Activity ideas, projects, and adventures with kids.
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My kids have been bugging me for months. I've got decent wood working skills and a level backyard with an old oak tree that seems sturdy enough. Safety is obviously the main thing
Woke up at 4am to get it on the smoker, tended it all day, and when I finally pulled it at 6pm and let it rest it was absolutely perfect. Tender, juicy, actual bark on the outside.
Spent most of Saturday digging trenches for a french drain system around the back fence. My knees are killing me but the puddles are finally gone. Rented a power auger which saved
Started this morning at 8am with my son. Got the main platform frame up and he helped me secure it to the oak tree. His idea to paint it blue instead of brown. Used about 40 feet o
First time doing this and I was nervous as hell. Set up the offset smoker at 5am, kept it steady at 225 degrees, wrapped at the stall around hour 8. Pulled it off at 7:20pm and it
Got our tent situation dialed in finally. New Coleman setup, two sleeping bags per kid, cooler already packed with a list. Planning to hike to the waterfall on Saturday morning if
So I said I'd build a treehouse before summer and honestly I thought it would be one of those things I never get around to. But last Saturday we went to Home Depot, grabbed some 2x
We're planning our first real camping trip next month, just a few nights at a local state park. My 2yo is unpredictable so I'm nervous about sleeping arrangements and keeping him e
Started doing this like 2 months ago and it's actually a game changer. I'll spend like 3 hours Sunday afternoon making 5 lunches, roasted veggies, some ground turkey, rice. Costs w
First time trying the low and slow method on my offset smoker. I was nervous as hell because I've burned stuff before but this turned out perfect. Pulled it at 203 internal temp an
Taking the boys on our first real hike, like 4 miles roundtrip. My 5yo is worried about bears and my 8yo just wants to know if there's a snack stop halfway. Should I pack way more
Started this project 3 weeks ago and honestly thought I'd give up after day one. Got the platform secured to the oak tree in our backyard and we just finished nailing down the floo
Got a basic table saw and some hand tools last month, been watching youtube videos constantly. Made a cutting board that's actually usable and a small shelf that's holding up my ac
Honestly one of the best weekends I've had as a dad. Got some 2x6s from lowes, borrowed my neighbor's drill, and just went for it. My son picked out the nails and helped me carry s
Started doing this a few months ago and it's been a game changer. Get the kids involved chopping (age appropriate of course), mixing, and prepping containers for the week. Takes li
Was supposed to go tent camping with the boys at a state park about 2 hours away. Got everything packed, loaded up the car, drove out there. Get to the site and realize I forgot th
Finally cleaning out all the junk my wife has been bugging me about. Planning to set up a proper workbench, get some real tools, maybe let the kids help with small projects. Anyone
Taking the whole family camping next month for the first time. We have a tent and sleeping bags but I'm worried about keeping my 6yo and 8yo entertained without wifi. Also don't wa
Took me 8 weekends but it's finally done. 16x12 pressure treated deck. Did a lot of it with my 12yo helping me which made it take longer but also made it way more meaningful. He's
Woke up at 3am to fire up the smoker. Wife thought I was crazy but when that meat came out I knew it was worth it. Melted in your mouth. Kids actually ate it without complaining. T