“We’re really excited to give fans of Speed, Trixie, Racer X and the rest of the crew another way to experience Speed Racer,” said Michael Cisneros, vice president of Licensing, of Speed Racer Enterprises, Inc., in a recent press release regarding his company teaming up with Social Games International to bring this game to households.

Info About Speed Racer: The Beginning

• Family fun activities for all ages.
• Race as Speed Racer in the original Mach 5.
• Invigorating, side-scrolling action.
• Choose between multiple power-ups to beef up your car (before and after races).
• Avoid oil slicks, falling rocks, enemy drivers, and contend with changing weather on the track.
• Features original clips from classic episodes of the Speed Racer cartoon.
• Out April, 2012 for all iSO powered devices.

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LEARN MORE: Want to know more about how this game can present hours of wholesome family fun activities for your kids? Take a look at the New Speed Racer Game Press Release.

WATCH: Speed Racer: Car with a Brain

What better way to get excited about these family fun activities than by reliving the days from your past and upbringing with a classic Speed Racer episode? In this episode, an evil scientist creates a smart car that actually has its own brain, and that is brought to life by a lightning bolt. Now Speed is suddenly faced with sparring against a car that’s equally as nimble as his sturdy Mach 5, but that has the power to defeat him as well. Only Speed can save the world from this new evil that lurks, and only if he can outwit it.

Tony Hawk Subskate Signature Series: According to skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk, “We have had Subskates since the first day we got our pool, so my boys and I are already big fans.” It’s an underwater skateboard your kids will love.

Manta Ray Dual Squirter Set: Water wars have never been so much fun. These dual inflatable rafts feature mounted water cannons. Now you can pair up in teams and take on the world (in your pool).

Stream Shifter Water Gun: This stream shifter water gun features multiple settings. This means that you can go fireman superpower or tone it down a bit. There has never been a better reason to get all soaking wet.

WATCH: Pool Safely Educational Video

While playing in the warm water under the hot summer sun is always loads of fun, remember that water safety always comes first and foremost. Children are like natural little dolphins, and love to frolic and play in the pool as long as they can. However, pool safety for the adults who are supervising goes much further than just ensuring that your children wear sunscreen. Catch up on your pool safety dos and don’ts with this helpful instructional video.

You don’t have to dangle from thousands of feet up in the air just to feel the exhilaration of climbing…

Indoor climbing gyms are the answer for affordable, healthy family fun activities

• Look up a local gym near you online.
• Book a time to reserve a wall.
• Don’t forget to rent climbing shoes, a harness, carabiner and chalk bag.
• Check out the rated climbs, the lower the rating, the easier the climb.
• Children are tasked with belaying each other and climbing, which teaches them to work together and mind their safety.
• It’s a great cardio and physical workout for all of the family.
• Most gyms charge super affordable rates, which mean that you don’t have to go for broke just to enjoy some wholesome family fun activities.

WATCH: Family Time at the Climbing Gym

Check out this video to see how at trip to the climbing gym can make for family fun activities that the entire clan will have a blast doing. This innovative family decided to film their most recent expedition to the indoor climbing gym. Check out how many walls and tough climbs they work together as a family to tackle. It’s fun at its best, and it’s a great workout for all family members, too! What better way to get some time in with your loved ones over the weekend?

iHomeopathy: Snakebites and stomach-aches, bites and bruises, scratches, rashes and bone fractures. iHomepathy is a quick reference tool designed to provide first-aid help for illnesses and ailments. The kind of knowledge available through this app in generations past came few and far between in the minds of many. But now through a few swipes on a screen you can be your own healer should you child suffer something that’s gonna leave a little more than a bruise or a “boo-boo”.

BabyBrain: A data chart of your babies activities. Make a log of when your baby was fed, changed, put to bed, was given medicine, and breast-fed (left AND right) breast. Of course your baby will let you know what he or she needs simply by crying and appealing to your innate parenting-sense (which should ALWAYS come first), but keeping track of what you did and what he or she needs will keep you on top of your parenting game.

iBearBaby: Keep records of your child’s early development. Track your baby’s weight and growth, sicknesses, distance of crawling, frequency of diaper changes, what time your baby needs to be fed and when the last doctor visit was. This is a very well-organized and visually-appealing application to help you measure the “baby-steps” your little one takes in life.

