Rain, Rain Go Away
Indoor Camping
You can set up a small tent indoors if you have one and if you don't, don't fret! Pull out all of those extra blankets and sheets and let the kids figure out how to make their own DIY tent or fort. Stick some pillows, books and toys inside when they're done and let them hide from the rain.
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Coffee Filter Butterflies
Got coffee filters? Make coffee filter butterflies out of them with the help of pipe cleaners and food coloring. Fun, easy and a hit with the kids, guaranteed.
Puffy Painting
Who doesn't like a good old-fashioned painting session with puffy paint? Yes, puffy paint. Don't worry, you can make your own puffy paint with things I'm pretty sure you already have in your kitchen. Your kids can help you make the puffy paint and then create artwork that would make even Picasso jealous.
Have an Indoor Picnic
Gather together all the items you would normally have for a picnic and set up a full-on picnic in your living room, picnic blanket and all. One of the best parts about indoor picnics is that you don't have to deal with ants or dirt and the inevitable mess that accompanies both.
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No-Bake Cookies
Rainy days are perfect for snacking, and no-bake cookies are a great way to get kids of all ages involved in the cookie-making process. A quick search online will yield tons of recipes to choose from like this yummy one for peanut butter, cocoa and oats no-bake cookies. Tip: They're also a perfect dessert for that indoor picnic mentioned earlier.
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Dance Party
This is a no brainer! You're home and you've got energy to burn off. That makes it the perfect time to have a dance party. Everyone can take turns playing DJ and all are required to shake their booty. Or add a twist to a traditional dance party with versions like Freeze Dance or Sitting Down Dance, etc. (You get the point.)
