My favorite time of the year is Fall. I love seeing the leaves change colors, but my favorite thing is when the weather turns cool. When the leaves start falling off the trees, I look for my favorite ones so I can do some leaf rubbings. Have you ever done leaf rubbings? Here is howContinue reading “Leaf Rubbing”
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Leaf Rubbing
My favorite time of the year is Fall. I love seeing the leaves change colors, but my favorite thing is when the weather turns cool. When the leaves start falling off the trees, I look for my favorite ones so I can do some leaf rubbings. Have you ever done leaf rubbings? Here is howContinue reading “Leaf Rubbing”
Back to School
School is just right around the corner. Most kids hate going back to school. The things most kids look forward to when they are in elementary school is seeing their friends, knowing who their teacher is and getting to pick out new school supplies. Even if you have a high schooler, there are so manyContinue reading “Back to School”
Making Board Games
Do you ever walk to your game closet or shelf and say you are tired of the games you see? Are you creative and do you like planning? This can be a good team-building activity for a family. You can use stuff you have at home and you can share the work of making aContinue reading “Making Board Games”
Let’s Fly a Kite
Flying a kite is something I look forward to doing when it is windy and warm. Writing this page makes me think of the “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” song from Mary Poppins. Anyone can fly a kite! There are a lot of different kinds of kites you can buy, but it is a funContinue reading “Let’s Fly a Kite”
Camping Recipes
One of the many things people look forward to when the weather gets nice is going camping. Camping is more than pitching a tent. There is so much more to do while staying at the state park of your choice, for example trying new recipes or using a new cooking tool. What’s a Pudgy PieContinue reading “Camping Recipes”
Camping lovers
Who does not love camping? It’s a great family activity. You can camp even without going to your local campground. You can do everything from your own backyard and even indoors. It is still as much fun. Here is a great way to camp indoors when it is cold or raining out. Blanket Fort YouContinue reading “Camping lovers”
Strawberry picking
What is better than eating strawberries on a cool evening? There are many recipes people think of when they hear strawberries. But what recipe is your favorite to make? Many kids love eating strawberries better than picking them. Strawberry picking involves bending over and picking them. But it is very rewarding to pick strawberries. Recipes:Continue reading “Strawberry picking”
Pledge of Allegiance
A lot of kids say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning at school. The Pledge of Allegiance is also said at government meetings, Citizenship ceremonies and 4-H meetings. But do we really know what the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance is? When you ask a kid why he/she puts his/her right hand over his/herContinue reading “Pledge of Allegiance”
Books
Books are one of those things you can pass down to your kids and they pass them down to their kids. Books are more then just made up stuff, animals, sports, and jokes. They can also teach history or science. You probably did not know there were books out there about Memorial Day. Memorial DayContinue reading “Books”
Family Activities 