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  1. Have a family talent show.
  2. Go stargazing.
  3. Master Minecraft — it combines that screen time your kids adore with many educational components.
  4. Surprise a neighbor or someone who could use a pick-me-up with a random act of kindness (cookies, a visit, an easy chore . . . ).
  5. Learn a foreign language.
  6. Make a life-size paper doll.
  7. Go out to eat for free — really! Search restaurants in your area with free meal deals for the kiddos.
  8. Go birdwatching (download a cheat sheet online or borrow a book from the library for some guidance).
  9. Make a family tree.
  10. Play school (because you know a tiny part of them is missing it!).
  11. Go for a bike ride.
  12. Check out one of The Home Depot's free workshops for kids. They happen the first Saturday of every month, from 9 a.m. to noon, in stores across the country.
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