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June Simple Family Fun Ideas

June 1, 2021 By Terri Thompson

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 and some family fun adventures.

These June simple family fun ideas are perfect for the changing season. Some of these ideas will get you outside and others are perfect to do inside on a hot day. And, several can be done at any time of the year (not just summer). But, what brings all these ideas together is that they are simple, inexpensive, and a great way to connect.

Let’s plan a family adventure!

Get ready for summer with some family adventures! Save and print these ideas for June simple family fun and you'll be ready for family time any time.

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Fire up your printer, print out your simple June family adventures, hang it up, and plan some fun.

I know you’ll find an activity (or two or three or four…) that your family will love.

June Outdoor Adventures

June is a great time to get outside and have some fun. So, these family fun ideas will give you a nudge to enjoy the outdoors.

1. Blow up a beach ball and play beach ball volleyball in your backyard. No net needed! Just have some fun.

2. Take a trip to a nearby nature center. Go on a hike, explore their visitors center and have fun learning about the wildlife in your part of the world. Nature centers are a great community resource and most are free or inexpensive to visit.

3. Trace each other’s shadows on the driveway. Add faces, hair, and clothes to make a silly shadow family.

4. Go stargazing. Pick a clear night and go outside to study the moon and stars. You can find tips for stargazing with your kids as well as a printable night sky journal at this link.

5. Lie together under a tree and look up. What do you see? Use this time to relax together and talk about all that you see.

6. Explore a pond together. Observe and learn about all the animals and plants you see or try one of these simple activities for pond play at Buggy and Buddy. This might even inspire a second family adventure to the library to find some books about pond life.

June Indoor Family Adventures

Even in summer, sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate. Save these ideas for a rainy day, a steamy hot day, or anytime you’re looking for some indoor fun.

7. Have a letter writing evening and write letters to faraway family or friends. Use pretty stationary or decorate your own with markers and stickers. You can even go all in with a fun set of personalized notecards for your kids like this set from EightTwentyOneStudio.

8. Go to the grocery store or farmer’s market and buy a few new-to-you fruits (or vegetables). Have a family taste test and maybe you’ll find a new favorite snack.

9. Learn to make play dough together. You can find many fun recipes on my play dough Pinterest board. Gather up some loose parts (like rocks, pipe cleaners, or craft foam pieces) and start creating.

10. Discover a new genre of music together through books and music. YouTube and your local library are both great resources.

Print Out Your June Simple Family Fun Ideas

You can find all these family adventures on a printable list here. Just download it and print. Hang it on the refrigerator and you’ll be ready for a month full of family fun ideas.

Jot a few ideas on the calendar and you’ll be sure to have time with the family. Remember, a family adventure doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. You just need a couple of hours and a fun idea.

Get your printable June Family Adventures here.

Which of these June simple family fun ideas are you going to add to your calendar this month?

More June Family Fun Resources

In addition to all the fun ideas listed above, the following items are fun to have around for last minute family fun. Yard games are always a lot of fun!

Printable Family Summer Bucket List

May 13, 2021 By Terri Thompson

I must have blinked. That’s the only explanation.

One day I was taking first day of school pictures. And the next… my kids are bringing home backpacks full of all their stuff from school. Yep. It’s time for summer.

And guess what, I have no idea what we’re going to do!

So, it’s time to create our family summer bucket list.

Plan your family summer bucket list with this fun printable. Use your own ideas or use some of our suggestions for summer fun!

Why should you create a summer bucket list?

There are a few reasons why I love creating a bucket list for summer. First, it’s a great resource for ideas. That brainstorming session you had to create your list is so useful when everyone is sitting around bored. Don’t know what to do? Check your list!

Plus, it gives everyone a chance to provide input. Maybe your kids were hoping for some specific activities this summer. This gives them a chance to tell you their wishes for summer fun. And you can record them and make sure everyone gets to do something they were wishing for.

I always think of our bucket list as a source of inspiration for the summer. It’s not a requirement at all. In fact, I don’t think we’ve ever had a year where we crossed off everything on the list!

Family Summer Bucket List Ideas

So what are you going to add to your bucket list?

Here are a few ideas:

Go to the beach
Make a blanket fort
Have a picnic
Go camping
Make root beer floats
Build a photo album
Catch fireflies
Have a water balloon fight
Tie dye shirts
Plant a garden
Make s’mores
Feed the ducks. But, don’t feed them bread! Here’s a better option for duck food at Playground Park Bench.
Watch fireworks
Go fishing
Go to a drive in movie
Roller blade
Make ice cream
Ride a ferris wheel
Build a sandcastle
Go on a hike
Make suncatchers, like these easy painted suncatchers!
Bury a time capsule
Volunteer (Here are some great ideas if you want to help your local animal shelter).
Go on a boat ride
Run a 5K
Visit a museum

And if that’s not enough ideas. Here are 200 more fun ideas for your summer bucket list!

