For our family, June marks the beginning of summer. School ends, the weather warms up, the days get longer, and we're all ready for a change of pace. These June simple family fun ideas are perfect for the changing season. Some of these ideas will ...
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Tips for Observing the Night Sky for Kids
You can learn all about the phases of the moon and learned and constellations through activities and books. But one of the best ways to learn is to do the real thing and go stargazing. Observing the night sky for kids is a fun and valuable activity ...
Simple Family Fun Ideas for May
I don't know about you, but it can be quite difficult to come up with simple family fun ideas, especially ideas that are inexpensive (or even free). My mind always goes to ideas like a trip to the movies, or to bowling, or dinner at a restaurant. ...
Go on a Family Adventure and Discover a “New to You” Park
Are you often trying to find fun things to do with the family? I am. I'm always searching for a fun family adventure. I check out community resources and think about some of our favorite locations... that is, IF I'm actually thinking of things ...
Yummy Popcorn Treats for Your Next Family Movie Night
I absolutely love family movie nights. Often, we pick out a good movie, grab a couple of pizzas, and spread a blanket on the floor for a pizza picnic movie night. It never fails to make everyone happy. But, pizza is not the only food that is ...
Top 10 Musicals for Family Movie Night
I love musicals. Love, love, love, love musicals. Ok. I think you've got the point. I've always had a love of musicals. They're fun to watch. They inspire you to sing and dance. And, they're often family friendly, which makes them a perfect ...
Volunteer As a Family – Support Your Local Food Bank
My kids live a life of privilege. They have nice clothes to wear, plenty of toys, and shelves full of books. They have access to a good education and live in a well-maintained home in a safe neighborhood. My kids never go hungry. Other kids ...
Lunchbox Jokes That Will Make Your Kids Giggle
My kids love lunchbox notes. It's a little connection to me and a little connection to home. It's a reason to smile even on the worst days. I've been slipping these into my girls' lunches ever since my oldest was in 1st grade. In case you're ...
Kid-Made Bird Feeders for a Bird-Friendly Yard
Birds certainly are fun to watch, aren't they? A house never quite feels like home to us unless we've got birds fluttering around. We like to attract them to our yard with bird feeders that we keep filled all year long. Most of ours are ...
Family Bird Watching Club
Does your family have any shared interest or hobbies? Do you all love to watch and play baseball? Or maybe hiking is your thing? Or do you spend the winter skiing and snowboarding? Whatever it is, a shared hobby is a great way to spend quality time ...
