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1 Lil Tip: Rain, Rain, Go Away
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2 Five Places to Go on a Rainy Day
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3 Simple or Swank: City Play Rugs For Urban or Suburban Kids
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4 OnSugar Blog: Tips For Surviving a Blizzard For Snowbound Parents
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5 10 Household Items That Can Substitute For Toys
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6 A Fun Craft For Kids: Personalized Decoupage
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7 10 Ways to Ease Kids' Winter Blues
As the Winter lingers, keeping your kids holed up inside, chances are they're more than a little ready for some springtime sun. Help them beat the seasonal blues by switching up your family's routine with these 10 fun cabin fever cures: Head to an indoor pool. Part of the problem may be boredom, since your kids are probably sick of their Winter activity standbys. Swap out the typical TV-and-PJs Read more
These cold Winter days are perfect for indoor arts and crafts, so try this fun, original decoupage activity with your kids on the next rainy afternoon. Simple and quick, it's an easy way for them to create some new decor while spending some quality time with you. What you'll need: Scissors Decoupage craft glue or diluted white school glue Paintbrush or foam brush Used book pages, sheet music, Read more
With 65 million people sitting in Hurricane Irene's path this weekend, its safe to say that most East Coast families will be spending a lot of time inside in the coming days. Though tots may have a closet filled with toys to keep them entertained as the storm takes its time moving up the coast, kids need a change of scene to liven up their play. Some easily convert household items into play Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud and Jo Aaron is one of them. In her latest post to her Mommy Brain blog, she discusses survival skills for snowbound parents. In case you live on the moon, you might not have heard that it's snowing in Chicago and apparently, the end of the world is right around the corner. So assuming we have a few more days on earth, here are a few very UN-PC ways I plan to Read more
A baby can see an entire city even before he can walk! Rugs offer lil ones a soft place to sit and serve as a play mat for various activities (including classic outdoor games). These carpets provide kids with a road map for an afternoon of fun. Simple: L.A. Rug's Driving Time ($55) is a plush nylon rug that uses bright colors to depict a small town that can be populated by toy people, cars, and Read more
When parents need to entertain their rascals on rainy or blistering days, take the fun indoors! Once the arts and crafts options have been exhausted, try some alternative locales. Check out my picks! Source Read more
It seems like every time I watch the weather channel, a neon green blob is covering most of the country. It indicates rain and snow for oodles of Americans. While it makes great weather for nice cozy fires, it can also create madness indoors, especially if you have tiny ones. To find some ideas on how to keep your family from getting cabin fever, read more Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help! The weather is getting nice and you may have been bitten by the "run bug." To make the transition from indoor runs to the great outdoors seamless and safe, I compiled a list of my top five tricks to get the most out of your outdoor run. Whether you Read more
In honor of Earth Day today, we've rounded up some of our favorite Instagram snaps to serve as eco-friendly dating inspiration. Planning a springtime rendezvous? Skip the gas-guzzling road trip and choose an earth-friendly date that you can feel good about instead. From active outdoor adventures to artsy indoor projects, here are 15 green date ideas to try this season. Read more
The stores may be filled with Easter treats and outdoor toys, but once Spring's sprung, the reality is that the rainy season's here. Finding constructive and engaging indoor activities can be a challenge, but there are plenty of ways to keep your children entertained indoors while the rain is pounding outside. Here are some of my favorite ways to keep my children on the move and creative when a Read more
