What are some easy activities to spend my free time with family and friends instead of the computer?
While we’ve still got the good weather, my family and I like to get outside as much as possible whether it’s a walk to the park or a bike ride. The exercise is good for us, and the fresh air insures the kids will go to bed on time too! If it’s rainy out, or if you’re not up to going outside, how about (what we call) a Family Fun Night. We pull out the hide-a-bed, blow up the air mattresses and camp out in the living room we spend all day (or weekend) playing board games, watching family movies and even the occaisional video game (we all love Mario Party). To make it “fun” we take a break from cooking and buy some easy to make (and totally unhealthy) foods. It’s OK to do once in a while, and the kids enjoy it. The best part about these options (especially now) is that they’re pretty inexpensive. If money’s not a problem check local hotels near you, that have pools (or a water park…but pools are sometimes just as fun and less crowded). Get a room for the night just to get out and avoid
