Activity ideas, projects, and adventures with kids.
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Started a sourdough starter like 3 weeks ago just to see if I could do it. Finally baked my first loaf yesterday and it turned out decent. The crust was crispy and everything. My o
So my wife and I decided we're ripping out our 1987 kitchen and doing it ourselves to save money. I've got some construction experience but this is bigger than anything I've done.
Went camping with the family this weekend and forgot like half our stuff. No sleeping bags, only brought hot dog buns no hot dogs, and my daughter's backpack had nothing in it but
First time smoking a brisket. I've done ribs and chicken a bunch of times so I'm not totally lost, but I'm weirdly nervous about this one. Got a 12 pounder sitting in my fridge rig
Looking for trail recommendations near Eagle Rock that won't destroy two kids aged 6 and 9. We've done easier stuff before but they're getting stronger. Want something with a payof
Started sanding my deck last Saturday. Thought I'd be done in a day. Its Wednesday and I'm still going. The previous owner did like the worst stain job ever. My orbital sander is o
So I finally got around to building that raised bed she's been asking about for like 6 months. Grabbed some cedar boards, some soil, and just went to town on a Saturday morning. To
Started a deck renovation project without really knowing what I'm doing. Watched a bunch of YouTube videos and figured it couldn't be that hard. Well, I'm halfway through and reali
After months of procrastinating I finally got the lumber and built a 4x8 raised bed in the backyard. Got my 8yo helping pick out what to plant. Already thinking about building anot
Took my two kids (5 and 7) camping for the first time last weekend. First night was rough, kid couldn't sleep in the tent, I forgot half the cooking supplies, and it rained. But so
Woke up at 4am to get the brisket on. Neighbors probably hate me but dude it was worth it. Pulled it off at 6pm and it was so tender it fell apart just looking at it. Family though
Started this project like 6 months ago after my buddy said it would be easy. Spoiler alert: it wasn't easy. But I'm happy to report that after 3 weekends of sweating, cursing, and
Taking the boys camping for the first time next month. They're 4 and 7. I've got the tent and sleeping bags but I'm worried about keeping them entertained and making sure they don'
Planning a camping trip with the family next month and trying to figure out what to cook that isnt just hot dogs and beans. Want to impress everyone but nothing too complicated. Lo
Took my 3 year old on a 2 mile trail last Saturday thinking itd be easy. He made it about halfway before demanding to be carried the rest of the way and my legs are still sore. Do
Spent Saturday and Sunday building a basic treehouse in the oak tree in our backyard with my 8 and 10 year old. Nothing fancy just some 2x6s nailed to branches and a plywood floor
Started this project back in January and we just got the last tile grouted yesterday. Did most of it myself with help from my brother in law who actually knows what hes doing. New
Took the family on a 5 mile hike last Saturday at a state park nearby. Packed snacks, water, the whole thing. Youngest made it about 2 miles before complaining his legs hurt. Had t
Started this project in June as a way to get the kids off screens. We framed it out together, I did most of the structural stuff but let them help with nailing and painting. Its no
Started demolition two weeks ago and it is way more involved than I expected. Got the walls open and found some old plumbing that needs replacement. Watched a ton of YouTube videos