10 ways to have fun with your kids

Having fun with your kids during holidays doesn't have to be a grueling battle over what to keep them satisfied. Here are some sure fire ways to have extra fun with your kids, while keeping them safe and safer on your purse too.
1. Visit a museum or historic site. It's not only interesting for them but you as well and it serves as an educational experience for your children too. Besides, it has tons of places that your kids will love.
2. Serves ice-cream as an occasional treat. Kids love ice-cream and serving them once in a while after dinner or on a hot sunny day would be great. Your kids can have fun decorating their ice-cream with toppings such as almond, hazel or cashew nuts, berries or tropical fruits such as banana.
3. Popcorns and movie at the comfort of your own home. Finding a parking space at the local mall during weekends and frequenting the loo with your kids in tow can be stressful for parents that in turn make the outing less exciting. Why, not, watch an animated movie at home on DVD, get some of your kids' favourite snack and enjoy.
4. Go out to dinner. Some restaurants offer complimentary meals for children. This is something you can always do and it's a special treat for your children. Alternatively,a visit to one of the popular fast-food restaurants nearby once in a blue moon would  be fun and it's at an affordable price.
5. Have simple cooking or baking session at home. Kids love to gets hand-on tasks like mixing  the flour to prepare dough for cookies, decorating them or help preparing ingredients for sandwiches. It's fun and it's affordable

6. Visit the library and bookstore! Libraries and bookstores are always holding events for children of all ages. Some have story time on certain days for your younger child and learning centres for your older ones. So ask your local library and bookstore for a calendar of their upcoming events.
7. Picnic with your entire family. It is great way for everyone to gather together while spending less and getting more out of one another.
8. Try some outdoor family activities. Fishing, hiking or just sightseeing. If you are really up for it, try camping too. So all family members are in the same place at once and give you the opportunity to get to know your kids more and let them see how cool you really are.
9. Play a board game if the weather is bad. Get everyone to sit down for a nice family board game if the weather is bad for outdoor activities. Laughing and bonding over a game will definitely fire them up.
10. Capture the moments! Give each child the chance to use your digital camera and see what sparks their interests as they become their own personal photographer.