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16th Jan 2021

Staying home: 10 more indoor activities (for when you’ve done everything else)

Trine Jensen-Burke

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Another week, another four zillion hours to fill indoors.

Breathe in – and lower those shoulders, mama. We got this.

I know we all feel like we are running out of ideas when it comes to entertaining the little ones, but relaaax – that’s what Pinterest is for.

Below, we have rounded up 10 super-easy, yet really entertaining ideas for you to get your kids stuck into this coming week – because, let’s face it – sometimes you just need to sit down and enjoy your latte in peace.

1. Make pasta art

How adorable are these tiny pasta plants?!

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2. Paint on rocks

Take a trip to a local beach, collect some smooth stones, then paint them in whatever design or pattern you fancy.

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3. Make a memory book

How about chronicling these very strange and unusual days, so you can look back and remember them in the future.

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4. Make a shoebox house

A great way to use up all that coloured paper you probably have tucked away somewhere.

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5. Make fairy houses

PS: They can no doubt also be made into bird houses.

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6. Make salt dough art

Salt dough + cookie cutter ≈ tons of fun.

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7. Make friendship bracelets

Perfect for slightly older kids.

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8. Make ice lollies

You are not even going to have to talk them into taking part in this one.

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9. Try salt painting

If you have never tried it before, prepare to be amazed.

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10. Make homemade birthday cards

So cute. And perfect for sending out to little friends, whose parties might not be happening right now.

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