"Television has changed a child from an irresistible force to an immovable object" Author Unknown
Are you looking for some things to do with the kids this week that are cheap, easy and really fun? Look no further! Turn off the electronics and take time with your kids before the frenzy that we all call Christmas hits this coming weekend.
1) How about a Christmas Puzzle? Write down when you start and finish, and who puts in the final piece, and make this an annual tradition.
2) make play dough. Create something fabulous, and then destry it. That's almost more fun.
Edible Playdough Recipe
Ingredients:
3 teaspoons of Cream of Tartar
1 cup of flour
1 cup of water
1 package of Kool-Aid Mix (any flavor of unsweetened)
1 tablespoon of cooking oil
1/2 cup of salt
Mix dry ingredients in a large/medium pan. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat until it looks like dough. Whatever the color of Kool Aid used should be the end result. This takes about 8 minutes.
3) Photograph your home, up close and personal. Everybody gets 10 shots, but you don’t want them to be obvious. What about one of the ornaments on the tree, but just a part of it. How about the knobs on the stove, from a side angle? It’s a treasure hunt, and of course you must have prizes for who figures out the most shots.
4) Play Secret Santa to a couple of neighbors. Put together a bag of goodies (cookies, maybe an ornament, some small white elephant gifts that are cool but you have no use for anymore, a great novel or book you’ll never read again), put a big red bow on it and put it on their doorstep. Dress in black, ring the bell and run like crazy.
5) Hunt for decorations for the Christmas table. Head outside and find some pinecones, cut some pine branches, maybe some withered apples from an orchard where you like to take a walk.
6) Photocopy off a selection of Christmas songs you enjoy, and go caroling. If neighbors aren’t close, call a retirement home or hospital and offer to come in and entertain for a few moments. Or just go all spontaneous and carol mob without warning.
7) Drawing portraits is always fun. Get out the paper and a black sharpie, and take a picture of the family pet, or, maybe your tree. Realism isn’t necessary; it’s much more fun to capture the spirit.
8) Baking is always wonderful, but who has the time? You do, when there are small hands to help.
9) Feed the birds. Put peanut butter on pine cones, roll them in bird seed, and then hang with twine. You can build a birdhouse using recycled materials too; there are great instructions on this link:
10) How about learning a new skill? Knitting, paint by numbers, and yoga poses are all fun.
All of us at DressMeDaddy.com wish you a wonderful week with your children, and a joyous holiday.
Merry Christmas!
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