Here is an idea for some good ol' fashion family fun that is as productive as it is enjoyable. Get in your bathing suits or old clothes, grab the hose, a bucket, multi-purpose cleaner/soap, a few rags and/or sponges, the radio/cd player and wash the family car together. This activity is a blast with little kids still facsinated with water, bubbles, and the like and involves teamwork, physical activity, and being outdoors. The results should be a lot of laughter, clean car(s), and wet bottoms.
A few tips before you head outside:
- Pay attention to the cleaner/soap you use. Many are not appropriate for use on car paint. A product like this is what should be used to ensure no damage is done or slimey residue left behind.
- Make sure it is not supposed to rain (it can be rather demoralizing to see your hard work literally washed away).
- Roll up all the car windows - you only want to wash the OUTSIDE of the car!
- Have a few extra towels set aside for drying (waterstains will make the car look dirtier than when you started). You will also want to dry yourselves off before heading back indoors.
- If employing your real little ones in this endeavor, have a separate bucket just for them with water and a gentle soap (Mr. Bubbles from the bathtub will work perfectly!). You will not want your young kids working with a Mr. Clean-type of chemical product.
Jeff
Out With The Kids
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