6 Ways to Brighten Your Family’s Day

Here’s how to put a smile on your family’s face.
6 Ways to Brighten Your Family’s Day
If your meals have become predictable or monotonous, tweak them just a little to the delight of your family. MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGES/SHUTTERSTOCK
Barbara Danza
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If you’re stuck in a rut, if the kids have been moody (or the parents have been moody), or you simply want to add more joy to your family’s day, here are six simple gestures that are sure to put a smile on your family’s faces.

Amp Up a Meal

Another bowl of cereal, another sandwich, another chicken dinner—if your meals have become predictable or monotonous, tweak them just a little to the delight of your family. Add colorful fruit slices as a topping for cereal, have lunch outside for an instant picnic, or serve dinner in the dining room on your fancy china. 
By changing the presentation, the setting, or by adding a new ingredient to your regular standbys, you can easily make mealtime a surprising delight.

Laugh It Up

Schedules, chores, to-do lists, deadlines, responsibilities—lighten up, would ya? Sprinkle giggles and silliness throughout your day with the help of the corniest jokes and puns you can find. Here are some examples:
Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
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