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A Family Bucket List is the Perfect Way to Kick Off the New Year with your Kids
A new year is typically accompanied by a set of resolutions. Big plans are made with all the best intentions to improve ourselves physically, mentally or financially. Unfortunately, our determination usually fades, and our lofty goals tend to fizzle out faster than the bubbly champagne we toast the new year with. So why not rethink the approach in this new year? While we’re at it, how about a plan for betterment that involves the whole family?
A family bucket list is a fresh take that gets your kids involved in the decision-making process for ways you can bond throughout the year while participating in new and exciting activities. This presents your family an opportunity to turn off the electronics and create real quality time together. Gather around the table with a paper, pen and your creativity caps on!
Begin by writing down each month of the year. Next, explore fun options for things you would like to do together as a family each month. Let your children take turns making suggestions and commit to participating in those activities that everyone shows the most interest in.
A creative idea may be to focus on something relevant to that month. In February you can make valentines cards and visit an assisted living facility and distribute them to senior citizens. In the spring time, plant flowers or start a small vegetable garden that the kids can tend to. During the fall months, go on a hayride or rake leaves for your neighbors. At the holidays, bake cookies to deliver to your local fire station or police department.
There are limitless possibilities, so it is best to decide ahead of time how many activities you are comfortable planning per month.
Most importantly, have fun! Your kids are sure to love being involved in the planning and they will always have something to look forward to.
Here are a few ideas you may want to include:
Go camping
Go to a farmer’s market
Visit a zoo
Create a backyard obstacle course
Visit a zoo
Create a backyard obstacle course
Volunteer together
Make homemade ice cream
Have a picnic in the park
Have a family karaoke contest
Make homemade lemonade
Build a fort
Paint rocks and hide them throughout your community
Go bowling
Have a cake decorating contest
Kids plan and cook dinner for parents
Host a game night with friends
Have a BBQ with friends and family
Have a sand castle building contest at the beach
Have a water balloon fight
Visit a museum
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