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Get crafty with masking tape
Use a roll of masking tape for hours of family games, like indoor hopscotch, bull's eye bowling, tic tac toe, a balance beam, a long jump, and a game of "guard the eggs." Via whattoexpect.com -
Make a science project
Treat your kids to a homemade science project: a baking soda and vinegar volcano. Via about.com -
Get creative with blocks
Repurpose your wooden blocks, Legos, and ABC blocks using these creative ideas from handsonaswegrow.com. -
Bake snowball cookies
Use this recipe from Brown Eyed Baker to bake snowball shortbread cookies at home... -
Make homemade hot cocoa
... and pair with a cup of homemade hot cocoa. Recipe via marthastewart.com -
Read a book together
Read a book together, and get inspired by this list of 2014's most notable children’s books from the New York Times, covering everything from picture books to young adult novels. -
Make a blanket fort
Make and decorate a blanket fort for creative play. Via wikihow.com; photo via realsimple.com -
Play charades
Bring the whole family together for a game of charades. Via fun.familyeducation.com; photo via wikihow.com