If the pace and stress of modern life isn’t something that you enjoy then why not take a step back. By looking at some retro ideas you can slow down your lifestyle and give your kids a real treat.
Why not try out one or more of these ideas and see how much fun it adds to family life.
Give Them Fish and Chips in a Newspaper
If you grew up in the UK then there is a good chance that you have savoured the wonderful pleasure of eating fish and chips wrapped up in a newspaper. Yet, there is also a strong possibility that your little ones have never done this, and they might not even believe you when you mention it.
Why not make them some healthy fish and chips and then wrap them up in a newspaper. The kids will love eating in this way and it may bring back some happy memories for you too.
Play a Board Game
These days, the wealth of computer games and mobile apps means that we are in danger of losing the thrill of the traditional board game. Yet, if you played the likes of Monopoly or Cluedo as a youngster then you know exactly how exciting this sort of game can be.
This is a fantastic way of spending a few hours as a family playing together. Some board games are even pretty good at help kids to learn new words, improve their memory of learn in some other way.
Get a Slush Machine
Who can forget the glorious summer days of their youth when they would slurp a slushy drink and feel as though they were in paradise? This retro pleasure might seem like something that never be re-captured for the benefit of your children.
However, you can get slush machines for home use now. This opens up exciting possibilities for making fantastic drinks that get the whole family excited.
Try Charades
The classic parlour game of charades is one of the finest ways of spending time as a family doing something that is terrific fun. If you have slipped into the habit of spending time each in their own room then this a smart way to get together as a family again.
If the children in the family have never played this game then this love discovering how much fun it is. They will soon be caught up in the excitement of this game, which usually ends in laughter and a great bonding experience.
Make Your Favourite Childhood Meal
Most of us have at least one favourite meal from our childhood that we still look back on fondly. Do you remember something that you used to eat as a kid and that you haven’t tasted in years?
By making a few retro meals you can let the little ones enjoy some of the food that you most enjoy and also get to savour the taste of your past at the same time.