| You know those days...It's been pouring for hours (or | | | | with the kids and watched a movie together? Rainy |
| even day) and the kids have the Rainy Day Blues. | | | | days are perfect for this. Pop some popcorn and |
| Here are some simple ways to cheer them up and | | | | enjoy the show. Take it even further by reenacting |
| keep them entertained until the weather clears up. | | | | scenes later, or making a craft that relates to the |
| Make A Batch Of Cookies | | | | movie. |
| What child doesn't love to make - and of course eat - | | | | Build A Fort - Inside |
| cookies. Whip up a batch of your favorite chocolate | | | | What child doesn't love to build a tent or fort? When |
| chip or sugar cookie dough. Make them special by | | | | it's pouring outside, bring the fun inside. Throw a blanket |
| adding some small candies like mini M&Ms. With | | | | over a few chairs for a quick tent hide away, or take |
| sugar cookies, you can keep the kids busy even | | | | the cushions off the couch and build a fort. Spread an |
| longer by letting them cut out shapes with cookie | | | | old blanket or a towel out on the floor and serve the |
| cutters. Bake the cookies, and then pour everyone a | | | | kids' lunch in their tent or fort. |
| big glass of milk to serve with the warm baked treats. | | | | Play Dress Up |
| Play A Board Game | | | | Playing dress up is another great way to spend a fun |
| Remember those boxes of board games that have | | | | afternoon with the kids. Start by raiding your closet |
| been collecting dust in the closet? Dig one of them out | | | | and any Halloween costumes you have been saving |
| and ask the kids to join you for a fun game of | | | | for next year. A white shirt will become a doctor's |
| Candyland, Memory or The Game Of Life. Just grab | | | | white coat. Your prom dress or even a fancy blouse |
| one of your old favorites and share it with the kids. | | | | will turn your little girl into a princess or beauty queen. |
| Card games also work well. | | | | Make other props out of cardboard boxes, |
| Go Play In The Rain | | | | construction paper and anything else you can find |
| As long as it's not too cold outside and of course only | | | | around the house. |
| while there are no thunderstorms in the area, playing in | | | | Get Out The Craft Box |
| the rain can be a lot of fun. Get everyone dressed in | | | | Do you have a craft box? If not, just grab some |
| their rain gear (including boots) and go jump in some | | | | construction paper, scissors, glue and some old |
| puddles. I bet you have forgotten how much fun that | | | | magazines. The kids will be busy for hours making |
| can be - and the kids won't believe Mom is actually | | | | collages or creating storybooks. For younger kids keep |
| outside jumping around with them. What a great way | | | | a few coloring books and a box of crayons handy. A |
| to bond with your kids. | | | | few tubs of playdough are also a welcome distraction |
| Watch A Movie Together | | | | when it's raining outside. |
| When was the last time you snuggled up on the couch | | | | |