A lot of kids love obstacle courses. They’ll keep going on them for a while, sometimes adding new obstacles or changing the rules to make them more challenging. Best of all, you decide what items can be used to make obstacles, and it can be done indoors or out....
I don’t know what it is about blanket tents and forts, but kids love them, even when they keep falling down. My only complaint is usually about getting my couch put back together, or about having some floor space again. Kids can make blanket tents and forts however they...
Paper airplanes are simple, cheap entertainment. They’re best when kids are old enough to fold their own, but still pretty good if you have to take a minute and make one for a younger child. The key here is finding a good place for your kids to fly them....
Sidewalk chalk is one of those classic toys for kids. The mess is usually easy to clean up. There are some really fun types of sidewalk chalk now, such as some that comes with glasses to make projects look 3-D. It’s a really nice effect, although not utterly necessary....
I’ve been posting tips to keep kids busy over the summer, but let’s face it. The big thing is whether or not you can get your work done at home with the kids there. Your work-life balance may change quite a bit over the summer when the kids are...