Having fun with your family doesn’t have to be expensive. The simple things in life are often the most fun and rewarding. We’ve put together a list of our favorite family entertainment ideas – activities that will keep you happier and healthier in 2009. Enjoy!
- Hiking is a healthy way to spend time as a family, but if you’d rather not invest in hiking equipment, a family walk is a great substitute. Find a fun spot near your home, like a large park, riverside, or promenade. Enjoy your surroundings with the people you love.
- Rediscover your inner artist, and start drawing with your kids. Art is a great communication tool, and you’ll be amazed at how much you can learn about your children.
- With Valentine’s Day around the corner, craft with your kids to create friendship boxes, greetings cards, and beautiful gift wraps. Paper crafting only requires a few inexpensive materials.
- Turn your house into a playhouse. Invite over your friends and neighbors and have the kids perform short plays and skits. The kid’s will have a ball and you’ll have plenty of time to socialize.
- Develop a habit of reading and writing with your kids. Writing stories is an ideal way to stretch your kid’s imagination.Try setting a target of writing one story every week and complete it by the weekend. Take turns reading your stories aloud to one another.
- If it’s snowing outside, there is no better way to celebrate winter other than building snowmen, igloos, and snow forts.
- Look for free or reduced admissions at local museums and zoos (often once per week). This is a great way to actively teach your kids, and to find out what they’re interested in. To beat the frugal crowds, always try and arrive when the doors open.
