Fun Things to Do with Family at Home

Fun Things to do with Family at Home

There are plenty of fun activities you can do with your family at home. Here are some ideas:

  1. Game Night: Gather around and play board games, card games, or video games together. It’s a great way to bond and have some friendly competition.
  2. Movie Marathon: Pick a theme or series and watch movies or binge-watch a TV show together. Create a cozy atmosphere with popcorn, snacks, and blankets.
  3. DIY Projects: Engage in do-it-yourself projects such as making crafts, building a fort, or creating homemade decorations. You can find plenty of ideas online that suit your family’s interests.
  4. Cooking or Baking: Prepare a meal or bake some delicious treats together. Let everyone participate in the process, from choosing recipes to measuring ingredients and decorating the final outcome.
  5. Indoor Picnic: Set up a picnic in your living room or backyard (if you have one) and enjoy a meal together on a blanket. This can be a fun change of scenery and adds a sense of adventure.
  6. Family Talent Show: Organize a talent show where each family member can showcase their skills, whether it’s singing, dancing, magic tricks, or any other talent they have. Encourage applause and create a supportive and entertaining atmosphere.
  7. Science Experiments: Perform simple and safe science experiments at home. You can find many kid-friendly experiments online, such as making slime, erupting volcanoes, or growing crystals.
  8. Karaoke Night: Sing your favorite songs together using a karaoke app or YouTube videos. It doesn’t matter if you’re not a great singer; the goal is to have fun and enjoy the music.
  9. Indoor Treasure Hunt: Create a scavenger hunt with clues and hidden treasures around the house. Divide into teams or work together to solve the riddles and find the hidden items.
  10. Storytelling or Reading: Take turns telling stories or reading aloud. You can choose a book, create your own stories, or even make up a collaborative story where each person adds a sentence or paragraph.

Remember, the most important thing is to spend quality time together and enjoy each other’s company. Adapt these ideas based on your family’s interests and preferences.

Indoor Activities for Kids During the Polar Vortex of Doom: Part 1 The Blanket Fort

If you and the kids are stuck inside because of the recent extremely low temperatures a.k.a. The Polar Vortex of Doom, here are some ideas to keep the family entertained.

blanket fort ideas during the polar vortex of doom

PART 1 – The Blanket Fort

Round up all the blankets, sheets, pillows, couch cushions, and chairs to build a mega fort to hide out in and stay nice and cozy!  Extra bonus for string lights to light the inside! Here are a few that are pretty cool:

First of all...signage is key!
First of all…signage is key!

Have a stuffed animal party and play music.
Have a stuffed animal party and play music.

Tunnel fort around all the furniture
Tunnel fort around all the furniture

 

attach to bunk beds for a mega high fort
attach to bunk beds for a mega high fort

Add a tv to your blanket fort to add a few more hours to the fun!
Add a tv to your blanket fort to add a few more hours to the fun!

Circus tent style blanket fort
Circus tent style blanket fort

Add disco ball lighting
Add disco ball lighting

 

Try to cover their whole room!
Try to cover their whole room!

 

make it a video game party
make it a video game party

decorate with handmade stars and garlands
decorate with handmade stars and garlands

 

or you could decorate it like this
or you could decorate it like this

add different things to build character
add different things to build character

and don't for get the FORT RULES!
and don’t for get the FORT RULES!