Tips on Fun Things to Do, Lifestyle, Leisure, Parenting & more (2024)

Science Experiments

Experience a little bit of Science on your next snow day with The Volcano of Snow Experiment. Make sure that you have plenty of baking soda and vinegar which are the showcase ingredients in this chemical reaction

Arts & Crafts

Create a winter wonderland no matter what climate you live in. Everyone in the family loves the wonder that a snow globe brings. This craft is easy and inexpensive to make and allows your little artist to personalize

Arts & Crafts

Kids love snow days. Even parents enjoy a bit of a winter bonus day, but are you often at a loss what to do with the kiddos? We have some fun suggestions to do with the little kiddos. Most of the recipes are with

Arts & Crafts

A snow globes are universally loved by the young and the young at heart around the country. Especially during the holidays, many love the appeal of the snow globe. We have a DIY tutorial for your very own snowglobe

Home & Garden

According to a recent poll, U.S. families voted for their favorite backyard activities. The top five included everything from grilling and swimming to games and such... You can find lots more fun ideas for

Arts & Crafts

Create a bottle or two of Spray Paint Chalk for a variety of outdoor fun and artistic activities. This fun spray paint chalk is not only fun to conjure up, the outdoor possibilities for fun are really endless

Family Games

Slow down the pace of life a bit and let your imagination soar into the clouds with this cloud watching activity. Choose this activity on a day when the sky is mixed with blue skies and clouds that are drifting

Family Games

Add a fun new twist to backyard bubble blowing by using recycled materials to make your own Bubble Snake Bubble Blower. Children of all ages will frolic at this easy to make variation to traditional bubble blowing

Science Experiments

Spark the interest of young scientists of all ages in this quick and easy Fireworks display in a bottle experiment. In in this experiment on density you will observe bursts of color spreading through the water

Family Games

A favorite playtime activity in our house is creating a Domino Run. This activity is accomplished by lining dominoes up in a continuous line that is straight or curvy or spiral in shape. You stand them up on one

Arts & Crafts

Create an I Spy Bottle for relaxing quiet time play for toddlers. We love the I Spy books and the picture books by Walter Wick, so we felt inspired to make our own artistic version of these popular themed books

Family Games

Toddlers are always ready with a helpful hand when it comes to daily household tasks and they love to mimic what their role models do. Sometimes this involves undoing things like those laundry piles that were

Family Games

Try playing music with a blade of grass while playing outside or camping. This is a fun activity to try as a group, as it takes some trial and error to learn the skill. When you achieve the desired result, you

Family Games

Create your own homemade building set from simple sponges and a pair of scissors. If you are like me, you are oftentimes looking for great activities that are mess free and travel well. I am usually toting around

Adventures & Sports Lawrenceburg, IN

Perfect North Slopes is a ski facility located near Lawrenceburg, Indiana, approximately 30 miles from Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to providing skiers with numerous ski trails of varying lengths and difficulty

Arts & Crafts

Add some extra fun to bath and shower time by making Bath and Shower Crayons. Children will have fun drawing and writing on the walls of your tub or shower while getting clean at the same time. When the bath time

Arts & Crafts

Try out this recipe for Edible Peanut Butter Play Dough. This fun and fragrant play dough will engage little hands and young minds in hours of play. Roll it, shape it, slice it, smash it and sculpt it into edible

Arts & Crafts

Paint the Clouds with this fun activity that is actually 3 fun activities all in one! This activity first begins as a fun science experiment that is fun to watch, then becomes art, and lastly endless messy sensory

Magic Tricks

A puzzling challenge is always a great addition to a magic show and makes for fabulous family fun. The fun part of challenges like this one is that every family member can give this one a try even after the big

Family Games

Embark on a treasure quest, explore the great outdoors and get lots of exercise with the fun and engaging family activity of Letterboxing. Letterboxing is a treasure hunt to find hidden boxes all over the United

Family Games

Surprise the kids by hanging a special dessert treat to a tree branch and announce that you will be Bobbing for Donuts! Sometimes, the element of surprise is the very best way to capture the memories. This activity

Family Games

Create a large chalkboard right in your own backyard. Bring Art and the Outdoors together with this super fun family project which will keep the kids happy for many many hours of outdoor play. Kids love using

Museums & Science Baltimore, MD

The Walters Art Museum offers free admission and will happily accept donations. This building has stunning architecture with stately columns, sculptures, and marble staircases and is beautifully located in the

