A family is a team, and the best way to make memories with your kids is by taking advantage of the time you have together. We have rounded up 10 Life changing activities to do with family that will keep you connected and help build lasting memories that will last forever!
1. Take your kids to work
Take them on a tour of the place where you do your job, or even a friend’s place of employment. Let them see what it takes to get things done in an office environment and how their parents are just like everyone else there—except maybe more excited about their jobs than some other people are!
Show them that you’re not just a parent who doesn’t know anything about computers or technology; show them that you’re also a person willing to help out when needed, whether it be fixing broken windows or hanging posters at networking events.
2. Read books together every night
This is one of my favorite ways to spend time with my kids, and it’s also one that I’m sure you’ll enjoy doing with your family as well! When it comes time for bed, read a story or two before tucking them in—and don’t forget about the ones who aren’t quite old enough yet! If you have kids who are at different stages of reading development (or even if they’re not), try reading specific books that address their level and interest level: “The Princess and the Pea” might be too advanced for one child but perfect for another; “The Three Little Pigs” will work wonders on an elementary-school-aged listener while still providing plenty of challenge for those older than elementary school age.
3. Go on a family weekend retreat
A retreat is a weekend or week-long trip away from the daily grind. It can be for any purpose—from celebrating an anniversary to taking time off work for your kids’ school year, to enjoying nature and getting in touch with yourself.
4. Have a family movie night at home
One of the best ways to spend time with your loved ones is through movies! You can watch anything from classic cartoons and comedies all the way up to blockbusters like Star Wars or The Avengers. All these are available on Hulu, in case you don’t know! Hulu is an amazing streaming platform that offers a variety of genres, but unluckily, it is only available in the USA. Whether you live in Mexico, or you are just traveling there for vacations, don’t panic! You can easily access Hulu in Mexico with a VPN, so you can stream conveniently, more information find at streamaestro.com.
It doesn’t matter if this is just another day in which we all went out together; we’ve always had fun watching our favorite movies together—so why not continue doing so?
5. Volunteer together at a local non-profit organization
Volunteering is a great way to give back, teach your kids about giving back, and make new friends. It’s also a great way to spend some quality time with your family. You can volunteer together at a local non-profit or community organization. Here are some ideas:
Make cookies for the elderly at the nursing home where you volunteer every week (or just once in a while). Don’t forget to bring them over cookies on Christmas!
Gather up toys that are being donated by businesses and drop them off at an underprivileged child’s house in need of Christmas presents—your family will love hearing stories about how kind strangers were willing to give away their things so another kid could have something cool!
6. Learn a new sport together
Physical activity is an important part of a child’s life. It can make them feel good, help with their mental and emotional health, and help them develop skills that will benefit them later in life.
To get your family started on the right foot with physical activity, try signing up for classes together. There are many different types of sports you can take up—from swimming to dancing to soccer (and more). You can also use this time as an opportunity to teach your kids how to work together as a team or find ways they can help each other out without asking for help (like putting away toys after playing together).
7. Plan a vacation and take it together as a family unit
If you have the time and money, consider taking your family on vacation. Vacations are an amazing way to get away from the daily grind and relax, but they can also be expensive. There are ways around this though:
Plan a family vacation together as an activity that all members of the family can participate in, such as a camping trip or staying at a resort for four days. The key is planning ahead so that everyone has enough money saved up before leaving home (and keep in mind that if you’re taking kids along who aren’t old enough yet to go without supervision).
If possible, plan your trip around something else – e.g., visiting relatives in another city where there will be lots of things going on during those times (eBay sale?)
8. Take a class together and learn a new skill or subject
One of the best ways to spend time with your family is by learning something new. You can take a class together and learn a new skill or subject, like cooking or singing.
This is also a great way to keep up with technology and stay ahead of the curve; many schools offer classes in these subjects now!
9. Try a new restaurant every month
Try a new restaurant every month and make it the place where the whole family eats at least once a month, but preferably more often than that. So everyone gets used to everyone else and can learn how to behave in public (and look cute while they do it).
10. Renovate a room in your house
Renovating a room in your house as a team project is one of the best ways to spend time with your family. It’s also a great way to learn new skills and make it your own, which can be fun for everyone involved.
11. Go on an extended road trip
Plan a road trip with no destination in mind. Make sure your car is ready to go, and that all of your family members are ready to go on this adventure with you! Start at one end of the country, then drive down the coast until you reach another end; pick up more people on the way if possible. When you get there, keep driving until you find an interesting place for lunch or dinner; choose something local that fits into your budget and schedule (or don’t).
If there’s time at all left over from exploring, listen to some music together!
Wrapping Up:
There are so many things you can do with your family, and they don’t have to cost a lot of money or be super complicated. The important thing is that you enjoy doing them together and make memories that last a lifetime!
