Activity ideas, projects, and adventures with kids.
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Spent all day Saturday in the backyard with my son building a treehouse in the oak tree. Used some old pallets I had lying around plus 2x6s from the lumber store. Kid was handing m
Took the family camping for the first time last weekend. Tent flooded because I didn't set it up on flat ground. Forgot the kids' sleeping bags. One of the coolers wouldn't close s
Started out just wanting to replace a few boards on the deck but then I realized the whole thing is rotted. So now I'm looking at rebuilding about 60 percent of it. Which means I n
Kids want to help cook dinner and I figured pizza is perfect for that. Gonna let them make their own individual pizzas with whatever toppings they want. Probably going to be a mess
Started planning it out last week and we're doing it. I found some YouTube videos on how to do it safely and I'm actually excited about a project for once. Got the lumber list read
Started a starter like 5 days ago. Made my first loaf yesterday and actually turned out pretty decent. Still learning but the crumb structure looked right. My family ate half of it
Taking the family out on a new trail we haven't done. Packed snacks, lots of water, gonna make a day of it. My youngest is 5 so this will be his longest hike yet but he's been aski
Finally got the go ahead from my wife to start the treehouse project. Got a big oak tree in the backyard that's perfect. Bought all the lumber last week and been planning the desig
Been slowly taking over the garage on weekends to set up a real woodworking space. Built shelves, organized tools, set up a workbench. The compromise is I have to keep the front ha
Took the crew camping in the state forest about an hour away. Looked great on the map but turned out to be more of a test of patience than a relaxing getaway. One kid got sick, it
Started this project with my dad when my son turned 5. We're just finishing it now that he's 8 and honestly it's been the best bonding experience. Used reclaimed wood from a barn d
Decided to smoke a brisket last Saturday just because and invited over the family two doors down who just moved in. Word got out and suddenly I had like 15 people in my yard by eve
Taking the whole family out to Yellowstone area for a week. Never been camping with kids before so I'm prepping like crazy. Got a list going of everything we need from the tent sit
This Saturday I'm cleaning out and organizing the garage. Been putting it off for 2 years. My plan is to get some shelving units, bin everything that's loose, and actually be able
Making dough from scratch for the first time. Letting it rise now and I'm nervous as hell that I'm gonna mess it up. Following some recipe I found on Reddit. If this works out my f
Got the plans drawn up and materials ordered. Planning to start next weekend. I've got about 6 weeks before the kids go back to school. Anyone here done this before? Any tips on ma
Got tired of the wife asking why we weren't growing anything. Spent a Saturday building four 4x8 beds from cedar boards, filled them with soil, and planted tomatoes, peppers, and s
Starting at 5am with a 14 pounder. Going low and slow, about 225 degrees for the next 12 hours. This is my third one and I think I finally have it dialed in. Wrapping in butcher pa
We had rain that turned everything into mud. Tents leaked, fire wouldn't stay lit, and the kids were getting bummed out. So I told them we're making the best of it and we built a l
Three months longer than I planned but it's done. Pressure treated pine, proper footings, and I made sure every board is level. Spent last weekend staining it with the boys helping