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The "I'm Bored" Box: A Simple DIY Boredom Buster for Kids
This DIY boredom box for kids offers a simple, organized solution for screen-free play. Featuring budget-friendly ideas like baby photos and mystery surprise bags, this curated activity kit helps children develop independence while making every day a little brighter.
Backyard Camping Food Ideas: Easy Grilling and Sack Lunch Options for Kids
Planning a backyard camping night with kids? These easy backyard camping food ideas include simple grilling options and no-cook sack lunch foods, plus links to trusted recipes.
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cake Mix Cookies with White Chocolate Chips
These easy St. Patrick’s Day cake mix cookies use simple ingredients and white chocolate chips for a fun, kid-friendly baking project.
8 Backyard Camping Activities for Families
Turn your backyard into a campsite with fun activities & games the whole family will love — from storytelling by the campfire to glow stick tag.
Create a Family Restaurant Night for Dramatic Play
Pretend play is always more fun when there’s just a hint of realism in it, and setting up a family restaurant night at home is a perfect opportunity to engage in some dramatic play with your kids. You can have fun creating a menu together, setting up the kitchen or dining room as a restaurant, and sharing a meal together.
20 Fun No-Spend Family Activities Your Kids Will Love
Planning family activities can be expensive, from the cost of parking to tickets and admission prices. No-spend activities make it easy for families to have fun together. Here are some of my favorite no-spend and low-spend activities for families.
Why My Kids Get Gifts on the Last Day of School
My kids get rewarded with gifts on the last day of school every year. Here’s why we do it and how you can do it too!
Backyard Water Balloon Games: A Budget-Friendly Party Idea
Backyard water balloon games are a simple way to turn a hot summer afternoon into instant fun. These easy outdoor games keep kids moving and work perfectly for parties, playdates, and backyard gatherings.
Beat the January Blues with Polar Plunge Pop
This easy, kid-friendly Polar Plunge Drink uses Sprite and blue raspberry Kool-Aid ice cubes for a fun winter treat that slowly changes color as it melts.
Journaling Together as a Family
Journaling as a family is a fun activity that lets you collect your favorite memories in a keepsake book.
26 Fun New Year’s Eve Ideas for Families
Looking for New Year’s Eve ideas for families? Discover 26 creative, kid-friendly activities and simple at-home ways to celebrate together this NYE.
Host a Family Nailed It! Baking Challenge
Skip the oven and host a family Nailed It decorating challenge tonight. Use store-bought treats and simple rules for a quick, creative activity kids will love.
Family Fun Night Idea: The Family Game Show Night
Step up your next family fun night with this family game show idea! Just a few simple steps make it easy to get everyone on board with board games.
One-Day Getaway: The Hotel Pool Vacation
Skip the $100 meals and airport lines. Discover why a single-night hotel stay is the ultimate family staycation hack for a fun, budget-friendly escape.
Milkshakes at Midnight
A before-bedtime adventure to delight the whole family and create a memorable moment
4 Ways to Celebrate Quirky National Holidays
Create a bucket list for family activities inspired by the list of offbeat national holidays.
Flying with Toddlers: From Security Lines to Activity Bags
Master the art of family travel with practical strategies for navigating airport security and packing the ultimate kid-friendly activity bag. Discover how to keep the journey low-stress and organized from the terminal to the tarmac.