Keep The Fun Inside

Who can figure this weather out? One day it’s sunny and 50 degrees and the next it’s snowing and freezing. With all this unpredictability, your best bet is to keep the fun inside. That’s why we’re bringing you these twelve fun-filled indoor activities. So, let the weather do its thing while you and the family are having a blast inside! —

Make-Your-Own Bouquet: Give your kids a jump-start on Valentine’s Day with this great floral arrangement and vase craft that will last longer than fresh flowers and be a fresh look for indoors all winter long. Brightly colored yarn and tissue paper go a long way in this DIY craft. (Couresy of The Craft Studio)

Knit Wits: Turn those old pairs of knit gloves into hours of fun for your little ones by making these adorable stuffed friends. Using popcorn, rice and ping pong balls, you and the kiddos will have a blast turning humdrum mittens into fun little playthings! (Courtesy of Disney FamilyFun)

Fun Igloo Art: Use all those extra business labels you’ve got lurking around in various desk drawers for a craft that’s so cute, it’s amazing it’s so simple. Once you draw the basic outline, your little one can have a blast coloring her own igloo and using cut up business labels as ice bricks. Perfect for preschoolers. (Courtesy of Frugal Family Fun Blog)

Winter Sun Catcher: Spend just few minutes outside gathering pine branches and then head back into the warmth to make these adorable ornaments designed to bring sunlight into the apartment straight through the spring. Kids will love assembling the ornaments with oranges and berries before watching them freeze into shape. The apartment will love the smell that comes from using fruit in crafts. A win-win situation! (Courtesy of Disney FamilyFun)

Fan-Tastic Snowflakes: Scissors and a hole puncher have never made for so much fun before this easy and adorable craft came to town. Three easy steps and minimal supplies needed; this is the perfect way to liven up your windowsills or fireplaces as the real flakes fall outside! (Courtesy of Disney FamilyFun)  

Q-Tip Snowflakes: Here are some more easy to make and fun to look at snowflakes! This time all you need is cardstock paper and some q-tips and you are well on your way to a festive and cute wall decoration. Perfect for all ages! (Courtesy of Busy Bee Kids Crafts)

Foot Print Penguin: Show your kids how to put their feet to good artistic use with this adorable penguin craft. Once your kids have traced around their feet and cut the patterns out, they’re all set for some simple penguin decorating that’s sure to draw compliments from everyone. Plus, who doesn’t love those little googly-eyes? (Courtesy of Busy Bee Kids Crafts)

Snow Globes: With a slightly higher difficulty rate, this one’s for the older kids. Let them turn your old baby food or olive jars into homemade snow globes that are sure to brighten up any room. Easy to make once you’ve scored some figurines and mini trees; these snow globes promise fun every time you shake ’em. (Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living)

Paper Snowman Decoration: This adorable snowman suits itself up for all ages. The little ones will love decorating the snowman once it’s cut, while your older kiddos can take it one step further and add some stitching around the edges for a look that’s cute and sophisticated. Either way, fun for all! (Courtesy of Craftideas)

Rolled Candles: Candles are the perfect way to add instant festivity to any room. Help your older kids make their own winter-y candles with this simple and fun craft. Your child can pick the size and color of the candle she wants to make and then watch it transform into something exceptional with a little creative work. The end result is sure to impress! (Courtesy of Scholastic)

Salty Snowman Picture: Salt’s not just for potatoes anymore! Your pre-schooler will love coloring a wintry snowman with crayons or pastels. But even more so, little guys are bound to love the sprinkling of salt on top for some fun additional texture. (Courtesy of Frugal Family Fun Blog) 

Snowman Vase From Recyclables: Recycling just got way cooler! Using an old plastic cereal puffs container, kids can add scarves and some evergreen to make an adorable snowman vase in no time. What a wonderfully creative way to show your tykes the value of recycling while decorating the apartment. (Courtesy of Frugal Family Fun Blog)