Although it's only been 7 1/2 years since I became a mother of boys... I have found a few things that make my life a little easier. Here are my favorite "must-haves" that you simply can't live without! (for some reason, I can't get the websites to appear as a link... I'm still working out some kinks... so I apologize for the inconvenience.)
1. Legos - From age 3-100, Legos are a sure way to entertain boys of all ages! And sometimes they even entertain the Mom!
http://shop.lego.com
2. Race tracks - You don't need anything fancy... the most basic of tracks will do the job, because there is something about that sliding, racing motion that keeps them entranced. The key is to find a track that is easy to put together and take apart... and can accomidate everything from match box cars to balls to marbles. Check out the following site for a great one!
http://www.blutrack.com
3. Zip ties - You don't have to spend 20 minutes tying a tie... and there's no uncomfortable clip that digs into their neck and causes constant whining. Just put it around their neck and ZIP! Dressed to impress!
http://www.childrensplace.com
http://www.oneofakindkid.com/ties.html
4. Balls - From baseballs to bouncy balls to footballs to tennis balls... boys can be entertained for hours by balls! Keep an assortment on hand, and they will figure out what to do with them!
5. Anything yucky and sticky... oohey and gooey... disgusting and gross... Boys love it all! But for the "clean freak" in all of us... here are some ideas for some not-so-messy alternatives that will leave them begging for more!
Gak Recipe: Ingredients:
1 cup Elmer's glue
food coloring, your choice of color (optional: coloring can stain!)
1 cup liquid starch
http://www.moonplaysand.com
http://www.hasbro.com/playdoh
http://www.thefind.com/crafts/info-air-hardening-clay
This is just a start... but if you have any more ideas, (I know you do!) then PLEASE let us know. Post them in the comments section for everyone to enjoy and benefit from!
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I have a fun activity that seems to be messy for the kids (which they love) but not too much for us! All you need is:
Cool Whip
Tin Foil and
Food Coloring
Give each kid a piece of tin foil, put a glob of cool whip and their choice(s) of food coloring and let them go at it!
Clean up is just picking up the tin foil and cleaning off hands... if you're lucky!
From:
ShaLene
your little boys can play with my balls anytime they want, I LOVE the feel of a little boys soft hand on my c==k and balls