LCD projector (borrow it from the office)
The latest and greatest DVD release
Every ride-on toy in the neighborhood
Boredom Buster Description: When our kids were young, I worked for a company that produced LCD projectors. Having a movie up on the wall at our house soon hit the Top Ten list of favorite things to do. Today, big screen TVs are everywhere, but kids still love the drive-in movie nights in our basement! We play this one in the basement where there is plenty of space to drive around. You'll need one blank wall to project the movie, and space to line up all the kiddie cars and trikes. Set up a ticket booth for the "cars" to drive through. And, of course, you'll need a snack stand. Distribute play money and allow everyone to choose a favorite snack to buy. Truly creative types will add parking lines to the floor using masking tape and create "speakers" for each vehicle using Styrofoam cups and some yarn. The older kids can perform the pre-show commercials and trailers. Hit the lights and let the show begin!
Boredom Buster Bio: Okay, so my kids were toddlers a LONG time ago. This STILL worked over the holidays when we hosted the five kids from next door while their parents went on a Christmas wrapping frenzy.
Thank you, Rosemary Schwendler, for this great idea!
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