Traveling with Kids Carlsbad, CA

LEGOLAND California Resort is located just north of San Diego, and is well worth the drive. With a LEGOLAND Hotel, adventure park, water park, and aquarium, this ultimate kids destination offers excitement for

Museums & Science Middletown, CT

Stumble into a world of pure adventure at Kidcity in downtown Middletown, CT. This children's museum is geared for young hands and young minds ages 1-8 years old. Your child's imagination will flourish in this

Adventures & Sports San Diego, CA

Home to the San Diego Padres, Petco Park is a picturesque baseball stadium located in the heart of downtown San Diego. With pre-game tailgating, a plethora of food and spirit options, and scenic views of San Diego

Arts & Crafts

Create abstract art from a unique freehand squiggle that you draw on a piece of paper and color them in with vibrant and distinctive colors. When you overlap your squiggling line all over a piece of paper and

Family Games

Limericks are one of the most fun forms of poetry. The reason limericks are so much fun is because they are short, funny, they rhyme, and have a bouncy rhythm that makes them easy to memorize, and they are all

Parks & Nature San Diego, CA

Mission Bay Park is the largest man-made aquatic park in the country. This massive space spans over 4,235 acres, and is made up of 46% land and 54% water. Mission Bay Park was developed from the 1940's through

Museums & Science San Diego, CA

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center features hands-on exhibits, 360-degree IMAX movies, and educational programs for students and adults alike. Located near the San Diego Zoo in scenic Balboa Park, the science

Science Experiments

Have fun restoring old pennies into newer looking ones with the Shiny Penny Experiment. This experiment is great for all ages as they explore the science of chemical reactions with very quick an gratifying results

Brainteasers & Puzzles

Give your brain a little workout session with these mind bending brainteasers that school aged children and adults will enjoy. This collection of brainteasers will challenge the mind and encourage you to think

Family Games

Static Electricity is not the only attraction in this game. Little ones will love playing this neat fishing game that they can create and play. In this activity, static electricity is created on the ruler and

Brainteasers & Puzzles

Challenge your friends and family to the task of getting an egg to float in a glass of water. Then, when they are unsuccessful and say that it cannot be done, follow the steps below to do just that. In this puzzling

Family Movies

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Since it's freezing outside and you are stuck in your house during a snow storm why not take advantage of the time that you can spend as a family

Activities Resources

Unsure of how to build a snowcastle? This a great website that will walk you step by step to building a perfect snow castle. The whole process is fairly easy just requires some planning and thought. Snow castle

Recipes

Snow is good for a lot of things… sledding, snowball fights, snow angels, building forts… but have you tried Snow Ice Cream? It’s simple to make, and the kids will love it!

Recipes

This is a perfect recipe for the winter days. Kids always want to eat snow, so this is the next best thing. It is very easy to make, doesn't take a lot of time, or require a lot of ingredients. The whole family

Arts & Crafts

I don't know about you, but I'm feeling wintery. I found these cute pasta snowflakes, and if you have never made crafts with pasta, you are really missing out! It is amazing how pretty these things can be

Schools

Did you know that Channel 5's website has an alert service so you can be notified when your school is closed? You can get the alerts sent to your email or cell phone. Fox 25 has the same service as well&nbsp

Adventures & Sports

Hereare a few fun & easy game that you can set up for the kids in the snow this year. Great for target practice, friendly competition, or just plain having fun! Sort of an early spring

Home & Garden

Here's a nice New York Times article talking about different ways to shovel snow (yech!) and different types of shovels for different uses. For example, rub floor wax or silicone on your shovel to help the snow

Gift Ideas

Looking for some gear to keep your kids occupied outside in the cold? Check out these nifty toys to be used in the snow and cold! Then stock up on the hot chocolate! Snow block maker – they work

Education Resources

I am so excited about this blog that I found today called no time for flash cards. It is a great activity resource with tons of ideas on how to make learning pure fun. There areactivities to learn

Arts & Crafts

Family Education's website has a large section of arts & crafts activities for preschoolers. Many of these activities are adapted from the Preschooler's Busy Book. Categories include: Activities

Arts & Crafts

Are you looking for ways to boost employee engagement and foster a stronger team spirit in your company? Look no further! In this blog post, we will explore the top team building companies in Gurgaon that specialize

Education Resources

Bic has put together a nice resource to help us all encourage children in grades 3-5 to practice their writing skills. The "My Story" program's mission is to help your kids "share their stories

