family friendly weekend activity ideas
Labor Day traditionally marks the unofficial end of summer. But the fun does not end here! This summer has been full of change and new ways of doing things. What better way to celebrate the end of a season and memories made than by taking advantage of bonus quality time with those you love!? On a budget or unable to travel this weekend? No sweat. These family activities can all be done from the comfort of your home or neighborhood with virtually no extra expenses spared. Use these activity ideas to soak up some extra minutes of summer fun with your family, furry pet friends, and loved ones.
celebrate the end of summer with these family-friendly activity ideas
let's go exploring!
Mark the end of summer with a family hike. Visit a local metro park, or hiking trail and take the day and explore nature together. If you have little ones, add an extra element of fun to keep their attention. Encourage your kids to look for leaves or flower petals they can bring home and add to a keepsake frame. Add your findings along with a family selfie from your hike and map of the park to a stylish keepsake frame.
capture memories
If your holiday weekend plans include BBQs and fun outdoors with family, make sure you are ready to capture those final summer moments. Keep an instant film camera and a photo album handy. Snap candid photos and add them to your family album. When the weekend is through, you'll have fun looking through the memories made.
the dog days of summer
Get your pup in on the weekend fun. Throughout the summer I have been taking our dog, Tucker on long walks every Saturday morning. Our walks have turned into quality time where we can both get fresh air and enjoy the nice weather. I'm looking forward to an extra day this holiday weekend where we can hit the trail together. If you plan on walking your pup this weekend, be sure to take along our pet water bottle to keep them hydrated and consider other dog walking favorites. 
