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Family Fun Night Ideas
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items Want to do something with the kids but don't know what to do? I know sometimes I need a little help with ideas, so let me help you with ideas I've personally tried and my kids have loved.
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Games
Get creative with food
Games
Here are some games, both board games and games that don't require anything except yourself!
My kids LOVE to play hide and seek at night. They would play for hours if I let them. Even my niece begs us to play when she comes over (and she's a pre-teen, so we know how hard it is to impress them lol)
Hide and seek (at night)
This is so fun to play outside with the kids. Get into teams, hide your flag, and guard it with your life while your team tries to get the other teams flag without getting caught.
Capture the Flag
Oldie but goodie- my kids love this game. It does get pretty competitive though.
Hi Ho Cherry-O Board Game
Always a good time playing Life.
Life Board Game
We usually play this version of Monopoly, but I'm sure older kids would prefer the original.
Monopoly Junior Board Game ..
Forgot about this game for a while, but the kids like to play it sometimes.
Sorry! Board Game
DIY Escape rooms are so fun to do with the kids. You can make an escape room out of anything. I just did one about Poppy Playtime and Vampires. You can start simple and work your way to more complex. I usually just hide clues around for my kids and t...
DIY Escape Room
This is always a go-to for family game night. If you kids like to solve mysteries or riddles, this is definitely the game for you. My youngest is 8 and he understood the rules, so I'd say this is a great game for all ages.
Clue Board Game
Get creative with food
Feeling snack-ish? Try making these recipes with the kids! It's both fun and teaching kids valuable life skills.
All you're going to need is a pan (or even muffin tins to do mini ice cream cakes!), 2 tubs of your favorite ice cream, oreos, and whipped cream. Put a layer of ice cream at the bottom, crush up some oreos for the middle layer, add another layer of i...
Homemade Ice Cream Cake
My kids LOVE brownies. Here's the recipe: 1 stick of butter (melted), 1 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 1tsp vanilla, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, ½ cup AP flour, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp baking powder, extra chocolate chips. We also like to top with some chocolate frosting, usually just the kind from the store. Delicious!
Brownies
Snack mixes are a great way to get creative with snack time or movie night. Add everyone's favorite treats into a bowl, mix it up, and it's ready. My kids love to do seasonal ones, like Halloween would have candy corn, pretzels, popcorn, m&m's, g...
Snack Mix
My kids love to make homemade popcorn on the stove then add in their favorite candies. My daughter is a gummy gal, while my son is more chocolate based. Totally customizable and always a hit!
Tasty Popcorn Snack Mixes
This is my go-to cookie bar recipe. I love making these instead of regular cookies. Less mess and takes a lot less time while still being absolutely delicious.
Soft M&M Cookie Bars Recipe - Sally's Baking Addiction