As a working mother and someone who loves spending time with my family, I am guilty of falling into the habit of just hanging out with my kids on the couch, reading before bed or merely just enjoying dinner together. These things are wonderful and I cherish all of our moments together but I wanted to do something that would better them, teach them something and allow us to bond while creating something together.
We are pretty healthy eaters and love all things organic. Which as you know, can be pretty expensive. So what better way to bond with your kids while doing something that is actually beneficial to them, and our family as a whole, while saving money? No complaints here!
I’m excited to report that we are now successfully growing our own tomatoes, squash, blackberries, apples, zucchini, etc. I think there are a multitude of benefits to growing your own garden, especially with children.
If you can incorporate learning into bonding time, you will feel more fulfilled. These are skills and lessons that they will carry into adulthood.
If you don’t have time or the space to build a garden there are other options you can do together that the kids will enjoy. Building a bird feeder is a great idea. The positive, long-term benefits are worth it.
Below I have included a link to building your own garden AND building a DIY bird feeder if you want to start with a smaller project: