VIDEO: 5 ideas to make staying home fun for kids

MANILA, Philippines – If you’ve penned “staycation” in your calendar this weekend, good for you! Perhaps you’re already imagining a long, languid day to indulge in the Art of Doing Nothing.

But if you have a bunch of children at home, forget about finishing that novel or pouring yourself a glass of Cabernet. By Saturday afternoon, expect tiny voices chanting “I’m bored, I’m bored, I’m bored” to replace your Om mantra on the yoga mat – there are probably Lego blocks and tiny plushies strewn across it, anyway.

The easiest option would be to give in and take the kids to the mall. But there’s an alternative solution: turn your home into a cozy haven of fun. Just use your arsenal of soft, fresh-smelling items to jazz up playtime in the garden or living room.

This video is a quick rundown of ideas to keep young children entertained all day at home. Setup may take up to an hour for each. As the kids play away the afternoon, you get the rest of the day for yourself. But no one’s stopping you from joining in – after all, there’s no stress reliever like getting infinite hugs from the little ones.

Watch and enjoy! – Rappler.com