The first time you meet your stepson is a moment you’ll never forget. As your stepson grows older, you might realize you don’t spend as much time together as you would like. Though work and other obligations can get in your way, you can find some fun ways to bond with your stepson this weekend. You can restore an old car, go camping or catch a baseball game.
If you’re not sure what you can do together, here are six incredibly fun weekend projects for you and your stepson.
Restore an Old Car
Restoring an old car together gives you the chance to pass on your knowledge and expertise. You can even reward your stepson with that old car when he reaches driving age. If you don’t have an old car or can’t afford one, just work on a simple project involving your family car.
You can teach your stepson how to change the tires and oil. These are valuable life skills. This is time well-spent and a moment that will be imprinted on your stepson’s mind forever.
Go Camping
Teaching your stepson how to fish and cook his own food is easy when you start with a camping trip. Head into the wilderness with a tent, backpack and a few supplies, and have fun spending time together.
If you’re not the wilderness type, consider renting a cabin for a long weekend. Spending time roughing it will teach your stepson the importance of being self-sufficient.
Going to a Baseball Game
Few pastimes are as beloved and cherished as an all-American baseball game. Watching a weekend high school or college baseball game with your stepson will give you an opportunity to teach him the rules of the game. A visit to the ballpark may even spark a life-long interest in the game.
Take a Road Trip
Nothing beats the open road ahead of you and your step-son sitting next to you. Plan a road trip to a town a few hours away from home or a state several hours away, and enjoy the conversation that you have together. Get your little one involved in the process, letting him pick where you stop to eat and what you see on your trip. A road trip with your step-son allows both of you to see the country and provides you an opportunity to teach him about some of America’s most beloved historical sites.
Build Something Together
Show your stepson the skills that you have when you build something together. This can be as simple as a birdhouse that you make from a kit or something more elaborate, including a doghouse, fence or pond in the backyard. No matter which activity you choose, you’ll get the chance to bond with your stepson.
Make Extra Income
If you have a few hours to kill, take some time to walk around the neighborhood together. Pick up aluminum cans, scrap metal and other valuable pieces, and sell those recyclables to Airline Salvage Inc. or another recycling center in your area. You can also pick up furniture and other things that people throw away, rehab those items and sell them. Put the money together and save up for a bonding experience in the future.
These six weekend projects and activities with your stepson give you an opportunity to teach him some valuable life skills while spending quality time together. These are memories that will stay with both of you for a lifetime.
Karleia Steiner is a freelance blogger. Away from the office she enjoys spending time with her two young daughters.
