Inside: This indoor kid activity has an element of unpredictability, a giggle factor, and a lot of science. Science? Yep! Learn all about gravity, inertia, and how to make inertia work for you, while having a load of fun. All through the long Chicago winter, we keep the cabin fever at bay with a ton…
Category: Fun and Games
Stilt-Walking: Burning Energy in the Backyard
Inside: Stilt-walking is a great way to burn energy and have fun outside this summer. All you need are two cans of tomatoes and a rope. You can go all out and decorate the cans as we did. Do your kids say things like, “I wish I were taller.” With this project, they can!…
Blindfold game: Toy Minefield
Inside: Toy Minefield is a blindfold game that will help your kids pick up their toys. Not only will your house get clean, but your kids will also practice directional words and listening skills. Do you have days in your house when the floor is covered with toys and getting across the room without stepping…
5 Ways to Celebrate Easter like a Russian Tsar
Inside: You don’t have to be a Romanov to have fun with Easter à la imperial style. Here are five fun ways to celebrate Easter like a Russian Tsar. One of the incidents that I always think of first when I recall Easter celebrations in my childhood is what happened when our 150 pound Caucasian…
Blindfold Game: Dragon Keeper
Dragon Keeper is a fun, no-prep game for the whole family. As a bonus, kids can also play it on their own. I usually play a couple of rounds with my children and then leave them to continue without me while I cook dinner or give my toddler a bath. This game is perfect…
5 great ways to celebrate Valentine's Day like you mean it
Inside: 5 fun, rich and meaningful ways to create lasting memories, strengthen the bonds within your family, and celebrate Valentine’s Day without candy or store-bought gifts. February is here and with it all the joys of Valentine’s Day. But what are the joys of Valentine’s Day? Yes, it’s true that Valentine’s Day has acquired…
Miss Kris Wants a Kiss: a Game for the Whole Family
Inside: Miss Kris Wants a Kiss is a fun game to get the whole family laughing and having a good time. Families that play together stay together. Miss Kris Wants a Kiss is a hilarious game I invented for my family. If you have sons, you might cringe at the idea of putting lipstick on…
Dragon Spell for Kids
Inside: Making a dragon spell with your children is a silly and unique way to have family fun. When my daughter came up to me looking very serious and asked me to help her with making a spell that works, I was stumped for a good response. “Spells are just pretend,” sounded like something…
Blindfold Drawing: an Opportunity to Laugh with Our Kids
Inside: Need a happy mood booster? This no prep, do anywhere blindfold drawing activity is an opportunity to laugh with our kids in the midst of our crazy-busy days. Sometimes we need to seek opportunities to laugh with our kids. As we go through our days— picking up toys and dispensing wisdom: “No, you…
