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Bad weather activities: Ignore the weather

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  1. During really hot weather, I keep a pack of disposable wipes in the fridge. I use these to wipe my grandchildren's hands and face when it's really hot. Also, you can put some in your cool bag when you go for a day out.
    Julie, via email
  2. I had nowhere to keep my daughter's sand-pit toys so I washed out my old kitchen bin and keep the toys in there. If it rains, I put the lid on to keep the toys try
    Kim, via email
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8. Go for a walk

Let's face it, the weather's rotten a lot in the UK so sometimes you might as well just bite the bullet and go out in it.

Put on your waterproof coats, big coats and wellies and then just go for it.

You could simply head for the local park and enjoy the fact that there won't be that many other people there, or why not drive to a local wood or wildlife area.

When it's wet a lot of bugs come out which most kids love to inspect. Worms and snails love the rain, for example, and you could take along some jam jars and collect the most interesting ones.

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  • S, posted 7 months ago

    Worms don't love the rain. They are coming above ground to avoid drowing.

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