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My "as a mom I can't live without" list. For your sanity, you may want to check this one out.

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Here are the items that keep me sane and my children occupied while I'm trying to do ALL of the things after work without losing my mind.
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I highly recommend the briefcase of crayola art supplies or the bucket of art supplies. It will keep your kids busy for an extended period of time and it makes for easier storage and clean up then your traditional crayons in the cardboard box.
Crayola Art Sets in Crayola Toys & Activities(141)
 
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HIGHLY recommend a roll of craft paper. It doesn't have to be brown, but I'm telling you what, it's easier to store than a ton of individual pieces of construction paper. You can roll it back up if they are still working on something. You can use it ...
Roll Kraft Paper
 
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Crayola air dry clay is a life saver. Have your kids sit outside and use cookie cutters, They can make different models then the next day they can paint them. This is multiple days of entertainment.
Air-Dry Clay in Ceramic & Pottery Supplies(880)
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This is one of our go-to's for little just because gifts. These animals are super cute. They can scrub them and color them again. They are perfect for stocking stuffers as well or birthday gifts. They are inexpensive and there are multiple different ...
Scribble Scrubbie Pets
 
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Bathtub light up toys and a few glowsticks, turn the lights off and let your kiddo play in their glow party tub. It will allow you at least 30 minutes of peace while making memories for them.
Bathtub Light Toys
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This was an outside the box idea that we had. Our kids are outdoors a lot. They ride bikes and all those fun things, but we decided to let them get kids skateboards and it has been such a fun experience. It helps them with balance, core strength, con...
Skateboard Kids
 
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Highly recommend a barbie car if you have a barbie loving kiddo. I feel like it keeps mine entertained for quite awhile and she seems to put action figures and all kids of people in the car for fun. Pretty inexpensive gift idea as well.
Barbie Car
 
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I think at this point we have done just about every science kit known to man and my kids don't get tired of them. If you want something for in your house to take some time and teach your kids something along the way I highly recommend the selection o...
Science Kits in Science - Walmart.com

Kids Sports

 
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If you enjoy golfing and you are looking for something fun to do with your kids that doesn't make you want to pull your hair out, I definitely recommend a velcro golf game. You can use your real clubs and practice your swings while your kiddo gets to...
Velcro Golf
 
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We have this football throwing game in our basement. The kids can go down and have fun, it's nice for the colder months that they can still do activities like football without breaking everything and it doesn't take up too much space.
Franklin Football Target Toss
 
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These flat to floor balance beams are great if you have a little one that is just starting with gymnastics and needs a little help with balance and coordination. You can move them around and store it easily under a counch or bed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Balance Beams