This is a fantastic website full of ideas that will keep kids entertained with crafts, cooking, and more. There are loads of crafts with downloadable instructions as well as instructional videos.

Crafts cover just about every imaginable holiday (i.e. Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Mother’s Day) as well as using specific materials, listed by age, by type, and more. There are ideas for parties, games, as well as printables, puzzles, and more.

This is a must-see website whether you have kids or not!

Just because you spend time together as a family, doesn’t mean it has to cost a fortune. There are loads of ways to spend time together without spending money. Here are just a few:

*Go for a walk together. If you plan to spend a lot of time – for instance, stopping at a park for an hour or so before returning home – take snacks. These don’t have to be indulgent – something like crackers and cheese will suffice.

*Visit your local airport. My local airport is a small one, with airplanes that only accomodate up to around six people. There is also a park on the property, and families can take the children to watch the planes, and also play on the equipment. There is no cost involved, and we often take a picnic lunch and spend an hour or more, even though the airport is only about five minutes away from our home by car.

*Visit a friend. If you have young children, they may have friends who would like a play date. Instead of dropping the children off and going home, plan to stay and visit with the mother or parents while the children play. This is a great time to get to know the parents of your children’s friends.

*Take a bicycle trip. Does your family have bicycles? If the children are old enough to ride their bikes on the street, take a family trip. Load up a backpack with snacks, drinks, and/or lunch, and make it a fun day out.

These are just a small handful of the endless possibilities. Look out for more ideas soon!