Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts

Friday, 29 January 2021

Strengthen Your Family Bond With These Fun eBooks

Audiobooks are the best source of entertainment for families with kids. They improved their reading skills and comprehension ability. Here are some of the best fun eBooks that promote family togetherness.

Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker

Originally publishes on September 28, 2017, this eBook talks about how long you sleep can affect your life quality. Matthew explains how sleep affects your body in general - starting from your mental health to physical wellness. Walker is a professional neuroscientist who is well experienced in his line of work.

Shoe Dog - Phil Knight

Phil Knight is the founder of Nike. In this eBook, Knight talks of how he started creating Nike from scratch. He mentions how he borrowed $50 to launch the swoosh Nike logo. Reading this book will make you learn about the various obstacles faced when struggling to start his company off the ground. He also highlights how important it is to build work relationships, which helped him make the famous brand we see today.

Troublemaker - Leah Remini

Troublemaker is one of the best eBooks written by a celebrity. The book follows the story of a scientist known as Gonzo, who meets her favorite celebrity. They go for a walk in the city of Hong Kong, sharing stories of their childhood. The celebrity happens to be Tom Cruise, who stars as a character with a British accent.

For more fun eBooks that you can enjoy with your family, visit Funtides.com.

Wednesday, 10 June 2020

FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY IDEAS TO DO TOGETHER

Here are a handful of really fun and easy ideas to share as a family.

PLAY A CARD GAME

There’s UNO, SNAP! and even GoFish! as a few fan favourites.

VISIT THE BEACH

At the beach you can swim, build sandcastles, or just chill out as a family.


GO ON A PICNIC

Packing the picnic basket is part of the fun, so get the kids involved. Grab some bread rolls, bottles of water, salad and some kid-friendly snacks.

GO TO THE LIBRARY

Visit your local library and borrow some new books.

HAVE A STAYCATION

No need to jet off to another part of the world for a getaway, stay where you live. Book a hotel and explore your home town.


GROW A HERB GARDEN

All you need is a pot, some herbs, some soil and you’re on your way. Let the kids go crazy. Best of all you get to eat your garden later.

PLAY A BOARD GAME

Get out your old board games and have a family game night. Try Twister, Monopoly, Pictionary or anything else you’ve got hanging in the cupboard.


LET THE KIDS COOK DINNER

This will depend on the age of your children of course, but they love knowing they’re contributing to dinner. If they’re old enough to chop, let them chop up ingredients, or if you’ve got teens on your hand… let them make the whole dinner.

GET IN YOUR GARDEN

Put on our gloves, crank some music and weed together as a family.

For more family friendly fun, check out www.funtides.com.

Thursday, 4 April 2019

Surefire Ways to Bring the Family Together

Sometimes it’s not just mom and dad that have busy schedules, with hectic days that can include school, extracurricular activities, and probably plenty of homework too, kids can get caught up in hectic lives as well! That said, it’s still important for everyone to find or make time for the family, and here are three activities that are sure to bring the family together.


Games night! There are few things that scream family fun quite as much as a good old fashioned games night! With more games than imaginable to choose from, there will never be a shortage of fun nights and fun memories to cherish as the kids grow older.


Family cooking night. No matter how busy life can get it’s important to have dinner together as a family, but why not go the extra step and have a regular family cooking night as well? With everyone involved the prep is sure to be a breeze, and it’s a great way to teach the kids how to help run the household.


Family reading nights. When the kids are young the family can get together for stories by the fire, with mom or dad reading aloud or perhaps an audiobook for everyone to enjoy. As the kids get older they can take turns reading for the rest of the family, creating a bonding experience like few others.

Looking for more family fun? Visit our online library at www.funtides.com for a wide variety of ebooks, audiobooks, music, and more that are sure to please everyone!