As summer enters its third chapter, we’re acknowledging a special occasion to lead the season out with a bang. August is National Family Fun Month and our Wondercide family is geared up to celebrate in full swing. The importance of family knows no bounds or limits.
Spending time with your pack is a great way to experience life’s greatest treasures while sharing memories with the people you love most. From family vacations to a hardy cook-out in your own backyard, the possibilities are endless. We’ve jotted down some unique ideas to help you and your crew make the most of this wholesome month and bring everyone closer together.
1. Time travel together
Picture yourself 10 years ago. What was life like? What songs were popular? What were your kids interested in? What toys did your dog play with? These are all questions you’ll be able to answer in the future when you dig up the time capsule that you buried with your family during Family Fun Month in 2024. A time capsule is a container (preferably not plastic or anything harmful to the environment) that consists of items that represent the current time period. Throw in an article of clothing, a toy, a photo, or maybe even a handwritten letter about what life is like right now. Bury it in your yard and be sure to mark where it’s hidden so you don’t forget when you dig it up years later.
2. Scrapbooked and ready to go
Scrapbooking is a super fun and inclusive activity that’ll take you for a stroll down memory lane and leave you with a tangible book of memories. Travel down to your local craft store and pick out a book that represents your clan and maybe some fun stickers to go with it. The art of scrapbooking is a unique skill that can bring your family closer together. Just compile some of your family’s iconic photos and choose which way you’d like to organize it. It’s all up to you and your family’s creativity!
3. Get crafty with it
Work together as a team to create something fun and useful. Maybe try crafting something for your pet, since they can’t participate in this activity. A simple DIY tug-of-war toy will go a long way with your furry friend. Just find an old t-shirt and cut it into three strips. Then, tie the strips together using a smaller piece of shirt to make a homemade rope. The trick is to braid the shirt pieces the way you would braid someone’s hair. This is just one of many nifty crafts you and your family can construct and bond over.
4. Yoga-tta try this
Yoga allows you to leave your troubles behind and focus solely on your mind and body. This tranquil activity has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, relieve back pain, improve flexibility, balance, and sleep, and provide a great form of exercise. New routines and mindfulness techniques can be difficult to start up on your own, so try it out with the fam and find nirvana together! You can search for a local yoga instructor or dabble in some living room zen with a youtube video.
5. Go green with your team
A great way to spend quality time with the fam is to get everyone together to plant some veggies, flowers, and trees in your backyard. Gardening is a great practice to teach kids the responsibility of caring for living things while helping our planet and brightening up the yard. And with the growing of plants comes the intrusion of bugs. So, be sure to arm your new garden with Wondercide’s Outdoor Pest Control which will help ward away mosquitoes, ants, fleas, and ticks while remaining safe for the pollinators. These plant-powered products will keep your plants safe as well as your family and pets when used as directed.
6. Dig up your roots
Family Fun Month expands beyond your intermediate family. Learning about your family’s lineage and history can teach you more about yourself. Sit down with your pack and try to construct a full family tree to get a clear picture of where you all come from. And if you want to go even further, try delving into your ancestry with programs like Ancestry.com or 23andMe which will tell you about your family’s ethnic history all the way down the line.
7. Trailblaze with your tribe
The great outdoors is as much a part of our family as any other human member. Mother Nature is our collective matriarch, so why not include her in the family fun? Take a nature hike with your tribe to experience fresh air and scenic views that you can appreciate as a team. And don’t forget to cover up with Wondercide’s Insect Repellent before venturing into the wild to maximize your hiking experience without the nuisance of pests.
8. Give back with your pack
What better way to give back to the community than to do it with your favorite people? Experience the joy of helping those in need with your family, whether it’s at a local animal shelter, soup kitchen, or community garden. Volunteering has proven to brighten people’s lives and give purpose to those who are searching for it. Feel fulfilled as a family and spread the love you have for each other with the world.
9. Jam with the fam
Music brings people together like nothing else. A good beat can take you soaring through another dimension. But have you ever tried making your own music? A family band is a great way to introduce a love of music to the kids while teaching them a new skill, including how to work well as a team. Pick up a few different instruments and strum out some fun tunes as a unit. You may not turn into the new Jonas Brothers, but the benefits of music are all the accolades you’ll need. Learning how to play an instrument enhances your brain’s ability to function as well as teaches patience and discipline.
10. Spa-tacular relaxation
Sit back, relax, and spa. Your everyday life is busy and chaotic, there’s no denying that. This activity will surely leave you and your family feeling calm and at peace together. Use natural face masks to have collectively smooth skin, and try out various massage guns to spend the day submerged in relaxation. You can even include your furry friends in the pampering fun by allowing them to indulge in a doggy spa with Wondercide’s Flea and Tick Shampoo. They’ll get to experience a relaxing bath while covering themselves with armor against unwanted insects. The shampoo will provide a pleasant peppermint fragrance and is lab proven to work. Finish your pet's spa experience with soothing Skin Tonic spray with nourishing neem oil.
11. Recipe restoration
A cookbook is essentially a scrapbook for foodies. Every family has their own unique recipes and dishes that are accompanied with backstories and fun memories. This August, try organizing all of your family’s delicious meals in your own personalized cookbook compiled with recipes that mean something to your pack.
12. Draw-some family portraits
Flex your artistic muscles with a fun day of drawing your family members. Whether you’re a pro behind the pencil or you’ve got two left hands, this will be a fun way to show your pack how you see them through your eyes and maybe master a new skill.
13. Lights, camera, action!
Whip out that digital camera or grab your smartphone and snap some funny photos! Dress up in quirky outfits and find a silly pose to laugh your way through a funny family photoshoot. You might even find the photo for this year’s holiday card!
14. A-list playlist
A simple collection of tunes can soundtrack a whole history of family heritage. Throw together a playlist of songs that represent your clan’s inside jokes, unique taste, and memories through lyrical themes, rhythms, and styles. This will allow you to have epic dance parties with the fam and give you something to put on when you want a reminder of familial love. For some inspiration, take a look at our curated Mother’s Day Playlist dedicated to all the super-moms out there. It's great to play anyday.
15. Poetry slam with the fam
There’s no better way to show affection than through spoken word. Put a twist on a beautiful tradition with fun themes and poetic challenges. Try writing haikus or limericks pertaining to your family members and perform them for your pack. You can make up specific rules such as starting every poem with a word that begins with a family member’s first initial. The choice is yours! You’ll be expanding your mind, getting creative, and having a blast!
We believe that family is everything. Our packs are what get us through the day. That’s why we’ve chosen to honor our loved ones this month in new and creative ways. We hope you and your families take away unforgettable memories from these activities and keep the family fun alive this August. Set challenges for yourselves and come together to accomplish, experience, and embrace the beauty of family.
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