Week 2… Let Them Entertain Themselves

Summer has arrived, and let’s face it the rising costs of child care is making it hard to keep your kids entertained on a budget. Instead of stressing yourself and your wallet out why not let them go off on their own? They would have to be of age to be left on their own of course! Sometimes it IS OK - for kids to entertain themselves all on their own in ways that aren’t hyper-stimulated and super-regimented.

Encourage your children to read draw or listen to music. You would be surprised on how the hours fly by when they are keeping themselves entertained.

Other cheap kid activities include:

Blowing bubbles. Simply mix a little bit of dish detergent and water (if you run out of solution). Kids can have contests to see who can make the most or the biggest bubble.

Give them an art project, like an “I Love You Card”. Get them to make one for eveybody in the family. Trust us… they’ll love it!

Make paper airplanes. Let the kids make their own, decorate them and then fly them.

Stay tuned for next week’s entry…