
31 Jan Family Day Activities
Our guide to keeping the whole family active this Family Day!
Sustainable Activities
Do you often find yourself wishing that crafts were a little more eco-friendly? We know the feeling. Which is why we highly recommend making sustainable bird feeders this Family Day! All you need is some bird seed and materials that you likely already have around the house. Follow our instructions below to make the best winter snack for your local birdies.

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Ice Feeder Ornament
Step 1: Fill a small plastic dish or silicone tray with water
Step 2: Pour plenty of birdseed into the tray and mix well
Step 3: Cut two strings of twine or ribbon and tie together at one end. Place the knotted end in the water.
Step 4: Place your dish in the freezer or leave outside to freeze.
Step 5: Once frozen, pop your ornament out of the dish, and hang your feeder on a nearby tree!

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Toilet Paper Bird Feeder
Step 1: Spread natural peanut butter onto a toilet paper roll
Step 2: Roll the toilet paper roll in a dish of birdseed, covering completely.
Step 3: Thread a string of twine through the middle of the roll and tie together
Step 4: Hang on a nearby tree, or if you don’t have twine, slide your feed onto a branch!
Get Outdoors
Looking for ways to keep your kids engaged outdoors? Ontario weather can often be unpredictable on Family Day and you can’t always rely on snow. Why not try a winter scavenger hunt that can be used no matter what the forecast is! See our printable worksheet below.
Make Some Healthy Snacks
Avoid munching on junk food and serve up some nutritious and delicious snacks for the family instead! Check out our recipe below for Cinnamon Drizzle Apples.

We hope these suggestions give you some inspiration to have a happy and healthy Family Day! Please note Jo Anne’s Place will be closed for the day (February 20th).