Month: October 2012
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Punching Pumpkins
I had grand plans with the project, which turned into an epic fail for an activity with kids. My initial plan was to follow what we did, but add a step of putting Christmas lights in the holes. It didn’t turn out that way – but what we did was fun and had some great…
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Decorating Pumpkins
A great way to celebrate the fall season with out carving pumpkins (ya know 3 year olds and sharp knives don’t jive well) is to simply decorate them with craft supplies. Pull out the glue bottle, paint, beads, stickers, feathers, etc…. and let them use their imagination! The mini pumpkins were less than a dollar…
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Mr. Pumpkin Head
Of all the pumpkin decoration ideas this one is the best. By far. Like WAY far. Landon had so much fun with this (and so did I)! Mr. Pumpkin Head Small Pumpkin Mr. Potato Head parts Ice Pick, Nail or other sharp cylindrical object Take your small pumpkin (about the size of the potato for…
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Pumpkin Prints
Painting using non-standard painting objects is a lot of fun – give it a try. When you think boredom has struck, pull out the paints but no paint brushes then look around for random things that won’t be ruined by paint and have a blast! Pumpkin Prints Paper Paint Mini-pumpkins Imagination We used some of…
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Everyday Life
We’ve started setting up for Halloween! We spent last weekend getting the homemade scarecrow out and put up. We had to dig around to find some of the parts after the move. Landon was super excited. He was also a great helper! After that Brad mowed the lawn. Landon has a bubble mower and loves…
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Pumpkin Craft
I don’t quite know what to call this pumpkin creation. It’s really like the starched snowflake Christmas tree ornaments, but not with starch. Sort of like paper mache, but not paper. I think I’ve used up the last of my creative juice for today, so pumpkin craft it is… maybe pumpkin mache? This is messy and…
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Book Review: 75 Ways to Have More Fun at Home
I am excited let you know about a great new e-book just released this week: 75 Ways to Have More Fun at Home by Anna Luther. It’s a great resource for stay at home parents to boost the fun factor in your every day life. The thing that I love the most about it is…
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Pumpkin Pie Playdough {gluten free!}
I love this time of the year. The leaves are starting to change color, the weather is starting to cool off. I love the fact that we can go to the park in the afternoons and it’s not too crazy hot. I love the atmosphere of the coming holidays – the imagination of Halloween, the…
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Pinterest Scavenger Hunt – Pin to Win!
Welcome to the Fall Pinterest Scavenger Hunt and Giveaway! Pin to Win one of five prize packages with a total value over $275! Hosted by ArahBellas, All Done Monkey, and Just a Little Creativity Here’s how to Play- Create a new Pinterest board specifically for this Scavenger Hunt Each day, a new clue will be…