In the past, we have done some
baking and cooking, which my kids totally relished. Because I am busy most of
the time, I find these indoor activities as a great way to bond with them and
relax. Besides, it is unsafe and, of course, a hassle to be on the road when it
showers. To bust boredom, I have been thinking of new things that we could do
and appreciate together.
Here are my top three:
1. Try
arts and crafts
Kids these days can be very attached to electronic gadgets like tablets and
computers, especially when they get bored. Personally, I don’t like it when
they spend so much time with technology as their playmate. As much as
possible, I want to take every opportunity for them to learn something new,
even when they’re stuck inside the house during bad weather. So, I thought we could get our hands dirty and show our creative
side doing some artsy fartsy activities. You’ll be surprised when you realize
there are endless artistic and inventive ideas you can actually do using old materials at
home.
For example, I have been keeping old jars and containers not knowing what
to do with them until now. So, we recycled and turned them into Lego storage
jars! I let them design, paint their own containers and label them. That’s one
great project for them, and one effective way for me to keep these small pieces
of Lego spick-and-span. We’ll try recycling boxes to make stylish chests for
some more clutter next time.
2. Indoor treasure hunt
Cabin fever can set in fast during rainy days. Aside from exploring our creativity,
we have setup an indoor treasure hunt to keep the day lively. Our house is not
big, so it was a bit of a challenge to find a spot to place the clues and
things to look for. But it just made it more fun! Game face on and all sweaty,
my three boys were really into the search for the treasure, which was a
combination of their favorite biscuits and chocolates. They swept every corner
of our kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, and living room. They played as a team
against time pressure so they all shared the prize at the end of the game. It
was a joy to witness. Next time, they want me to make the clues a little more
difficult. Haha!
3. Sort through old stuff and plan a garage sale
As a business-minded mom, I regularly hold garage
sales to get rid of my old clothes and things, and earn extra cash. I
thought of getting my kids involved as motivation and asked them to sort their
old clothes and toys, too. It’s one way of teaching them to be economic and to
be able to give up the things they no longer need. I let them propose the
prices for the items and we discussed what they wanted to do with the eventual
profit. We ended having so many old
belongings to let go, so instead of selling all of them, we agreed to donate
some of their stuffs as well. My heart was swelling with pride. I think this
was one of the most meaningful activities we did together. It also meant a lot
to them.
While making sure that my sons enjoy
every moment, as they discover new skills and learn from new experiences, I
also make sure they are protected from germs. Safeguard gives me peace of mind
because it shields my kids from harmful microorganisms.
For example, just imagine how much germs and even mould have formed in old
items that have been stored away for years! We all made it a habit at
home to always wash our hands before and after meals and cooking, and when
taking a bath with Safeguard. As we know, as much as we want to keep our home
squeaky clean and spotless, germs are still everywhere. But it helps when I have
the trusted brand to help me take care of my kids. Doing the activities above
becomes even more memorable when you know that, even if they all get dirty and
sweaty, there’s nothing to worry about. Safeguard is the #1 protection from
germs, not only outside my home but inside as well.
So, when the forecast is grim, put
on your coziest pajamas, and pick one of the fun things to do at home. Embrace
the day as time to recharge and reconnect with people you love.
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