Record Your Summer Bucket List Ideas

Now that you’ve come up with your fun summer ideas, you need to write them down.

I’ve got just the thing for you, a cute watermelon-themed summer bucket list printable.

Just save and print. You’ll find space to record 10 ideas and also a printable with all the ideas I listed above. If you have more than 10 ideas, just print multiple copies!

Get your Watermelon Summer Bucket List here.

Are you ready for some summer fun? We are!

Awesome summer fun resources:

In addition to all the fun ideas listed above, you could also add one of these fun outdoor activities to your list. Play ring toss, ladder toss, laws darts or more! So much fun!

Top 10 Superhero Movies for Families

March 16, 2021 By Terri Thompson

My husband and two girls all love superheroes. They love the movies, the toys, and books. And, they’ve been trying to draw me into their world.

So, when we have a family movie night, superhero movies are very popular.

Since we’ve seen so many, I asked my superhero expert (my husband) to come up with his list of Top 10 Superhero Movies for Families.

And after superhero movie night, try one of these great ideas for family friendly movies to watch on your next movie night.

Grab the popcorn and settle in for a fun family movie night with these best superhero movies for families. You'll find choices for little kids and big kids.

Get ready for an exciting movie night! These movies are so much fun!

Note: I pulled the age suggestions from Common Sense Media. These suggestions are just that – a suggestion. Our family has allowed our kids of a younger age to watch all of these movies, but superhero movies can have intense scenes. You know your kids better than anyone and can best make the decision as to what movies are best for your family.

Superhero Movies for Families with Kids Under 10

Get ready for a fun and exciting family movie night with one of these fantastic Top 10 Superhero Movies for families that everyone will love.

The Incredibles (Ages 7+, rated PG) – I cannot think of a better superhero movie choice for younger kids than The Incredibles. This Pixar classic about a family of superheroes is funny and exciting. It truly can be enjoyed by both kids and parents.

Big Hero 6 (Ages 7+, rated PG) – Big Hero 6 is another great animated superhero movie about a group of kids who turn into superheroes. It’s fun and has a great message. Just know that one of the main themes in this movie is dealing with grief, but in a kid-appropriate way.

Superman the Movie (Ages 8+, rated PG) – Most live-action superhero movies are not the best for younger kids, but Superman the Movie – the classic starring Christopher Reeve – is a good safe choice for the family. It’s fun and action-packed, but not as intense as the more recent offerings.

Best Superhero Movies for Kids and Tweens ages 10 and Up

Spider Man (ages 11+, rated PG-13) – There are quite a few Spider Man movies, but in my opinion, the 2002 version starring Tobey Maguire is my favorite. It’s funny, action-packed, and tells the origin story of this popular superhero.

Captain America: The First Avenger (ages 11+, rated PG-13) – Captain America: The First Avenger is probably the most tame of all the Captain America movies. It’s also a whole lot of fun! Since this is the first Captain America movie, it tells the origin story and it’s always fun to learn how a favorite superhero came about.

Wonder Woman (ages 12+, rated PG-13) – If you want to see a movie with strong female characters, pull up a couch and slip this DVD in the player. This is yet another origin story (origin stories are the best!) with a fun, sensitive, and strong character.

Ant-Man (ages 12+, rated PG-13) – Ant-Man is tamer than many of the other superhero movies and also full of humor. But, there’s still a lot of comic book fun. It’s a fun story of an unlikely hero.

Thor: Ragnarok (ages 12+, rated PG-13) – Unlike the other movie picks, Thor: Ragnarok is not the first movie in the Thor series. But, it is the funniest and has the better story. You don’t even need to have watched the first Thor movie to enjoy this one (and I know because I still haven’t watched the first one).

Guardians of the Galaxy (ages 12+, rated PG-13) – Guardians of the Galaxy is probably the most fun of all the superhero movies. It’s full of humor, an awesome group of rag-tag characters, and by far the best soundtrack out of any of these movies. It’s definitely a favorite in our family.

Black Panther (ages 12+, rated PG-13) – It was hard to decide, but Black Panther is probably my favorite out of the entire list. It features diverse characters, strong and smart female characters, an amazing fictional city, and a story that hooks you from the very beginning. It’s lots of fun with a great message.

Bonus: The Avengers (ages 13+) – I’m including The Avengers as a bonus movie on the list because it’s definitely one of the best – though it’s more suited for tweens, teens, and above. It’s more intense at times but the story is great and it definitely ties a lot of the other movies together.

If you’ve got superhero fans in the family, you’ll definitely want to try one of these superhero movies for families at your next family movie night. They’re exciting and so much fun!

Recommended Family Movie Night Resource

If you’ve got Amazon Prime, it can be so easy to have a fun movie night. They’ve got so many family friendly movies available via streaming (in addition to other great benefits). You can sign up for Amazon Prime via this link.

