Everyone, at some point in their life, has heard something along the lines of "exercise is supposed to be fun, do something you enjoy and you will be fit and healthy". This is a serious falsity. Every day chores like mowing the yard, gardening, vacuuming, and other simple tasks are not exercise.
The thinking error, which I have observed, is people trying to select a hobby from a stereotyped list. I have watched people look at a hobbies list and try different types of art and craft activities only to be disappointed.
Others prefer to make a batch of sandwiches and enjoy each other's company at a picnic table. The food really doesn't matter though; it's the fellowship and bonding between parents and children that does.
There are many hobby projects, fun crafts, and art activities that you can personally originate and design or you can purchase hobby kits. There are so many fun activities to choose from that selecting one or two can be quite a challenge.
Take one night of the week to get all your favorite snacks, a newly released movie, and cuddle underneath the covers. You can play games or just talk about your most intimate secrets. If you want to add to the fun of your couple's night pick up a bottle of wine and some chocolate!
For older children, purchase or find online a book of optical illusions. From moving surfaces to objects that look like others, this is a fantastic way to explain how the inner eye works and why the brain and eyes have to work together to understand the image.
Fun activities for kids can fall into that learning category, too. Kids love to explore fun activities new things and play games, especially when mom or dad gets to help them with it. Best of all, you will want to spend your time explaining why things happen the way they do. These kids fun games and projects are something you can do with your child!