Silly Things to Keep the Kiddos Happy

January 5th, 2010 in Parenting Tips, Sunday: Entertainment Review

Do you have silly things you do to keep the kiddos busy? These are the two things I do with my camera to keep them happy for a good 20 minutes.

Oh the things I have up  my sleeve.  Well, this is I Never Grew Up after all!

#1 Turning Your Kids into Ghosts

Put your kids in a room where there is just a bit of natural light. Turn OFF the flash on your camera. Ask them to stand very still….

…and then start to wiggle around!

Snap the picture and, Voila! GHOSTS!

In no particular order (so I don’t get in trouble with my nieces and nephews)…here are my favorite ghosts:

#2 You Can’t Catch Me

Put on a silly hat.  Be sure to act all serious-like when you pull out your camera. Supply the kiddos with umbrellas and limit them to one room of the house. Try to CATCH THEM with your camera.  If you snap a picture of their face, you win! It is quite hard to do.  Check it out:

What silly things do you have up your sleeve to keep your kiddos happy?

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5 Responses to “Silly Things to Keep the Kiddos Happy”

  • Kalli
    January 5th, 2010 at 5:38 am

    you are too too clever, lucky kiddos

  • zobars
    January 5th, 2010 at 7:33 am

    we have an impromptu dance party sometimes

  • Von
    January 5th, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    I think I am going to try to catch Savannah with the camera…it looks way too fun! I might even have her do it to me!

  • Quinn
    January 5th, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    Oh, I love this post, Vanessa! Thanks for your ideas. I really need more ideas on fun things to do with my kiddos. You’re so stinkin’ creative! I’m so glad you “never grew up.” xoxo

  • Stephanie
    January 6th, 2010 at 5:18 am

    You are such a fun mom, Vanessa! I am totally inspired by you.

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