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Jun 29

Simple Design: Modern Bassinets

 

Nest Bassinet

Nest Bassinet from Modern Seed $999

 

Argington - Bam Bassinet

Bam Bassinet from 2Modern $359

 

 

DaVinci Futura Cradle

DaVinci Futura Cradle by Target $116

 

 

Espresso Nod Bassinet

Nod Bassinet from The Land of Nod $399

 

 

Zen Gliding Bassinet

Zen Gliding Bassinet from Amazon $199

 

 

Orbit Bassinet Cradle

Orbit Bassinet Cradle $280

 

 

Ninna Nanna Bassinet

Ninna Nanna Bassinet $395

 

Apr 28

30 Fun Family Activities

  1. Visit a zoo in a nearby town – if you are like my family you have been to your local zoo numerous times. Why not change up the scenery a bit and visit a nearby zoo?
  2. Go camping – you can camp at your local State Park or even your own backyard.
  3. Make smores – you don’t have to have a campfire to enjoy smores. Put a marshmallow on a wood stick or fork to roast over your stove. Add to a graham cracker and chocolate and enjoy!
  4. Play frisbee
  5. Make a collage – use old magazines, newspapers, and other items you have around.
  6. Have a picnic
  7. Bake a treat – treat yourself and try a new recipe.
  8. Go on a nature trail hike
  9. Family movie night – rent a movie, make some snacks, and snuggle up in front of your TV for a family movie.
  10. Play a board game – break out the old Monopoly, Scrabble, Trouble, or other fun board games that you have.
  11. Play “find the toy” – hide a small item in the backyard and have the kids find it (my kids love this game).
  12. Make playdough – mix the following ingredients together: 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons cream of tartar.
  13. Make slime – there are many recipes for homemade slime, here is my favorite.
  14. Visit the library – you can borrow CDs, DVDs, books, and more at the library.
  15. Color – grab your crayons or paint and print a summer themed coloring page online.
  16. Make a piñata – how to make a simple pinata
  17. Go swimming or to a water park – Google “public swimming pools” to find public pools in your area.
  18. Visit a museum – Museum Day 2010 is on September 25. Check for local events here.
  19. Visit a national park – find your nearest national park
  20. Make a terrarium – making a terrarium is great fun for everyone! Here is a getting started guide.
  21. Go to the movies
  22. Go roller or ice skating
  23. Have a water balloon fight
  24. Make crafts – there are a multitude of online craft ideas. Here is one of my favorite resources.
  25. Eat dinner at a restaurant – find out where kids can eat for free.
  26. Clean the house together – turn up the music and have a cleaning party!
  27. Go for a bike ride
  28. Decorate your driveway – use sidewalk chalk and get creative.
  29. Family Volunteer Day – participate in a family volunteer day.
  30. Visit a local theme park – find your local park.