Advertisement

Tips for Making Family Fun Night… Fun!

Photo by: Deklofenak - Istockphoto

Summer time is a great time to incorporate some Family Fun nights into your routine. The kids are staying up a little later and Mom and/or Dad may be able to swing getting home from work a little early to help kick things off. Here are some ideas on how you can make the most of a fun night at home with the family:

Movie night– It’s the standard fun night, rent a movie and throw a blanket in the floor!  Pop some popcorn and order a pizza, the kids will love having an indoor picnic. Don’t forget to take a trip to the dollar store for their favorite candy.

Pizza night– Make your own little pizzas.  Let the kids spread a little flour on the counter, knead their dough, and pile on the toppings.  Use the toppings to make special designs- flowers, smiley faces, etc.

Theme nights– Pick a movie or a game and theme your dinner (or entire night) around it.  Rent “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” and then make spaghetti for dinner.  Play Candyland and bake some brownies together. If you have a healthy dress up collection, let the kids dress up to match the theme for the evening.

Game Night – Let everyone bring their favorite game to the living room and take turns playing everyone’s favorite game. They’ll love that everyone gets to participate and share their game.

Invent a game– Obstacle courses, costume contests, random relay races…. Let the kids make up the rules, you’ll be surprised at how creative they can get when given license to play!

What does your family do on Family Fun Night?

One thought on “Tips for Making Family Fun Night… Fun!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *