GO OUTSIDE!

The sun is out and Spring Break is just around the corner...

Here are some outdoor things to keep your kids busy and you sane!

1. Side walk chalk (hop scotch, tic tac toe, draw a picture of everyone in the family or a welcome home sign for dad when the gets home for work, etc)

2. Bubbles (Poor bubble into a bowl and use plastic cookie cutters to blow cool shapes)

3. Wash your car (Kids love to help, although this might not keep you sane)

4. Plant some flowers (Local grocery stores usually have inexpensive flowers or seed packets that are easy to plant. Plus, kids love playing in the dirt!)

5. Nature Hunt (make a list of things for your kiddos to find while you go on a walk. The list can include pine cones, leaves, feathers, rocks, flowers, etc. Just make sure you bring a baggie or a bucket so they can bring their treasures home!)

6. Pick out a pet rock or two! (Search for the perfect rock, then stay outside and paint your new friend)

7. Go to the park (meet a friend or two at the park... surprise the mommas by bringing favorite coffee drinks for all to enjoy)

8. Bike ride (don't forget your helmet!)

9. Take your dog for a walk (Don't have one? Offer to take the neighbor's dog for a walk!)

10. Bake cookies (I know this doesn't require outside time, but it will when you walk them to your neighbors house for a sweet surprise!)