{"id":10173,"date":"2022-11-18T20:32:54","date_gmt":"2022-11-19T01:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/?p=10173"},"modified":"2022-11-18T21:28:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-19T02:28:32","slug":"15-inexpensive-family-activities-youll-love-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/holidays\/15-inexpensive-family-activities-youll-love-this-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"39 Inexpensive Christmas Family Activities You’ll Love This Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Christmas break always takes F. O. R. E. V. E. R. to arrive<\/strong> and then flies by way too quickly! \u00a0Who else can whole-heartedly agree?! \u00a0I have found that while spontaneity is fun, some intentional planning also helps us really make the most of our holiday break. \u00a0Today, I’m sharing some of our favorite inexpensive Christmas family activities so you can plan ahead to enjoy them this season too!<\/p>\n

Today, I thought it would be fun to share a round-up of ideas that we have either tried and enjoyed, plan to try this year, or want to include in the future!<\/p>\n

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If you are a parent or grandparent, you know how quickly all those fun, little activities can add up and end up being expensive! \u00a0Especially if you have a few kiddos involved!<\/p>\n

We make it a point each year to set some money aside for a fun family activity. \u00a0Living in Florida, we have fun options like SeaWorld and Disney. \u00a0We have also enjoyed The Polar Express experience and little weekend trips.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Those kinds of experiences leave me needing to be a little more creative with the rest of our break! \u00a0And sometimes, it is super helpful to not have to be the one to “create” the ideas!<\/p>\n

So, here is a round up of fun ideas from myself and other bloggers too.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hopefully this helps you create some of those intentional, memory-making moments with your family this year too!<\/p>\n

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What can families do for Christmas?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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  1. Make fun Christmas crafts.<\/li>\n
  2. Bake a special family cookie recipe.<\/li>\n
  3. Create DIY paper snowflakes for a winter wonderland.<\/li>\n
  4. Make ice cream from snow.<\/li>\n
  5. Make Christmas stars to use in gift wrapping.<\/li>\n
  6. Have a wreath contest!<\/li>\n
  7. Include fun activities for teens–see list of 25 ideas.<\/li>\n
  8. Play this silly Saran Wrap game!<\/li>\n
  9. Host a gingerbread house party.<\/li>\n
  10. Attend Christmas plays and concerts at local churches or community theaters.<\/li>\n
  11. Make a chocolate snowman!<\/li>\n
  12. Wear pjs and drive around to see Christmas lights (singing loudly, of course!)<\/li>\n
  13. Make edible playdoh.<\/li>\n
  14. Create DIY Christmas ornaments to give away.<\/li>\n
  15. Make Christmas candy and deliver to neighbors.<\/li>\n
  16. + many more!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    39 Inexpensive Christmas Family Activities You’ll Love This Season<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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    Crafts are inexpensive Christmas family activities and fun too!!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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    My kids love doing little crafts! \u00a0And even though there is a range of 6 years from oldest to youngest, simple crafts are an activity that they all enjoy together. \u00a0You can find 4 different craft ideas HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    These have become fun little keepsakes<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>but none of them cost very much at all! \u00a0In fact, almost all of them are things we dug out from the odds and ends of the arts and crafts bin or found on sale!<\/p>\n

    My kids had a lot of fun with them<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and I think your children or grandchildren will enjoy them too!<\/p>\n

    Most of all, crafts are just a great way to unleash some creativity. \u00a0At the same time, you can enjoy inexpensive Christmas family activities that everyone can be involved with!<\/p>\n

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    Cookies are always a fun idea!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Here’s our special family recipe:<\/em><\/h3>\n

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    You can’t go wrong with making cookies, right?! \u00a0Our family has a little tradition that my husband, Robb, used to do with\u00a0his<\/em> dad. \u00a0It usually ends with a big mess, but the best kinds of memories.<\/p>\n

    This is a fun thing that Robb does with our kids, so I usually try to escape for a little last-minute shopping or just enjoy a Hallmark movie in the other room. \u00a0It’s a win-win for us all!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Here is the special recipe:<\/p>\n

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