Connect as a Family
September 23, 2009 by
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With all that’s on a family agenda, it’s hard enough to find time to enjoy a meal together – much less anything else! Use NETW as inspiration to commit to an activity together that takes you beyond the table, too. First, start in the kitchen by preparing an easy meal that kids can help with, like Pepperoni Pizza with Peppers. Smaller hands can add the toppings after moms and dads chop ‘em. Don’t be afraid to try new toppings either, such as chopped bacon or even pulled pork. Serve pizza wedges with a lightly dressed tossed salad.
Once dinner’s done, choose an activity everyone will enjoy. It doesn’t have to be an evening out – keep it low cost with plenty of at-home ideas:
- “Retro” Returns: Teach kids a classic card game parents remember from childhood (i.e. gin rummy, spades, hearts); or have the kids teach their parents a game they like.
- Enjoy Autumn: Take a walk in the park or around the neighborhood to collect fallen leaves to fill a decorative outdoor planter back at home.
- Say Cheese!: Bring out the photographer in everyone! Take turns with the digital camera, and work with the kids to create a picture collage with the printed pictures. Get creative and make customized placemats that you can laminate and use at the dinner table.
