Rainy Day Blues ~

I feel like I have fallen off the craft bandwagon. I have gobs of fabric just a-waitin' for someone to make SOMETHING. And one day while the kids are napping....i will go do just that.

With this crazy wet/cold weather the kidlings and I are gonna be stay'n indoors as much as possible-- so I started making a list of some fun activities for us to do over the coming cold!

So here's a few fun ideas to help bridge the gap between now and spring.


Make S'Mores inside (need i say more)... I could eat 10 pounds of roasted marshmallows! Ok...maybe not my smartest idea since i'm trying to eat "healthier". :/


Build a fort with blankets for your kiddos to sneak into! Turn off the lights, get out the flashlights
and make it a real indoor camp out! I did this all the time growing up!
Endless adventures to be had under a blanket fort...

Have a Book Nook. If you have kids ...i'm sure you have TONS of books laying around. Gather them up and put them in basket. Have a specific place for the kids to go and read or have you read to them.

If you have a special little girl in your life....have a mommy and me Polka dot Toenail painting party! :o) TONS- O -FUN!!!! My little darling is napping at different times lately so this will be a good treat for her one day while little bro is napping!

Swimming party (in the bath tub). Put the kids in their bathing suits...blow up a beach ball...put them in their swim wings, bust out some Popsicles and turn on some Kenny Chesney. :o)

Painting Party. I love to let the kids finger paint. I also love to have new art to display in the house. And better yet....have the swim party after the painting party.....hehe!

... and last, but not least...
Always a favorite in my house -- family movie night!
We pile blankets and pillows in-- we have more treats,
snacks, and yummy things to enjoy than you could ever begin to eat in one sitting.
You can create the same....just make a palette of blankets
on the floor, gather up some favorite snacks and a family friendly movie...
put everyone in cozy jammies and enjoy!


Hope you find something fun to do with your sweet family while you keep warm!

What are some of your favorite things to do when stuck in the house over the winter??