Five Original Ideas For Your Next Family Fun Night
Its the eternal struggle for every parent: finding time to spend with the family, and fun ideas to keep the whole group engaged. Fortunately, you don't have to break the bank for an invigorating evening. Sometimes all it takes is a board game, cheesy movie and box of pizza. But when traditional ideas no longer suffice, its time to shake things up. Here are five fun ideas to get the juices flowing:
1) Take a random overnight trip: You don't need to hop on a plane to enjoy an unforgettable family adventure. Instead, plan a simple and spontaneous overnight trip at a local hotel. Its a great way to isolate your kids from distractions and enjoy time with the family in a unique environment.
2) Go camping in the backyard: Dust off the tent, shake out the sleeping bags and plan an exciting overnight camping trip in your backyard! You can build a campfire, make smores, scan for constellations and exchange scary stories. A word of advice: leave the cell phones inside. Nature is no place for texting.
3) Volunteer as a family: Volunteering may not be your kids idea of a perfect night, but its guaranteed to be one they wont soon forget. Gather the family and find a volunteering initiative you're all passionate about. From helping out at a local food bank to playing with puppies at an animal shelter, there are so many ways to make a difference. Odds are you'll want to come back and help out again.
4) Bake together: Flip through your favorite cookbook and pick out a batch of deliciously challenging recipes. Randomly assign a role to each family member and then get to work! It doesn't matter if you're the most culinary-challenged family in the world, you're guaranteed to share some laughs, memories and hopefully some enjoyable food.
5) Host family game show night: Set the stage for the perfect family fun night. Split the family into two teams maybe kids vs. parents, or boys vs. girls and see which group emerges as winner. From movie trivia to a geography challenge, it doesn't matter what game you choose. As long as it stokes the family competitive spirit, you're in for a memorable night.’