Unusual ways my family has fun together

To me Family Fun Friday is a fun way to curate a round up of creative content from around the web. To my kids, the Scrugglets, Family Fun Friday is unwritten law. On Fridays, we have fun.

As I was looking at my favorites from last week’s link up, I was surprised at the variety of topics I chose. Normally, I pick seasonal themes with a heavy focus on crafting. I haven’t had time to craft lately and I miss it.

This week the pieces I chose seem so different that they can’t possibly have a connecting theme. In fact, it took me a minute to see the connection myself and I chose them. All six of my features are recent–and weird–ways my family connects.

Unless you somehow missed all my soccer mom posts, we spend a large chunk of the school year at the soccer fields. I enjoyed this post from Ashleigh at Simply Wright on the 6 types of sports moms.  I’ve seen all of these moms on the field and channeled each of these personality types at one point or another.

This tongue in cheek post from Frugally Blonde of 7 of My favorite things to buy used totally fits how my sister and I spend quality time together. We go thrifting! My kids are also young enough that they LOVE to go with me because I rarely say no to a book or toy at the Goodwill price points.

My friend Kirsten of Kids are a Trip shared this list of 15 Essentials to Pack for a Blog Conference.  Thanks, girl! I totally used this list this past weekend when we traveled to Atlanta for a blog conference. I am so glad I took the kids with me. They spent a fun filled day with their aunt and uncle at Centennial Park while I got to meet and learn from some great bloggers, including our linky party host, and my friend, Monica of Happy and Blessed Home. This blog is a family affair. My kids are experienced product reviewers and they enjoyed going away for “work.”

I chose Save Money on Family Food from Mums Make Lists because I spend a lot of our budget on food. We enjoy sharing meals together. When the stars align and the children are both behaving at the grocery store we have a good time shopping together.

This is probably the most unusal way we connect as a family but the most fun. Most of us have Fitbits, even my 8 year old (when it isn’t broken). We motivate each other and connect over thousands of miles with Fitbit challenges. I’m excited to share with everyone this piece from Our Adventure Story on 5 Ways to make money with your Fitbit.

My scrugglets are 6 and 8 years old. Though I have some time yet, the thought of Pea as a teenager is horrifying. This post from Pat and Candy, 5 Things you can do NOW to help prepare for the Teen Years, gives me some hope. The reason why family fun is such a priority to us is so that our children have the time they need with us to learn limits, build trust, and actively communicate.

I hope you enjoy these features as much as I did!

ONTO THIS WEEK’S PARTY!

MEET OUR FAMILY FUN FRIDAY HOSTESSES:

Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.comwhere she shares, easy recipes, free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook /Pinterest / Twitter/Google + /Bloglovin’/Instagram. Monica will round-up all the Family Fun Friday posts.
Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun on her blog Gym, Craft, Laundry. Follow: Blog /Facebook/Pinterest /Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.
Heather blogs at Life of a Homeschool Mom where she shares her heart for homeschooling, resources and freebies for homeschooling moms everywhere. She and her husband are raising three beautiful girls. Follow: Blog/ Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter / Instagram /Google+. Heather will feature fabulous tips and resources for Homeschoolers.
Whitney blogs at That Square Plate. She loves cooking small, flavorful dishes with fresh ingredients, and seafood! She was a picky eater growing up and now she aims to catch up on all she missed! Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter/ Instagram/ Bloglovin. Whitney will feature delicious and easy recipes.

 

To PIN a specific blogger’s post please click through and pin directly from their site. If you’re a mom keep reading because we have some wonderful fun ideas to inspire you with your little ones and family. My blogging friends are linking up craft ideas, fun in the kitchen, preschool & homeschool ideas, and ways to spend time as a family.
Make sure you visit Happy and Blessed Home to see all of our features this week and to welcome our new co-hosts!