Don’t let the rain wash away your fun! If running around in the rain and jumping in puddles is not your style, keep the summer vibes going with these indoor rainy day activities. Before you know it, the sun will be shining again.

Hold Down the Fort
Building a fort is something we all did as kids. Help your child turn their most creative Lego creations into life-sized buildings by gathering all of your household’s pillows, blankets, and sheets to build a fort. Forget about the mess and have fun! Test your construction skills and see how big you can build your fort. Don’t get discouraged if it all falls down. Pick it back up and start from scratch. Once your fort is sturdy, decorate it to create a cozy ambience with string lights and lanterns. In the comfort of your newly built shelter, wait out the storm with your family’s favorite movies and snacks.

Board Game Bash
Start a little friendly competition with video games and board games. Get lost in a heated game of cards and forget all about the cloudy skies outside. Make board games exciting for your kids by making up your own rules and offering little rewards for the winner. If your restless little ones have a lot of pent up energy, try playing active games like Just Dance or charades to keep them active.

Runway Strut
For parents with little fashionistas, host a mini fashion show so they can test out their model strut. Although they may be a few sizes too big, let your child try on your clothes just for the fun of it. Join them in the fun and try on clothes that have gotten lost in the back of your closet. While you and your child are caught up in the fun, this could also be a great time to figure out which clothes are ready to move on to the donation pile.

After walking the runway in your finest attire, treat yourselves to a spa day. Paint each others nails, braid each others hair, and do each others make up. This is a great way to catch up with your child and give them the space to talk about anything and everything.

Remember to keep things silly. Let whatever outfits you try on be outrageous, let your child put too much lipstick on, and let them paint outside the lines when doing your nails. The most important thing is to remember to have fun and keep the laughter going.

Kitchen Adventures
Pass the time by baking or cooking with your family. For extra fun, pick a theme and base the entire meal on that theme. Transform your kitchen into a Hawaiian island paradise with pineapple flavored confections and fruit punch or recreate foods from your favorite Disney film. Use this time to get creative and try out recipes that you typically can’t fit into your busy schedule. This is a great way to get the family together and get a head start on getting your child interested in learning how to cook.

By: Jenna Greaves