We had grand plans for our spring break this year.  We were going to go skiing, and enjoy one last frolic in the snow (We do not live in snow country, so this is a big deal for us).  Then, sadly, we had a death in the family, so we found ourselves finding ways to save spring break.  I wish that I had seen this article from Parents.com on keeping kids busy.  But then, we would not have visited Legoland, which was significant for me, because after one of my children vomited in our car, I was frantically searching for fresh clothes in one of the stores.  A woman who looked EXACTLY like Jamie Lee Curtis gave me directions, and told me which store in the park sells clothes.  If that was her, I was impressed by how down to earth she was, and very concerned about my plight for clothes.  I was feeling very stupid at the time for not bringing an extra set, but I thought we were past that development stage.  You learn something new every day in this parenting business we’re in.

My “I think I saw a star” interaction aside, Parents.com offers some great tips for entertaining kids at home and on the road.

It is amazing how the simplest activities can fascinate children, and I know that I get too overwhelmed sometimes to get creative.  This list provides ideas, and may even get your own creative juices flowing.