Homemade Ways to Keep the Kids Busy

So it's a cold winter day, a rainy day, or just too hot to go outside. Whatever the weather, you are indoors and the kids are driving you bonkers. Well here are some things to do to keep the little ones busy.

Bookmarks

• To make attractive book marks, dry an herb of your choice between absorbent paper. Press it flat with something heavy. 
• When dry, place between two pieces of plastic. You can cut the plastic into a shape or design that you find pleasing. 
• Anchor with glue, punch holes around the edge, and lace with yarn or embroidery thread.

Easter Eggs

• Wrap the eggs with onion skins and cover in foil. The eggs come out golden.
• Use melted beeswax to put names or designs on the eggs. 
• While they are writing on the eggs, place brown or red onion skins in an old pan and cover with water. 
• Heat the water to boiling. 
• Add designed eggs and boil slowly for 30 minutes. Remove and dry.

 

 

Finger Paints

• Mix 2 cups cold water with 1/4 cup of cornstarch. 
• Add food coloring.

• You can also store this in the refrigerator for later use. 

Modeling Clay

• Mix together 1/2 cup of salt, 1 cup of flour, and 3 teaspoons of alum.
• Add food coloring and enough water to make a nice clay. 
• Keep in a covered jar, kneading in more water if it becomes too dry.