It’s the start of a new year, so many of us are thinking about how to start the year as we mean to go on, making resolutions big and small. 

If you have resolved to make more quality time to spend with your loved ones in 2023, then we highly recommend hot tub family time. Enjoying family time in your hot tub is a fantastic way to bond with your family and close friends, as well as unwinding from the stresses of the day.

Between work, school and other activities, it’s easy for families to not spend as much time together, especially when you add technology into the mix. Making the pledge to put down the mobile devices and shut down consoles provides the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your family, and your hot tub is the perfect place to do this.

Read on for our advice for enjoying more hot tub family time this year.

Make hot tub family time a regular event

The best way to follow through on your resolution to spend more time with your family, whilst also enjoying your hot tub, is to make hot tub family time a special event to enjoy every week. Find a time that is likely to work for each member of your loved ones and establish a weekly ritual.

To truly make a ritual of your family time, why not use this opportunity for each person to share what they have enjoyed or found challenging that week. It’s a great way to let off some steam, provide support to each other and most importantly, form closer bonds.

Hot tub movie nights

Why not tie in hot tub nights with movie nights? Finding a family film is always a great way to spend time together, so why not do it in the comfort of your hot tub for an extra special occasion? Many popular hot tub models feature bluetooth audio systems, so it’s easy enough to set up a projector screen and link up the audio for an immersive hot tub film experience.

Hot tub games night

Whilst it would be difficult to play games consoles or enjoy a game of monopoly whilst submerged in your bubbling hot tub, but there are many hot tub games that you can explore:

• Card games – with a set of waterproof playing cards, there are many card games you can play.

• 21 questions – this is a great way to get to know your friends and family on a deeper level and ask fun questions, for example, “Who is your celebrity crush?” or “What is the weirdest dream you have ever had?”

• Who am I? – With water resistant cards or name tags, who am I is a perfect game to enjoy in your hot tub – remember, if you are playing with kids, be sure to write down famous names that they will also be familiar with!

• Two truths and a lie – this can easily be kept family friendly and is just as fun for adults and kids. The rules are simple; one person makes three statements, and the other players choose which two are true and which one is a lie.

• Rubber duck races – since a hot tub isn’t big enough for family swimming races, rubber duck races are the next best thing. The objective is simple: without using their hands, the person who gets their duck to the other side of the hot tub first wins.

• I spy – If your family enjoys guessing games, then I spy is always a classic.

Hot tub essentials for family fun

To make the most of your hot tub, we are here to provide everything you need to keep your hot tub in great condition and ready for family fun. From the chemicals and cleaning accessories you need to keep the water clean, to rubber ducks for game night, browse our online shop, or visit All Weather Leisure in Cannock or Shrewsbury.