Rainy Day Games

Mar11

Kids Crafts | St Paddy's Day

St Paddy's Day Crafts

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St. Paddy's Day is a great time to enjoy some fun craft projects. Share the holiday with your friends and family by sending fun cards. Make sure that you remember to wear something green on St. Paddy's Day. If you want to really go wild, make sure to wear lots of green.

Jan28

How to Make Caramel Apples

A fun and delicious recipe for a family favorite treat - caramel apples

One way to enjoy the delicious flavors of apples and caramel while also enjoying a fun activity is to make some caramel apples. Caramel apples are simply apples on a stick, dipped in caramel. They are easy and fun to make, and delicious to eat. Get a few of your friends together, and with some adult help and supervision and have a great time making and eating caramel apples.

May18

Summer Skills | Dog Care, Training and Fun

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This summer your kids and your dog can have plenty of fun together in the outdoors. There are a multitude of activities that both children and dogs can enjoy in the outdoors that train both kids and dogs.

Feb09

Family Fun | Throw a Neighborhood Mardi Gras Party

Throw a Neighborhood Mardi Gras Party

kids-mardi-gras Mardi Gras is a fantastically fun celebration that is great for people of all ages. It is a great opportunity to learn about the culture of Louisiana and the south, as well as enjoy some of the great traditions of Mardi Gras. Throwing your own party is fairly simple, and your friends and family are sure to have a wonderful time.

Nov12

Recipes | Thanksgiving Recipes

Easy Thanksgiving Recipes for Kids

Cooking is a wonderful activity for families during Thanksgiving. My family always spends the majority of Thanksgiving day cooking. Here are a few recipes that are great for children to take the lead on and participate in the family cooking tradition.

Aug05

Kids Crafts | Wizard of Oz Themed Crafts

Crafts to Celebrate the 71st Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz

On the anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz," one fun way to celebrate is to create some Wizard of Oz themed crafts. Here are a few ideas of crafts that you and your friends could create to celebrate the anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz."

Aug20

Fun Facts Quiz - Hawaii

Categories // Rainy Day Games

Fun Facts for Kids About Hawaii

Questions:
1: How many islands make up the state of Hawaii?
2: What’s the capital of Hawaii and what island is it on?
3: What’s the name of a party or feast in Hawaiian?

Bonus Question: Can you name the major Hawaiian islands?

Answers.

Aug08

Kids Games | Fun with Maps

Fun with Maps

If you get tired of being asked “how much farther is it?,” try giving your child their own map. You can photocopy part of your road map or atlas, then show your child how to use signs and markers to find your location. If your child is old enough, you can ask them challenging questions like “what’s that mountain range over there?” or “how many miles is it to Round Lake?”

Dec19

Kids Cooking | Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

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How to Make Gingerbread Ornaments, Cookies & Houses

One amazing winter tradition is making gingerbread with your friends and family. You can make gingerbread cookies, gingerbread houses and more. Depending on what you want to do you can make gingerbread that is great for eating, or make structural gingerbread which will make your gingerbread house last for a long time in a nice dry environment. When you make your gingerbread make sure to bring along your fun loving and creative spirit and you will be sure to have an amazing gingerbread experience.

Dec10

Kids Crafts | Christmas and Winter Crafts

Crafts to Brighten the Holidays

When the weather turns chilly and it's too damp to go outside, why not stay in and create your own homemade holiday decorations? The whole family will love these kid-friendly crafts and activities, and they'll help you add a festive touch of holiday sparkle to your home.

May03

Crafts | Homemade Candles

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A Handmade Gift for Mom | Candles | Mother's Day is an important opportunity during the year for you to make something special for your Mom.

Feb03

Kids Crafts | Making Your Own Valentines

Share Your Heart With Your BFFs With a Homemade Valentine

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One fantastic way to really get into the spirit of Valentine's Day is to make your own Valentine's. These are great gifts for your loved ones, as well as your classmates. Use this fun holiday to show all those important people in your life how much you care about them by making personalized Valentines.

Sep15

Kids Camping | Talk Like a Pirate

Talk like a Pirate

Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day

Each year on September 19 people around the world celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day. This year you can celebrate this fun day with a few of these fun activities. So, this September 19, put on your favorite pirate costume, learn to talk like a pirate and have a fun and silly day.

Oct09

Camp Games | Scavenger Hunt

A great way to introduce your kids to a new campground or camping area.

Take a family trip through nature when you go on this self-designed scavenger hunt. First, make up a list of things you want to look for. Then, head out on a nature hike and have each person check off the items they see. If you'd rather (if you're hiking with smaller kids), search as a team and point out what you see so everyone can take a look.