Two By Two at home: Making time for the family

Here are several ideas to choose from. There’s a variety of exciting ideas that you can pick and choose from to do with your family. Task will blend bonding activities, relaxation, and a bit of adventure:

Family Time

9:00 AM - Morning Family Walk or Bike Ride

- Start the day with a refreshing family walk or bike ride around your neighborhood or a nearby park. Engage in conversation, share what everyone's excited about for the day, and get some fresh air together.

10:00 AM - Family Breakfast Bar

- Set up a fun DIY breakfast bar! Let everyone customize their own pancakes, waffles, or omelets with different toppings, fruits, and sides. It’s a great way to start the day and bond while cooking together.

11:00 AM - Game Time Extravaganza

- Break out some board games, card games, or a puzzle that everyone can enjoy. If you're feeling extra active, you can have a friendly competition with games like charades or a scavenger hunt around the house or backyard.

12:30 PM - Family Lunch Picnic

- Pack a lunch and have a picnic in your backyard or at a local park. If the weather isn’t cooperating, transform your living room into a cozy indoor picnic spot with blankets and cushions. Include everyone’s favorite snacks and sandwiches.

2:00 PM - Creative Hour: Family Craft Project

- Get creative as a family! Whether it’s painting, drawing, building something with Legos, or working on a DIY home project, let everyone participate in something hands-on. Make it a keepsake you can hang on the wall or something useful for the home.

3:30 PM - Family Movie or Show Time

- Pick a family-friendly movie or TV show that everyone can agree on, and settle in for some cozy downtime. Make it special with popcorn, blankets, and dim lighting to mimic the theater experience at home.

5:30 PM - Outdoor Adventure (Weather Permitting)

- Head out for a mini outdoor adventure! You could visit a local nature reserve, hike a trail, play at the playground, or enjoy some outdoor games like soccer, frisbee, or kite flying.

7:00 PM - Family Cook-off or Dinner Party

- Have a family cook-off where everyone teams up to make dinner! Alternatively, cook a fun, themed dinner together (like taco night, homemade pizza, or pasta night). Set the table nicely and enjoy the meal together.

8:30 PM - Reflection & Dessert

- Gather around for dessert and have a reflective chat about the day. Each family member can share their favorite moment. Maybe even start a “family journal” where each person contributes their thoughts and memories from the day.

9:00 PM - Relaxing Wind-Down: Story Time or Family Chat

- End the day with a relaxing family story time or a meaningful conversation. You can read a book aloud together, share stories from when you were younger, or chat about upcoming family plans.

These ideas create a balanced mix of fun, relaxation, creativity, and bonding time, perfect for making the most of family time!