Are you searching for something to do with your family right at home or in your own neighbourhood? It’s no secret that travel is expensive and time-consuming. Fortunately, there are a ton of fun activities for your whole family to enjoy.
Whether you plan for days or act on the spur of the moment, here are a few ways you can enjoy time with your family and create new memories.
1) Learn interactively
Education doesn’t have to be boring. With the right tools and resources, your kids can enjoy a learning adventure right from the comfort of their own room! Must-visits include the National Geographic for Kids website and the virtual storytimes offered on Facebook and Instagram by PenguinKids.
In addition, there are countless interactive learning apps that turn down time into learning time. You can pick up a new language, enhance your drawing skills, and sharpen your memory right from your device.
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2) Try global cuisines
One of the best things about travelling is the chance to try new cuisines. If you don’t have the funds or time to book a trip, you can still push your culinary boundaries right at home. Why not tackle some dishes from around the world—and involve your little ones in the process?
If you’ve been dying to try fish tacos, now is the time to find a Mexican recipe the whole family will enjoy. If your kids are pizza fanatics, there’s a good chance they’ll love an authentic Sicilian pie, straight-from-the-oven. Food blogs are a treasure trove of ideas for new (and worldly recipes), so get online and start exploring!
3) Try yoga for kids
We all may live for weekends and summer vacation, but too much time off can mean kids get restless. Of course, making sure they get their sixty minutes of recommended daily activity may be tricky anytime, but it’s never impossible.
There are ways to get the exercise you need as a family while having fun in the process. Yoga is a great example. Youtube channels like Moovlee (perfect for toddlers) and Alo Yoga (which offers options for both adults and kids) make developing a practice together a whole lot of fun. They can also help reduce stress during exam times.
4) Have a game night
It’s a classic for a reason. Grabbing a board game off the shelf is a great way to forget your worries for a night. Whether you settle on the family version of Cranium or an all-time classic like Operation or Monopoly, you’re sure to enjoy the quality time with your kids.
To get the most out of your evening, agree to turn your phones on silent for some uninterrupted play. Don’t forget about snacks! Pizza and popcorn are a great classic combo, while hummus and vegetables are ideal if you decide to go the healthy route.
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5) Get creative
If you have young kids, there are probably art supplies all over your home. Now is the perfect time to pull out those odds and ends and make use of them. An egg carton, pipe cleaners and set of watercolours can make for a fun caterpillar, while a tin can and ribbons can be turned into a beautiful windsock.
If your kids are older, consider asking them to help you assemble some of those old family photos into a scrapbook. It’s a great way to reminisce while making new family memories.
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