Kids are filled with energy and this is why keeping them entertained should be every parent’s priority, besides their general well being and education of course. After all, they are the most important reason why our lives are worth living and we need to do our best to make their childhoods interesting. With that being said, let’s take a look at some simple but brilliant tips on how you can keep your kids entertained.

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Try to avoid buying wrapping paper and turn this into a more interactive experience instead.

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This is a soap cloud and it’s going to keep your kids busy for a long time. Making a soap cloud is quite easy because all you need to do is to put some soap in the microwave.

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If your kids have toy cars then you need to buy a roll of colored tape and make some roads for them.

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There’s no other family activity that’s as fun as decorating a Christmas tree. However, no one says that the tree needs to be real.

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Another great use for colored tape is to create indoor hopscotch games. I can assure you that your kids will have so much fun with this.

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Teach your kids how to make paper planes and they’ll never need a toy again, or at least until they get bored of them.

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Use two sponges and a little bit of colored chalk in order to create a harmless but fun bullseye game.

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Get creative with a few cans of spray paint and challenge your family members to a game of Twister.

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Playing in the snow is not the only fun activity that your kids can do during winter, they can also have a great time blowing frozen bubbles. The best things about this though is that you only need a little bit of dish soap.

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Just spread some strings around your house and your kids will surely have a lot of fun and also get a bit of exercise at the same time.

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Making a family tree with your kids is a nice way of keeping them entertained and teaching them about their heritage.

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Some old clothes, white chalk and a little bit of creativity will result in a fun activity for your kids.

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Playing charades is a great family activity, especially during the Christmas Holidays.

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Get two or three sponges and a sharpie and you’ll always be able to play Scrabble with your kids.

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There’s nothing else that will keep your kids busy other than some washable paint and a piece of bubble wrap..

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Cut some holes into a bottle then put a hose in it and your kids will have a blast running around and getting wet!

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Everyone remembers how fun building forts used to be.

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This throwing tarp might take you a while to create but your kids will have a blast playing with it.

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This toy construction site is fairly easy to create and it will keep your kids entertained for hours on end.

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Color some tissues, spray some water on them and stick them on a board. The color will remain while the tissues will be removed. This is a great way of helping your kids express their creativity.

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A little bit of creativity combined with some stones, a tree stomp and paint will result in an epic game of tic tac toe.

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This activity is really fun and the best thing about it is that it’s rather simple to set up.

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Showing your kids how to sew is a great activity that also teaches them a valuable skill.

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Give your kids a play-doh and they won’t bother you for a few hours. Creating a play-doh is fairly simple since all you need is a balloon and some dough.

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Teach your kids how to play tennis with two cardboard paddles and a balloon.