There should be a rule that says, when it rains, you HAVE to stay home and sleep. That rule probably wouldn’t sit well with the kids. Take my son for example; he’s not the most outdoorsy kid, but when it rains, you would think the world was coming to an end! Since sleeping is pretty much out the window, I’m always looking for some fun rainy day activities. Today I’m sharing 3 rainy day activities for kids that even parents can enjoy. Stick around; I also have some exciting news for the younger Netflix fans in your house.
Rainy Day Activities For Kids + Netflix Newest Series For Kids
This review was made possible by iConnect and Bottersnikes & Gumbles. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine.
I don’t know about everyone else’s kid, but when my son is stuck in the house with “nothing to do,” he becomes a little brat. Shocker, right?!! He has a hundred and one questions, and everything is boring. Lucky for me, we’ve had some pretty awesome sunny days this summer. For the rainy days, I find that keeping kids busy is what works.
Bake Cookies
I’m all for baking cookies from scratch, but when you would rather be snuggled under the cover for a long, long, long nap, store bought freezer cookies works just fine! I like the Pillsbury sugar cookies. Easy and delicious!
Craft Something
When my son is bored, he always wants to “do something together”. He also uses that excuse when it’s raining, when it’s time for bed when he has to do homework. Yep! My son. Don’t let the sweet face fool ya! I like to find easy crafts that I can also do with him. Not too long ago, we did a hot air balloon craft using buttons.
Netflix and chil…dren
My daughter is still too young to enjoy the finer things in life, such as crafts and cookies. The Little Lady LOVES to snuggle. I’m down with that! On rainy days I take both kids in the tv room and snuggle up with my daughter while my son enjoys one of his many Netflix shows.
Netflix Newest Series For Kids
On August 19th, my son will be able to enjoy one of Netflix’s newest series for kids called, Bottersnikes & Gumbles. The show is currently being aired on the Seven Network in Australia and on CBBC in the UK. Soon, you too will be able to enjoy the show on Netflix. The series is based off the children’s book by Australian writer S. A. Wakefield and illustrator Desmond Digby. I was ablet to get a sneak peek at the show with my son, and we are both excited that it will be available on Netflix soon. I’ve already decided that I’m team Gumbles!
What’s fun about these activities is that you can do them even when it’s not raining. Will you be tuning in for Bottersnikes & Gumbles on August 19th?
You can watch the show on Netflix starting on August 19th, 2016. Visit Bottersnikes & Gumbles online. You can download some fun wallpaper and color pages to keep the little ones busy while the cookies are baking.
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Bottersnikes & Gumbles looks great! I love that art style. My kids are all much older than this, but… er… I might put it on anyway. 😉
I had not seen anything about this new show!! I love that they can watch shows on Netflix like this.
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My daughter loves Netflix and she will definitely want to be checking out these shows. Great ideas!
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I haven’t seen this new show and we’re always on Netflix. Thank you for sharing. – Yolonda
I have Netflix and did not realize that they have cool and fun programming for kids like this. I need to tell my friends who just started a subscription – their kids would love it!
We just started watching the Home series on Netflix. I haven’t seen this one yet! Will add it to our list!
I love snuggling on the couch with my son on a yucky day. I haven’t heard of this show before, it sounds neat.
That sounds like a show that our son would enjoy. Will check it out. Thanks for the heads up.
That sounds like a really good show. I bet my girls are going to love it. I’ll have to check it out!
I loved baking as a kid — still do in fact! It was definitely one of my favourite activities and I think it’s a great skill to develop from a young age.
We are looking into getting netflix. I love that they have different shoes than what’s on tv.
These are great activities. Netflix is th best on rainy days!
I wish we had Netflix a few times this summer. The kids got bored with our regular shows.
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I LOVE Netflix for rainy days… days I need an hour to breathe… or to get dinner started when the babes are wild! I will have to check this new show out this week! I know my Addie will love it (she’s mid Clone Wars right now), and bummed Wild Kratts aren’t on Netflix (or Hulu) anymore!
Our toddlers just discovered Storybots on Netflix and they really like it (as do I since it’s much quieter than more superheroes!)
My 4 year old loves Netflix. He knows how to browse and everything. It has been raining here a lot so Netflix has been running a lot. We baked cookies the other day and we have been doing crafts.
Baking cookies is always fun. These seems like a fun show to watch.
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Great ideas for these days. That serie looks so good for my son.
I love how Netflix has a specifical feature that shows all shows that are for kids. It’s super useful!
We like playing board games and card games together! I’ll have to show them the new show! I bet they love it!
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I love watching Netflix on rainy days and catching up on the new shows. I can’t wait to see what comes out new next month.
This looks like an adorable series! We are definitely in need of some rainy day activities here in south Louisiana 😉
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Back in the day, kids would go out and play in the rain. Now we have so many more options. I like your selection too.
Rainy days can be pretty boring for the little ones if you don’t have activities prepared. You nailed the rainy day activities list!
I love the activities that you listed here. I don’t have any kids but I know how to it feels during the rainy season. It would be nice to have a list of activities prepared.
I am loving the look of this new show on Netflix! I may even enjoy it myself 😉
I love all your choices! I haven’t heard about this series yet! Thank you for sharing it!
Rainy days mean more time for tv and family indoor bonding moments. Netflix always gives us something to watch out for.
We love watching Netflix. I haven’t heard of this show, but we are going to have to check it out.
I can’t wait for the next rainy day to try these out. I am excited to watch this series on Netflix.
We love baking and coloring. However, Netflix is definitely our savior on most nasty weather days!
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Perfect timing. It’s raining cats and dogs out there today. 🙂
I don’t have Netflix but it does sound like a great resource. All very great ideas!
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“Netflix and chil…dren” I love it!
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I need to get Netflix. I feel like I’m missing out on so many great shows like this one.
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I agree, kids don’t have rules when it comes to rainy days as they always look for some excitement all around. These are some wonderful ideas to keep them busy & active indoors and crafting is always a great idea, so they could learn something too!
I’ve not subscribed to Netflix because I didn’t know they’ve got series and all that for kids. We’re tearing our hair apart bec of our cable subscriber and this looks like a good option.
I just saw an ad for this on netflix and wondered what it was all about. I think my kids would really like this series.
I love baking with my son on a rainy day. Cake + bonding with my son is just perfect.
I wish it would rain here more frequently! We could definitely enjoy things like this!
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i love netflix! cant wait to watch this show, it sounds fantastically awesome
I have heard so much bout Netflix and I havent tried it yet. NOnetheless, movies, chips and real company are such great ways to bond while waiting for the rain to stop.
I never heard this show ever but i think this show is awesome and beautiful. I’m sure my son loves this show once they watch this. I’ll try to search it. Thanks anyways.