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The Ultimate Family Activity Playbook Your All-Weather Guide to Screen-Free Fun
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items Whether it's a rainy afternoon, a burst of unexpected energy, or just a desire to connect away from screens, the question 'What should we do now?' is always waiting. As a mom of five, I've built a go-to playbook of tried-and-true activities for every...
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The At-Home Playbook 🏠 (Cures for Cabin Fever)
The Local Explorer's Guide 🗺️ (Adventures Out & About)
The At-Home Playbook 🏠 (Cures for Cabin Fever)
When you're stuck inside, these are our go-to cures for cabin fever that turn a long day at home into a fun-filled adventure
These are completely kid safe and usable on any food we've tried so far. Which makes the kids' favorite way to get creative in the kitchen so much easier! We give them a few simple ingredients and challenge them to invent a new snack. It’s a hilariou...
The Chopped Junior Champion
This is my secret weapon for when I hear the dreaded "I'm bored!" I keep a bin stocked with our three creative essentials that never fail: classic craft supplies, a big set of Play-Doh, and a giant tub of Legos. Having these ready to go is my go-to f...
The "I'm Bored" Creative Toolkit
The best way to make a regular night feel special. We set up the tent (or a fort!), make s'mores and popcorn, and settle in for a movie marathon. It's all the fun of camping, without the bugs!
Living Room Campout & Movie Marathon
A rainy day classic for a reason! We treat fort-building like a real engineering project. This is everything you need to create a cozy, imaginative hideaway in the middle of your living room.
Fort Building Kit
The Local Explorer's Guide 🗺️ (Adventures Out & About)
For the days when you just need to get out of the house, here are our favorite local expeditions for every kind of weather and mood.
When the kids have endless energy, this is our go-to spot. A trampoline park is the perfect place for them to literally bounce off the walls for an hour or two, especially on a rainy day.
The Arena Trampoline Park: Family Fun Center in Effingham, IL
A true lifesaver for parents of little ones. This is a great spot with giant slides, climbing structures, and plenty of room to run around in a safe, contained space.
BALL FACTORY | INDOOR PLAYGROUND |
This is a must try. It's a massive entertainment complex with everything under one roof: laser tag, go-karts, bowling, an arcade, and even a movie theater. It is the perfect all-in-one solution for a rainy day or any time you need an epic outing that...
An Afternoon at The Edge
This is one of our favorite ways to turn a simple walk into a real adventure. Sometimes we use a basic checklist to find things like pinecones and cool leaves. To keep it exciting, we'll often do themed hunts, like a "Rainbow Hunt" for colors or a "F...
Ultimate Scavenger Hunt