovely pics!
Marc
oh how i love croquet. i grew up playing it at my grandmas house. i bought a set a couple of months ago at the long beach flea market for under $20
Croquet was a favorite at every family get-together growing up (because kids could play with adults!!). Now our favorite is Corn Hole (I'm a good midwestern girl!)… we play it every time we're in Ohio or on the beach!!!
just saw this on etsy and thought of you: http://www.etsy.com/listing/50790465/vintage-croquet-mallets-and-sticks?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Vintage+Croquet+Mallets+and+Sticks&utm_content=etsy_finds_070910&utm_campaign=etsy_finds_070910