There is one thing we all as families have in common: our hectic schedules. A leisurely weekday breakfast with your kids and family dinners seem to happen less and less. Sundays are a perfect opportunity to reconnect and spend quality time together. Why not take time out to create a sweet moment with your family and turn Sunday into Funday?

Here are some examples to get the wheels turning:

• Cooking with your kids on Sunday morning.
• A family outing: spend a day at the playground, go sledding, or visit a science museum.
• Bring back an important family ritual: Sunday dinner.
• Afterwards, break out a board game! Enjoy the humor filled challenge that comes with playful competition.

Most families know a person in their neighborhood who lives alone and doesn’t seem to have many visitors. Why not teach your kids the value of kindness and bring your neighbor a little happiness at the same time?

• Bake up a batch of cookies with the kids.
• Try to account for any dietary needs.
• If you’re not sure what types of food the neighbor likes, or can eat, you can always help weed their garden or rake their leaves.

Taking a long family vacation is not always an option for families today. Between balancing budgets and busy schedules, many families are looking for easier getaway options. Sometimes leaving town for a few hours can have the same mental effect as going on a long distance trip.

Here are a few great weekend getaways to make quality time with your family even sweeter:

• Picnic – The best meal for a lovely day outdoors. Don’t forget the frisbee, kite, or football.
• Hiking – A nice stroll through nature can bring a peace and tranquility to your family. Feel free to combine the hike with the Picnic if you’re extra ambitious.
• The Zoo – Visiting the zoo can be as fun as it is educational. It gives your family the ability to be silly and learn something at the same time. Monkey around and feed your curiosity.
• The Fair – Whether it’s your local fair or just in the next town over, going to the fair will be a memorable event for every family member.