It’s finally here – a long weekend! You’ve been working continuously for so long that you almost forgot about it, and because of this, you don’t really have anything special planned with your family.
Don’t sweat it! Even if you can’t get outdoors or travel, there are still plenty of things your family can do together to pass the time while enjoying each other’s company. So without further adieu, here are some easy and relatively inexpensive ideas for the next long weekend that comes along…
Bring The Theatre Inside
Who doesn’t love watching movies? It doesn’t require a lot of effort, only a cable or streaming subscription (or a good old-fashioned DVD). Dim the lights, make some popcorn, and choose an age-appropriate flick that everyone can get behind.
You can take this a step further to provide more entertainment for the younger crowd. Today’s Parent suggests simulating a drive-in movie experience by creating a box car (complete with a basket for movie treats), and it even provides instructions on how to do this.