For some great ideas on craft activities try these resources:

Make sock puppets and put on a puppet show

Play board games

Blow up a balloon and have an indoor volleyball, soccer or basketball game (move all breakable items out of the way)

Finish up that summer reading list

Bake Cookies

Have a scavenger Hunt

Make paper airplanes and see which one can go the farthest

Play restaurant, or school

Playing with Play-Doh or make your own play dough

Play on the Wii , XBOX, ect

Have a dance party

Make a tent, fort or castle

Indoor campout (great idea if you lose power)

Make a pasta necklace

Line up chairs and play pretend train

Taking pictures or video and make a movie

Play hide and seek

Pop popcorn and watch movies

Play dress up

Do puzzles

Play card games UNO, Go Fish etc.

Last week, I was invited to Ikea, Conshohocken to check out their new 2012 catalog.  I am a huge fan of Ikea's products and it truly is a family friendly place to take the kids while you shop. Now, you may be wondering how Ikea can be a fun thing to do with kids.  :

Småland Play Area

This supervised play area in the entrance lobby is for children between the heights of 37"-54" who are potty-trained (no pull-ups). Kids can play in this safe, imaginative environment for up to an hour! And it's Free

Play Areas


They have play areas for children throughout the store.

Stuff for the older kids too!

Video game Play Stations are available for kids to use in the Living Room department.