Boredom Busters

Pasta project
Turn noodles into art! »

Indoor mud?
Yeah. And it's great.

(Your kids will love it, too). »

Ziploc bag book
Infants will like looking at these pics. »

Growing plants
This is a simple - and rewarding - activity for preschoolers. »

Bubbles!
Make these at home »

Chips in a can
Simple materials. Little prep. Great fun for toddlers. »

Kites!
Use paper bags to make your own. »

Clothespins in a bottle
What you need:

Empty milk jug

String

Clothespins (slotted, not spring)

What you do: »

Heart necklaces
Just in time for Valentine's Day »

Bean box
While the weather continues to keep kiddos out of the sandbox, try this instead. »

Goo
Make your own silly putty. Why not? »

Oobleck!
Just like in the Dr. Seuss story, this green stuff is fun to squish. »

Friendship blossoms
A perfect Valentine. Flowers and candy. Can't go wrong. »

Memory - make your own game
This board game is challenging for everyone - mom and dad, too! »

Oh, the friendship pin
Who didn't have a friendship pin?

Let's bring 'em back ... »

Snow fort
We've got lots of snow. Make something cool with it! »

Wrapping paper and bow projects
Don't throw out the gift wrap. »

Christmas hair clip
Break out the glitter nail polish! These clips are awesome. »

Homemade Play-Dough
You don't have to buy it. Make it yourself. »

Graham cracker gingerbread house
Easy. Classic. Fun.

And no baking involved! »

Snow angels
Make one. It's worth getting your hair wet. »

Gingerbread fun
These activities tie in perfectly with gingerbread books. »

Christmas Countdown Chain
This homemade chain lets kids count the days until Santa comes. »

Make a compass, find the North Pole
Look out, Santa! Here we come with our homemade compass. »

Snow ice cream
Yum. So good, even you'll want a bite, Mom. »

How to make the perfect snowman
A good snowfall can yield a great front-yard guest. »

Rolling book
Babies can gaze at it during tummy time. »

Suncatchers
Use Jello to make these homemade decorations. »

Pinecone birdfeeder
The birds will enjoy this just as much as the kids. »

Matching game
This activity asks kiddos to match the object with its picture. »

Amy Grace: Why can’t my husband dress like a grown up?
Here are a few rules you can share with your man to get him "going anywhere" ready.

Uncle Buck's Grill
Kids will love the decor and the donut-hole dessert. »

Going the Distance
This romantic comedy is R-rated and has an edge. »

Boredom Busters

Zucchini Muffins
Try these tasty treats. And join a live chat on omaha.com about what to make for dinner Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. »

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