by Jill Tomey | Mar 1, 2024 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
National Crayon Day, March 31 Crayons are a great way to be Creative from simply using them to draw or color a picture to getting fancy with melting them (with adult supervision) for more involved crafts. For more information on National Crayon Day visit the website...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 26, 2024 | Family Activity
Tall Tales Download printable version of the activity For this activity, gather the family together and tell a story about something that really happened to you. Pepper the story with 5 lies or exaggerations. You can decide how obvious you want to make them. They can...
by Jill Tomey | Dec 12, 2023 | Family Activity
Mapping the Future Download printable version of the activity Find an old road map that you do not mind if the kids write on or print one from the internet. If you plan a road trip soon, you can use that as a destination for planning, or you may solicit input on a...
by Jill Tomey | Nov 5, 2023 | Family Activity
Sticks and Stones Download printable version of the activity To prep for this activity, download the pdf at the bottom of this paragraph. Printing it on red paper is best, but you can also print it on standard white. You or a child can color it, ensuring the words...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 6, 2023 | Family Activity
A Mannerly Meal Download printable version of the activity You will need to plan this activity around a family meal. You can make it a special meal by using the good china or serving special food. It can also be done at an ordinary family dinner. Put 5 chocolate...
by Jill Tomey | Sep 19, 2023 | Family Activity
Weakest Link Download printable version of the activity Find a good sturdy chain link chain. Let the family come up with ideas of uses for that chain, such as – hang something, lock up something, drag something, secure something. If you have just one link...
