Sometimes, you and your family have to find something fun to do around the house. It may be a weekend or the summer holidays. The weather may not be cooperating, or maybe it’s just a lazy day where no one feels like leaving the house. In any case, parents often find it challenging to keep their children engaged and entertained.
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to enjoy quality time together at home. One of the best ways to spend it is by trying out some new (and memorable) activities.
Here are five fun things to do with your family right in the comfort of your own home or backyard.
1) Try out a new recipe
There’s nothing quite like planning, preparing, and enjoying an incredible meal, and doing so with family makes the experience even better. To shake up your day-to-day, try whipping up something a little different.
Whether you’ve always wanted to learn to make puff pastry or you’re curious about what goes into a mouthwatering channa masala, now is the time to develop those new cooking skills. Make it a family affair by asking the kids to help—and savour the results together!
If you start to feel a little ambitious, you might want to redecorate your home. You’ll find more than a little inspiration in the posts below:
- Redecorating for Fall? Here Are Some of Our Top Tips
- Toronto Homeowners: Here’s How to Thrive This Winter
- The Art of the Spring Home Makeover
2) Get crafty
Do you have young kids at home? The truth is, children need an outlet for their creativity—and choosing the right one can help you keep them entertained for hours. Luckily, you don’t need any fancy supplies to start crafting or making art together.
Chances are, your little ones can create something truly unique out of what you have lying around at home. From paper bag puppets to potato people to painted macaroni necklaces, the possibilities are endless.
3) Connect with extended family
It’s only natural to miss the people you care about but who live far away. The good news is, you can still communicate with them thanks to modern technology—and entertain the kids at the same time.
Try brightening an older relative’s day with a phone call. If they’re even the littlest bit tech-savvy, you can connect via video using Skype or Zoom. Don’t forget about good old-fashioned letter writing! It’s becoming a bit of a lost art, but there is no one who wouldn’t love getting something personal in the mail.
4) Do some gardening
There’s something so hopeful about planting a seed and watching it grow. Whether it’s a houseplant or flowers, vegetables or herbs, gardening with your family can relieve stress—and give you something to take care of together.
Consider ordering seeds online, or try potting some sprouted snippets of existing greenery. Your little ones will love not only helping out, but checking on the progress of their plants every day.
Thinking about buying a house in Toronto for your family? The resources below will help:
- Up and Coming Neighbourhoods for Families
- Top Dog-Friendly Neighbourhoods in the West End
- Why Now Is the Time for Toronto Buyers
5) Relax With a Movie or TV show
There’s nothing wrong with a bit of screen time, so long as it’s in moderation. That’s why so many parents are excited about the many streaming services that are available. If you subscribe, you’ll enjoy introducing your little ones to all of your childhood favourites.
They’ll be just as excited to find all of the recent flicks they’ve been dying to see. You can also check with your local library, as there are many educational and entertaining programs available online from the comfort of your home. When it’s time to unwind in front of the t.v., these are a few fantastic ways to do it as a family.
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