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September 11, 2007 | Written By: Jeff Williams

Take a Kid Rock Climbing

More than just something fun to go do, rock climbing is terrific exercise.

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July 24, 2007 | Written By: Kashi

Super Healthy Snacking for Kids

Do your kids love to snack? Great! Shape up your child’s snacking habits with these helpful tips.

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July 24, 2007 | Written By: Kashi

Activities for Fun Summer Weekends

Summer weekends are a perfect time to take your workout outdoors.

24 Challenges

5 participants 2 comments
Posted on: July 22, 2008

Decide on diapers

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Many eco-minded people assume that cloth is the greener choice when it comes to diapers. Not always so: Depending on your location, your local landfill situation, and many other factors, disposables...

9 participants 6 comments
Posted on: July 07, 2008

Spice up your kids’ snack selection

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Snack time is a great opportunity to increase the health factor in your kids’ diets. But rather than making drastic changes that might take some getting used to, try more subtle changes to start out...

6 participants 5 comments
Posted on: July 01, 2008

Start a scrapbook of family recipes

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Collecting family recipes puts you in touch with your history. It’s also a great way to preserve a food legacy for your children and to get in touch with people you might not have talked with for a...

9 participants 2 comments
Posted on: June 13, 2008

Dine with dad

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

When was the last time you not only shared a table with your father, but also cooked him a meal? Sometime this month, make an effort to cook a meal for your dad. Surprise him with a finished feast or...

26 participants 13 comments
Posted on: May 11, 2008

Thank your mother

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Acknowledging your mom’s love doesn’t have to involve buying stuff. Gifting can be as simple as donating to a cause in her name, going for a walk together, or organizing family memorabilia into an...

4 participants 0 comments
Posted on: April 23, 2008

Go bowling in your backyard

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Various forms of lawn bowling are popular around the world (bocce, boules, pétanque), probably because socializing during the game is half the fun. And since they’re non-contact sports that are about...

9 participants 7 comments
Posted on: April 19, 2008

Make family time happen

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Sometimes it’s important to reassess our schedules and our commitment to family life. If you’ve been feeling like you don’t have enough quality time with your loved ones, challenge yourself this...

1 participant 1 comment
Posted on: April 19, 2008

Test your luck…and tossing skills

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

A great option for family events, horseshoes toss extra fun into any barbecue or picnic. Challenge yourself to rally the troops and enjoy a friendly game. _(When logging progress for this...

5 participants 2 comments
Posted on: April 16, 2008

Make a dash for it

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

When was the last time you raced a friend 50 yards to the finish line? If it’s been awhile, you’ll be surprised at the adrenaline rush you get from competing full speed. Challenge yourself to gather...

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Posted on: April 16, 2008

Go fly a kite

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Make the best of a windy day by grabbing a kite and a few pals. Head to your favorite green space or beach for the launch. You may find that getting it to fly is harder than it looks. But once your...

2 participants 2 comments
Posted on: April 15, 2008

Tag - you’re it!

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

As a kid you ran around just for the fun of it, remember? Jog your memory with friendly game of tag. You can level the playing field by having faster or fitter players hop, skip or jump instead of...

4 participants 0 comments
Posted on: April 14, 2008

Dive for sunken treasure

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Here’s something you probably haven’t done since you were a kid. Go to a swimming pool with some friends or a group and take along some bright shiny objects. Now, toss those objects into the water...

2 participants 2 comments
Posted on: April 14, 2008

Go in circles

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Flashing lights, flashback music, and laps around the rink – time to lace up those roller skates. The roller rink provides an active outing for all ages and fitness levels. Just skip the unhealthy...

2 participants 1 comment
Posted on: April 13, 2008

Monkey around at the playground

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

When was the last time you slid down the slide? Or hung on the monkey bars? You may be surprised that lots of these activities leave you puffing after a few tries. Bring a kid along for inspiration or...

5 participants 0 comments
Posted on: April 13, 2008

Have a croquet day

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

It’s fun, it’s relaxing, and most of all it’s a lovely way to spend an afternoon outdoors. A great game for mixed-age groups, croquet develops hand-eye coordination and puts the lawn to good use...

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Posted on: April 13, 2008

Get fired up with flag football

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

For pure athleticism that almost anyone can enjoy safely, flag football is the way to go. Just tuck some colored cloth into the back of your sweats and get ready to run your tail off. Make up crazy...

1 participant 1 comment
Posted on: April 13, 2008

Get into dodge

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Finally, something you learned in school that you can use in real life. Dodgeball is great for grown-up play and fun family events (with a few rules to keep things in check, like throwing below the...

6 participants 5 comments
Posted on: April 13, 2008

Spread dance fever

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Are you a dancing queen? Or do you have two left feet? Either way, when you gather a group of friends or kids for an at-home dance off you’ll get your heart pumping, plus a great ab workout from all...

3 participants 1 comment
Posted on: April 13, 2008

Roam off the beaten path

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

When there’s a group of friends, a campfire and slumber under the stars as payoff, the trail doesn’t seem quite so long. Backcountry hiking let’s you disconnect from the everyday and get closer to...

6 participants 10 comments
Posted on: April 13, 2008

Peddle to the park

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Riding with loved ones to a leisurely picnic lunch in the park is one of life’s simple pleasures. If the trip is too long to be do-able you can stash your bike on the front of a bus or on the subway...

3 participants 3 comments
Posted on: April 13, 2008

Hide and go seek

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Where’s your best hiding spot? The great thing about playing hide and seek is that it exercises your body and your imagination. Challenge yourself to rally the young'un's and treat them to a game...

7 participants 5 comments
Posted on: April 13, 2008

Catch some exercise

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Few things are as elemental as tossing a ball back and forth with a friend. Challenge yourself to grab a glove, invite a kid or call up a pal, and head outside for a leisurely game of catch. _(When...

32 participants 5 comments
Posted on: August 25, 2007

Go outside and play

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

In the next 24 hours, plan an outdoor activity with your friends and family. Hiking, biking, flying a kite, or playing catch — anything goes as long as you have fun...

16 participants 3 comments
Posted on: August 17, 2007

Turn off the TV at dinnertime

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Research suggests that people who watch TV during meals consume more calories than those who don't. Tonight at dinner, turn your TV off and make an effort to talk to your family. Or, simply savor...

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