Ordinary Life

by Kristin M. Lesney

Fun and Healthy Family Weekends, Brought to You by Fishing

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This is a partnered post with Take Me Fishing™.

ralph b lcark regional park fullerton, ca bridge pondFall is here, and that means kids are back in school full-time—even our youngest is in all-day kindergarten. Of course, having the girls back in school also means I’m spending more time working.

With everything going on, some days our physical activity level can be low. Because of this, when we do have time to spend together, it’s important that we make the most of it. We like to think of ourselves as a weekend family. From beach trips to hiking to fishing, we love to do it all. 

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Fishing is a great way to get outdoors as a family and have fun. Having three girls, we’re all about letting them break the “bass ceiling” and prove that outdoor activities like fishing are also meant for them. We make sure to talk with them a lot about how they can do anything that boys can do. We especially encourage them to try sports and activities like fishing. They always have a great time!

Another great thing about fishing is that it’s great for both your body and mind. Did you know fishing is actually one of the top activities for mental well-being? Plus, if you choose to keep the fish you catch, they’ll make for a healthy, locally-sourced meal to share around the table. The recipes are endless, and it’s a great way to expose your children to new flavors.

ralph b clark regional park bass pond dad with daughtersAnother weekend activity we love is just getting outside and finding a local park. Here in Orange County, there are so many incredible places to explore. If you’re looking to explore new fishing holes, be sure to check out Take Me Fishing’s™ list of Best Family-Friendly Places to Fish and Boat.

This past weekend, we headed to Ralph B. Clark Regional Park, which is in our city of Fullerton, to fish with our girls. They love exploring new places, and this park didn’t disappoint. Not only did the stocked, three-acre lake make for great fishing, but there were also plenty of places to explore. It’s all about just getting outside and having fun as a family.

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Check out Take Me Fishing™ to plan a fishing and boating adventure for your family—and be sure to share  with me on social using #FirstCatch!

What are some fun and simple things you like to do with your family on the weekends? Comment with your ideas below, then like TakeMeFishing™ on Facebook for a chance to win a $50 gift card plus a fishing prize package!

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  1. We like to fly kites when the weather is good. Or look for rocks, leaves and other treasures.

  2. There are so many! We lock to play soccer, throw and catch a football, go fishing, or catching a frisbee,

  3. We like to fish, too! We also like to ride bikes together and find activities around the community to participate in.

  11. I love to go with the kids to take photos and enjoy an afternoon to make my fall day the perfect one.

  15. We love swimming in warm weather and nature hikes any time of year.

  16. Riding Bikes and playing volleyball in the backyard are some simple things we like to do! Maybe even a little gardening to grow some tomatoes, onions, squash that we can all enjoy!

  20. My favorite thing to do outdoors with my grandchildren is to build leaf houses.

  27. We like to go to state parks to picnic and hike, ribe bikes in our neighborhood, go to arts and crafts festivals.

  30. The kids and I enjoy geocaching! It’s a great way to get them to explore their world, work on various finding skills, learning directions (inc. Latitude & Longitude) and to exchange swag items from other places!

  31. We like to go hunt for rocks at the river and nearby trails we can polish in our rock tumbler.

  32. Geocaching is our favorite outdoor activity! It’s taken us so many cool places!

  35. My favorite simple outdoor activity to do with my son is to sit outside under a tree and play with the leaves. I love watching him crawl around! It’s great for him to he outdoors enjoying the fresh air!

  38. We like to go on hikes. He is always finding interesting plants and different types of rocks.

  41. We love fishing and hiking. The kids love taking pictures of all the things we see.

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  44. Almost anything – in the warmer days, my niece and nephew love to swim!

  45. We like going bike riding, going to the park and on weekends we go fishing together.

  48. We’re usually out in the pool. We do have a lot of activities to choose from here in Kissimmee, but we wait until the tourists are gone and the heat and humidity.

  49. Our family likes to go hiking, and we also like to fish together as well. Thanks!

  50. We love to go for walks. We also like to play with the kick ball – either kicking, throwing or just playing a game of catch of monkey in the middle.

  52. We like doing seasonal things like strawberry picking, apple picking, or visiting farmrs markets.

  55. We love to go to the park or walk in the woods. a lot of times we just play in the backyard as well.

  58. We like going bike riding, going for walks and playing in the park.

  64. My son loves exploring everything outdoors. He would live outsude if I’d let him.

  65. We love to feed the ducks and hike the trails at our local nature preserve.

  66. Our favorite out door activity right now is drawing on our drive way with side walk chalk. It’s so fun and a great way to use our imagination!

  75. We like taking the dog for walks and also playing disc golf as a family.

  77. What I like to do outdoors with my granddaughter is go to the park, to the beach at the river and out to lunch at the park in the summer. She also participates in soccer and softball which keeps her busy outdoors.

  78. we do a lot of hiking and bike riding. it is so nice when the weather cools off.

  80. Nature walks are always fun for a group. When possible horse riding is a favorite too.

  85. We love taking our son fishing, and we also go on bike rides.

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  86. We love the beach. This includes swimming and playing baggo. We build sandcastles and look for seashells.

  89. Some of our favorite simple activities is playing in the creek and we also love to feed the ducks at the lake!

  94. We love to go hiking. We have both a National Park and a State Park pass.

  95. We like to throw a softball around or have a small fire to roast marshmallows. Thank you!

  98. We love walking in our own neighborhood and our local forest. Fontenelle Forest hosts lots of activities for families.

  100. We love to go the park and enjoy their activities which is lots of fun on the weekends!

  103. Hiking is our favorite outdoor activity. Its great to be able to take in the beauty of nature, talk, and get some good exercise.

  104. Our favorite simple outdoor activity to do together as a family is play tennis!

  109. One of our fun activities is to bike ride, hike, walk the dog. We love fishing also. It is so much fun to do as a family.

  111. We love laying outside and reading a good book! Especially in the treehouse.

  112. We enjoy walking in the woods identifying plants flowers and trees.
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  117. I love to go hiking with my boys, it’s great exercise and also a time to catch up and talk.

  119. Swing in a Hammock. Snuggle close and sway the afternoon away. Look for pictures in the clouds and watch them change, or read books to each other.

  120. We go to the park ans all swing together and play on the rides.

  131. I like having backyard picnics with my nieces and taking walks in the neighborhood.

  134. We like to go on family bike rides to go outside and get some exercise

  135. It’s really nice to just go and spend the day with family. I’m sure you had a great time! Fishing is always a fun thing to do with the kids! It’s quite an experience! And it makes awesome memories!

  136. Fishing for kids seems fun. Unfortunately I live in the city you would have to drive pretty far out to go fishing somewhere near me.

  141. I will have to have my husband check out this list. He loves to bass fish, and he is always looking for new fishing spots. I love that you use the term breaking the “bass ceiling” for your girls. That is great!

  142. My son in law loves fishing. My husband tried to get the kids into it, but they were just awful at it. Still had fun though.

  143. My kids just tried fishing this summer and loved it! I am so going to check this out!

  144. My son just got his first fishing pole. He is so excited to go fishing for the first time.

  145. I have never gone fishing but people that do seem to be hooked, lol. I can see how the relaxing time with a line in the water waiting and thinking of nothing else must be great, almost like meditation.

  146. We love to go fishing together. It’s a lot of fun to hang out with the family in the beauty of nature. We rarely catch anything, but that’s not the real point.