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Today was a dreary day which inevitably leads to my kids bouncing off the walls and summoning some demigod level of rabid raccoon energy; I don’t know about you but gray skies zap me.

On low energy days, when leaving the house feels like too much effort, I aim to razzle-dazzle at home.

That inspired me to create a simple Color Hunt for the kids. You can download and join in the fun!

Camera-ready and eager to meander about, we set off on a color expedition around our neighborhood, searching for every shade of the rainbow.

The activity itself may be simple, but that’s exactly where the magic happens-in the wandering, the puddle jumps, the unexpected discoveries, and the delighted shouts of “Look what I found!”

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No rainy day would be complete without something sweet. Baking together is one of our default activities-a simple way to slow down.

When I’m baking with both kids, I tend to choose simple recipes. I find this approach the easiest to manage while still allowing everyone to participate and have fun.

The fancy unicorn sprinkles add a fun pop of color and make these cookies feel extra special. The recipe is conveniently printed on the back of the package, and the dough comes together in less than 20 minutes-prefect for little bakers.

A cookie dough scooper is one of my favorite baking tools. It helps keep the cookies a consistent size but also gives kids the independence to roll their own cookie balls.

Another reason I love these sprinkles is that they create plenty of hands-on-opportunities for little helpers. Aside from rolling the dough, my kids love smooshing the cookie balls into the sprinkles.

Once the cookies are ready, simply bake them at 350 degrees for approximately 10-13 minuets, and your colorful Funfetti treats are ready to enjoy.

Rainy days have a way of slowing us down and inviting us to enjoy the simple things. The goal isn’t perfectly planned activities but finding ways to connect with our kiddos in a meaningful way. No amount of intentional connection is ever wasted.