Happy First Day of Fall! โฃ
Happy first day of fall! ๐โฃ
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Looking for some family activities to do this fall season, while still keeping it fun for your teens? Weโve got you covered!๐โฃ
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๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ค๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก๐๐ฌ & ๐๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ – We know, those types of places might seem a little โlameโ or too young for your teensโฆBUT, weโve yet to meet a teen who didnโt like cider or donuts. ๐คฃโฃ
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๐น ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ – Whether going out into the woods or just in the backyard, teaching your kids how to build a tent, roasting hot dogs by the fire, and making sโmores is always a good time! โฃ
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๐น ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ – Football and basketball season is upon us! So go to a major league event, or even a local college or high school game as a fun evening activity! โฃ
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๐น ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ – Take your teen to your old stomping grounds! Showing your kids your old college, high school, or anywhere meaningful to you is a great bonding experience for everyone. โฃ
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๐น ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ – Nobody ever dislikes a good oleโ family movie night! Great excuse to relax as a family, AND, if you wanna get fancy, set up a projector outside and watch the movie out by the fire! ๐ชต๐ฅโฃ
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Parents! Got any other suggestions for some fun family fall activities?! Drop your ideas below! โฌ๏ธ
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