Memory Game+Third $100 CVS Giveaway

A few weeks ago I wrote a post about how I try to keep my kids healthy during the winter months.

And then I wrote another post with a fun recipe to make when my kids have the sick day blues.

Let's just face it.

When it's winter time the "sick day blues" happen more than once.

There are only so many movies you can watch and books you can read.

Eventually you need a fun activity to do inside.

And preferably one that takes up a nice amount of time.

So how about a fun little activity that includes a craft PLUS a game at the end.

(I have to give full credit for this activity to my sister and mom.

They helped the kids make the first round of Memory cards while I was in the hospital having Eloise!)

My kids love to create.

Especially with paper and crayons.

So this activity was right up their alley!

I've found that they will sit and color for even longer when I give them a project to work towards.

We began by cutting squares of paper.

Then I gave each kid two squares with instructions to create the same picture on both pieces of paper.

Emma had no problem recreating her picture twice.

Colt on the other hand is my free spirit and had a hard time making the same thing twice.

He was all about adding extra doodles

And that was just fine!

Once they had finished creating the game pieces we turned the papers over.

The paper that we used and had on hand was plain white computer paper.

Some of the images that we drew showed through a bit so we drew lines on the back of each paper to disguise the images a bit.

Next time we will try to use card stock paper to prevent the images from showing through.

Once we had finished our cards it was time to play our game of Memory!

The activity as a whole from start to finish took up most of our morning.

A little arts and crafts time plus game time 

makes the "sick day blues" disappear around here.

And when they need just a little extra help in feeling better I make sure to use Children's Mucinex!

Good good stuff I tell ya.

It makes their congestion disappear.
And when their little noses aren't stuffed up it makes for a much happier kid.
And a happy kid equals a happy mama over here

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· Children's Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold

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The next time your little one comes down with the inevitable cold, give Children’s Mucinex a try! And go here to print a $2 off coupon!

o Product Detail

Once you will have received Children’s Mucinex coupons in the mail for you to use or share with friends, as we are dealing with a medicine it is important to remember :

-Always read the complete warnings and information on Children's Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold

-Do not use more than directed

-Product is intended for children 4-12 years old

-If you are unsure about using Children's Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold, please consult your pediatrician

*Based on IRI unit share data for the 52 weeks ending November 2012

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(This is my third and final $100 CVS Gift Card Giveaway from Children's Mucinex.  Even if you've entered the other two giveaways you're still eligible to enter this third one!)

Would you like a chance to win a $100 CVS gift card?

Let me know...

“What is your favorite game to play 

with your kids when they're sick?”

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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.

Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.

You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.

This sweepstakes runs from 2/6/2013 – 3/31/2013

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