When Children Drive you Nuts...Boredom Busters!

"Mommy, I'm bored!" I hate hearing those words uttered. But somehow, when the tablet, the I Pad, the cell phone, or the desktop computer is off, those words come flying out of my kids' mouths. Honestly, I don't understand it. They've got an abundance of toys, puzzles, games, art supplies, and books within reach. Yet, those words haunt me...

When I look back at my own childhood, I recall spending very little time in front of our tiny television set, watching shows like Sesame street, The Smurfs, and even Voltron. And my first introduction to video games was playing Pac Man in an arcade and a desktop computer came into my life only when I was in high school, and I used it to type up papers (the internet didn't exist)!!!

So, in fact I spent tons of time playing with friends outdoors, reading novels, drawing, and writing poetry. Now years later I find myself struggling to introduce these activities to my kids. Placing great value in developing their interests, outside of the quick fix-fast paced world of technology,and internet. I'm sure I'm not alone in this struggle! 

Today I'm sharing a list of activities I've done with my own kids. Good luck with your battle with boredom! 

Cheers~ Lorena

What to do when your kids say "I'm bored!" List

1. Play with handmade box paper dolls

2. Draw and color a town to drive cars on

3. Do Plein Air painting  ( we went to the beach since there are lots of those in Brazil)

4. Bake cookies, cupcakes, bread. Bake up a storm!

5. Make beautiful terrariums

6. Take a trip to the zoo

( Although I tell my kids it makes me sad to see majestic creatures in cages).

7. Check out museums

8. Paint in acrylics

9. Premier a new flick on Movie Night

10. Play dress up just for fun

11. Go to a fair

12. Throw a tea party

13. Collect shells seaside

14. Paint on greeting cards (then give them to friends)

15. Enjoy a beach day

Thank you for stopping by!