Tips for fun family visits
The easing of COVID restrictions is allowing many people to reconnect with family members who they haven’t seen in months. Some may be visiting older relatives who haven’t had a lot of personal contact throughout the past year. Mother’s Day may be over and Father’s Day is some time off, but this is still a great time to surprise your relatives with a treat. Here are some tips to make your visit extra-special:
1. Make (or order) a delicious meal
The best gift is surely one that lets you relax together as a family. There’s nothing better than a long dinner for savouring good food and conversation with those you hold dearest.
With the cooking aficionados in your home, turn it into a group activity! Turn setting the table or decorating the room into a fun game with the kids! Some people can play sous-chef, slicing and mixing things as directed. Sometimes, the best conversations come during a task which you are all working on together.
No one has to be a chef, of course. In addition to normal delivery, some restaurants and meal kit services are offering prepared ingredients with heating or cooking instructions. Keep everyone together and savour each second with a home delivery! Catch up, reconvene and reconnect.
2. Family time
A long walk in the countryside is a great way to reconnect both with family and the world beyond our homes. Make the most of the May weather – longer days, blossoming flowers and a natural world preparing for summer.
If the weather doesn’t cooperate with outdoor activities on your visit, there are many options to enjoy time together inside. How about a board game or puzzle? If you’re looking for something a little more active, you could play charades or other interactive games. Inevitably, you’ll likely find yourselves leafing through the family photo albums together! You might hear a new story – or discover pictures which you haven’t seen before.
3. Bake a cake
A touch of sugar can brighten anyone’s day! Giving your relative a home-baked sweet doesn’t just make them happy, it’s also fun for you – especially if you have children. Not only is baking a fun activity to do with them, but they’ll also take pride in showcasing something that they made. They may even discover a hobby which excites them! For quick and easy bakes with the kids, cake mixes are a simple solution to a rainy Sunday afternoon. As you progress, more complex recipes can add a degree of challenge and teamwork!
4. Individual gifts
Bringing a gift for your host is always appreciated. Now, they might take on an extra weight as a way to show your relative you’ve been thinking of them. What about bringing them their favourite chocolate or sweets? Or self-care products which are perfect for self-care. Some great options are a nourishing body butter, pampering bath additive or a pretty scented candle. Flowers make the perfect house warming or ‘just because’ gift – one that can even be bought at the last minute. If you opt for a potted plant instead of a bouquet, you can be sure that the joy of the present will last longer.
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