What do families need to have fun and make memories? Each other! And this adorable book . . .
Discover50 fun activitiesyou can do athomeor in thebackyardor in yourlocal area. Each one encourages families tobe in the present, enjoyquality time together, practicenew skills andcreate treasured family memories.
Thesesweetly illustrated activitiesare accessible and can be done withminimal resources. You'll enjoyhilariously silly 5-minute or 30-minute boredom-busting, bonding-boosting ideas, as well as family projects that can last thewhole afternoonor berevisited over a year. Many will result inbeautiful keepsakes, like a family recipe book, while others will simply leave you with warm memories and plenty ofgiggles!
Activities are zero-to-low cost, nature-friendly and include:
- Form afamily band and hold a disco in the kitchen!
- Make a family gratitude jar
- Create a family recipe book filled with all your favourites
- Role reversal – the kids are in charge!
- Take a family portrait
- Make a time capsule
- Do the chores . . . in character!
- Start your own ‘Family Day’ – pick out a day in the year and spend the day celebrating your family with special dishes, music and crafts
- Put on a show-and-tell afternoon where each member gives a presentation about something they love
- Choose and practice family-care rituals, including affirmations and cosy comforts
Time flies when you're having fun! It's important to enjoy the moment, and this book will help your family do just that.
Hannah Dove is a children’s book writer and editor based in Brighton, UK. She began her career in publishing after completing her BA in French Studies. Her favorite books to write and edlcą