Remember that these applications are only there to enhance your parenting experience, not detract. It should never be substitute for good parenting, but using it to get a step ahead on your children and even show them how to use mobile technology definitely won’t hurt down the road. If you’d like to get organized with your parenting, definitely give these apps a try. They could be a huge help later.

1. Riviera Maya, Mexico: Akumal, which is just south of Cancun, is a tropical paradise everyone will enjoy. Go snorkeling in the Yal-ku Lagoon, where you can watch rare fish and other sea life. Swim with the dolphins off the coast of Cancun, or catch wave rides on jet skis. Be sure to visit the Coral Reef, as it’s one of the Wonders of the World.
2. Lafayette, Louisiana: A taste of Cajon culture will leave lasting memories of joy in your minds. Check out Vermillionville, where you can relive Cajon culture and experience a taste of its culinary moniker. Head to the Atchafalaya Basin Swamp Tour at McGee’s Landin’ to watch live alligators. Learn about how Avery Island hosts the world’s only Tabasco sauce factory. And don’t forget to stop on by Randol’s Restaurant and Cajun Dancehall, for some dancing and fine eats.
3. Palm Springs, California: Look into vacation packages at The Living Desert Resort, which features the world famous Starry Safari. Enjoy breathtaking views from more than 8,000 feet of altitude when you ride the Aerial Tramway. Pack in tons of scenic views with a daytime hike up Tahquitz Canyon. And don’t forget to stop on by the international sensation, the San Andreas Fault at Joshua Tree National Park.

WATCH: How to Choose a Kid-Friendly Vacation Destination

Choosing a family fun vacation is not nearly the task that you will think that it might be. We searched around for some video tips regarding this process, and we were able to uncover this great video that provides timeless and easy tips for parents who are trying to pick a vacation destination that will be fun for mom and dad as well as the kiddies. Use these tips to mold the ideal itinerary that all will agree upon wholeheartedly.

1. Hiking Adventure: Why not grab those hiking boost and dust them off, grab a few water bottles and sunscreen, and hit the trials? Try looking for hiking spots together online, and then decide upon the trail you want to blaze. Pack a victory lunch for when you reach the top, so you can rest and recharge for the descent back down.
2. Bike Rides: The lovely spring weather presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy family bike rides. Stop procrastinating fixing those flat tires. Get the bikes out of the garage, do some spring cleaning on them, and fix them up for riding. Then enjoy hitting some local trails together as a family.
3. Paddle Boats: You may need to conduct some simple online research in order to find parks nearby that offer paddle boats. This presents fabulous family fun activities. You can generally rent boats by the hour for very reasonable rates. Then enjoy a pond exploration adventure together in fantabulous weather.
4. Spring Picnic: There’s never a better time to indulge in a day at the park than with a hearty picnic lunch during the spring. Bring along a kite to fly, so that you can enjoy the rolling, green meadows after eating a healthy lunch together.

WATCH: Great Recipes for a Family Spring Picnic

Be sure to check out this fabulous video that was created by the how-to gurus over at HowdiniGuru. It details some delectable family spring picnic menu ideas, and shows you how to pull off the ideal, sultry, savory and gourmet menu with ease. Make that next picnic one that all family members will remember for the ages with these enticing spring picnic ideas and tips.

Arts and Crafts: There are so many different things that you can make with arts and crafts that the family fun activities ideas are nearly unending. It is always helpful to have a few idea starters, however. Consider the following: learn origami, build a birdhouse, make custom holiday ornaments, silk screen t-shirts, or create bracelets or other wearable trinkets.

Evening Formal: Make it a five star dinner night … at home. Everyone has to get dressed up in their Sunday’s finest. Task each person with something important. Buy that gourmet meal and serve it up like you would at a fine dining establishment. Decide upon the menu and dessert together.

