Week of Halloween

A week of Halloween is my contribution of things to do, for kids and adults. I promise you that they can bring a smile to your face. To be carefree and just enjoy the moments around you. You don't need a kid to do this either, just get out there and do it.

The air is starting to get chilly, beginning the start of wearing that jacket. If you are like me, then shoes and socks also. I am not a fan of shoes, but they seem to be a necessity during these days. Fall is a great time for the outdoors. A sweet cool breeze, colorful leaves blowing and just warm enough for a few hours in the sun in the afternoon.

This particular afternoon we went and bought some new side walk chalk. Now new side walk chalk is like new crayons. If you don't have new crayons and a book hidden somewhere, then you really need to, it is a great way to relax besides watching tv.

Here's our great artwork. I had some help, and I actually drew the outline with a piece of chalk duct taped to a stick (still can't get down real low). And the kids added to it.

So get out there and get busy...

I will be posting some more things this week. I also have a great little kitchen gadget to make

a favorite lunch here in my house. Well actually my littlest likes his for breakfast.

See you guys tomorrow!

BooooOOOO! I have been Boo-ed (in a good way!)



"Boo-ed"




Upon waking up yesterday morning, we all pulled ourselves together to hit the Walmart nice and early, get the shopping done and back to the house to atleast enjoy a nice beautiful Sunday. To my surprise as we opened the door to go out, there was a surprise gift. Waiting on my step, was ghostly container filled with candy, books, and other assorted cute stuff.
We had been Boo-ed!



We had been boo-ed? From who, and who created this really cool idea. Which I will do again next year. The idea of getting boo-ed and then making two more and boo-ing two more families. A great "pay if forward" idea.  Here is the link in case you want to brighten someones day, http://beenbooed.com/ What a sweet and unique idea. The kids were just thrilled to death. It was like a Christmas present in October. It was so touching that someone took a minute and created a very nice gift for my family. It had a all the cool things in it. The baby even got a nice ghost tippy cup. 

I just wanted to share what a nice thing, someone, did for us. Please know if that someone is reading this then you really did a nice thing.

And thanks again!



Fall - Jump in those leaves

I am excited that this is my new blog, I have so many ideas that I have to sort them out. I want to share it all.

Fall is one of my favorite seasons and I try to make it all special for my family. I make it a point to rake those leaves, so they can jump right in. So take time and be sure to get out and enjoy all this cool weather and the changing colors. Fall is such a good time for kid and the "young at heart". The colors of the leaves are just so beautiful.

Pile those leaves up and jump right in.

One of my all time favorite things when I was smaller was how my mother would make sure that we didn’t miss a holiday.

Columbus Day, I remember was a banana with a sail stuck in it, our own little boats. Funny how those smallest of memories stick with you forever. I truly believe the memories of the good times are what gets you through the rough one.

Another cool thing my mom would do with us would be collecting those beautiful leaves and when we had a bounty full, she would show us how to make something beautiful.

Leaves Placemat / or Window Sun Catcher

Stuff you will need:

Waxed paper

Leaves

Iron

To do:

Lay out a sheet of waxed paper on your ironing board.

Let the kids (or just yourself, to make something pretty) lay the leaves on the waxed paper leaving atleast an inch around the boarded and space around each leaf.

Lay another sheet of waxed paper the same size on top.

Iron the two sheets together. They will melt together. (watch the paper is hot when you are finished)

Let cool and then cut into a placemat size or in a shape to hang from the window.

You can enjoy the beauty inside. They also make nice placemats for Thanksgiving.

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I hope you atleast give it a try, you may find out that you can make even prettier things.

I wasn't sure I was going to post any recipes on this blog but you know what. TeeHee..My family does like to eat. My kids like to eat.

Recipe of the Week

One of my favorite go to meal with all the children that have been in my home is my "Macaroni and Cheese- with Hot Dogs. Not a fancy meal. Yes, from the box. Also cuts down on waste, if you have a few hot dogs left over you can use those in it. I usually had so many that I would have to cut up a whole package to put in it.

Macaroni Cheese - Hot Dogs

Ingredients:

a box of mac and cheese (it can be generic)

2 hot dogs per person

Instructions:

Poor macaroni in the boil water.

Cut up hotdogs and throw them in the water also.

When pasta is tender, drain water into another bowl. Add the sauce mix and pour back in a bit of the water, I leave out the butter and just add back in some of the water,seems to make it creamier.

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Tip of the Week

Take a walk, take a day to enjoy all that fall has to offer. To keep from paying those outrageous prices at the parks, zoos and such for food, I have a favorite tip from my oldest sister.

Take your hot dogs and boil them to a hard boil, pour them into a thermos, water and all. Take along some buns, ketchup and mustard and in a few hours, you will have warm hotdogs to enjoy on a chilly day.

Throw in some chips, a few drinks and you have a meal for the bunch you are hanging with.

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Enjoy, and we will get together again soon.

October - Fall

The start of something new, this is the beginning of a new blog. I am hoping that you will find it as entertaining and informative as my first one. I am actually coming to a time in my life, where I want to share all the fun stuff I have accumulated over the years. I assure you I have accumulated alot. Writing it all down is a great way to share, and to empty out years of stuff.

My family is from WV. I was raised in a very loving family. I really credit all my patience with children from growing up. My mother was always so kind, with us and with everyone else. Mom, is one of the original stay at home moms, she juggled it all the whole time we were growing up. She sacrificed so that we always had what we needed. She is an inspiration to all that I do. I strive to be a good cook, she is a great one. She taught me how to love and care about people. I love being around children, I am full of fun ideas, simple ideas to keep those small minds learning.
My father gave me the courage to be who I am, to be original, to strike out and do important things. I thank them for everything they instilled in me.

Growing up in my home, when October would roll around, we would start getting out the fall decorations and of course the Halloween stuff. My mom would always make our house "kid friendly" My favorite memories of growing up in my house, was how she would get her paints out. She is such a great artist. She would get the orange, green, and yellow paint out. I knew at that moment, it was fall. She would proceed to paint a giant jack-o'-lantern (halloween pumpkin) on the front door. The big toothy grinning pumpkin. That was such a great tradition that I also do them every year. I have now taught my daughter how to carry on.

Please my friends, this is a very easy and really great way to share the holidays. It makes memories that last forever.
So take a minute, get the paint and get busy.