I’m a crafty mum, my five-minute tip keeps kids entertained for hours and it’s mega cheap too

KEEPING the kids entertained after school and during half-term can be exhausting.

But this mum came up with a clever trick to keep them entertained for ages.

Instagram/@mothercouldThe craft project will keep kids busy for ages[/caption]

Days out with the kids can be pretty pricey, but sitting at home all day can be mind numbing.

Luckily this mum shared how she keeps her kids entertained while they’re at home.

Her clever trick is so cheap and requires so little effort, but you’ll feel like mum of the year.

The fun mum mixed shaving cream with shower gel and some bright food colouring in a muffin tray to mimic paint.

Instagram/@mothercouldHer daughter’s got artsy with the fun activity[/caption]

Instagram/@mothercouldThe best part is the fake paint is so easy to wash away when they’re done[/caption]

The kids can then get out their paint brushes, or even uses their hands for some messy play, and get artsy in the bathroom.

Make sure they stick to the bathroom tiles and glass shower doors, the food colouring could stain white walls.

The crafty mum’s daughter’s Loved the fun activity and were kept busy for ages.

“Sensory play entertains my kids the longest and the shower/bath is the best place for it.”

She also suggests a “taste safe option” for little ones, by swapping the shaving scream for squirty cream.

Fellow parents loved the creative activity and couldn’t wait to try it with their own kids.

“It’s cold outside this morning, going to try this ASAP!!”

Another said: “I tried this yesterday and my toddler loved it! Kept him busy for 25 minutes which is unheard of with his attention span.”

A third quipped: “I went to the store specifically for shaving cream for this activity yesterday, it’s a favourite in our house!”