In this day and age all it can take is a rainy day or a blistering hot sun to keep us inside. The real challenge comes however when children are involved. As a mother of two I can tell you first hand that when it comes to children, outdoor activities are the best way to turn a miserable day into a fun one. Fortunately, there are many things that can be done outdoors with children. I will cover the following areas in order to help inform you: the beach, the park and the playground.
A local YMCA can be a great place to check out. They will have all kinds of recreation programs to join and participate in. It is not uncommon for a YMCA to have classes and programs in yoga, dance, and gymnastics just to name a few fun activities. They also have information on leagues you can join for walking, running, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, rowing and more.
There is always going to be some hobby that you two know completely nothing about. Whether it is dancing, sculpting, or how to swim, take the time to learn this uncharted territory together. You can take a class or try to teach yourselves, no matter what this activity is sure to bring you both close and give you some serious laughs.
These top five winter weekend family activities vary from active to passive pursuits and are sure to have something for everyone to enjoy, young and older alike. Like everything, some cost more money than others, so ideas to people on hobbies a variety of budget sizes as well.
Once you have a group of people together and they all enjoy the same themes then the real fun begins. Imagine at least 20 like-minded people meeting in a place to enjoy themselves? They would be laughing and having the best time. Finding those Elderly People who have the same passion/interest is all it takes - then you sit back and watch the fun times begin.
MAKING A ROUGHIE (for time spent in the kitchen) A roughie is like a smoothie... but far more delicious. You will need a banana, some yoghurt, a variety of squashable fruit and a big bowl. Although you may not find this activity much fun, for kids to squidge, squash and smudge the ingredients between their fingers is a feeling second to none! Let them drink (eat?) the resulting mess!
Fishing: If you are thinking of more family activity ideas, fishing is a great option. As a matter of fact, this can even be made into an all-day event. You can start early in the morning since it will be cooler. You can also bring some sandwiches and cold water so that you can have an outdoor picnic. You also need to bring the bait, hooks, and other fishing gear. While fishing, you can spend time talking with your spouse and children. You can also teach your children how to reel in the catch and how to clean the fish- if you want to eat what you caught.