Celebrate fall with the entire family by trying one of these fun activities!
Play in the fall leaves.
Head out into the yard or to the park with the kids and have fun frolicking among the pretty leaves. Don’t forget to snap some photos while you’re at it!
Watch a Halloween movie.
Cuddle up on the couch together, fire up a movie or your favourite online streaming service, and break out the popcorn.
Decorate some pumpkins.
You don't need knives for this fun and easy activity: simply grab paint and glitter and unleash your creativity. Each family member can decorate their own pumpkin, or why not work on a big one as a team?
Decorate pumpkins for Halloween:It doesn’t need to be a messy affair-check online for inspiration!
Go apple picking: Why not invite Grandma and Grandpa, too? It’s a great activity for the whole family!
Make easy artwork using fall leaves: Have the kids glue them to construction paper in a fun design, and voilà!
Paint some pine cones and decorate:Take the pine cones your kids have painted and put them in a hurricane vase to use as a centerpiece for Thanksgiving.
Pick fall flowers like sunflowers:Then, place them in a vase to decorate.
Many of our favorite traditions involve gathering in the same place with friends and extended family. But even if you can’t be in the same room, there are still plenty of creative ways to honor and enjoy these time-tested rituals at home.
Here are a few ideas to inspire your next celebration, and to help keep those incredible traditions alive!
Do a virtual cooking class with your family
Since we’re all spending more time at home, why not explore some home cooking together over video chat? It’s the perfect opportunity to share and pass down traditional recipes that have been in your family for generations.
Plan a traditional game night
Gather your family together for a little bit of friendly competition featuring games or activities you normally reserve for special occasions. A traditional game of Loteria is a great place to start, and creating your own boards is a fun activity for the whole family.
Create a special playlist
Whether you’re in the mood for some classic tunes, or perhaps something a little more modern — keeping your home alive with the sounds of your own culture is a great way to stay connected to your family’s traditions. Don’t forget to practice those dance moves, too!
Cheer on your team from home
Can’t make it to the stadium? Put on all your favorite fan gear, bust out the flags, and support your home team from your living room or backyard. You can even try recreating some of your favorite stadium snacks at home!
It’s finally here. After all those long nights studying, early morning alarm clocks, and a lifetime of memories made with friends they’ll never forget — your child’s graduation day is finally here!
Whether you’re lucky enough to celebrate together in-person, or looking for creative ways to make the most of a virtual graduation, these simple ideas are a great way to commemorate their big achievement.
Create a time capsule
Try to capture the moment, feelings, and memories made on graduation day and turn it into something your whole family can look back on years later. It could be something you write down, some photos, or you can take it further and make a video of the day, immortalizing the most meaningful moments.
Write a letter to your family/friends
Behind every student’s diploma is a network of loving people who supported them along the way, and graduation day is the perfect time to express that gratitude.
Recreate your favorite school lunch
Get a little nostalgic with a graduation menu by incorporating recipes or items your family grew up loving, or use them as inspiration to create a gourmet twist on a cafeteria classic.
Pay it forward
If you’re in a position to donate a little bit of your time, why not support an organization that helps other kids go to and succeed at school? The act of paying it forward so another child can achieve the same goal your grad just reached is a powerful gesture.
Smile, laugh, and be proud
It should go without saying, but don’t forget to have a little fun! We know graduation can be a hectic day with a packed schedule full of responsibilities, but try your best to live in the moment, take it all in, and feel truly proud of what your graduate (and your family) has accomplished.
Are you hosting a 4th of July party this year? There are so many moving parts that you probably haven’t considered how to turn this year’s Independence party into an environmentally friendly bash. That’s where we come in!
1. CREATE YOUR OWN FROZEN TREATS AT HOME-RECIPES
Frozen treats are the perfect complement to sweaty summer days, however, many packaged popsicles and ice creams come with layers of plastic wrap that can’t be recycled. A fun, alternative to store-bought desserts are homemade sweets! You can make your own popsicles and frozen desserts at home with fruit juice, yogurt, and other common ingredients.
2. MAKE IT EASY FOR GUESTS TO RECYCLE
For every trash can, consider placing sorted recycling bins right next to it. You’ll want to use a bin for aluminum cans, one for plastics and one for paper items. This renewable party tip will eliminate any confusion your guests may have, and ensure your recyclables avoid the landfills this year.
3. SWAP OUT ONE-TIME USE PLASTICS
Instead, opt for using your regular washable dishes and cutlery. If reusable dishes are just not an option, opt for compostable flatware made of corn, potato or bamboo. Be sure to look for these labels when purchasing.
4. REUSE AND REPURPOSE YOUR DECORATIONS
Instead of buying new decorations, use what you already have. White Christmas lights, flowers from your garden, or a bowl of bright-red strawberries, blueberries, and apples all look great!
These summer activities are perfect for your next evening or weekend plans!
Upgrade your movie night. Re-create your living room into a drive-in style experience by moving bed pillows and blankets to the floor and prepping some tasty snacks.
Play a game of at-home miniature golf. Find objects around your house to create obstacles and divide up your family to create their own hole as part of the challenge. It’s a fun and easy game for the entire family!
Have a picnic. Head to the nearest park, or simply have a meal on a blanket in your backyard.
Have a backyard picnic. Make a meal together and use a blanket to create a new space in your backyard or living room to change up your lunchtime routine.
Run through water sprinklers. No pool? No problem! Slip into your bathing suit and turn on the sprinklers in the yard.
