{"id":1782,"date":"2020-03-12T20:57:54","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T00:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/?p=1782"},"modified":"2026-07-04T00:26:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T04:26:10","slug":"simple-fun-for-a-weekend-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/simple-fun-for-a-weekend-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Fun for a Weekend at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Going out to cool events is all good and fun, but let\u2019s not forget the basics of family connection and the importance of fun within the home as well. Whether the weather is difficult, or there\u2019s a virus going around (I\u2019m talking to you COVID-19), or you just need a break from the hustle of life . . . staying home can be necessary, but it certainly doesn\u2019t have to be boring.<\/p>\n

We live in a day and age where resources and inspiration are at our fingertips, which makes getting creative easier than ever. Browse Pinterest for craft and activity ideas. Research recipe sites for delicious, healing food to make with your families. Listen to podcasts, audiobooks, or dance to your favourite music. Order your groceries online, binge on some Disney+, cuddle up under a blanket fort and make some memories!<\/p>\n

Here are some resources to get the wheels turning for a weekend of simple fun at home!
\n(Try not to get lost down the rabbit hole of Pinterest like I did . . .)<\/p>\n

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Craft Crazy<\/h2>\n
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simpleeverydaymom.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Use things you have around the house and let the kids have some messy, creative fun! Do you know how long a stack of cardboard, some tape, and scissors can keep a child occupied?! HOURS, I tell you.<\/p>\n

Paper Spinner Craft<\/a>
\nPotato Egg Stampers<\/a>
\nCoffee Filter Butterflies<\/a>
\nHomemade Playdough<\/a>
\nMarshmallow Shooters<\/a>
\nForky From Toy Story 4<\/a>
\n30+ toilet paper roll crafts.<\/a><\/p>\n

Games and Activities<\/h2>\n

Pull out some board games, do a big puzzle, print off some new colouring sheets, or try one of the interactive ideas below!<\/p>\n

Charades for Young Kids<\/a> – make your own actions\/words, or use the printable cards for young kids.
\nSpring Mad Lib Printables<\/a> – get everyone laughing over the funny sentence stories you create together.
\nDice Drawing Games<\/a> – encourages creativity and silliness, can be played individually or as a group.
\nBalloon Tennis<\/a> – make rackets using paper plates and craft sticks and try to keep the balloon off the ground.
\nMinute to Win it For Kids<\/a> – recreate the hilarious challenges from this popular game show.
\nPainters Tape Games<\/a> – 40 games and activities using simple items around the house and a roll of painters tape.<\/p>\n

Making Memories<\/h2>\n

Kids thrive on simple, quality time together with the people they feel loved by. Try to think like a kid, what do you wish your parents would have done with you? Get silly, have fun, and watch your kids soak up this special time with your undivided attention.<\/p>\n