Things To Do With Kids » things to do with your child http://rozzell.com Activities that are fun, build closer relationships, and cost little or nothing to do Sat, 02 May 2009 20:00:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Low Cost Things To Do With Kids 9: Run Errands Together http://rozzell.com/low-cost-things-to-do-with-your-child-9-run-errands-together/ http://rozzell.com/low-cost-things-to-do-with-your-child-9-run-errands-together/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:58:24 +0000 drozzell http://rozzell.com/?p=170 There are always errands to take care of, but you can turn these into a parent-child activity by bringing your child along. Going to the hardware store, the drug store, the grocery, the newsstand—your child will enjoy accompanying you while you do all of these types of things. You meet people together, talk to people, buy a few items that you need, and while you are taking care of your errands you have the opportunity to look around the stores and talk about things that you see. Hardware stores are especially good places to go with young boys because of the variety of items on display. Tools, nails, nuts and bolts, light fixtures, gardening needs—you may get a lot of questions about what these thing are for, and this is your chance to talk to your child about them. Tell him about what you see and watch his eyes sparkle! For a daughter, let her join you to shop for a few items at the drug store or grocery. Explain why you choose one product over another. Running errands with your child is both educational and relationship-building.

]]> http://rozzell.com/low-cost-things-to-do-with-your-child-9-run-errands-together/feed/ 0 Low Cost Things To Do With Kids 2: Visit a Pet Store http://rozzell.com/low-cost-things-to-do-with-your-child-2-visit-a-pet-store/ http://rozzell.com/low-cost-things-to-do-with-your-child-2-visit-a-pet-store/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:24:07 +0000 drozzell http://rozzell.com/?p=118 Here is another simple, yet fun idea: visit a pet store, not to buy, but to browse.

Pet stores can be a lot of fun as a quick, easy-to-do activity. There are pet stores located in almost every town, and most have a variety of animals on display, which change from week to week depending on what animals have been sold and what new animals the pet-store owners have recently brought in. 

For example, near where I live, the closest pet store has puppies, kittens, rabbits, colorful birds of all kinds, and a wide range of fish. The shop parrot (not for sale, the parrot is the owner’s pet) will often respond “Hello!” to your hello!” when you walk in. What a nice treat for any young boy or girl. Just going in and looking around is a lot of fun, and you can talk with your child about each animal that you see. And not to be overlooked—going to a pet store is free! 

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