Ideas About Doing Stuff As A Family

1. Nature Walks: Explore local parks, trails, or nature reserves.

2. Picnic in the Park: Pack a lunch and spend the day outdoors.

3. Family Game Night: Play board games or card games together at home.

4. DIY Crafts: Make art projects using materials you already have at home.

5. Library Visits: Spend time at the library reading books, attending story-time sessions, or participating in library events.

6. Cook Together: Get the kids involved in preparing meals or baking treats together.

7. Scavenger Hunts: Create your own scavenger hunt around your neighborhood or local area.

8. Movie Nights: Watch family-friendly movies together at home.

9. Visit a Playground: Spend time at a local playground for some outdoor fun.

10. Bike Rides: Take a bike ride together around your neighborhood or local bike trails.

11. Explore Community Events: Check out free community events like fairs, festivals, or concerts.

12. Sports and Games: Play sports like soccer, basketball, or volleyball together at a nearby park.

13. Visit a Farmers Market: Explore a farmers market and let the kids pick out fresh fruits or vegetables.

14. Arts and Crafts: Use recycled materials to create art projects or DIY crafts.

15. Gardening: Start a family garden or tend to plants together in your yard.

16. Family Storytelling: Share stories or create your own stories together as a family.

17. Nature Scavenger Hunt: Explore nature and search for items like leaves, rocks, or animal tracks.

18. Visit a Local Museum: Look for museums in your area that offer free admission or special family days.

19. Visit a Beach or Lake: Enjoy a day by the water swimming, building sandcastles, or having a picnic.

20. Camp in Your Backyard: Set up a tent and spend a night camping in your backyard, telling stories and stargazing.

Don't forget to take pictures! These activities provide opportunities for families to bond, have fun, and create lasting memories together without spending money. We use to have "family meals" every night. Even when one of my teens said they were "not hungry", they still had to come down and sit with us at dinner because we wanted their presence, and it is important for them to be there. Lots of times the smells and the look of the food made them change their minds about not being hungry. If they didn't want the food, we didn't make a big deal about it. But, they didn't get to replace the meal with snacks later, their dinner plate awaited them in the fridge. However, when you foster, you are responsible to provide food for the kids that they will eat. You need to be flexible with them.