Rainy Day Therapy
It’s pouring here and the natives were rather restless.
I’ve been scouring the internet for some savings, while keeping the kids from killing each other. We’ve just played outdoors and it’s taken the edge off the boredom.
If you have children ages 4-10, here’s an idea or two to quell the masses on those rainy summer days. Rather than keep them indoors, (provided it’s not lightning) – gear them up with some raincoats and let them run around outside.
Things all kids should do; puddle jumping, mud pie making, and tag in the rain. A time of clowning around in the rain does wonders for the family and you; it’s therapeutic for the soul. Join them amidst the mud and puddles. When was the last time you made a mud pie?
If you’re in a part of the country that has scorching heat, try a water gun fight with the kiddos or a sprinkler fest. I think the good ol’ pastimes are the best.
And when you come back in from your foray, hit the deals online to round out the day. Today’s picks, a few rainy day family items.
Chucke Cheese- Log in, create a membership and grab up to $30 bucks in coupons.
http://www.chuckecheese.com/coupons/get-coupon.php
Netflix- Try a two week free trial. Have a family movie night with no late fees!
Stuff Kids Like- While you’re in the nostalgic mode, go to Stuff Kids Like and do some early Christmas shopping. Add to your shopping cart a game an activity or two you can pull out on the next rainy day. Try jigsaw puzzles, or learning games the site is known for. On orders of a hundred bucks, get free shipping!
Legos- Who doesn’t love these plastic bits of creativity? Browse the site for deals and special offers.
Barnes and Noble- Curling up with a good book, what makes better memories than this? Up to 40% off on kids book sets!
Kids Astronomy- My ultimate pick to be a cool mommy of the day (make that the first starry night)… go to this site and pour over it with the kiddos. Lots of fun activities & learning to slide in disguised as “fun”!
Don’t miss the kids’ academy, it’s FREE! Kids get a certificate and sky map! (There’s also a totally free learning department on other topics available. (Dino’s, biology, human body, etc). You and the offspring can lose yourselves in this site happily for hours to come.