Lora Langston's Blog, page 35
November 11, 2015
Mariah Carey Christmas Book Giveaway: Puppy Activities Included
All I Want for Christmas is You, Children's Book
It was bound to happen. The most popular, modern day Christmas Song by Mariah Carey is now a beautifully illustrated Christmas Book for kids. If you know the Mariah Carey Christmas song, then you ALMOST know the story. Want one? We're doing a Mariah Carey Christmas Book GIVEAWAY. Scroll down for cute puppy activities and free printables. Enjoy!
Our posts contain affiliate links for your convenience.*
Mariah Carey Christmas Book: All I Want for Christmas is You.
This picture book by Mariah Carey was released November 10, 2015 by Double Day Books for Young Readers. Collen Madden brings the story to life with vibrant, fun illustrations.
The pictures tell the story. The "You" in the story is a brand new puppy for Christmas. Forget sugar plums, this little girl is dreaming of a puppy!
The best part is... you can sing the story! It makes for a great bedtime story that will become a cherished family tradition. To make your tradition more memorable, we found some companion activities for the story.
Over at Brains and Sweets, you'll find these adorable PUPPY COOKIES. Hop over and get the recipe and then bake some up with your kids.
Make puppy cookies to eat while you read the story.
In the story, the little girl is making a Puppy. If you look carefully, you'll see that it is a Christmas stocking. So, we made one out of construction paper. Made from simple shapes, it was super easy to make!
Check Tomorrow.
We also found some cute, Christmas puppy printable coloring sheets at Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids blog.
Puppy coloring page printable found at Christmas Coloring Pages blog.
Recommended:
Seasonal Books for Kindergarten
All I Want for Christmas Book by Mariah Carey*
Christmas Activities and Games for Adults
Want to win your own copy? Leave a comment in the G+ box. We'll choose a winner in a random raffle on Nov. 25, 2015.
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products. *We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Tapinfluence, Google Adsense, SoFab, and Izea ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
It was bound to happen. The most popular, modern day Christmas Song by Mariah Carey is now a beautifully illustrated Christmas Book for kids. If you know the Mariah Carey Christmas song, then you ALMOST know the story. Want one? We're doing a Mariah Carey Christmas Book GIVEAWAY. Scroll down for cute puppy activities and free printables. Enjoy!
Our posts contain affiliate links for your convenience.*
Mariah Carey Christmas Book: All I Want for Christmas is You.
This picture book by Mariah Carey was released November 10, 2015 by Double Day Books for Young Readers. Collen Madden brings the story to life with vibrant, fun illustrations.
The pictures tell the story. The "You" in the story is a brand new puppy for Christmas. Forget sugar plums, this little girl is dreaming of a puppy!
The best part is... you can sing the story! It makes for a great bedtime story that will become a cherished family tradition. To make your tradition more memorable, we found some companion activities for the story.
Over at Brains and Sweets, you'll find these adorable PUPPY COOKIES. Hop over and get the recipe and then bake some up with your kids.
Make puppy cookies to eat while you read the story.
In the story, the little girl is making a Puppy. If you look carefully, you'll see that it is a Christmas stocking. So, we made one out of construction paper. Made from simple shapes, it was super easy to make!
Check Tomorrow.
We also found some cute, Christmas puppy printable coloring sheets at Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids blog.
Puppy coloring page printable found at Christmas Coloring Pages blog.
Recommended:
Seasonal Books for Kindergarten
All I Want for Christmas Book by Mariah Carey*
Christmas Activities and Games for Adults
Want to win your own copy? Leave a comment in the G+ box. We'll choose a winner in a random raffle on Nov. 25, 2015.
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products. *We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Tapinfluence, Google Adsense, SoFab, and Izea ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
November 10, 2015
Veteran's Day Craft Ideas for Kids
When is Veteran's Day?
Veteran's Day is November 11. Looking for activities and crafts for Veteran's Day? These Veteran's Day Patriotic craft ideas for kids are easy to make, especially when you make traceables for preschool and elementary students. Enjoy!
Our posts contain affiliate links for your convenience.*
Veteran's Day Craft Ideas for Kids.
Have you heard of the Hug a Hero Project? Every town needs to start one! The non-profit organization raises money to help local heroes in need. Do you know a Veteran? How can you help?
Give a hug for the Hug a Hero Project for Veteran's Day.
A simple way to help, is to remember your local heroes on Veteran's Day. Visit a Veteran's Hospital or a local retirement community and share a hug! We made these cards to share with our local Veterans. You can also make a bunch of cards and hand them out at a Veteran's Day Parade or celebration.
When is Veteran's Day?
Another way to get children involved in Veteran's Day activities, is to light a candle in honor of a hero. Discuss any family or friends who are Veterans. Explain what it means to be a Veteran, and tell them that you are lighting the candle for a fallen soldier.
Make a votive holder with a battery powered tea light.
Make Veteran's Day Crafts at Home
To make the Veteran's Day cards shown above, we drew the jacket and other features and then cut them into pieces to give the the card a 3D effect when glued back together.
