September 14th is National Parents Day Off, and we couldn’t be more excited for this day. Let’s face it, parents don’t actually get a full day off – we constantly have to be “on.” Even when the kids are in school, we need to have our phones with us at all times in case the school calls us for any reason. However, there are fun ways that you can celebrate National Parents Day Off, and we want to give you some ideas.
Designate Your Child/Children as Dinner Chef(s)
If you have school-aged children, this is a fun one. Designate your child or children to be dinner chef(s). You can be as creative or simple with this as you want. With younger children, you can set up sandwich items, fruit, and veggies for them to put together and call it a “gourmet meal.” With older kids, there are more possibilities – pasta, pizza, tacos, etc. Either way, your kids will enjoy being in charge of meal prepping for the evening and take pride in their work.
Spend Some Time at the Lake
Hire a babysitter and spend some time at the lake for National Parents Day Off. Deep Creek Lake has so many great activities including kayaking tours, boating, fishing, water tubing and water sports. You will feel rejuvenated after a day at the lake and ready to get back to the daily parenting tasks with energy and a clear mind.
Take a Yoga Class
Deep Creek Lake’s Yoga to You is an excellent program that brings a yoga instructor to an outdoor location near you. Enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating escape where you can let go of your to-do lists and responsibilities to be present in the moment. Plan a yoga class with other parent friends to do together. Yoga to You will customize your yoga class for your group.
Be a Kid for the Day
Take a visit to Funland and be a kid for the day! You can do this either with your kids or just with your significant other. They have mini-golf, go-kart racing, arcade games, a carousel, rock climbing wall, and more. Go all out and eat some cotton candy or an ice cream cone. Afterall, calories don’t count when it’s National Parents Day Off – (wink).
Plan a Dinner Date
Take the evening off with your significant other and enjoy a nice meal together. We suggest MoonShadow. They have a vast selection of food and drinks, including steaks, seafood, gluten-free, vegetarian, and pescatarian options. They also have many great live events, so check their schedule and plan ahead of time.
Thank you for reading!
For more great ideas to do near Deep Creek Lake, check out our blog. And of course, for an ultimate vacation stay, book now at one of our Blue Moon Rising rental cabins.
