Tag Archives: family activities

Turn Trash Into Treasure

You don’t have to be a dumpster diver to find cheap treasures; rather, with a little planning you can turn waste into wonderful works of art. The next time you’re about to toss an empty paper towel roll into the garbage; stop, and place it in your craft bin instead.  There are dozens of ways you can recycle the cardboard rolls, including the following projects that are so simple even your youngest children can get in on the fun. Napkin Rings Materials: Empty paper towel rolls Scissors Newspaper Paint Directions: Cut the empty paper towel roll into five equal pieces … Continue reading →

Seven Things to Get at the Library for Free

If you haven’t visited your local library in a while, you might want to plan a visit sometime soon. The library is a very different place than it was just ten years ago, thanks in part to current technology. Plus, with the economy, there is a new need for additional services, all of which most community libraries are trying to provide. They are doing a very good job of it, too. So get that library card out (or sign up for one) and start saving. Here are seven things that you can get at the library for free. • Free … Continue reading →

5 Free Family Activities You Can Do Today

Forget buying the latest video game or springing for a couple of hours at one of those indoor kids activity places. Instead, try one of the following free family activities that you can do today. Zero cost but lots of fun. 1. Go for a Hike…Literally Being outdoors in nature instantly calms you and raises your spirits. Studies have proven it over and over again. Plus kids really do thrive on fresh air and exercise. A hike, or even just a walk in the park, can be an activity that the whole family can enjoy. Plus, it is free. Bonus … Continue reading →

Spring Cleaning with Toddlers

Spring is here and we are all trying to do our spring cleaning. With toddlers around, it is important that everyone remember to use caution when cleaning. Let’s look at some spring cleaning tips for parents and grandparents with toddlers in the home. Cleaning with Toddlers *Never leave spray bottles of cleaners within a toddler’s reach. They may spray the cleaner into their eyes or even swallow some of the cleaner! It is best to always put the bottle on a high shelf, the top of the refrigerator or some other high place while cleaning. *Do not use strong fragrances … Continue reading →

A Week’s Worth of Fun Family-Friendly Fall Activities

Have you picked your pumpkins yet? Is your house decked out in all things fall? With a little less than three weeks until Halloween most families have been bitten by the seasonal bug and are in the midst of creating either a haunted house or one that is decorated with corn stalks, scarecrows and gourds. This week the FUN blog provided tips on how to make the most of this incredible time of year. Whether you are looking to craft simple seasonal decorations or need advice on how to make the most of these gorgeous autumn days the following blogs … Continue reading →

Fun Fall Activities for Families: A-maizing Fun Amongst the Corn Stalks

Never underestimate the power of a determined preschooler. It’s a lesson I learned last weekend when our family visited our local corn maze. Rather than get happily lost amongst the stalks in the Kiddie Corn Maze my daughter wanted to roam through the real deal-—more than 3 acres and 2 miles of trails. Did I say roam? I meant lead. The 4-year-old insisted on leading our group of friends (the most good natured friends who possess the patience of saints) through an Amazing Maize maze, carved out of corn stalks five times her height. It took us a while, but … Continue reading →

Spooktacular Fun for the Entire Family

Halloween-themed amusement parks are spirited places for the entire family to get their scream on, but with the economy in the dumpster not all clans have the funds to pay hefty admission prices. If you are looking for more affordable ways to spend a haunting weekend together consider the wide variety of Halloween-themed travel packages being offered by select visitors’ associations throughout the country. For example, the New England Inns and Resorts Association is currently offering its annual “Ghoulish Getaways,” which includes a slew of fall activities — apple-picking, hayrides, corn mazes, train rides, pumpkin-picking, and ghost stories — combined … Continue reading →

Fun Halloween Events for Families

October is only two days old yet some of these family-friendly Halloween events have been going on since just after Labor Day. Don’t get left out in the cold by sticking around the house all day raking leaves and arranging corn stalks. Grab the kids and head out for some family-friendly Halloween fun at these popular theme parks: CALIFORNIA Knott’s Berry Farm–Halloween Happenings From now until November 1st your clan can go crazy in the 160-acre Horror-fest. In celebration of the spooky holiday the park has been transformed into a scare-a-thon filled with 12 menacing mazes, six hair-raising shows, four … Continue reading →

Family Home Evening Game: The Liahona and the Holy Ghost

Object: to show family members how the Liahona led Lehi’s family according to faith and obedience, and how the Holy Ghost guides us today as we follow the commandments. Preparation: make or buy a treat and put it in a box, then hide the box somewhere in or near your home. Frozen treats not recommended. Choose where you want to conduct this activity. For some, their yard would work the best. Others would prefer to remain in the house. We used our neighborhood, as we live in a quiet area. Take your family out to the center of an open … Continue reading →

Choosing the Best for Your Family

Each day as parents we make choices that will affect our children for years to come. The way we prioritize our time for family and other activities will directly affect how are children perceive what is truly important. If we are putting the gospel essentials last, it is much more likely that our children will look on the gospel as an afterthought. It is important that you take the time periodically to take stock of where you are and make an corrections that you need to. You should examine how effective your family home evening lessons and scripture study times … Continue reading →