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3rd December 2017
08:36am GMT

2. Reimagine furniture Kids grow out of things quickly - but with a bit of imagination you can rehash furniture and get loads more use from it. Take the side off a cot, for example, and create a colouring station. Only one of those bunks being used now? You can turn the frame upside down and remove the top mattress; then add fabric to make a very impressive customised bed/hidey hole.
3. Nurture nature
Kids are enchanted by watching things grow, so plant a fairy garden in any green space. Take them to the beach to gather white pebbles and shells to decorate the borders, and plant fast-blooming summer flowers or even some vegetables. Teach them how to nurture nature by feeding, weeding, and watering.
4. Lend a hand Always let the kids help you design; they get much more jazzed about projects they have a hand in. Sometimes all you need is some markers and paper! Turn the box room or a part of the garage into an arts and crafts studio, with everything you could possibly need (glue, safety scissors, pencils, craft paper) to while away a rainy afternoon. The bonus? It'll save your kitchen or living room from splashes of poster paint and errant Lego pieces.
5. Identify a blank canvas Simple games that get everyone involved are the best memories you’ll make with your children. Bust out the chalk and turn the patio into a huge easel, or paint an entire wall of the kitchen in chalkboard paint and watch them unleash their inner Banksy! Then no matter what the weather, you can make the most of the magical home you’ve created. 6. Illuminate A really simple and cost-efficient way to make a space/area or everyday household item more magical is with the use of fairy lights. Get strings of coloured or white lights and dress up a corner of the garden, a bedroom, or the staircase. There are plenty of varieties to choose from too - including heart- and star-shaped fairy lighting - for those who want to add in a nice bit of extra detail. Check out the AIG website for more inspiration. Looking for something to do with your family today? Take our Family Time Quiz and find your perfect day! Family time is precious; let us help you make the most of yours.
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