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- Summer Crafts and ActivitiesTop Summer Games and Activities for KidsLooking for some fun summer day activities for your kids? Well look no further! Beach Obstacle Course All you need is a stick and a shovel to make a fun beach activity for your child. Read the instructions for the Beach Obstacle Course. Wat...
- Outdoor GamesTop 10 Backyard Party Games for All AgesLooking for some fun backyard games to play at your next barbecue or family party? Good ol' fashioned group games — from sack races to Cornhole and other toss games — are all the rage these days! So check out our video and list of our favori...
- Outdoor GamesTop 10 Backyard Party Games for All AgesLooking for some fun backyard games to play at your next barbecue or family party? Good ol' fashioned group games — from sack races to Cornhole and other toss games — are all the rage these days! So check out our video and list of our favori...
- Entertainment and Activities7 Family Activities to Celebrate Screen-Free WeekDoes your family spend too much time with their noses glued to screens, like computers, TVs, smart phones, the latest iGadget? If so, then perhaps give Screen Free Week a try. Screen free what? From May 1-7, unplug from any and all digital ente...Steven Auger
- Entertainment and ActivitiesWorld Health Day: 7 Easy Ways to Get Your Family MovingWorld Health Day is just around the corner, and now is a great time to learn easy ways to help your family be healthy. Check out our list of family-friendly ideas to incorporate healthy living into your everyday life. 1. Set a Family "Moving" Go...Courtney Key
- Summer Crafts and Activities11 Fun Summer Camp Crafts and Activities to Try at HomeKids don't have to go to an expensive camp to have a blast this summer! Bust summer boredom with these classic camp-inspired activities and crafts you can do at home with your kids. Find both indoor and outdoor activities for groups and individua...Erin Dower
- Outdoor ActivitiesTop 10 Wintertime Neighborhood GamesJust because it's cold and snowy, it doesn't mean you have to stay inside! Winter weather can be a great excuse to round up everyone in your neighborhood and get outside for some fresh air and exercise. So bundle up, and try these outdoor winter ...Lindsay Hutton
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Family Education- Nature Activities10 Hands-On Nature Activities for KidsSummer is a great time to get outside and learn more about the environment. From hunting bugs to making seashell magnets, these awesome hands-on activities are a great way for your child to get a little closer to nature. ...Lindsay Hutton
- Earth Day Activities and Crafts8 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day as a FamilyExplore the beauty of nature with your children and teach them the importance of caring for our planet with these simple and meaningful ways to celebrate Earth Day. ...Lindsay Hutton
- Spring PrintablesSpring Fun To-Do ListCelebrate the warmer weather with this printable checklist of fun springtime activities. Print it out to hang on your fridge, and check each one off as you go along! ...
- CampingCamping EssentialsCamping can be a fun and cheap family activity or vacation. But you do need quite a few supplies to manage life in the great outdoors. Find out what you'll need to pack for your next camping adventure, and remember to check with your campground t...Erin Dower
- Summer PrintablesSummer Fun To-Do ListFrom simple pleasures to exciting excursions for all ages, use this checklist to make sure your family covers all the basics when it comes to summer fun! ...
- Exercise and Sports8 Fun (and Cheap!) Family Fitness ActivitiesLooking for some fun family "workouts" that feel more like play? Check out these simple outdoor activities that will get everyone in your family off the couch and help you bond while burning some calories. ...Erin Dower
- Outdoor ActivitiesTop 10 Wintertime Neighborhood GamesJust because it's cold and snowy, it doesn't mean you have to stay inside! Winter weather can be a great excuse to round up everyone in your neighborhood and get outside for some fresh air and exercise. So bundle up, and try these outdoor winter ...Lindsay Hutton
- Outdoor ActivitiesWinter ActivitiesChilly, snowy days are calling your kids outdoors. Find fun winter activities for the slopes, trails, ice rink, and backyard for children of all ages. Remember to brush up on winter sports safety. Have the hot cocoa ready when everyone comes back...Erin Dower
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- Summer Crafts and Activities11 Survival Tips for Summer BoredomAll year long you look forward to summer. So why do you feel like you might lose your mind when school is out and you're at home with the kids – all day, every day? Here are some fun and affordable cures for your family's summertime, stuck-at-h...Erin Dower