We try to be an active family, doing rather than sitting, and so the kids are involved in all aspects of family life, from cooking and cleaning, to helping us build new raised bed gardens and install a new patio in the backyard.

We make our activities fun, so that they’re about coming together, rather than a chore. We also want to be sure to take time to just be, whether it’s a family game night or a bike ride together to the local ice cream shop.

Here are a few ideas of family activities that will get you together and enjoying the weekend. Read the rest of this entry →