January 2018 Volume 24 Number 8
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Indoor fun with grandkids: Activities to brighten a gloomy day By Kimberly Blaker For Pittsburgh Senior News The holidays have come and gone and the weather is cold outside. But don’t let it get you down in the dumps. The coming months are the perfect time for lots of cozy indoor fun with the grandkids. Try these ideas to brighten your spirits and strengthen your bond.
Make a tent or fort. Indoor tents and forts make for fun play areas, as well as cozy retreats for reading or watching movies. To build a tent, take several bed sheets, tablecloths or blankets, and drape them over tables or backward-facing chairs. For a more permanent structure, connect PVC tubing in the shape of a box then drape it with sheets.
Hold an art workshop. Gather the basics such as paper, paint and markers. Then scrounge around for a variety of recyclables such as boxes, toilet paper rolls, plastic bottles, caps, old magazines and anything else you can think of. If you have any crafting supplies like yarn, fabric or glitter, Continued on page 4
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