Tag: Holidays & Celebrations

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Our Elf has returned! It’s been a busy, and fun, first week together! Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing: (Unfamiliar with the Elf on the Shelf tradition? Click here for more information.) Day 1:  We came home from our Thanksgiving trip and found our elves! They […]

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Thankful Bath Time

Here’s a simple Thanksgiving Countdown Activity for your little ones! All you need are bath crayons and a bath tub! (I realize it’s a little late to try it this Thanksgiving season, but you can always pin it for next year!) At the beginning of November I wrote “Thankful For” on […]

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You’ve Been Thank’d

I am a huge believer in Thank You notes. I send them often, and I’m trying to teach my children to do the same. We’re lucky enough to have several people in our lives who seem to go out of their way to help us out. When this happens, I always […]

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Turkey Notes – A Thanksgiving Tradition!

Last week I said to my husband, “It’s almost Thanksgiving – time to write Turkey Notes!” To which he replied, “What’s a Turkey Note?” WHAT’S A TURKEY NOTE? In my family, that’s like asking, “Who’s Santa Claus?” I thought everyone grew up with this funny family tradition! After doing a little research, […]

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Halloween Games for Kids: Pumpkin Bowling

Who’s ready to go bowling? This activity is so easy to make, and a guaranteed great time for any munchkin! Materials Needed: Paper towel rolls (10) Black construction paper Candy Glue, tape, or a hot glue gun Small pumpkin Cut two eyes and a mouth out of black construction paper. […]

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Halloween Games for Kids: Pin the Bowtie on the Skeleton

If you’re looking for a fun, non-scary Halloween game for wee ones, look no further! This game costs less than $5 to make and provides hours of entertainment! Materials Needed: Black poster board White construction paper Scissors Glue Colorful paper (for bowties) Tape Blindfold Time to get started! Draw and cut out skeleton […]