Family Fun offers lots of ideas for anyone!

I adore this fun filled, activity packed magazine for families. There are many crafts for different ages and I like the articles too! I have only read the last three magazines as its a new subscription, but I can honestly say there's a lot to it. I thought I would share a few examples from the May 2000 issue with you so you can have a taste of what's so wonderful about Family Fun.

Family Fun Home:
These are ideas on how to make your home more attractive and appealing to the kids. I love the game table in the kids bedroom (where you arrange different items on a child's sized wooden table, apply/glue them on with a solution of glue and water with a paintbrush. They used items such as monopoly money, puzzle pieces, coins, sequins, and cards. Then, once the glue is dry, carefully pour on high gloss finish such as EnviroTex Lte Brand and let dry) In the May issue, in this section you will also find instructions for these ideas for the bedroom:
-Pocket Curtains
-Eclectic Mobile
-Colored Lamp Shades
-Changeable Chair Upholstery
-Glow in the Dark Murals
-Decorated Drawer Knobs
-Cool Hairstyling Station

In addition to the bedroom, there are also wonderful and practical ideas for:
-Building a Backyard Playhouse
-Organizing your kitchen, family room and family information center to ensure that it is family friendly!

TRAVEL:

Since their interest is on families and kids, their travel information is targeted towards kid friendly places and hot tips! This issue covered Chicago and gave a brief journal of the kids and their reaction to the different places they toured. (Licoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, Sears Tower, Riding in the Cab and so on)

They also had an article called Great little Beach towns which covered three major beach towns and included why the families like that area. I liked this article and it sparked a few new ideas for travel, later on down the road.

Seasonal:

Their mothers day section was wonderful, plus they included lots of easy to follow ideas for creating special Mother's Day gifts for mom. Hint, hint. Honey, are you reading this...

They had one page on Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May, celebration originated in Mexico) and some ideas on how to get into the festive spirit!

OTHER:

I love all the ideas that readers submit! They are wonderful and usually include photographs! The book is loaded with information, too much to describe here.

WHY I LIKE FAMILY FUN:

I like the idea of all the crafts and activities. I am not extremely talented in the arts and craft department, yet I feel comfortable with the instructions given in Family Fun. This magazine encourages families to spend time together doing things...not just taking in a movie, but actually creating something together. The easy instructions, the cool ideas that my kids enjoy..it all adds up to fun!