If you're looking for ways to keep the kids entertained have them build a fort! You probably did it as a kid, it's a lot of fun, PLUS it will keep them busy for hours ... and hopefully keep the little ones out of your hair.
Here are some simple tips to create the perfect fort!
1. Keep it simple. Use pillows and blankets from around your house. Chairs can be used to drape the sheets over to create walls and give your fortress some height.
2. Dig out your Christmas lights! Not only can the kids build the fort, but they can also have fun decorating it too. Of course, be careful with wires and electricity.
3. If you have a lot of boxes around the house from all the ordering in and deliveries you've been getting, make the fort out of boxes! Hey, it will save you a trip to the curb and keep your kids busy too.
4. If the weather is nice, take your fort building skills outside to the yard. You can get some fresh air won't make a big mess in the house.
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