You can put simple make-up for them, try new hair-do for them, decorate their hair with flashy clips, do henna art for their tiny hands, can sew fancy designer wear for them and make tiny fur purses, hand bags, hair bands, beaded bracelet and neck lace for them. These are all very interesting, up to me.
Herein, I have discussed some of my time-pass activities. But in a way, they are very informative and teach my kids new skills without even their knowledge. They learn it practically.
Sewing
I am trying my hands at sewing dress for my little angels. The material hunt is the most thrilling episode. Buying apt cloth, matching or contrast lining, zippers, frilly laces, buttons, matching threads and other add-ons …its really a big process. Of course, buying a ready-made one for a bit higher price is quite easy…but I think, hand-made dresses are really heart-made. Wearing them for special occasions really creates an ever-lasting sentimental memory.
Involving kids:
Unlike buying readymade over the counter frocks, while stitching their dress, kids also have a role to play. They have the option to choose the desired color material or the design of buttons etc. Step by step when they see it getting completed, they love trying it on and on. Finally they have an attachment to the finished product. They would love it however simple or un-fitting it might be. They could perceive the amount of love and hard-work mummy has put in to make it for them.
Scrap-booking
Scrap-booking is also an excellent hobby for mummies. Of course, nowadays every mummy is ever-ready with camera to capture the wonderful shots of her little bundle of joy, why not organize them by scrap-booking? Earlier, I saw a very useful tool by Google for organizing the photos scattered around different folders and drives in your computer.
It is Google Picasa. It is Free. Try it and I am sure, you’ll thank Google for providing such a wonderful tool free-of-cost.
After organizing them in computer just choose the best ones, crop it, adjust brightness and contrast to your satisfaction.
Now, you are ready to do scrap-booking. U can do it as a book, chart or can do it digitally also. To begin with, u can see here :
Involving kids:
Kids like to watch us treasuring their photographs. It improves their self-esteem. Believe me; they won’t disturb you, all thru the process. Ask your little helper, to lend a helping hand in gluing pictures, embellishment, stones and stickers. They can help in other decorations and frame work too.
Gardening
I don’t have an extensive garden. But just a small balcony corner has turned out to be cozy greenery. It is a nice place to take a refreshing look every morning. Little flowers smile at u with lots of confidence. Fast growing creepers are a booster dose for your life. When I see creepers catch whatever support they get, I become more enthusiastic to grab all possible opportunities. The way they turn, twist and climb teaches adoptability to the surrounding environment.
Involving kids:
Just sow some seeds in a small pot. Any available seed at home would be fine…tomato seeds, chilly seed or onion bulb, sprouting potato. Or u can start with money plant, button rose or table rose. Mustard seeds are all time favorite for science projects. Ask your kid to water it and see it grow. Ask them to talk with them too…u can see them say wonderful tales and plants are good listeners.
Cooking
I cook for my family day in and day out. I try something new every-time just out of curiosity, boredom or lethargy. It turns out surprisingly great. I strongly believe that cooking with love produces remarkable results. Your dish should be a blend of different ingredients soaked, cooked and garnished with love. We eat with our eyes first. So make it colorful. The concept of Rainbow Diet, comes in here. Add colors to your food. Eat colorful items.
Have Fun and Stay Fit with Rainbow Diet
Involving kids:
Kitchen play set attracts every kid. So playing with real utensils and trying simple recipe is a big accomplishment according to the kid. They like to take part in measuring ingredients, mixing, sauté and serving.
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