I am so glad that fall is in the air. This is by far my favorite season. There just seems to be so much to do and see this time of year. One of my favorite activities is apple picking, so we just had to have an apple theme week! This of course means that […]
New Year’s Day Interview
This year we will be doing an activity on New Year’s that will revisit and record some of E’s favorites from 2011. I am not much of a scrapbook person, but I think I will keep this and put it up as one of those mommy items you want to hold on to! This […]
Clothespin Rudolph
Tis’ the season to be crafting. As Christmas approaches, you will likely be crafting with your kiddo, but here is one simple activity you can make. It involved glue, so E was super happy, and it was easy, so I was super happy! You’ll need: A clothespin some googly eyes (we get an endless supply […]
Treasure Hunt!
Yo ho ye who be reading the blog! This week be all about me hearties, those seafaring scavengers, PIRATES! Arrgh! (this all must be read with a Pirate accent or I sound ridiculous) At first we were just going to have a quick little family time with a snack and a movie, but, this theme […]
Ant Bites & Movie Night
This week we are learning all about Ants, so we had to make this oldie but goodie for our movie snack…Ants on a Log. This snack can be made in several ways. You can switch out the raisins for cranraisins, the peanut butter with cream cheese and/or the celery sticks with apple slices. We went […]
Family Theme Night- Baseball
Take me out to the ballgame! Woo Hoo! I don’t know about you, but baseball is one of my favorite sports. I played it (well softball too) all the way through high school. Below you will find a list of suggestions and choices to create your own unique Family Theme Night. Pick and choose as […]
Movie Night-The Rainforest
So this week we are learning all about the rainforest! For our movie night we could have made one of these cool rainforest themed snacks…. Instead I made Rice Krispie Treats with E. Believe it or not, tonight was the first time in my life I have made these tasty treats! I’ve had them, but […]
Movie Night-T’was the Night Before Easter
This week we are working on some of our Easter stuff. We have some plans for Easter, and our printables for the holiday will be up on Friday! That being said, here is an idea for a family movie night you can have this holiday! Veggie Tales is a go to for our family movie […]
Family Theme Night- Basketball
Now that the field is set and the danced cards are punched, it is time to make March Madness a family affair! Yes, that is right it is time for a Basketball family theme night. Can I hear your cheer? Dribble it (clap, clap)Pass it (clap, clap)We made a basket! (clap, clap) Below you will […]
Family Theme Night- St. Patrick’s Day
We have been distracted with family happenings, so I haven’t been able to gather a variety of ideas for you, but below you will see our St. Patrick’s Day Family Theme Night from last year. Hopefully, it will spark some ideas for you. Game: Pot of Gold Hunt. For this activity we purchased the chocolate […]