Are you looking for a chill yet artsy hangout idea that is perfect for you and your squad? Whether you’re entertaining kids, dodging study sessions, or just need a break from the digital world, we’ve got a great activity that is guaranteed to sprinkle some color into your day. (And some fresh new plants asContinue reading “Terra Cotta Pot Painting”
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5 Ways to Make Homemade Ice Cream
Making ice cream in a ziplock bag is a fun, easy, and educational activity that you can quickly do at home with just a few ingredients and supplies. There are various different techniques that you could test to see which creates the “best” version of homemade ice cream. With my local youth church group, weContinue reading “5 Ways to Make Homemade Ice Cream”
Pancake Art
We have done pancake art with teenagers, college students and adults and it’s never failed to put a smile on someone’s face. Last time adults joined in, the comment was: “Man I’m going to feel like a failure parent for making basic pancakes from now on.” 😅 Now, let’s not be about that guilt tripContinue reading “Pancake Art”
Geocaching
Article reposted with permission from The Backyard Buffs Here’s a fun backstory of The Backyard Buffs: Back in the early stages of Merek & Cassidy’s relationship, they were living in the California Bay Area just getting to know each other and becoming friends. Each night after they would get home from long days of work,Continue reading “Geocaching”
Game Review: Azul
Game Review by our partners at BackyardBuffs.com Have you ever played Splendor? We are huge fans, and we had some friends that told us if you like Splendor, you will also love Azul. Therefore, we immediately ordered because why not explore a new game in the colder months of the year! Merek had a specialContinue reading “Game Review: Azul”
Rubber Duck Racing
Did you know that Rubber Duck Racing is actually a legit thing? I for one did not, and was introduced in college. When my boss said we were doing a rubber duck race, I seriously thought to myself: “that sounds like a kids activity.” Come to find out, it would be the activity I rememberContinue reading “Rubber Duck Racing”
Slingshot Paintball
College kids are always looking for fun things to do while on a budget, right? A big group of friends at one point in my college career decided to all invest in wrist rockets and split the cost of a big box of paintballs. Once they were acquired, we had an activity for days onContinue reading “Slingshot Paintball”
Game Review: Kan Jam Splash!
Reposted with permission from Backyard BuffsSummer pool parties are here and you need a new game to bring, right? Welllll take the OG Kan Jam game and spin it into a mini water version and we have just the game for you! Dive, splash and wing your mini frisbee to your partner in the poolContinue reading “Game Review: Kan Jam Splash!”