Activity ideas, projects, and adventures with kids.
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So I decided to tackle this crazy project where we built a treehouse in our backyard. Spent like 3 weekends researching load bearing, got some reclaimed wood from a demolition site
Started at 10pm Friday with a 14 pound brisket, kept the temp at 225 degrees, wrapped it in butcher paper around hour 8, and pulled it at 2pm Saturday. Let it rest for 30 minutes a
Got an old oak tree in the backyard and my 8yo is obsessed with the idea of a treehouse. I've got some 2x6s and 2x4s sitting around, but I want to make sure I do this safely. Anyon
Taking the kids on a 3 mile trail about 30 mins away. Youngest is 4 so I'm bringing snacks and water and setting expectations low. Just wanna get them outside and moving. Worst cas
Got some loose boards and a couple nails poking up. Figured I'd replace the damaged boards and re-stain the whole thing. Pain in the butt but it'll look brand new. Anyone else do d
Marinating ribs since this morning, got the smoker cleaned out and ready to go. In-laws are coming over and I'm determined to finally nail this. Been watching YouTube videos all we
It's been making that awful grinding noise for weeks. Looked up a video and it seems like a broken spring. Garage door springs are apparently expensive to replace if you call a pro
First time taking the whole family camping. Rented a bigger tent, got a camping stove, life is good. My only worry is my 4yo and the whole "sleeping bag thing". She hates being con
Taking the kids up to the lake for two nights. First time camping for my youngest so naturally I'm overpacking everything. Borrowed a tent from my brother that's way bigger than we
Measured twice cut once didn't work out because I apparently can't math. Long story short the boards are slightly misaligned but nothing that's going to kill the garden. Currently
Want to do something different than chicken and rice for once. Thinking ground beef or pork based stuff that reheats well. Need to feed a family so nothing too fancy. Looking for l
Got the plans downloaded and materials list ready to go. Planning to start this Saturday morning. Main thing I'm worried about is getting the foundation level because I know that's
Got a 3 year old and a 5 year old, want to do more family hikes but last time the little one melted down halfway through a 2 mile trail. What's a good distance to start with? Shoul
We made a 4x8 ft garden bed from cedar this weekend and he helped measure, cut, and screw everything together. He's 7 and I was skeptical he'd stay interested but he was so proud o
Been planning this for 2 years and my kids are old enough now to actually help. Got the lumber delivered yesterday and I'm starting with the platform this Saturday. Anyone else bui
Spent 14 hours yesterday smoking my first brisket and wow, why did nobody tell me how hard this is? It was dry in some spots and perfect in others. I think I didn't wrap it right h
Okay so camping with a 4yo and a 7yo went way better than expected. I was terrified about bathrooms and bugs and them being bored but they were actually amazing. We hiked for like
Started getting my kids involved in Sunday meal prep and honestly it's become my favorite time. We plan out the week's meals together, they help chop veggies, we cook a bunch of st
Spent about 6 weekends building a simple treehouse in the big oak in our backyard. Got pallets from work, used old lumber, made it safe with railings. Cost me maybe 150 bucks total
Watched a cooking show last night and got inspired to make fresh pasta from scratch with my 6 and 8 year old. How hard can it be right? I've got flour, eggs, and a lot of optimism.