by Marie M. Daniels

Created on: February 14, 2009

If you as a family are looking to spend more quality time together, there are plenty of activities for you. Family fun can be had on even the smallest of budgets. You will also be happy to know that family fun doesn't have to break the bank.

Now is the time to make those family memories that will last your children the rest of their lives. You may find some activities listed that you love so much you will start your own family traditions. Some ideas might sound weird and your children might be skeptical at first, but try it anyway. Once you try something new they might do a complete turn around and end up having a great time.

Here are 20 family fun ideas for the family who wants to spend time together and have fun on a budget. The list is a freebie list; every activity listed will be free to do, except maybe for some gas money.

1. Dust off a Board Game - Board games help critical thinking skills and they are fun.

2. Catch Fireflies
Catch them in plastic jars with holes in them.

3. Play Frisbee
You could even play Frisbee golf.

4. Watch the Clouds Float By Point out the shapes and animals you see.

5. Try Stargazing
Point out some constellations to your kids.

6. Play Hide and Seek In the house or around the house is fun.

7. Play Charades
Write down favorite cartoon characters and act like them.

8. Have a Tug of War You could even make it over a mud puddle.

9. Play Tag Any kind of tag: freeze tag, flashlight tag or ball tag.

10. Play Kickball You might need a few extra neighborhood kids for this.

11. Scavenger Hunt Make a list of household items to find.

12. See Who Can Throw a Paper Airplane the Furthest

13. Take a Walk Around Your Neighborhood Get some exercise and fresh air.

14. Go to the Park There are playgrounds and jungle gyms to romp around on.

15. Check Out Your Local Library They have books and videos for free.

16. Put on a Play Have your kids write, direct and act in a play for you.

17. Get on Rain Gear and Jump in the Puddles

18. Have a Race Any kind of race you like, even an egg and spoon race will do.

19. Family Awards Night Honor each family member for something a good quality they have.

20. Family Story Each person makes up one sentence, and continues the story until you come up with a happy ending.

Try putting all the ideas from above in a small jar or basket. Then mix them up and take turns picking an activity to do. This idea works great when your kids are bored out of their minds and bugging you to do something fun.

You can see how a family on a budget can find some family fun activities to do for practically free. You can even modify the list to fit your family's needs.

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