Well, this may not sound like much fun to some families, but it really can be. Leave the TV off all day. We use this sometimes as a disciplinary tool, but the kids have been known to ask for it. I honestly think they enjoy it. A no TV...
Don’t worry, I do it too. Try to think of something fun to do while ignoring the possibilities inherent in something I’ve already paid good money for, such as zoo or amusement park memberships. This is free in the sense that you’ve already long since paid for the membership....
In a lot of areas, museums offer one free admission day a month. This is a great opportunity to get to take the kids to some pretty interesting exhibits. In my area, for example, there are a lot of museums in Balboa Park. They have Free Tuesdays, where each...
Kids love story time. If they’re like my daughter, telling stories can be a lot of fun too. So why not write stories together? There are a lot of ways to do this, depending on the ages of the kids. Younger children can dictate stories to older siblings or...
Giving an obvious idea today – go watch a fireworks display. While some charge you to get in and up close, you can see them from far enough away that you don’t have to pay if you don’t want to. And of course, many theme parks have fireworks displays...