Printable Activities

Hershey's has a great website with tons of coloring pages, crafts, classroom activities, an invitation maker, costume ideas, Booing Items and more! I found this great website while looking for pumpkin stencils

Activities Resources

Ifyou like to travel and your travel budget is tight, you should read this article.The MSN Travel Editors haveput togethera list ofgreat free activity ideas in Chicago, Las Vegas, New

Traveling with Kids

I'm always looking for fun ways to entertain kids on those long plane rides and car trips. This is a great list of ideas for what things to pack in their entertainment pack to make sure they're not bored

Parenting

I just found this website and it's easy to read without alot of stuff on it so it has an easy to navigate look to it. It hasfun activities & coloring pages to print out for the kids too

Activities Resources

Are the kids bored with their summer vacation already? Check out 10 awesome kids activities, like creating glow lanterns, "ocean in a bottle", "ice eggs" and more! Tip #10 has generated the most excitement - exploding

Arts & Crafts

My children have discovered a fun art activity that keeps them busy for hours. They paint rocks. So simple. First, they go out in the yard and forage for today's art rocks. Then I spread

Activities Resources

Indoor Play Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers! These activities can be adapted to suit various ages – use your imagination and have a blast with your kids! (They are also great ideas to leave for a babysitter.)

Parenting

I love the BrightIdeas.com Newsletter. It is full of great seasonal recipes, activities, and more! For example, for Christmas you can create Christmas gift tags. All you have to do is give them your name and email

Education Resources

Great learning activitiesarranged by grade level to keep kids reading, writing, and learning all summer long. Really fun things to keep the mind going during the summer months. Read Write Think is

Activities Resources

Now that my kids are getting a little older, we have family night every Friday night. They love family night so much that sometmes we have to extend the fun to Saturday night too...even though that is supposed

Arts & Crafts

Since halloween falls on a Saturday this year we've decided to have a party for the grandkids before they go trick or treating. I found this great site which has everything but the food, although they

Activities Resources

If you know me and my tips, you know I love lists! I like to cut through the clutter and get to the good stuff. Here is a list of 30 free and almost free activities. Sure, some of them are obvious, but I just love

Printable Activities

If you like the book The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, checkthis website for for downloadable activity and coloring sheets, Polar Express Pajama Party instructions, recipes, and more! The Polar

Arts & Crafts

Before I had my eight month old, I was a preschool special education teacher and was constantly using this wonderful website! Activities, songs, games, recipes, calendars, printables and reward charts can

Activities Resources

Explore Portland is a great website for Portland families and those coming to visit Portland. I recommend signing up for the newsletter because they are frequent and relevant. For example, one of my

Activities Resources

Fisher Price has reprinted many of Penny Warner's Play and Learn activities from her books Baby Play and Learn and Preschool Play and Learn at this website for free! Check them out! Most use materials

Activities Resources

There are lots of things to do, see and learn about both indoor and outdoor. Kids' Turn Central has lots of online and offline activity ideas so your child will not be bored this summer. New activities are

Activities Resources

What are you going to do on Father’s Day? There are a lot of exciting events happening all around the Bay Area and it will be difficult to pick one. Train loving dad? Choo Choo to the Roaring Camp in

Activities Resources

This site is great for finding all kinds of activities for the kidsfor the different holidays. For Halloween they have coloring pages, craft projects, costumes, puzzles, songs, recipes, you name it. For Thanksgiving

Activities Resources

This website has a lot of Halloween activity ideas, including Halloween party games, Halloween recipes and Halloween costume ideas.

Education Resources

Hello World is a fun, child friendly site that provides kids with exposure to several different languages (including spanish, french, russian and chinese to name just a few!) through on-line games, activities

Activities Resources

Summers always go really fast for my son and I. We make the most of the warm summer days by spending them outside. My son loves to do crafts but we don't do them nearly as much during the summer as we do during

Arts & Crafts

Looking to find out how to teach your child the letter A? or how about how to make holiday crafts? This is the only site you will ever need. I have made alphabet books, puppets, worksheets to

Activities Resources

Need a day of activities-mostly free? Check out Slater Memorial Park in Pawtucket, RI. It's one of our favorites. The park features a Louf carousel-one of the oldest around-with beautiful

Home & Garden

Welcome to my first Halloween for Kids Newsletter! Enjoy these family-friendly ideas for a fun Halloween!

