Thirteen Indoor Activities for Snow Days

By Trisha

The kids are out of school for a snow day and its cold out. The “I’m bored” syndrome is hitting your home. What is a mom to do with a group of bored kids on those long snow days?

Fear no more! Here are 13 fun ideas to cure the “I’m bored” syndrome in no time.

To read the full article and see my list of 13 fun ideas click here.

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*Each week Trisha Blogs on SC Johnson Family Economics website as a paid writer be sure to read her weekly organization articles.

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No Game Boards Required - Famiy Game Night ideas

Time for another Family Game night in the Novotny home. When we think of family game night we automatically begin thinking what game board or card game we can all play but instead this month I thought it would be fun to discover some No Game Boards required games the entire family could join in and play.

iSpy - Players take turns trying to guess which nearby object that has been selected. For complete instructions click here.

Charades - Charades is a fun and easy game that you can play with just about anyone, anywhere! Kids love the fun of acting out something as you try to guess.
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Scavenger hunts in the house - Kids love a treasure hunt, and this one encourages reading, problem solving, running from place to place, and having fun. It's easy to set up, you need about ten minutes of prep time, and the more intricate you make the clues, the longer the scavenger hunt will take. Click here for complete How To instructions.
"Rock, Paper, Scissors" - is a hand game played by two or more people. For Complete instructions click here

Play "20 Questions" - The game of questions and answers - One player thinks of an object and the other players ask questions to determine what that object is. Click here for complete how to instructions.
Thumb wrestle - Looking for a way to entertain your kids? Then, give thumb wrestling a shot. Click here for how to play.

Round Robin Story Telling - Have you ever made a story with a group of people? It’s great fun, especially in a family. Click Here are some suggestions.
Do you have a No Game Board Required game?

What To Buy During The Valentines Day Clearance Sales

I love deals and buying things to use in the future. So, After the kids were off to school on Tuesday I headed out to see what I could find in the Valentines day clearance sales - there are so many great buys and ways to use these deals beyond Valentines day.

I went to Target, Walgreen's , Fred Meyers and Big Lots – try your local Big Box stores, Drug Stores and grocery stores even department stores for more great clearance deals.

Here is what I found and what to look for:

1. Gift Wrap – perfect for to wrapping any upcoming birthday party gifts. You can pick up wrapping paper, tissue paper, gift bags , party bags etc

2. Groceries- I found Valentine funfetti Pillsbury Brownie Mix – it can be used with out the Valentine sprinkles in the future. Look for other groceries that are now being cleared out because they had a Valentine them to them that you can use still cake mixes, snack foods etc.

3. Paper goods – Valentine theme ones for next year, or non heart ones and solid colors for upcoming birthdays, mothers day, for 4^th of July and Christmas.

4. Baking items - from Pans to cupcake holders. I found: Cake Sprinkles for decorating cakes, cookies and cupcakes year round and a Heart shaped pan that I can use next Valentines day or for my teen daughters to use when making their friends Brownie pizzas or BIG cookies.

5. Table ware - Table cloths, runners, decorations, cups, glasses, serving bowls etc. I found Place mats that I will use next year during the month of February. Look for solid colors for year round use.

6. Decorations - Wreaths, signs, candles, holders etc. These can be put away for next Valentines day or possibly used for 4th of July of Christmas if appropriate.

7. Frames - Buy them in Solid colors red and pink for use around the house or other holidays 4^th of July , Easter, Christmas or next Valentines day.

8. Easter – Purchase Clarence candy and toys to use i your child's Easter basket and as plastic egg fillers.

9. Operation Christmas Child – A perfect time to find deals on items you can use next fall when filling your Operations Christmas Child show boxes . Stuffed bears, toys etc.

10. Don't Forget - t Craft items and Next years valentines Gifts, and class mate exchanges.