Today’s post offers specific ideas for how to build your family through special times together.

I have learned so much from Rand & Amber and know you will too. Some of the ideas won’t be applicable to you if you don’t have children, but many of them are very adaptable – whether you’ve been married 6 weeks or 60 years! Enjoy!

HAPPY TIMES through BUILDING MEMORIES

1. TRIPS AND VACATIONS

• Camping
• Hiking
• Amusement Parks (Being willing to at least try the rides once)
• Listen to story tapes to enjoy the trip itself
• Stop at famous attractions
• Make the truck drivers blow their horns
• Visit the famous, fancy hotels (Grand Ole Opry, The Ducks at Memphis, The Breakers, Grove Park Inn)

2. NIGHT TIME FUN

• Make a puzzle
• Read a book
• Work on a sewing project (Quilt Kit)
• Make crafts
• Make your own birthday cards
• Play catch (Baseball, Football, Frisbee)
• Have a dress up tea party for the whole family (Hope no unexpected company comes) 😉
• Family video night with popcorn
• Go for midnight walks together

3. DO FUN THINGS TOGETHER

• Games: Bible or Fairy Tale Charades
• Hide & Seek for Mom and Dad
• Tickle Fights
• Pictionary & Playdough-ary
• Guestures
• Old Maids
• Ride Bikes
• Go roller skating or ice skating
• Go picking fruit together
• Go play Putt-Putt
• Bowling
• Volleyball
• Date Night: Dad and daughter; Son and Mother
• Play in the leaves
• Play in the snow

4. HOLIDAY TRADITIONS/SPECIAL EVENTS

• Christmas Traditions
• Treasure Hunt clues for presents
• Local events (Area colleges and town events have many cultural activities. Check with the Chamber of Commerce)
• Plays
• Concerts
• Parades
• Craft Shows
• Fairs

5.  Special Guest Night

“One night I told the kids that we were having some very special guests for dinner … they were to get dressed nicely and be at the table at a certain time. The best dishes were used and a special meal was prepared. When they came to the table they saw only four places were set. I proceeded to tell them that they were the special guests since they were the most special people in the world. We had a wonderful evening and at the end of the meal they signed the guest book.”

~ Rand & Amber, married 33 years

What memory can you make with your spouse or family today?

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