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I know, what’s that?  It’s hard to grab a few minutes for yourself, especially if your children are young.  Now that the weather is warming up, here are a few activities that children love.  Set them up, show your kids what to do and sit nearby with a favorite book or activity.

Bubbles are cheap and fun.  Kids of all ages love to blow and chase them.  Making your own bubble solution is fun, too.

Water painting is a clean activity.  Give your child a big paintbrush and a bucket of water.  He or she can “paint” pictures on the sidewalk or driveway.

Sand tables are easy to make.  Fill a dishpan with clean sand and place it on top of an inverted box.  Your child can play in the sand without sitting in it.  No sandy socks!

Water tables work the same way.  Fill a large dishpan or Rubbermaid container with water and set it on a small table or box.  Add a few boats, ducks and containers and you’re good to go.  (Warning - the water will not stay in the container.  Have dry clothes ready.)

Sidewalk chalk is another perennial favorite.  You can make your own for even more fun.

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