Keep the kids busy!  I’ve gotta keep the kids busy…How many times have you said this to yourself this weekend? It’s always a chore but the stretch between January and the arrival of spring is an especially long haul. Tack on covid-19, social distancing and in many cases hybrid learning and the later stretch of winter of 2021 is sure to be long and drawn out. I’ve put together this list of 10 fun activities that are sure to keep the kids busy and chase away the winter blues.

10 Fun Ways To Keep The Kids Busy Winter to Spring

Glitter Dots- Crayola

• Glitter with no mess.  Absolute genius and appreciated by Moms everywhere.  Thank you Crayola.

Fashion Plates- Play Monster

• A little nostalgia for Mom!  I remember playing with Fashion Plates for hours as a young girl.  The updated version is all that I remember and more.  From the sleek and chic purple carrying case to the newer sleek plates this update on an old favorite is dressed to impress!  Includes a fashion carrying case, 1 folio idea guide, 15 fashion plages, 20 sheets of paper, 8 colored pencils, 2 rubbing crayons with holder and a drawing tablet.

3. Fashion Plates

3. Fashion Plates

LatchKits- Kahootz

• The ultimate, classic craft kid of your youth is back. Just loop, hook and pull to create a colorful mini rug. Latch Kits are an easy-to-learn activity that provide hours of creative fun.

Pensilly- Never Wrong Toys & Games

• This pen is silly!  It shakes and wiggles as you are trying to draw clues for your friends.  The trick is to guess the clues before the timer runs out. There are over 5,500 clue combinations with 2 Levels of play so you can wiggle and draw through winter and longer.

Toniebox-

The Toniebox is a game changer! This imagination building, screen free digital listening experience plays songs and more. It comes to life when paired with hand painted versions of your kid’s favorite characters. You can also create up to 90 minutes of custom content. Designed to foster imagination and independent play, Tonies is perfect for young, curious minds. The Tonies Starter Kit retails for $99.99. Each additional “Tonie  figure” is available for purchase at prices from $11.99-$14.99.

To learn more go to http://tonies.fun/kidcongeniality

Laser Pegs- Never Wrong Toys & Games 

• Time to light up the imagination with these fun stem building toys. Laser Pegs are the first lighted construction toys that feed the next piece a low voltage current to illuminate your creations with LED’s. Lit up or turned off these building toys spark  imaginative play.

Reach the Stars

• The art of letter writing has gone by the wayside but the Reach The Stars program is going to change that. When I was a  kid I loved sitting down and writing fan mail to my favorite celebrities. I still have a plastic storage crate of beautiful autographed photos from some of my idols to show for it.  Using this program will get kids enthusiastic about writing and thrilled to get a response. Users report receiving 5-8 responses for every 10 letters they write.  Reach The Stars is a boredom buster that utilizes writing skills, imagination and yields the fun of anticipation and reward.

Pop It- Chuckle & Roar

• Picture popping bubble wrap over and over without ever running out of the little bubbles! According to my son, this is the most satisfying gadget ever.  He refuses to call it a “toy.” Terrific for kids who fidget a lot and great for road trips.

The Unofficial Disney Parks Cook Book

Since vacations are scarce this year, why not take your child on a culinary trip around the Disney Parks?  This cook book features easy to follow recipes from the parks sure to delight the snackers in your home.  Mickey pretzels, cupcakes and fun snacks sure to bring smiles all winter long.

Phinneas and Ferb: Candace Against The Universe

• Getting the kids to forfeit screen time to read can be difficult but getting them to read about their favorite tv characters is another story!  Phineas and Ferb have been gone for a while but their new movie Candace Against the Universe is now streaming on Disney+.  Reading about the space adventure is out of this world fun. Who says good books don’t have pictures? The kids will love the illustrations in this fun read.

You can also check out my Family Game Night Guide for more fun!

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