Keeping busy on 1200 acres...
When the weather starts to change in Colorado it can go from 80 degrees to snowing in a matter of hours. This morning I woke up to snow. Yes I said snow on the 26th of September. Yet the boys and I went to the park this afternoon with no coats and we were sweating by the time we were done. I would say only in Colorado but I am sure somebody might dispute that woke up to snow in their hometown as well. So what to do when the weather is starting to turn and you won't let the kids … [Read more...]
Temperatures across the country are rising and that means more time spent outdoors. Use this easy peasy frugal recipe below for sidewalk paint. 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup water 1-2 drops food coloring While I have listed measurements they are all easily adjusted. In all reality you need equal parts water and cornstarch. Grab a paintbrush and off you go. This recipe for sidewalk paint will go on yet and dry to look like chalk. … [Read more...]
Spring is in the air...sort of but in the valley that doesn't mean that it is warm enough or nice enough to send the kiddos outside. So I am constantly on the lookout for ways to keep them active inside. Not only is it good for them but it helps all of us keep our sanity. Here are 20 ways to keep kids active indoors when the weather is cold, rainy, windy or you just need something to occupy the kiddos. 1. Get up and dance. 2. Play an active round of Simon Says. 3. Play an old … [Read more...]
Play Deal or No Deal for Free You can compete for cash and prizes, just like contestants on the actual game show. Get ready to make a deal! … [Read more...]
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You can get directions from a lot of different places. Here are some basic ones with a circle but can be adapted the same principle applies to a square. We used our paper that we finger painted on the other day to get us some color in our snowflakes. White or colored construction paper works wonders. :) … [Read more...]
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It's cold outside and I am going a little crazy. As are the boys from being cooped up inside. We took some time today to do some finger painting. We have plans to turn these works of art into snowflakes that we will be sending to Uncle Brad. After all, there isn't much snow in Texas and we don't want him to be missing out on the fun :) … [Read more...]
