Family Activities Posts

Halloween is one of those holidays full of color and creativity.  Whether you are carving pumpkins, playing in fallen leaves, walking along an autumn-colored path, trying on costumes, applying makeup or sharing a cozy moment by the fire, photo opportunities abound.   For fun, try having a "photo shoot" at a local park with your kids in their costumes.  Too cute!Keeping your cam...

Inspire your kids with Michael Phelps stories and pictures of bulldogs (like Michael Phelp's pet bulldog.)  Let's face it, anything parents can do to encourage our kid's efforts is well worth our time.  Whether your child is a swimmer, loves dogs or is attempting a new venture.  Surrounding them with a Gold Medalist and his pet is sure to make them think "winner" and get down to wor...

Finding unique family vacations can be challenging.  Even if you have never ridden a horse before, you and your family can feel comfortable with a guided horseback tour in Jackson Hole, Wyoming as described at iGoTrailriding.  Whether you choose a short one hour ride or opt for the four day, three night trip, you and your family will have a wonderful time.  You might be a bit sore, ...

If you are looking for an excellent resource for mystery stories, the authors, and their work, look no further than http://www.mysteryreadercafe.comTheir insightful article about author Christiana Brand entices the reader to learn more about the author and her writing (no matter what pen name she is using). And that's only the beginning. I can't wait to explore the site to discover other wonderful...

Summer is a supposed to be a fun time for kids.  But with gas prices so high, how can parents keep summer fun, without busting their budget.  Let’s take a look at some low-cost, fun activities for kids.Neighborhood, Park, Shopping Mall or Inside the House Scavenger Hunts are always a big hit for young and old.  This takes some planning but is well worth the effort.  Having one ...

Having a scavenger hunt can be fun and exciting. It is appropriate for every age level. There are so many different ideas to do with these games, and they hardly ever get boring. You can have a scavenger hunt at a birthday party, a graduation party, a holiday party, a family reunion or any kind of celebration. A few friends can even get together and have a scavenger hunt on their own. You can have...

This is a fun activity for all ages.  We created sand-castings of our hands, mounted them on a stick and used things found in nature to create a base.  Here's what you need:Sandy shore (moist is somewhat better)Seashells, stones, glass beads (we brought our own seashells as many of the beaches prohibit picking seashells from the shore)Plaster of Paris (available at any craft store)Plasti...