Spring Family Activities

Spring is a wonderful time to gather your family together for outdoor activities and for a general celebration of renewal and warmer weather. So, plan for some family time these spring weekends with these fun activities.

Fly a Kite: Buy a inexpensive one or make a kite together, then spend the afternoon at the park. You could have family themed kites with a family crest or logo, or you could have each child make their own kite
and then show it off.

Plant a Garden: Growing and caring for a garden teaches children responsibility, and will be a fun way to spend time in the back yard. Let each family member choose a vegetable or fruit, or even a favorite flower. When the plants are ready for picking, celebrate it by including the flowers in a centerpiece or have a special dish that includes the fresh veggies and fruit. Not only will it taste great, but growing your own is cost effective, too.

Get in touch with Nature: Build a bird house, or a feeder for a squirrel or bird. Learn about the different birds in your area and identify them. Your kids can even keep a drawing journal of the birds they see. Another great way to captivate your children with nature is to plant flowers that attract butterflies. The flowers will look fantastic, and the butterflies will be fun to watch.

Do some spring cleaning: Spring is a perfect time to clean the "junk room" in your house. You can even have a yard sale with the items that you decide to get rid of. With the money that you make you can go on a family outing such as the zoo or an amusement park. On the outing, for fun, you can try dressing in matching clothes. matcheez.com has nice apparel for dressing alike.

Go Camping: Go spend the weekend at a calm area outdoors. If you can't spend a whole weekend, let the children enjoy a campout in the backyard. They can still enjoy sleeping in a sleeping bag and the ghost stories, and they will be right outside your back door.

Spring is a great time of year. The Earth is rejuvenated. Everything is fresh and new. With these tips, you can get your family to enjoy all that the new season has to offer. As a bonus it will draw your family closer. There is nothing better than having a better dynamic in the home.

About the Author: Robin Alldredge is a freelance writer. The spring flowers in her Utah garden are a welcome sight after the cold snowy winter. For reprint permission of this article, please email her: robin@matcheez.com.