The Best Family Friendly Movies for Family Night

February 5, 2021 By Terri Thompson

Do you like to have movie nights with your family?

It’s one of our favorite things to do together, so I’m always searching for some fun family friendly movies to watch.

We enjoy all kinds of movies, comedies, sports movies, superhero movies, fantasy, and more. No matter what we choose, it’s always fun!

So settle in, grab some movies snacks, pop in a great movie, and get ready for a great family night!

What are you going to watch for your next family movie night? Here are the best choices for fun family friendly movies to watch.

Top Family Friendly Movies

No matter what type of movie your family likes to watch, I’ve got some great suggestions for you.

Pick a topic, click through, and you’ll find some great family movies my family recommends. Maybe not everything will be a great fit for your family, but I can guarantee you’ll find some great choices to have an awesome family movie night.

Top Ten Musicals

If your family loves musicals, here are 10 fun family movies you’ll love.

Rewatch a favorite or find a new movies from these Top 10 Family Friendly Musicals.

Fun Sports Movies

Do you have a family full of sports fans? Or do you just love inspiring movies?

Then, you’ll want to fire up one of these suggestions from this list of Ten Sports Movies for Families.

Family Movies on Amazon Prime

You don’t have to look far to find a great choice for movie night. Try one of these great Family Movies on Amazon Prime.

Disney Classic Live Action Movies

I grew up watching many of these Disney classics and now I love to share them with my kids. They’re fun and all are very kid friendly.

Check out my 10 Favorite Disney Classic Live Action Movies for families at this list.

Superhero Movies

We love the action and adventure in a good superhero movies. These are often our top choice for family movies night.

If your family loves superheroes too, you’ll love the choices from this list of Top 10 Superhero Movies for Families.

Winter Movies

Make a batch of hot cocoa and cuddle under blankets to watch one of these Winter Family Movies for the coziest movie night on a cold, snowy day.

Halloween Movies

It’s always fun to have a theme night during holiday time. So once October rolls around, you may want to try a fun and spooky family friendly movie.

So, check out this list of 10 Fun Halloween Movies for Families so you can have an awesome Halloween movie night.

If you have a little one you’re watching movies with, you’ll find some great suggestions with these fun Halloween Movies for Toddlers.

What are you going to watch for your next family movie night? Here are our favorite family night movies.

Are you ready to choose a fun family friendly movie for your next movie night? Are you going to try a musical, a sports movie, or something else?

Whatever you choose, I’m sure it’s going to be fun and you’ll have plenty of quality time with your family.

And, don’t forget the snacks! Try one of these yummy popcorn treats for family movie night for anyone that has the munchies.

Recommended Family Movie Night Resources:

Find more great family movies:

Keep up to date on family movie night fun by following out Pinterest board below!

January Family Fun Ideas

January 2, 2021 By Terri Thompson

Are you one of those families that like to go out and enjoy winter. Or do you tend to hibernate.

We’re one of those hibernating families. That’s why we often need a push to get out and do something fun.

That’s why these January family fun ideas are so awesome. They’ll push you to go out and have quality time together. Or, if you’re already active, you’ll find some new family adventure ideas.

January Family Fun Ideas

Whether you’re looking for some last minute fun or want to schedule some family time in your calendar, these January family fun ideas will be perfect.

There’s no need to write them down! If you keep reading to the bottom, you’ll find a link for a simple one-page printable list.

Some will get you outside enjoying the snow and others are perfect for some cozy time inside. No matter the climate you live in, you’ll find some ideas that will the right fit for your family.

Make Snow Angels.

Do you know how to make snow angels? You just stand still with your legs a bit wide and your arms held straight out to the side. Fall straight back. Once you land, move your legs back and forth and your arms up and down. Stand up carefully and you’ll see an image of an angel with wings.

This is so much fun, but works best in new powdery snow. We tend to get plenty of it here in Minnesota!

While you’re outside making snow angels, stay outside for awhile and throw snowballs or build a snowman. Just have some simple fun family time out in the snow.

Winter nature walk - animal footprints in winter

Go On a Winter Nature Walk.

You can go on a nature walk just about anywhere. Try a nature center, park, or even your own neighborhood. You can find signs of nature in so many places!

While on your winter nature walk, look for signs of life. Do you see any signs of animals (like footprints in the snow). Check out the plants. Which are evergreen and which are dormant for the winter?

Read one of these fun Winter Nature Books for Kids for inspiration.

Have fun exploring the natural world together!

Pick a Random Country From Around the Globe and Go to the Library to Find a Book or Two About It.

You can either close your eyes, spin, and point or you can just choose a country that fascinates you. Either way, the goal is to learn about a new country.

Hit up the kid’s nonfiction area for books to help you learn about another country. The Country ABCs series of books are a great option if your library has them.

