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More Ideas for Family Bonding

Obviously, organizing a rummage sale is not the only way to strengthen the parent-child bond. In fact, up until yesterday, I wouldn’t have even considered it as an option. However, it just goes to prove that you don’t have to take an expensive vacation or take off an entire week from work in order to make special memories with your son or daughter. If you are looking for easy and affordable ways to connect with your children during the Memorial Day weekend, consider these fun activities: DIY Chia Head: Hand out a Styrofoam or plastic cup to each of your … Continue reading →

Family Fun in the Sun

Where are you planning to spend the upcoming Memorial Day weekend? For many families, the holiday allows them the chance to get a jumpstart on their summer tan while spending quality time with grandma, grandpa, cousins and other members of the extended clan. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel too far to have fun in the summer sun. The following popular vacation destinations offer family-friendly activities that don’t require draining your bank account to visit: Florida: If you decide not to do Disney this season, then opt to entertain the kids in Tampa. The city is home to affordable attractions … Continue reading →

Super Summer Fun for Kids

Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of the summer season, but most kids are still in school for a couple more weeks. That gives moms and dads a little bit of time to prepare for long hot days when kids are home 24/7. The following fun activities are ideal for school kids of all ages looking to stay cool during the dog days of summer: KOOL AID FINGER PAINT: Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2 packs unsweetened Kool-Aid (in your favorite colors) 1/2 cup salt 3 cups boiling water 3 tablespoons oil Directions: Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add … Continue reading →

Sizzling Hot Summer Fun for Free

I grew up in Hawaii, so the last place I want to spend the summer months is in the nation’s southern states where the mercury reaches blistering hot highs. Of course, there are many people who flock to scorching hot states, such as Florida, Nevada and Georgia looking for family fun while the kids are out of school. If you are a member of a hot-loving clan, the consider visiting the following kid-friendly attractions where having fun won’t cost you a penny: FLORIDA Tens of thousands of “Top Gun” fans flock to Pensacola’s National Naval Aviation Museum each summer for … Continue reading →

Family Fun at the Museum… at Night

Hollywood’s new summer flick, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, has only been in theaters for 24 hours and it’s already on target to set box office records. Cha-ching! The movie’s producers could be happier. Ditto for curators at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. given that they anticipated that the movie — starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams and Amy Adams — would translate into big business for the home of the real airplanes and artifacts featured in the flick. Not content to leave anything to chance, execs at the Smithsonian are running kid-friendly product promotions, including chances … Continue reading →

Simple Summer Fun

Nothing says summer more than a fun family road trip. Unfortunately, the dismal economy has many clans looking for alternatives to traditional treks across the country. If you are on the hunt for wallet-friendly activities that will keep your kids happy and help preserve your sanity, consider the following: BACKYARD VACATION Who says you have to drive hundreds of miles to a national park to experience adventures in the great outdoors? Save money and create your own Camp Wannahavefun in your own backyard. You can purchase a fire pit from a home-improvement store like Lowe’s for as little as $60. … Continue reading →

Serious Summer Fun

The calendar may still say spring, but with most of the country experiencing temperatures in the 80s and 90s, summer fever is already in full swing. It’s almost time for students to trade in their books for the beach, and for parents to start planning for the clan’s annual summer getaway. If you are looking for activities that will delight the entire family in the coming weeks, consider the following: GREAT AMERICAN FOOD AND MUSIC FEST This annual one-day event has something for everyone. Foodies will be in heaven sampling everything from authentic buffalo wings from Anchor Bar in Buffalo … Continue reading →

More Affordable Memorial Day Fun

Since the majority of kids are still in school until June, most families stick closer to home during the long Memorial Day weekend. However, this year, the flailing economy is also contributing to families looking for fun, affordable activities that don’t require traveling long distances. If you are looking for Memorial Day family-friendly fun that won’t put a strain on your family’s budget, consider the following: Take me out to the ballpark: Minor league baseball is an inexpensive way to enjoy time with the family. According to AAA, the average cost to buy tickets for a family of four is … Continue reading →

Affordable Memorial Day Fun

There’s no need to drain your family’s bank account to pay for an ultra-luxe Memorial Day weekend getaway when there are dozens of affordable options available. Big fun doesn’t necessarily have to put a big dent in your wallet. Take a look at these kid-friendly activities that are ideal for the long holiday weekend: *Visit a local museum or arts center, some may be offering holiday discounts. *Many local malls, craft and garden stores will be sponsoring free demonstrations or workshops during the holiday weekend. *Check out local bookstores and coffee shops, which often hold author readings or feature live … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Family Fun

For most families the Memorial Day holiday weekend provides a taste of summer fun. Unfortunately, most schools don’t break for summer vacation until June, so the long weekend is typically reserved for abbreviated, wallet-friendly family activities. If you are looking for affordable Memorial Day getaways, consider the following kid-friendly picks: PENNSYLVANIA Seven Springs Mountain Resort, located in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, kicks off its summer season this weekend with a slew of family-friendly events. The resort is sponsoring live entertainment all day and well into the night. In addition to the concerts, the resort is offering climbing wall races, fishing demonstrations, … Continue reading →