family team
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Family Team – Family Night Lesson (she: Adelle)

Family Night is a family activity that can be held once a week. Set aside one night when your family can all be together. Teach your children important values and how to be better family members, people, citizens, friends, and neighbors. The dedicated time together is the most important thing.

back to school magic
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Back to School Disney Magic at Home Ideas (she: Adelle)

I’ve put together some fun ways that you can recreate some back to school magic at home to remind you of your favorite Disneyland vacations. Whether you call it a using a spoon full of sugar, or a adding a little bit of pixie dust, you can make everyday moments more fun with a little bit of imagination! Why not live life with a cherry on top all of the time?

on the way to school documentary
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On the Way to School Documentary {Inspiring for the Whole Family}

This documentary follows four groups of children from different, remote parts of the world, and their incredible journeys just to get to school. Their hunger for knowledge, relentless bravery, and sweet humility will have you in tears, cheering them on, and rethinking your priorities!

outdoor familiy games
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The BEST Outdoor Family Games ~ Great For Reunions, BBQs, or Parties! (she: Mariah)

One of the greatest parts of summertime are all the outdoor get-togethers! Don’t you think?? Reunions, BBQs, pool parties, camping trips, church activities, etc. are all what make summers memorable. I actually have a BBQ AND a family reunion coming up this very weekend in fact! 🙂

While planning the menu and sending out invitations are one matter, planning activities is a whole other ball game. What activities can you provide that people won’t think are totally lame and will actually participate in? What games would be fun for the kids and the adults? Well look no further! I’ve found some great outdoor family games all available through Amazon to make your next summer get-together your best yet!

where not to buy disneyland tickets
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Where Not to Buy Disneyland Tickets (she: Kimberly)

Each year during the busy travel season, we hear stories firsthand from families who bought Disneyland tickets for what they thought was a great deal, but then find out they were scammed. And that is NO fun at all. With that said, I thought it would be good time to warn families about where not to buy Disneyland tickets for their summer vacation – just to be safe.

the magic of kindness
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The Magic of Kindness – Family Night Lesson (she: Adelle)

Cinderella’s mother taught her to always, “Have courage and be kind.” Why is kindness such a powerful attribute? Can kindness actually change a person’s fate? Cinderella transformed from a ragged servant girl to a beautiful queen. What type of results can we expect from being kind? This is the topic of today’s Family Night lesson. I can’t wait to share it with my family and I hope you can take time to discuss the magic of kindness with yours.

beat the heat
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Beat the Heat: Kid Friendly Indoor Craft

Hello again all! Kari here with a fun up-cycling craft to keep the kiddos busy this summer. We all need ways to beat the heat, and keep the kids entertained indoors , so why not try this up-cycling craft? Not only is it easy and fun, but the kids will love being involved, and in the end, they’ll have fun toys to keep them playing happily all the live long day!

Water Fun for Kids ~ Top Rated Products!!

Water Fun for Kids ~ The Coolest (& Top Rated) Products!

If your summer is anything like mine, it’s HOT OUTSIDE!! My kids are constantly begging me to take them somewhere to go swimming, set up the sprinklers outside, or go to the local splash pad. Anything to be able to get wet with cold water! I decided to do a little research and track down the coolest and BEST rated products that are all about water fun for kids! …and, maybe adults too.

would you rather game
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Disney Theme “Would You Rather” Game Printable

Hey Everyone, it’s Adelle from Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. If your summer is anything like mine it is full of road trips! One of my family’s favorite go-to road trip games is “Would you rather?” It can keep my kids entertained, chatting and laughing for miles and miles. I thought it would be fun to make a Disney version of the game for our Disneyland road trip, and sure enough, it was a hit! Since my family had so much fun, I thought I’d share it with you so you can make your own.

free printable math worksheets for kindergarten and 1st grade
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Printable Math Worksheets (she: Liz)

I’m always wanting to make learning fun and interesting so my son will actually get through it without complaining. Since we struggled throughout the school year, I wanted to make sure we practiced during the summer so he doesn’t fall behind once he starts 1st grade next year. Since he does enjoy math, I decided to come up with some printable math worksheets we could do this summer.

Color By Number – Summer Family Fun (she: Brooke)
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Color By Number – Summer Family Fun (she: Brooke)

Who remembers and loves color by number? Some of my earliest memories as a little girl are of me waking up WAY before my parents were wanting to, and my mom handing me the crayons and coloring books. I still remember my preschool-aged little self sitting in the dimly lit, quiet house coloring while everyone else slept. Funny how things stick with you. I’m still an early-riser, and I still LOVE to color!

don't eat dad game
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Don’t Eat Dad Game ~ Perfect for Family Night (she: Veronica)

This is a fun activity that you can play any time, but because Father’s Day is coming, I thought I’d put a fun spin on it. It’s a game that is typically called “Don’t Eat Pete”, and we love it. It’s a great game for ALL AGES, which is always a huge bonus. For Father’s Day we’ve changed the name to “Don’t Eat Dad”.