Keep your kids entertained

The lazy days of summer are about at an end and I don't know about you, but the closer summer comes to an end the more antsy my kids become. Here are some suggestions to help keep your kids entertained without breaking the bank or their spirit.

1) Take your kids on nightly walks or morning walks. Just a time during the day when the weather has cooled enough to enjoy being outside. My kids love walking the different streets of our neighborhood. Their favorite thing is to admire gardens of houses we walk by.

2) The dollar theater...if you area has one, use it :) Our theater has everyday $1.50 per person or my favorite 75C Monday. Our whole family gets in for $3.00!!! Air Conditioned and entertainment and it keeps the kids entertained for a few hours.

3) The best free source in my opinion is the library. My kids and I can spend at least a couple of hours in the library browsing the selections. Also, most libraries have craft days or theme programs and shows at least once a week for kids. Check out books and now you have some quiet time each day while your little ones read and look through their treasures they got to pick out themselves.

4) Have them create a nature craft. The cost: glue and googly eyes, just use imagination. Have your kids go and find branches leaves, rocks, anything that catches their eyes. Then when all is collected they can build little people or animals with the glue, attach the eyes and you have one fun creation your kids are bound to love. We did this when went camping and talk about entertained kids! They loved it. See the picture of two my girls did.

5) Join a mommie's group or a parents group. This is such a great resource. Play dates are always being arranged in these groups. Not only do your kids get to socialize, but you do as well. What a great opportunity to meet other people in your area. Check facebook and meetup.com to look for groups in your area.