Family Life

Family theme Halloween costumes can make such lasting memories!  So if you’re looking for a unique family fun Halloween, then check out these family Halloween costume ideas to dress up as characters, funny one’s that bring a laugh, as well as couple and group costume ideas. As always, the Tip Junkie Pattern and Halloween sites have hundreds of pictured tutorials …

4th of July is such a fun holiday to craft and celebrate as a family! I look forward to these family gatherings every year!  So here are several red white and blue tutorials on how to decorate and fun things to do for a patriotic family gathering.  I’ve included  your porch, front door, mantel, bikes, parades, and floats.  Create a new 4th of July tradition …

Wondering how to celebrate the End of School? There are so many fun activities for kids, crafts, memories to make, and moments to enjoy together! Here are 20 things to do to celebrate the end of school and the beginning of summer!  Print out this adorable free printable and pop it into a frame as a gift, end of school …

Family Home Evening Board {Cricut Project} Make a customized Family Home Evening Board inexpensively and in no time at all with this Cricut project tutorial! Don’t forget to get your children involved in this project, they will love making characters of themselves. View This Tutorial

How to take beautiful family photo Christmas card pictures that are sure to impress friends and extended family are a snap.  This creative photography will help you to create a Christmas card that you can’t wait to show off! As always, the Tip Junkie Christmas Site has over a THOUSAND pictured tutorials with free patterns so you can always search there if you’re looking for something specific. {wink} Creative …

String Art for Kids {Games and Activities} Check out this awesome idea to make your own string art boards for your kids! You’ll use a few inexpensive items you can find at your local hardware store and access to a printer. This makes a great indoor activity for all ages! View This Tutorial

Hosting a family gathering for a July 4th barbecue is an American tradition that I look forward to every year.  So here are several red white and blue tutorials on how to decorate for a patriotic family gathering.  Including how to decorate your porch, front door, mantel, bikes, parades, and floats. You’re going to love all the things you can …

Summer Activity Jars {Summer Activities} With Summer break now in full effect for most families, these activity jars are perfection! Not only a fun idea jar but also one for chores and workouts! Perfect to keep the house in tip top shape as well as their growing bodies! View This Tutorial

Stairway Slide {Indoor Play} While Spring is hopefully just around the corner, if your kids are starting to go stir crazy, this indoor activity is sure to score you coolest mom of the year award! You’ll need a large appliance box and a stairway, if you have those two things, its as easy as that! Next with parental supervision of …

Family Friendly Destinations in New Hampshire {New Hampshire} If your bound for New Hampshire with your family, this is a great post with lots of ideas of places to visit! From zoos to safaris to the lakes your sure to have a blast stopping at these great destinations with your family in tow! View This Tutorial

Family Friendly Events and Attractions in Las Vegas {Nevada} Looking to take a family trip to Las Vegas? This is a post featuring several great seasonal family friendly attractions to visit! From a ranch to a holiday wonderland, no matter what time of year you’ll be visiting there is a great place for your family to enjoy! View This Tutorial

Great Family Destinations in Omaha {Nebraska} Traveling to Nebraska with your family and need some great ideas of where to go and what to see? This post has several great destinations! Perfect for the whole family! View This Tutorial

Wondering how to serve others in easy and meaningful ways? There are so many fun ways to do so both during the holiday season, and year round.  I’ve put a few into a cute printable for you. Here are 11 things to do to help your fellow man! Simply print out this free printable that is sure to help you …

Marble Track Race {Indoor Games for Kids} This is a clever game that your kids will love!! Super fun for kids of all ages and both girls and boys! Even greater because it’s super easy to create! View This Tutorial

Tips on Flying with Children {Traveling with Kids} We have all seen the mom and dad flying with three kids trying to keep all three from crying at once! It’s so hard traveling with kids, but this helpful post will give you some really helpful tips to make it a little less stressful! View This Tutorial