Having fun and bonding with your family doesn’t always have to be expensive (even though sometimes it may feel like it does). You can find a bunch of fun ways to interact with each other for free. Here are three ideas to try the next time you are bored.

Have a picnic: grab your kids and pack a nice lunch together and go to a local park or beach and just spend the day relaxing and enjoying nature. Picnics are a quiet way to enjoy life while eating some tasty food.

Movie marathon: some times bonding with family can be done with a couch and blanket. Pop out your old DVD or grab Netflix and stay home watching movies and eating junk food. Your kids will enjoy that bonding time.

Create a family blog: start a blog documenting your family activities and major events. If your kids are old enough, have them write out the posts, if they are not, have them take pictures of family events.