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[VIDEO] Home From School? Activities to Get Kids Cooking
These easy ideas keep kids entertained—and fed!
Kids love snow days, but once the mittens get soaked and the sun starts to set, you'll need some creative snow day activities for when the action moves indoors.
The snow is (hopefully) passing soon—and in some places you're lucky to have avoided this winter—but if your kids are stuck home from school for any reason, watch this video for fun ways to get the kids cooking when you're all snowed in. The whole family will enjoy the results!
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TELL US: How do you keep kids busy when they're home from school? Share your ideas in the comments section below.
This article is part of Mix It Up, an editorial series created in collaboration with AOL's Kitchen Daily and Huffington Post. It is dedicated to making the lives of mothers easier through articles, videos and slideshows focused on simple and creative solutions to everyday challenges. From healthy recipes to exciting ideas for a more balanced lifestyle, this section aims to become a resource for moms everywhere.
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