Looking for activities to do with your kids?
…..It doesn’t have to be expensive to be fun!
It’s not About the Things You Do,
But About the Memories You Make.
What did you look forward to when you were a kid? The most popular answer here is probably going to be vacation. But try to think of more common things you did that you looked forward to or that you have good memories of.
Did you have a special place you liked to go, something you looked forward to doing each week, month, or year? Maybe you got a special reward if you did well in school…
I enjoyed doing crafts with my mom, riding horses with my dad, helping my grandparents garden and can their veggies, and stopping at the little country store for ice cream or a candy bar. (Life might have been just a little bit simpler back then!)
When my husband and I had children it was definitely different but we tried to do fun things! We took our kids to the zoo, to car shows, local festivals, went fishing, and stopped to get ice cream or snocones….just to name a few.
Now that our kids are growing up our time together has definitely changed. We have two in college and our youngest is 14. Recently my oldest daughter helped me finish laying pavers for a patio while our middle daughter helped my husband put a lift kit on our truck. (Yes we have ALL girls and they are NOT afraid to get dirty!) This may not sound like “fun” but it just shows that they still want to spend time with their parents. And that, my friends, makes my heart happy! (Our youngest was at a youth event…didn’t want to leave her out)
If you are looking for Fun and Inexpensive things to do
You have come to the right place!
I ran across this free printable: Family Fun Traditions: Dozens of Easy Ways to Make Every Month of the Year More Memorable on the Flanders Family Website. Go check it out here and download your free copy!
You can find more fun activities, ideas, and traditions on my Family Fun Pinterest Board. To Follow Shining With Sparkle on Pinterest Click HERE.
I need your help…
I am working on a New Top 10 List! What are some fun things you do with your children (all ages)? Let’s see if your idea makes the Top 10 List! Leave your ideas in the comments.
I am working on a New Top 10 List! What are some fun things you do with your children (all ages)? Let’s see if your idea makes the Top 10 List! Leave your ideas in the comments.