Summer is coming, and if you’re like most parents, you’re already thinking about one thing:
how to keep your kids engaged without defaulting to screens.
At Every Little Something, we believe kids do their best thinking, creating, and exploring when they have something tangible in their hands. This season, we’ve curated a collection of kids activities designed to keep them busy, inspired, and off devices.
Why Screen-Free Still Matters
Screens are easy. But they rarely hold attention in a meaningful way.
Hands-on activities do something different. They build focus. They encourage creativity. They give kids a sense of ownership over what they’re making.
And maybe most importantly, they create quiet moments in a busy house.
What We’re Loving Right Now
Our newest kids activity collection is built around simple, engaging formats that kids can pick up on their own and come back to again and again.
Coloring Books
Not just filler. These are thoughtfully designed with fun themes that keep kids engaged longer than a single sitting. Easy to take on trips, to restaurants, or just to the kitchen table on a slow afternoon.
Markers & Gel Pens
Good tools make a difference. Double-ended markers and scented gel pens turn even simple coloring into something kids want to spend time on.
Origami & DIY Kits
These are the quiet heroes. Step-by-step, hands-on, and surprisingly absorbing. Kids stay focused because they’re building something real.
Activity Kits & Sticker Sets
Perfect for travel or structured downtime. Everything is contained, easy to start, and satisfying to finish.
Built for Real Life
We think about how these are actually used.
In the car.
At the beach house.
During a rainy afternoon.
While you’re trying to cook dinner.
These are not complicated projects that require setup or supervision. They’re designed so kids can open them and get started on their own.
A Better Kind of Busy
The goal isn’t just to fill time. It’s to give kids something better to do with it.
Something creative.
Something tactile.
Something they can be proud of when they’re done.
That’s what we mean by keeping them busy.
Get Ahead of Summer
The best time to set yourself up for a screen-free summer is before it starts.
Stock up now, keep a few things tucked away, and you’ll always have an easy answer when you hear,
“I’m bored.”
About Every Little Something
Every Little Something is a design studio and retail shop based in Middleburg, Virginia, specializing in custom stationery, fine paper goods, and thoughtfully curated gifts. Known for its disciplined, design-led approach, every piece is created with intention—whether it’s a fully custom wedding suite or a simple, well-made notebook. Through both bespoke design and a carefully selected retail collection, Every Little Something focuses on creating tangible, lasting experiences meant to be held, shared, and remembered.
