**Scroll down to the bottom of the post to see the video demonstration. What do you get when you put a potato gun and light sticks together? A lot of fun and a homemade meteor shower or even a firework show! Recently my brother and his wife shared with us a fun thing they did while helping … [Read more...]
Ultimate Sumo Wrestling – Pillow Style
Whatever the weather is outside anything to do with pillows is always a big hit! So, if you find yourself stuck inside and prefer not to damage your pillows (or let everyone damage your pillows) stuff them instead and put on your serious face, which I guarantee will be pretty hard to do. I … [Read more...]
Summer Passport – Free Printable Summer Activity Book
It's Summer!!! School is wrapping up and I bet you are looking for some fun summer ideas to keep everyone a little occupied. Look no further! Together with my friend Janel from A Mom's Take we have been working hard to create a FREE Summer Passport printable activity book to share with everyone. It … [Read more...]
Fun Games For The Summer Time
Summer is coming and time for car trips and lots of fun outside. We enjoy playing simple games together as a family. What are your tricks for a fun time during the summer in the car or just playing outside? Here is one of our favorite games to play...I SPY...because you are never to old … [Read more...]
Bean & Straw Game with Video Demonstration
The M&M Straw Game is not only a favorite with our friends and family, but it is also a favorite with a lot of Fun On a Dime readers. It is the most popular game on this site. And until recently, we could never play it with our own kiddos because shake straws, believe it or not, are harder for … [Read more...]
{Group Games} Zip-Bom
I love playing a good game. Games seem to lighten the mood and are great for connecting with others. This is a really fun group game my nieces taught me. We were in giggles in no time! Object Keep the game moving, without mixing up the cues. Set-Up Have all the … [Read more...]
Pick-Up “Sticks”
This is a fun game for all ages to play to use up some energy when you are stuck indoors on those not so nice days (or way too hot, depending on where you are) and even more fun to play outside! The variations you can play are endless (see "Variations" below for more ideas) and it is great for all … [Read more...]
