family fun

  1. Family Activities

    5 Games to play at the dinner table

    By Kat Hobza on Jan 11, 2013
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    The dinner table is an excellent time for families to reconnect at the end of the day — but some families miss this opportunity by...
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    Worst kid movies of 2012

    By Maria Mora on Dec 27, 2012
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    This year brought instant classics like Brave and ParaNorman to the silver screen. It also brought a handful of duds that won’t...
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    Best kid movies of 2012

    By Maria Mora on Dec 25, 2012
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    Miss some of these fantastic films earlier in the year? Check them out on DVD and have a fun movie night with the whole family. Here...
  4. Family Activities

    A magical family adventure on Disney Cruise Line

    By Kori Ellis on Nov 5, 2012
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    October was a big month in our household. We finalized our son's adoption (our fourth adoption from foster care) and the next day,...
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    Budget-friendly ways to have fun as a family

    By Laura Moriarity on Nov 3, 2012
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    The key to sticking to your budget when planning family fun is to know when to say yes and when to say no. Learn how to use your...
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    6 Ways to increase family fun

    By Laura Moriarity on Nov 3, 2012
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    You love your family, but sometimes everyday business can drain the fun out of being together. Here are six easy ways to put the fun...
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    Family fun: Bring out your inner artist

    By Michelle Maffei on Oct 23, 2012
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    If you're looking for some fun for the entire family, try a little creative expression. Not sure you have the knack? No sweat! You...
  8. Family Activities

    Fun ideas to entertain the little ones left at home

    By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Oct 22, 2012
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    Now that the school-aged kids are hard at work at school, you need something fun for your preschooler kids still at home. Many...
  9. Family Activities

    Free activities for kids

    By Abbi Perets on Sep 28, 2012
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    Running out of ideas — and money — to keep your kids entertained? Try a free kids activity! SheKnows has four great free activities...
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    Tips for choosing movies for family movie night

    By Kori Ellis on Sep 28, 2012
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    Family movie night is a fun tradition that kids of all ages enjoy. It provides an opportunity for the entire family to spend quality...
  11. Super Moms Guide: Family Activities

    Prioritizing fun as a family

    By Kori Ellis on Sep 4, 2012
    Most families live a very busy lifestyle. Parents work long hours and kids are consumed by school and extracurricular activities....
  12. Toys and Play

    Beat the heat with active water toys

    By Kristin Morency on Aug 14, 2012
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    From sprinklers and water blasters to pool toys galore, there are tons of ways for kids and families to stay cool — and fit — during...
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    Family fun night: Plan a Dr. Seuss extravaganza!

    By Naomi de la Torre on Aug 2, 2012
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    Looking for an exciting theme for your next family fun night? Open up a wacky world of fun and have a tongue-twisting good time when...
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    Ways to enjoy Dr. Seuss as a family

    By Naomi de la Torre on Aug 2, 2012
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    It’s time to get Seussical! Dr. Seuss’s wild and wacky imagination has been fuel for family fun for generations. Looking for some...
  15. Toys and Play

    Top 10 water games to cool you down

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Jun 20, 2012
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    Even if you don't have a pool, you can make a splash this summer with some fun water play that the whole family will love. Check out...
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    5 Uses for a cardboard box

    By Kori Ellis on Jun 1, 2012
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    Sometimes the simplest things can keep your kids engaged. We often throw out (or recycle) cardboard boxes without giving them a...
  17. Kids Activity Center

    Helping kids stay occupied

    By Kori Ellis on Jun 1, 2012
    When kids are out of school for the summer, it can become difficult for parents to find new, interesting ways to keep them engaged...
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    Family fun at the park: Packing checklist

    By Christina Caldwell on Jun 1, 2012
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    Heading to the park with the entire family can be a fun and memorable experience, but it only takes one packing misstep to put a...
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    Beat the heat: Cool ways to have summertime family fun

    By Stephanie Taylor Christensen on Jun 1, 2012
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    Summer is all about soaking in the sun, and beating off the sweat! Here are five cool ways to deliver summertime family fun.
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    Tips for keeping playtime fun and engaging

    By Kori Ellis on Jun 1, 2012
    You don't have to buy new toys all the time to keep playtime engaging for your children. With a little creativity, you can keep your...
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    7 Family fun ideas in the great outdoors

    By Mary Fetzer on May 1, 2012
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    In an age of computers, video games and cell phones, it's easy to lose sight of all that nature has to offer. Grab your kids, put...