Photo by daiharuki
It always seems that everyone is really busy with work and the career aspects of their lives. While work is of paramount importance to the family income (and livelihood), living a balanced life means you do not neglect the other areas of your life such as your family time.
For example, last weekend I took my 1 year old son for the first time to the neighbourhood playground. I took a lot of pictures of him having fun and it was great for the both of us and my wife. My kid thoroughly enjoyed the swings. My wife enjoyed taking him to the park for the first time. And I enjoyed the outing because it was entertaining to watch him have fun. But also importantly, I got to bring along my camera and take some great shots (I am an avid photographer). To me, this was a meaningful family outing for us. In future, I will be planning to organize more outings like this to make the most of the little time we have on weekends.
Here is a list of other things I’ve done/ planned. Would love to hear your ideas on this list too:
Ideas With Immediate Family (With Kid(s))
- take family out for lunch
- go to park to take photos
- go to mcdonalds playground
- go to mall/grocery and walk around with stroller
- prepare a picnic lunch and go to the lake / harbour
- visit bookstore
- play boardgames (invite friends w kids), play outside on warm days
- go to library, research something I want to learn, let kid play with the children’s play area
- bake a cake with kid
- bring kid to a baseball game
- bring kid to toysrus
- bring kid to museum
- read local newspapers for “What’s Happening” (usually free/ inexpensive)
eg. free fairs, concerts at the parks, shows
- Plant trees in the garden
- Volunteer (for events eg. Tennis matches, soup kitchen)
- Go for a walk in the forest/park for birdwatching
- Visit the beach area (bring a picnic lunch)
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Ideas With Immediate Family + Parents
- take mom to mall
- take mom to brunch/lunch
Ideas With Friends
- bbq
- meet at park
