Activity ideas, projects, and adventures with kids.
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Got my son a road bike for his birthday. He wanted one and I was skeptical but we've been going out Saturday mornings to practice. Started at the park just learning how to shift ge
Planning a summer trip to a lake and want to take the kids kayaking for the first time (ages 6 and 9). Obviously life jackets are non-negotiable but I want to know what else I'm mi
So I got one of those Treehouse Masters YouTube rabbit holes last month and decided we'd build something in our oak tree in the backyard. Spent maybe $400 on materials from Lowe's
Saw a bunch of these online and wondering if they actually keep kids engaged or if it's just busy work. Looking for something that'll make hiking more interactive for my 6yo who ge
We've been doing these for a few months now with the neighborhood kids and it's gotten weirdly competitive. We time them, keep a running scoreboard, have different courses every we
Tried using PVC pipes and got frustrated trying to cut them straight. Switched to using the white sturdy plastic connectors (like the Zome Ball stuff) and it's SO much better. Kids
My 6yo is obsessed with art right now which is great except it's costing me a fortune. She wants new markers, paints, specialty paper literally every week. I've been hitting up thr
Took my 3yo and 8yo on a "hike" last weekend. Used the term loosely because we covered about 1.5 miles in 2 hours. The 3yo had to investigate every rock, every stick, every bug we
My oldest will only eat like 5 things and it's getting ridiculous. Won't help in the kitchen because "it's yucky." Meanwhile my 4yo will eat literally anything and loves cooking. I
This has been a win. My oldest has been glued to screens for months and I literally just asked if he wanted to help make pizza dough from scratch. Expected a "no" but he said yes??
Thought it would be cute to make pizza from scratch with the kids (8, 5, 3) on Saturday. What actually happened: Flour EVERYWHERE Middle child decided to taste the raw yeast Young
I tried to make those "painted rock garden markers" with my daughter last weekend. You know, the cute ones where you paint rocks to look like veggies and put them in your garden? L
Started a sourdough culture with my 7yo daughter like 3 weeks ago. She feeds it every day, names it (currently "Bubbles"), and is genuinely invested. We finally made our first loaf
Remember when I posted about building a zip line last spring? Finally actually did it this weekend lol. Got the kit from Home Depot, took about 4 hours with my 12yo helping. It's n
Okay so this isn't exactly a DIY project but heard some people talking about elaborate cooking plans on here. Tbh? Costco pizza, some sides from home, backyard picnic, zero stress.
Took the kids out to a dark sky site about 30 miles from our house (Atlanta area) last Friday. Got a cheap red flashlight so our eyes could adjust, brought blankets, some snacks. M
Looking for recommendations on paint, markers, clay - stuff that's actually good quality but also won't destroy our kitchen table or the rug. My 5yo is super into art right now and
We're driving to Colorado from Portland in 2 weeks. 18 hours. In a car. With my kids aged 4, 6, and 7. I know I signed up for this but WHY. Please tell me it gets easier or at lea
We've been going to the splash pad at Riverside Park like every other week during summer and honestly? It's gotten out of hand. Too crowded, the sprinklers never work right, and th
Taking the family from Denver to Moab and back over 5 days. Kids are 6, 9, and 11. Want to do some actual activities/hikes but also don't want to be the family that exhausts everyo