Family Trivia Night: You can find plenty of businesses that host family trivia nights near you by quickly searching for them online. Most of the time they are restaurants or coffee shops, which means that you can enjoy family fun activities out on the town for a meager purchase of some appetizers and drinks. Test your collective knowledge in a family feud that you won’t soon forget.

Home Movies 101: Whiteboard some options for what you want to make. Is it going to be zombie fest 2012, or will it be a talent show? Perhaps a comedy is in store. Or maybe you just want to act out your favorite skits. It’s your time to shine in front of the camera, and then enjoy editing and watching the movie together afterwards.

Backyard Campfire Cookout: You can only use the same cooking utensils that you would while camping. Task each family member with cooking one item for the meal. Build a roaring fire in the backyard and pull up some chairs as you enjoy the night skies and each other’s company.

Beach Days: If you have a beach near to where you live, what better time to enjoy some great fun in the sun? The parking at most beach lots will run you about five dollars. You can use the remaining monies (from the initial $10) to purchase any sunscreen for UV protection. Make sure to bring plenty of cold drinks and beach toys along to let the good times roll.

Fun River Times: Most families live in locations that are near to a body of water like a river. Rivers are great for nature spotting, fishing, hiking and camping. You can also bring some inner tubes along to enjoy a full day of summer tubing. Check your local listings to find areas that feature tubing near you.

Farming Adventure: A quick look online will net you plenty of local or nearby farms that offer tours and picking expeditions. These are especially great family fun activities for families that have younger children. Kids can learn about how a farm operates, the animals that live there, and enjoy picking delicious foods that you later take home and cook into tasty meals.

Hiking Hotspots: Why not grab some sunscreen (about five bucks) and some bottled water (another five bucks or so), and hit the hiking trails near you. The whole family can enjoy this fun weekend activity. It’s a great way to get out of the house and burn off some extra calories while having a blast.

Water Wars: One great thing about summertime is that it’s warm out, and that means it’s fun to get soaking wet. The dollar store generally will have every single item that you require for fun times in the sun. Grab some squirt guns and water balloons for family water wars like you’ve never experienced before.

Summer Reading List: Don’t let the summer break take away from the information that your kids can store up inside of their noggins. Rather, create a hearty summer reading list for the entire family. Task each member with reading one book per month. Then enjoy family fun activities by reporting back at dinner about your book with a verbal book report.

Sidewalk Artwork: Some water soluble and nontoxic paint as well as a few brushes and a can of water can make for hours of excitement, as you and your kids create vibrant and colorful murals on the sidewalk in front of your home (washes off with a hose or rain).

Family Garden: Build a family garden together. Task each member with growing and tending one plant (make sure to get summer friendly plants). At the end of the summer, you can enjoy harvesting your garden and creating a wholesome, organic meal from it.

Seven Family Fun Activities That Cost About $10 

• Bake Cookies Together: You will require some basic baking ingredients, of which you more than likely already have most of them in stock in your kitchen pantry. Add some milk for dipping and chocolate chips, and you have a day of fun that’s not going to run you more than $10.

• Dollar Store Bargain Hunting: An adventure awaits you and your clan at the local dollar store. Provide each family member with a $10 budget, and see who nets themselves the greatest bargains afterwards.

• Triple Movie Showings (at home): You can rent movies these days for about $3 or fewer each from the local DVD rental store. Select three and use the spare change to get some popcorn. Get ready for sweet a triple feature at home.

• Build an Action Kite: Head out to the local hobby shop. They have awesome kite building kits for pretty good rates. Spend time building your live action kite for invigorating Saturday sky races.

• Launch Model Rockets: You can always opt for a model rocket kit at the hobby store as well. Get a rocket and a few engines, and build the next Apollo spacecraft to launch from the backyard or from a nearby field.

• Paint Family Portraits: Some paper, brushes and paint is all that you will require. Next, let your artistic sides show while you each try to paint a portrait of one another that will grace the fridge.

• Picnic at the Park: There is nothing more classic than escaping from the drudgery of the week with a hearty and wholesome family picnic. Select your menu, create it, pack it, and head out for a day of fun.