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Boredom Busters & Rainy Day Activities

By Tracy Trace, Publisher Macaroni Kid Fenton June 12, 2019


The start of Summer is definitely a day to celebrate and sometimes it's nice to do, well, nothing!!  But after being cooped up for sooo long, how do you keep your little ones entertained, engaged and avoid the "summer slide"?

Below you can find various ideas by simply clicking on the title.  

Have a WONDERFUL Summer and remember to soak up this fleeting time while they are young and still want us around!


Crafts
DIY Chalk Paint: A Mess-Free Alternative
Learn the art of Finger Knitting
How to Make Your Own Kite
Make a Basket Out of Newspapers
Recycled Crafts: Bird Feeder
Mom Craft: The Easier Way to Make Your Own Glittery Coffee Tumbler
Art With Anything: How to Make Bubble Wrap Art


Rainy Day Activities & more
Printables for every occasion
22 Summer Activities For Families With Special Needs
Family Game Night Fun for the Whole Family
8 Ways to Get Kids to Help with Chores
Friendly Competition to Encourage Reading - Free Printables 
Math Magic: A Counting Trick to Have Your Kids Adding in No Time
Create Your Own Summer Camp
STEM Activity: The Invention Superpower of Empathy
Kid Science: How to Make Ice Crystals in Your Kitchen
Set Goals Together With Help From a  Family Vision Board
100+ Indoor Winter Activities -- works for a rainy day, too! 
Teach Your Children To Tie Their Shoes In Less Than A Minute
5 Minute Science: Create a Cloud in a Jar
 


Recipes
How to Create a Monthly Meal Plan That Works For Your Family
Super Easy Matzo Ball Soup
How to Make a Delicious Pasta-Free Lasagna
Three Simple Pressure Cooker Recipes
How to Make Your Own Yogurt in a Pressure Cooker
How to Make Kale Chips With Just 5 Ingredients
One Pan Dinners: How to Make Eggplant Parmigiana
Butternut Squash Bake
One Meat Into 5 Meals: Let's Cook Pulled Pork!
 


Other Helpful Resources
10 Tips on Time Management for Busy Moms
How to Help your Child Learn to Manage Money
5 Tips From a Pro: How to Take Good Pictures of Your Kids
My Mom Hacks
An Interview With the Tooth Fairy, Plus a FREE Letter For Your Child!
Parents: Find Something You Love and Make It Yours Again
7 tips on how to teach your kids what to do in case of an emergency
Printables for every occasion 
Living Your Best Life: 5 Ways to Bring the Vacation Home


Don't forget to check the Events Calendar daily for local activities and events!

As well as another Boredom Busters article I created back in March!




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