Family activities

Say goodbye to a boring summer and hello to family fun with some of the best outdoor games for families, kids, and teenagers!

Heading out on the road with your family? Check out the 10 best podcasts for road trips with kids! They’re perfect for family fun!

These 25 Summer Would You Rather Questions are a great way to keep kids entertained! They’re fun, funny, and great conversation starters!

The best bedtime stories for children are ones that calm them down and make them happy. We’ve rounded up some of the best bedtime stories for children below! Bedtime stories to read with your kids After a long day, bedtime for children can sometimes be a challenge.  Help your little ones settle down and relax …

So, you’ve made your gingerbread house out of graham crackers or gingerbread itself. What’s next? How about some gingerbread house decorating ideas! How to Decorate a Gingerbread House The holidays are finally here and we are ready to celebrate! One of our favorite holiday traditions that we look forward to every year is building a …

Christmas with kids is always an exciting time. It’s full of magic, wonder, and special traditions that you want to keep going forever. For my family, a Christmas Countdown Calendar is a super simple way to keep the excitement going all month long.  Christmas Countdown Ideas This Christmas Countdown is the perfect activity to deck …

Looking for some ways to connect with family and friends online? Check out these 11 best games to play on Zoom or FaceTime and let the fun begin! Best Games to Play on Zoom Social distancing isn’t so bad if you can still play fun games on Zoom with friends and family! Each game below …

All of these games are super easy to understand, but can definitely pose a challenge during your Minute-to-Win-It competitions. Whether you’re a teacher looking for fun activities to include at the end of your semester or a family who could use a little indoor excitement, all of these games can give you just what you’re …

Don’t stay cooped up – get outdoors! Get the ultimate winter bucket list for families and a free printable to hang on your fridge. The cold weather is coming and with that comes trying to find things to do that will keep the kids busy. After all, the warm and lazy days of summer are …

Three kids, three sets of braces needed, and a cut back on billable hours means this mama needs to find some Free Summer Activities for Families stat! Here are some of our favorite free summer activities for families that promise a lot of summer vacation fun without having to spend a dime. 50 Free Summer Activities for …

Even though we all wish our kids would stay kids forever, 18 is technically the age when they cross the bridge from childhood into adulthood. Before that happens, there are some places you will want to take your kids to better prepare them for their newly acquired adult status. It is important for adults to …

When the sun is shining, it’s easy to keep the kids occupied with outside activities. However, when the weather calls for rain, the fun usually wants to be moved inside. Here are some of our favorite ideas of how to make the best of a wet day and have some rainy day fun! Rainy Day …

Oh, baby it is cold outside! Make staying warm indoors super fun by watching a movie or two. To help get you started, we put together a list of what we think are the 10 must-watch Christmas movies, in no particular order. So put on your comfy cozy clothes, grab a big bowl of tasty …

Cell-phones, video-games, televisions, and computers have taken over kids’ lives by storm. While a certain level of exposure to all these technologies is essential, it is also important to involve your children in other activities, whether indoors or outdoors, that encourage them to spend some quality time with their family. 25 Tech-Free Activities for Kids …

It’s a non-negotiable in childhood. If you’re debating the merits of play, here are 101 reasons why your kids need to play. ​ Why Kids Need to Play Play teaches children how to share space. Play teaches children how to share toys. Children learn how to share equipment. Taking turns is learned through play and …

My favorite memories of growing up revolve around family traditions. Every holiday, every season, there were certain things that we did together as a family of four that became woven into the fabric of my childhood. When I grew up and had a family of my own, I wanted to make sure that traditions were …

In the 80 years since the first commercial camera was introduced, it is estimated that roughly a few million pictures were taken. By 1930, one billion pictures were taken per year and by 1960, three billion pictures were taken a year. In that year, 55 percent of photos were of babies. A decade later, 10 …

Well, it’s that time again! School is starting, and that means carpools, PTA meetings, sports and activities to keep busy. Between work and school, it can be difficult for the family to get together. How, you ask, can we give our kids the family time they need? At least once a week, use some of …

Finding some family fun on a rainy afternoon or looking for a way to mix things up on family game night can sometimes be a challenge. It can be tough to think of things to do and the usual suspects might need a little break from rotation. Here are a few fun family games to …

If you’re a first-time camper, there are several camping mistakes you really want to avoid. Here are three to keep in mind as you plan your trip. 3 Common Mistakes People Make When Camping Overpacking Overpacking for a camping trip is a mistake even the most seasoned camper makes every once in a while. But, it’s an …