Family Activities

Simple Crafts for Kids: DIY Potholder

Melissa Smail July 18, 2025

Rain, rain is here to stay—let’s find another way to play! Here in Northeast Ohio, sunny days have been few and far between

family camping in tent and roasting marshmallows

Backyard Camping: Quality Family Time on a Budget

Marlin Miller July 31, 2024

One of our family’s favorite things to do is to take a staycation at home, include backyard camping. Seeing the family tent setup next to a campfire and the fixings reminds us that we are “somewhere else.”

Kids putting truck jigsaw puzzle together

The Perks of Puzzles and How They Can Help

John Moody January 29, 2024

As a child, one of my fondest winter memories was working alongside my mom on puzzles. Sometimes I would help her with her puzzles once I was older.

Indoor Games and Fun for Winter Days

AllisonErvin January 16, 2024

Chase away winter boredom with indoor games and fun. From board games to blanket forts, here are our ideas for entertaining the whole family.

Snow Days Bring Baking Memories

Amy Murray December 27, 2023

Turn snow days into priceless memories with some baking fun! Amy from Lehman’s shares her family’s tradition of making doughnuts in December.

New Holiday Traditions for New Family Dynamics

Tandy Hogate December 8, 2023

Keep the holidays special for everyone through life’s changes by starting new holiday traditions. Here some ideas that I’m trying this year.

Family decorating gingerbread house together

Kids in the Kitchen: Decorating a Gingerbread House

Melissa Smail December 6, 2023

I had high ambitions for my first crack at decorating a gingerbread house with my family. Here is what I learned from this experience with a two-year-old.

Ain’t No Party Like a Corn Husking Party

Melissa Smail September 15, 2023

Our corn husking party has become a family tradition. When the corn is ready, everyone helps collect, husk, cook and prepare the corn for freezers.

Back-to-School Tips and Traditions

Sue Bukovitz August 21, 2023

It’s that time of the year again…back to school! Here are some back to school tips and traditions to help make the transition easier for the whole family.

5 Simple Activities to Spend More Time in Nature

AllisonErvin June 5, 2023

Nature has a healing power and helps with both physical and mental health. Being in nature doesn’t have to be intimidating. Here are five activities to try.