The holidays are generally an occasion when extended families get together and sometimes it’s the only instance during the entire year when the majority of cousins, uncles, and aunts are able to meet simultaneously. With all the food and holiday décor there’s usually a lot of excitement yet at the same time it’s important to find meaningful holiday activities for this rare … [Read more...] about Meaningful Holiday Extended Family Activities
Family Activities & Crafts
Family Activities such as fun family game ideas, fun things to do with kids and family fun crafts. Art crafts for kids and craft ideas adults will love too.
Slowing Down to Enjoy the Holidays
Many families find themselves stretched thin over the holidays – be it traveling, hosting and attending parties or even financial obligations, stress levels are at an all-time high. Unfortunately a busy schedule often leads to short-tempered parents and tired, grumpy kids. It doesn’t have to be this way, however. Stop and take a deep breath. Close your eyes and compose … [Read more...] about Slowing Down to Enjoy the Holidays
25 Free Christmas Activities Kids Will Love
Everyone is watching the family budget these days and this can be especially important during Christmas season. You want to bring your family together and you need ideas on how to do this without breaking the bank. After all, Christmas is about a spirit of giving, good will, and cheer, not about material possessions. Below are some fun, free Christmas activities kids and … [Read more...] about 25 Free Christmas Activities Kids Will Love
Fun Indoor Winter Activities For Kids
With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s all but impossible to prolong the reality of winter coming any longer. Snow is falling around the country already and temperatures are dropping right and left. But, with the holiday season upon us, there’s no better time to spend a long afternoon inside enjoying the whole family’s company! If you need some ideas for Saturdays spent indoors or … [Read more...] about Fun Indoor Winter Activities For Kids
15 Cute Pinterest Christmas Crafts
I am pretty new to Pinterest but I am finding it to be surprisingly fun! I just started a Christmas Crafts Pinterest Board and I have found so many many great Christmas craft ideas on Pinterest. It is great having so many new craft options at my finger tips! I have made a collection of my very favorite Pinterest Christmas Crafts to share with you here. I am surprised … [Read more...] about 15 Cute Pinterest Christmas Crafts
Great Multicultural Books For Kids
My kids love to have books read to them and we all know how good it is for children to become interested in books. I feel that a love of books and reading naturally translates into a love of learning. Books are like an invitation to children to imagine and to be exposed to new things. My husband and I both love to travel and we wanted to find some children's books … [Read more...] about Great Multicultural Books For Kids
An Easy Fun Group Game: Zip-Bom
I love playing a good group game. Games seem to lighten the mood and are great for connecting with others. Zip-Bom is a really easy, fun group game my nieces taught me. Zip-Bom is a game without props and does not require anything but yourselves to play. We were in giggles in no time! It is a great group game for all ages- fun and silly enough for kids and … [Read more...] about An Easy Fun Group Game: Zip-Bom