Arts & Crafts

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and here are some of favoriteeasyandbudget friendlyValentine's Day Activities for Kids.These are sure to get you little ones feeling the love!&nbsp

Parks & Nature

Atlanta's best downtown attraction for kids is Centennial Park, built for the 1996 Olympics and now open throughout the year. It is just to the west of the heart of Downtown, and it is a great

Arts & Crafts

If you have kids that get bored easily on a rainy day, grab some fabric markers, extra pillow cases, t-shirts or any other fabric item you can think of like a plain white sheet, fitted sheets etc. Let the

Activities Resources

Great free or low cost family activities are available at the New England Wildlife Center: Acoustic Cookie Brunch - Third Sunday of each month at 2 pm. Swing byand listen to some jazz and acoustic

Printable Activities

Activity Village has a great collection of Harry Potter activities for kids, including crafts, word searches, crossword puzzles, party ideas, quiz cards, jokes, notepaper, lacing cards, coloring pages, magic tricks

Printable Activities

For Junie B. Jones fans, this site has all sorts of Junie B. Jones trivia and activities. There areprintable coloring sheets and games as well as information about books, the author and Junie B. Jonestour

Family Games

If you are looking for a quiet time activity that will enhance your young child's alphabet skills, try making some Alphabet Paper Chains. The difference between these paper chains and traditional paper chains

Family Games

Create a large scale dot-to-dot activity for toddlers and school aged children to enjoy. Children will have the opportunity to practice their counting skills as well as enhance their gross and fine motor skills

Childcare

This is a great old fashioned way to keep kids warm in deep snow. The biggest complaint from my boys when they were younger - cold snow on wrists andankles when they'd be out playing in the snow having

Kids & Technology

I guess we are stuck in the snow for a while. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Go to this website and find out all the cool science about snowflakes and ice crystals. Find activities, photo galleries

Home & Garden

If you live in an area where it snows you know all about slippery sidewalks, porches, and driveways. I mix a bag of clay cat litter with either rock salt or regular table salt and then sprinkle it on everything.&nbsp

Arts & Crafts

Concoct a polymer glittery goo and create an awesome super stretchy substance from which you can blow super bubbles with your family and friends. This activity is so much fun to make and play with and is great

Adventures & Sports

I have a special fondness for King Pine Ski resort in Madison, NH. It was the first place that I tried skiing and it was the first place that I took my sons to try the popular winter sport. Located near North

Magic Tricks

Confuse your brain with this Sense of Touch Illusion that has roots dating back to Aristotle. You don't need to gather any special supplies for this fun and magical activity. All that you need is your nose and

Family Games

Are the kids getting antsy when they are stuck indoors on a rainy day? Create an indoor tennis match that is safe to play indoors and will get kids active and engaged. This fun indoor activity is great for all

Arts & Crafts

A great craft idea for kids uses old cds. Beat up, scratched, unusuable cds or the millions you get sent to you free from AOL can be recycled into something beautiful. First figure out what holiday

Printable Activities

Today’s families move at warp speed, running straight from school to soccer, then on to hockey and wrapping up the daily running at gymnastics - all before settling in for the evening.Somewhere during

Arts & Crafts

My son got the Smart Easel by RoseArt for Christmas and absolutely loves it. The easel is lightweight and flexible. You can fold it into a carrying case and take it anywhere with you! The easel comes with 8 washable

Parenting

WonderTime is dedicated to helping parents nurture their children's love of learning. A blend of how and why, Wondertime inspires parents of infants through 8-year-olds to see the world through the eyes of their

Toys & Games

Your baby needs to play to learn about the world. When you play with your baby, remember that your baby needs you to touch and hold him. He needs to look at you and have eye contact. Your baby

Education Resources

This website offers free educational activities andinstructionin virtually all the major disciplines, including test prep for high school SAT. There's even a section that offers strategies on how

Magic Tricks

If you have two dimes on hand, try out this interesting Third Dime Apparition. This is an easy illusion that shows how your eyes can play tricks on you. By rubbing two dimes together vigorously between your fingers

Travel Destinations

This isa very special Bed and Breakfast located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina mountains in Tucson, Arizona. If you're looking for a peaceful retreat that appeals to Railroad enthusiasts, bird

Activities Resources

Whether you’re in the mood for a learning experience or simply some fun, the Tyler Arboretum has it all. The historic arboretum is filled with unique plant collections, education programs, and 20-plus miles

