If your kids love Nerf, you've probably been pelted in some body part more than once. So how about providing your kids with something more fun to aim for than your head? We've rounded up 5 fun DIY projects you can make to construct your own blasting range.

Your kids are probably spending a lot more time outside these days. Are they bored yet? Ready for a new adventure? Perhaps they want to fly off into the wild blue yonder?

Perhaps it snows for half of the year where you are. Maybe the thought of cleaning a pool, week in and week out, makes your skin crawl. Could be that you rent. Or you just can't afford one. There are so many reasons for not having a pool, but so few that really mean your kids (or you!) need to miss out on the fun of splashing around in the backyard all summer. Bring on the inflatable pools!

I know we've seen a few IKEA table hacks around, many using chalkboard paint. Here's something a little different — an activity table you can create using vinyl decals you make yourself.

Have you ever heard of a blog hop? It's a pretty interesting idea — a group of bloggers "style" an event (in this case a child's star gazing summer party) and showcase their personal DIY tricks and recipes on their blogs throughout one entire week. Readers are able to hop from blog to blog to learn about different projects, all of which come together for the final event. 

Sundvik Children's Desk

• $59.99
• IKEA

Is your child ready to graduate from a small activity table? This is a great little starter desk with room for school or art supplies. Fits in small spaces and comes in white or brown-black.

Aware of my background in education and also my weekly app post here on Apartment Therapy, one of the questions I'm often asked at parties with parents in attendance is about kid-friendly app recommendations. To help answer their queries for apps best suited for kids, here are a few tablet apps I think will both entertain and educate on the iPad, Android, and Windows 8 tablet devices...

As if tea and booze weren't useful enough as we slogged our way through this looooong winter, several savvy artists- and one parent- have found ways to incorporate the delicious drinks into their art...

Checkers is an underrated game. Am I right? It's relatively easy to learn, can be played with varying levels of strategy, and if you make this carpet version, it's quiet as all get out.

If you're going to have garden sheets, you might as well have a garden rug, right? We've rounded up some new takes on the standard floral rug, with some modern, whimsical garden-themed rugs. I'm coveting the veggie garden one, myself.