If you have spare time for the weekend, why not plan to take your family out for camping? It gives you so many things to do together and more than enough time to bond with one another.
If you have not brought your family out on a camping trip before, you are missing out on what could be a fun and joyous experience with your family, something which is priceless.
Be sure to do your research and proper planning to the location that you are going to, as you don't want what's supposed to be a fun time together, turn out to be an ugly disaster.
Take everyone in your family from the adults to the babies, into consideration, when deciding where to go.
When planned properly, it can be a great experience for all of you.
And, your kids might even be able to learn a thing or two about nature, survival and working together as a family unit.
Planning out your activities in advance will also help to avoid your family from getting bored.
Make sure to plan your activities so that all ages can participate.
You can do all sorts of activities together like hiking, animal or tree spotting, fishing, crafting with nature, treasure hunts, as well as playing games.
Don't leave out the fun of roasting marshmallows and smore's around the campfire.
Make sure to have a backup indoor activities plan, just in case, you run into some adverse weather.
There is nothing more frustrating than going on a camping adventure and having your outdoor plans ruined by the rain.
You could be faced with groans of disapproval from your children, especially, if they are teenagers or ones who are used to the city and lack the countryside experience.
They won't like the idea of not having all the modern conveniences that their used to.
And will probably put up a good argument as to why they shouldn't go.
But, by the end of the trip you will find that everyone will be happy, as you and your family will have experienced a new adventure together.
Beginning a tradition of camping with your family will help to instill in them, a lifelong love of the outdoors and a healthy respect for Mother Nature.
Also, you will be creating plenty of memories that they can cherish and hopefully, a strong desire, to pass this type of family togetherness and bonding, to their own children.