Arts & Crafts

I found this real cute craft in the Parent & Child magazine. Materials that you need are: bandannas or other fabric, yarn needle and embroidery floss, buttons and rickrack, fabric glue, and stuffing Directions:

Activities Resources

Step intothe Jelly Bellyfactory and smell the aroma of chocolate, apricot, cinnamon or pineapple, whatever is being cooked up that day. A visit to the candy making factory in Fairfield, Calif., located

Magic Tricks

Try this fun illusion that will give your the illusion that your arms are weightless. There is no need to gather supplies for this simple illusion and you can try it anywhere that there is a standard sized doorway

Arts & Crafts

I found this real cute craft in the Parent & Child Magazine. It is called Personal Presentation and here is what you need: brown kraft paper or paper bags, office supply stickers, family photos, and ribbon

Printable Activities

Free Printable Charts, Checklists, Schedules, & Calendars. Childrens charts, checklists, schedules, & calendars are all age appropriate. School & Home School educational charts, checklists, schedules

Travel Destinations

C'mon – the weather outside isn't that frightful. Besides, there's so much to see and do in St. Louis this winter, you won't slow down long enough to get cold! Make tracks for a winter getaway

Travel Destinations

If you live in Florida and normally take road trips with the family to other states, a trek just from Miami to Jacksonville one-way without crossing the state line is equivalent to a week's worth of groceries

Activities Resources

This article offers17 Inexpensive or Free Outdoor Activities with Links to EVEN MORE! Some of these games are brand new, includingBlind Piñata,Bubble Poke,Hula Hop,and more

Activities Resources

Believe it or not, St Patrick’s Day is in two weeks!!! I am not Irish but I make a point of wearing green that particular day. My children even go to school with green spray on their hair. Well, in the Thomas

Family Travel Resources

Here is a great list of 10 fun activities to do with kids in New York City, most of them are FREE. With hotel, food and other expenses, these tips are perfect to save a few dollars. I can't wait

Education Resources

Fun summer math activities calendars from DreamBox Learning. Keep your kids brains from melting during the summer. August is get ready for kindergarten month! Help prepare your child for kindergarten through

Toys & Games

I love the Cranium games! The games are geared toward preschoolers.They reinforce confidence and decision making skills. My favorite gam is Hullabaloo. Kids can learn about colors, shapes, etc., while moving. Cranium

Activities Resources

Living in the DC area is crazy expensive. I stay at home with my daughter and work 3 days a week from home babysitting other children. The cost of living here is sky high, so I try to find lots of things

Activities Resources

Sweet sensations and a world of delight await you at the Jelly Belly Center, a mouthwatering stop located off the I-94 Milwaukee/Chicago corridor,nearthe state line. The Center is designed so visitors can

Beaches & Lakes

The Cape Cod National Seashore Headquarters in Eastham Ma is a great place to stop by to discover naturalist activities offered by the Cape Cod Rangers. Many guided hiking/walking tours educate the public

Health & Safety

This is a great website from the makers of Quaker Instant Oatmeal. What particularly caught my attention was the Family Focus section. The section covers health, nutrition, activities, and more. You can even sign

Parenting

When dads read aloud to them, children are learning many different things. They are learning about the world, they are learning to love books and reading, and they are learning about language. This learning about

Home & Garden

This is a simultaneous tip: saving time and being prepared. I keep a bag in my car for my daughter for the summer that includes: a bathing suit, panties, a towel, bug repellent, sun screen, snacks in ziploc bags

Education Resources

As an old scienceprofessor,I'm always looking for waysto generate interest in science in kids, especially little girls. If you can make science projects fun to them at an early age, they won't

Printable Activities

Plant a Garden With Your Kids Kids love to play in dirt-well my son does anyway. A garden is a great place for a child to discover and explore the natural world around them. Summer vacation is fast approaching

Family Movies

Parent Talk Presents Flicks on the Field! Free Movies Under the Stars in Needham - Sponsored by Roche Bros. An invite to the entire community: bring your comfy lawn chairs and cozy blankets and enjoy a FREE family

Parenting

Get ready for Easter with free Easter activities from Hershey. You will find here cute egg decorating extras, scrapbook essentials, wallpapers, screensavers, activities, and ecards all with a special Easter theme

Arts & Crafts

Create these adorable Foil Ball Bouncing Bugs for a fun craft that will be played with long after craft time is through. These insects are made with foil at their core and suspend from an elastic band so that

Arts & Crafts

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