After surgery one time I counted the steps to the kitchen, bathroom and living room from my bed. It was amazing how far away some things seemed at that point in time! So, I made daily goals to get farther and farther each day, until the bounce was back into my step! Now, that made […]
Hey! Can you name this tune? This family activity can be played anywhere, anytime. One person hums a song. The other people try to guess what the name of the song is. Take turns until everyone has had a turn to hum. Use songs that the audience will know. Example: Jesus Loves Me or Row, […]
As evening approaches, out of the corner of your eye, you see a flash. At first you ignore it and then you realize there is another one! In that moment you realize that summer has arrived and is ready to perform its first presentation of the “evening lights”…the lightning bugs have arrived! As an adult you […]
I Love Lucy is one of my favorite sitcoms. In season 4, episode #125 Lucy does a mirror act with Harpo Marx. This scene was hysterical! It also presents an idea for a great family activity opportunity. After watching this scene it is easy to see how fun it would be to play a pretend mirror image game. Any age, […]
Kid love to make faces. So, why not have a family funny face contest? Compete around the after-dinner table or on the back porch for some gut wrenching laughter. This is a fun way to pass the time that will bring family members closer together. For a different twist, delegate one person to take photos […]
Try this great idea from the website: Hands On: As We Grow http://handsonaswegrow.com/2012/05/alphabet-maze-learning-activity.html Numbers and Alphabet – Travel through a giant maze made with masking tape. Find the end by following the numbers or letters. Sing the alphabet song, or count in order. Make up your own song with numbers or letters to find […]
Does it really matter what age you are? Bird watching is fun, no matter if you are 3 years or 93 years old. I sat this morning and watched the activity around the window bird feeder. It is no wonder that it is a favorite spot for the loved ones, of all ages, in my life. […]
Picnics, swimming, cook-outs, hot dogs, hamburgers, camping…a three day weekend of family fun. We look forward to this for weeks. These are all favorites for the holiday that announces that summer has arrived. Family fun should be a priority and this is good. But, have you stopped to think about the true meaning of Memorial Day? […]
Flowers, Flowers everywhere…A rainbow greets your eyes as you look out the window! What a feast for the senses. There are many activities you can create with the flowers in your life. What is each flower’s name? How many different kinds of flowers are in the yard/park/neighborhood? How are the flowers alike? Different? What shapes and colors do you […]
Imagine the surprise on your little one’s face when they see their reflection on one side of a large metal spoon right side up; and, then “you” make them turn upside down on the other side of the spoon! It is also fun to make silly faces in your reflection of a metal spoon, just […]
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