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Maximize Family Time at Home

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Homes By Cross, Inc.

Maximize Family Time at Home Maximize Family Time at Home

Family time is simply the most important time, and your home is where you experience time with your family the most. After a busy week, it’s common for everyone to just want to split up and do something alone for hours on end. If you are looking for ways to maximize family time at home, this article is for you! These simple tips will inspire your  family to be together in the comfort of your own Charlotte lake house for sale.

Easy Planning and Organizing

With several people in the mix, light planning and organization is needed to maximize family time at home. The kids have activities to attend and parents have conferences and work meetings. Investing in a large family calendar does wonders. Hang it somewhere where everyone can see it and post your family plans for the week. The kitchen is a great place to post your calendar!

 

Cooking and Cleaning

Cooking and cleaning often take away from time with loved ones. Try setting aside one day each week to prepare all of your meals for the upcoming week. It will take a chunk of several hours, but you will leave the weekday evenings free to hang out with family in a home for sale in Lake Norman.

Make cleaning a family affair. Simply set aside 20-30 minutes each evening when everyone helps to tidy the house. If your children are younger, they can simply pick up their toys or wipe down baseboards. Not only will you be doing something productive together, but you will be teaching your kids responsibility.

 

Family Game Night

Set aside a day each week for a family game night. Pull out your favorite board games and play them together around the dining room table or in front of the fireplace. Some great family game ideas include Ticket To Ride, Pandemic, Clue, Skip-Bo, and much more!

 

Make Tech Time Together Time

Everyone loves technology, but sometimes those pesky screens can suck up too much time. Instead, experience technology as a family in your Lake Norman, NC home for sale. This is a great way to find out what your kids are looking at and really involve yourself in their lives. Sit down and share interesting articles you found online. Ask them what they like to look at on the computer, and perhaps watch some funny YouTube videos together. It’s simple, but you’ll be surprised what you learn about your family!

What is your favorite way to maximize family time at home? Please share so that we can help Charlotte families grow stronger!

Comments(1)

Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

I enjoyed your post with the helpful message, glad I came across it in the archives.

Jun 25, 2016 10:26 PM