A couple of months ago, my mom sent the kids some sidewalk chalk. We don't ever get rain, so I never felt like it would be okay to let them loose with it on the sidewalks of our complex. Then this morning, I had a lightbulb moment, and after sweeping off the balcony, I sent them out with their chalk to play. It kept them occupied for nearly an hour, which was so nice for me (gave me some time to get some sewing done!).