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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.
How to Plan a Hide-and-Seek Easter Egg Hunt
Turn your Easter egg hunt into a hide-and-seek game kids will love. Learn simple rules, age tips, and ideas for hosting this fun Easter activity indoors or outdoors.
The Cutest Gardening Toys for Spring and Summer
Foster a lifelong love of gardening with this collection of the best gardening toys for kids. There are tools and toys to fit every budget!
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.