1. Buy a Hula Hoop®
Ask for a pogo stick, Hula Hoop or Chinese jump rope for your next birthday. Want a more practical reason? It's great exercise.
2. Bang That Drum
Have you always wanted to play the drums, craft a clay pot, write poetry or paint landscapes, but never found the time to learn? You're never too old to begin. (Remember: Grandma Moses didn't start painting until her senior years.)
3. Red Rover, Red Rover, Invite Your Friends Over
When your kids complain that "there's nothing to do," or you're doing the complaining, relive your youth. Playing Red Rover, Freeze Tag and Ghost in the Graveyard will get you started.
4. Dance the Age Away
Ballroom dancing (or belly dancing), anyone? Try taking formal dance classes, or just turn on some loud music and jump around your living room.
5. Be a Team Player (and Not at the Office)
You're an expert at driving the kids to soccer and basketball games. Maybe it's time to join a team of your own. Adult teams are usually less competitive than kids' teams, more fun and great exercise.
6. Where the Kids Are
Who says water parks are for kids? For an entire day of fun, gather your adult friends and head to the nearest amusement park, zoo, game room or water park. Don't feel guilty. You can return with the kids another time.
