The easiest (and most inexpensive) way to strengthen your family is to share time at home. While Disneyland and family vacations may be nice, truly successful families are able to create fun while spending little to no money. Here are some proven family entertainment ideas that you can use today:

• Turn your living room in to a movie theater. Draw the window curtains, prepare healthy snacks (like popcorn), and sit close with your kids as you watch your favorite DVDs.
• Buy, (or better yet build) colorful kites. Kite flying is a great outdoor activity that encourages healthy living in kids (it’s surprisingly physical).
• Gardening and planting can be fun for kids if you pitch it to them right. Try assigning an area of the garden to every member in the family. Kids love to feel like they’re helping out (teenagers…not so much).

Most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask your children for activity suggestions from time to time. They’ll probably suggest Disneyland, but they might surprise you.