OK, this is the last post this week with an idea for something to do if you're stuck in the house with little kids and actually want to turn off the TV for a little while.
Today's plan? Craft day.
I say this realizing that it will turn some of you off right away. Like many other moms, I am not crafty. Not gifted with the least bit of artistic talent, actually. I also don't really care for a mess, so crafts aren't my first choice for fun activities.
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Despite all that, kids love making stuff, and they not only don't mind if it is messy, they hope that it will be. This craft project, basic paper-bag puppets, is not really messy, but if you go wild with the Elmer's Glue, then yes, it could be.
About.com offers some simple ideas for making the puppets, which only require paper lunch bags, construction paper or white paper that you can color, markers, yarn and maybe pipe cleaners.
DLTK Crafts for Kids has even more ideas.
When they're done making the puppets, sit back and watch the puppet show.
Then pour yourself a big cup of coffee and thank your lucky stars that you made it through this nasty week. Congratulations!