You could also check out the adult nonfiction area for travel guides or cookbooks. Or, try searching for folktales from your chosen country in your library’s catalog.

Prepare a New Soup Recipe

Search in your cookbooks, one from the library, or just search on Pinterest for a new soup recipe to try. Cook it together with your family for a simple (and warming) family dinner.

Soup is such a great meal to cook with your kids. If your kids are old enough they can help chop vegetables. They can also stir, measure, pour ingredients, and be a taste tester.

Choose a simple recipe that your kids will love such as this Homemade Vegetable Alphabet Soup at Kitchen Counter Chronicles. Or they may love this Creamy Chicken Pasta Soup at My Kids Lick the Bowl.

Build Block Towers

Get out your wooden blocks and get building!

How tall can you build a tower before it collapses? Is there a way to make you tower stronger?

Or, you can add a little math with this fun counting blocks activity.

Tip: If you don’t already have a set of blocks, this Melissa and Doug set is a great choice. Or, invest in a beautiful heirloom set like these maple blocks from EverwoodFriends on Etsy.

Make a scrapbook of holiday pictures.

Print out some of your favorite photos from this past holiday season. Search your pictures from Christmas, Thanksgiving, or even Halloween.

Gather them together and make a small scrapbook of memories. Slip them into a simple photo album, like this personalized Christmas album from Personalized A2Z on Etsy.

Or, you can skip the printing the process and put together a photo book like you can get from Shutterfly.

Paint a picture using only white paint on colored paper.

Grab a selection of construction paper or colored card stock and a tube of white paint.

Everyone can choose a different color of paper and paint a picture using only white paint.

Will you make an abstract picture, a fun snowy scene, or something different?

It will be so much fun to see everyone’s creations!

Set a Few Goals for the New Year.

What do you hope to accomplish as a family? Are there any places you want to travel to or any fun activities you want to do.

Spend some time together and brainstorm ideas. Put a few ideas down on paper so you and your family can be on the same page.

Watch a Fun Winter Movie

Have a winter family movie night! Grab some comfy blankets, make mugs of hot chocolate, and settle in for a fun movie night.

Queue up a great winter movie, like Frozen or Ice Age. Anything that takes place in the winter or features a lot of snow would be perfect!

Or check out our list of recommended Winter Family Movies for a Cozy Movie Night.

Movie nights are our favorite family adventure!

Decorate a Window With Paper Snowflakes

Make traditional paper snowflakes. (Here’s a great tutorial from Kitchen Counter Chronicles.) Or try something different, like these fun Name Snowflakes from Childhood 101.

Spend the afternoon cutting and creating, then tape them up in a window (or two or three!). Now you can enjoy your creation all winter long!

Use this printable for some fun winter family fun ideas to do this January

January Family Fun Printable

Did you see some ideas you want to try? Or do you want to do them all?

No matter what, you can print out all the family adventures on this simple printable. Click the link below, print, and then hang it up to inspire your family to have a lot of winter family fun.

Print your January Family Adventures here.

Do More Activities With Your Family

Join our fun Facebook community, Creative Family Fun for Busy Families, for daily activities that are great for kids and families. We’ll chat, share, and have fun. It’s a safe and private place to share ideas for family and kids activities.

I’d love for you to join me! Just click the link below, request to join, and answer the questions (they’re easy, I promise). Come join the fun! Join the Creative Family Fun for Busy Families community here.

Family Fun

June Outdoor Adventures

June Indoor Family Adventures

Print Out Your June Simple Family Fun Ideas

You May Also Like One of These Family Fun Ideas:

More June Family Fun Resources

Why should you create a summer bucket list?

Family Summer Bucket List Ideas

Record Your Summer Bucket List Ideas

You may also like one of these summer fun ideas:

Awesome summer fun resources:

Superhero Movies for Families with Kids Under 10

Best Superhero Movies for Kids and Tweens ages 10 and Up

You may also like one of these family movie night ideas:

Recommended Family Movie Night Resource

Top Family Friendly Movies

Top Ten Musicals

Fun Sports Movies

Family Movies on Amazon Prime

Disney Classic Live Action Movies

Superhero Movies

Winter Movies

Halloween Movies

Recommended Family Movie Night Resources:

You may also like one of these family fun ideas:

Find more great family movies:

January Family Fun Ideas

Make Snow Angels.

Go On a Winter Nature Walk.

Pick a Random Country From Around the Globe and Go to the Library to Find a Book or Two About It.

Prepare a New Soup Recipe

Build Block Towers

Make a scrapbook of holiday pictures.

Paint a picture using only white paint on colored paper.

Set a Few Goals for the New Year.

Watch a Fun Winter Movie

Decorate a Window With Paper Snowflakes

January Family Fun Printable

You May Also Like One of These Family Activities

Do More Activities With Your Family

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