You know the drill by now. You spend 10 minutes bundling up your kiddos in their winter gear. They troop outside into the snow and cold with big talk about building a snow fort, nailing each other with a flurry of snowballs, or building the best snowman since Frosty. Then\u2014surprise, surprise\u2014five minutes later, they\u2019re back inside saying it\u2019s too cold to play outside.<\/p>\n
For those icy-cold winter days when you don\u2019t want them plugged into screens all day, what do you do?<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve got ideas for indoor fun! Keep your kids tied up all day with fun activities, many of them aromatherapy inspired. They get to make special wintertime memories while you get to curl up with that new book and sip hot cocoa!<\/p>\n<\/div>
Adventures in aromatherapy<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nKeep your kids happy and entertained with these fun aromatherapy activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>\n- Make your own snow<\/strong>.<\/span> Whip up your own indoor winter wonderland with DIY fake snow<\/a>! Easy to clean and sure to give your littles the giggles, this homemade snow takes just three ingredients and three easy steps to make.<\/li>\n
- Learn how to make slime with essential oils<\/strong>.<\/span> Aromatic, sciencey, and great for all ages, your little guys and gals will get the biggest kick out of learning to make their own slime using essential oils.<\/li>\n
- Indulge their creativity with homemade finger paint<\/strong>.<\/span> Let your mini Michelangelos explore their creative side with this recipe for homemade finger paint<\/a>, which can include any child-safe essential oil to make a visual and aromatic masterpiece!<\/li>\n
- Take your next oil escapade to the moon<\/strong>.<\/span> Homemade moon sand is tactile, colorful, and addictively playful! Press this super-moldable sand into any size and shape for hours of fun.<\/li>\n
- Mix up homemade play dough<\/strong>.<\/span> Ready to combine aromatherapy, color, and creativity? Switch out that stale store-bought dough for this easy recipe for homemade essential oil playdough<\/a> that\u2019s great for hours of fragrant fun!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Cold-weather coloring pages and more<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nWhen the weather outside is frightful, indoor time with your kids can be delightful! We\u2019ve got crafts, coloring, and more, whether you\u2019re staying put or striking out for grandmother\u2019s house.<\/p>\n
\n- Crafts, snacks, and coloring\u2014oh my! <\/strong><\/span>Coming up with a cool activity on the spot is no joke. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve got you covered with these suggestions for indoor crafts, snacks, and coloring pages.<\/li>\n
- Traveling with kids? No sweat.<\/span> <\/strong>Heading over the river and through the woods with littles in tow takes so much prep work. Take some of the stress off with these tips for traveling with kids<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Download these free coloring pages.<\/strong><\/span> Fill any afternoon with fun with these Young Living-inspired coloring pages<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Squeaky-clean bathtime fun<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nDreaming of getting those kiddos to bed so you can soak in a nice, relaxing bath? A fun bath can help tucker out those littles, so they fall right to sleep. Try some of these tips for a bathtime blast!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
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- Make your own snow<\/strong>.<\/span> Whip up your own indoor winter wonderland with DIY fake snow<\/a>! Easy to clean and sure to give your littles the giggles, this homemade snow takes just three ingredients and three easy steps to make.<\/li>\n
- Learn how to make slime with essential oils<\/strong>.<\/span> Aromatic, sciencey, and great for all ages, your little guys and gals will get the biggest kick out of learning to make their own slime using essential oils.<\/li>\n
- Indulge their creativity with homemade finger paint<\/strong>.<\/span> Let your mini Michelangelos explore their creative side with this recipe for homemade finger paint<\/a>, which can include any child-safe essential oil to make a visual and aromatic masterpiece!<\/li>\n
- Take your next oil escapade to the moon<\/strong>.<\/span> Homemade moon sand is tactile, colorful, and addictively playful! Press this super-moldable sand into any size and shape for hours of fun.<\/li>\n
- Mix up homemade play dough<\/strong>.<\/span> Ready to combine aromatherapy, color, and creativity? Switch out that stale store-bought dough for this easy recipe for homemade essential oil playdough<\/a> that\u2019s great for hours of fragrant fun!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Cold-weather coloring pages and more<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
When the weather outside is frightful, indoor time with your kids can be delightful! We\u2019ve got crafts, coloring, and more, whether you\u2019re staying put or striking out for grandmother\u2019s house.<\/p>\n
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- Crafts, snacks, and coloring\u2014oh my! <\/strong><\/span>Coming up with a cool activity on the spot is no joke. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve got you covered with these suggestions for indoor crafts, snacks, and coloring pages.<\/li>\n
- Traveling with kids? No sweat.<\/span> <\/strong>Heading over the river and through the woods with littles in tow takes so much prep work. Take some of the stress off with these tips for traveling with kids<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Download these free coloring pages.<\/strong><\/span> Fill any afternoon with fun with these Young Living-inspired coloring pages<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Squeaky-clean bathtime fun<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Dreaming of getting those kiddos to bed so you can soak in a nice, relaxing bath? A fun bath can help tucker out those littles, so they fall right to sleep. Try some of these tips for a bathtime blast!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
- Traveling with kids? No sweat.<\/span> <\/strong>Heading over the river and through the woods with littles in tow takes so much prep work. Take some of the stress off with these tips for traveling with kids<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Learn how to make slime with essential oils<\/strong>.<\/span> Aromatic, sciencey, and great for all ages, your little guys and gals will get the biggest kick out of learning to make their own slime using essential oils.<\/li>\n