Make one Soldier as a Traceable Pattern:
To do this so that if fits within the card, fold a piece of paper in half to form a card. Then, draw half of a soldier with the arm reaching toward the open flap of the folded paper. Glue the soldier into the crease of the card. Important: Do not glue down his arms!
When a Veteran opens the card, they'll be surprised with a Thank You hug!
Make a Veteran's Day Hug a Hero card at home.
To Make a Votive Candle to Light for a fallen Soldier, visit the local Dollar Store. Get some votive cups in patriotic colors, battery powered votives, and glitter glue. Use the glue to paint a flag onto the votive cup. We just drew some silver lines and a blue square to represent the United State's Flag. Easy Peasy!
You can make several votives to give as gifts to families of fallen soldiers. Whatever you do to celebrate, be sure to remember our hereos on Veteran's Day.
Recommended:
Patriotic Crafts and Games
Veteran's Day Books for Kids*
Patriotic Activities for Independence Day
Red Votive Cups*
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products. *We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Tapinfluence, Google Adsense, SoFab, and Izea ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
Veteran's Day is November 11. Looking for activities and crafts for Veteran's Day? These Veteran's Day Patriotic craft ideas for kids are easy to make, especially when you make traceables for preschool and elementary students. Enjoy!
Our posts contain affiliate links for your convenience.*
Veteran's Day Craft Ideas for Kids.
Have you heard of the Hug a Hero Project? Every town needs to start one! The non-profit organization raises money to help local heroes in need. Do you know a Veteran? How can you help?
Give a hug for the Hug a Hero Project for Veteran's Day.
A simple way to help, is to remember your local heroes on Veteran's Day. Visit a Veteran's Hospital or a local retirement community and share a hug! We made these cards to share with our local Veterans. You can also make a bunch of cards and hand them out at a Veteran's Day Parade or celebration.
When is Veteran's Day?
Another way to get children involved in Veteran's Day activities, is to light a candle in honor of a hero. Discuss any family or friends who are Veterans. Explain what it means to be a Veteran, and tell them that you are lighting the candle for a fallen soldier.
Make a votive holder with a battery powered tea light.
Make Veteran's Day Crafts at Home
To make the Veteran's Day cards shown above, we drew the jacket and other features and then cut them into pieces to give the the card a 3D effect when glued back together.
Make one Soldier as a Traceable Pattern:
To do this so that if fits within the card, fold a piece of paper in half to form a card. Then, draw half of a soldier with the arm reaching toward the open flap of the folded paper. Glue the soldier into the crease of the card. Important: Do not glue down his arms!
When a Veteran opens the card, they'll be surprised with a Thank You hug!
Make a Veteran's Day Hug a Hero card at home.
To Make a Votive Candle to Light for a fallen Soldier, visit the local Dollar Store. Get some votive cups in patriotic colors, battery powered votives, and glitter glue. Use the glue to paint a flag onto the votive cup. We just drew some silver lines and a blue square to represent the United State's Flag. Easy Peasy!
You can make several votives to give as gifts to families of fallen soldiers. Whatever you do to celebrate, be sure to remember our hereos on Veteran's Day.
Recommended:
Patriotic Crafts and Games
Veteran's Day Books for Kids*
Patriotic Activities for Independence Day
Red Votive Cups*
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products. *We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Tapinfluence, Google Adsense, SoFab, and Izea ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
November 6, 2015
Seasonal Books for Kindergarten 2015
Winter Holiday Books for Preschoolers and Kindergartners
The weather is getting colder. Children are dreaming of snow and the holiday season, and teachers and caregivers are looking for fun, new books to share with their students. These 2015 seasonal books are great for preschoolers and Kindergarten too. Enjoy!
We were given two adorable children's books for review, and they are perfect seasonal books for your little ones. One focuses on the joys of snow, while the other focuses on Hanukkah... and Santa.
Dear Santa, Love Rachel Rosenstein is a cute book to teach about holiday traditions.
Dear Santa, Love Rachel Rosenstein is written by the actress, Amanda Peet and her friend, Andrea Troyer, with illustrations by Christine Davenier. This is a Santa story with a twist. Rachel Rosenstein's family doesn't celebrate Christmas.
Published by Double Day, this picture book is full of vibrant illustrations that small children will love. It is cute, funny, and it describes some Jewish traditions. However, be prepared to explain why Santa doesn't visit all children- that can be a tricky subject.
If you want to have a multi-cultural discussion with companion craft activities this book is a great launching point. Little Rachel runs into some friends who also don't celebrate Christmas. They celebrate Diwali and Chinese New Year.
Recommended:
Make a Craft for Diwali
Make a Craft for Chinese New Year
Star of David Cookie Cutters*
Star of David Cookies
Max and Marla take many adventures. In this latest Peguin Young Readers picture book, by Alexandra Boiger, Max and his pet owl, Marla, are hopeful Olympians. The limited palette illustrations are primarily beautiful shades of blue that don't even need words. Children of all ages will enjoy the story, but the target audience is for preschoolers ages 3-5.
Life is always about the journey, not the destination!
Winter Holiday Books for Preschoolers.
Recommended:
Owl Crafts for Kids
Make a Snowman Craft for Preschoolers
Craft Snow*
How to Make Fake Snow
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products.
*We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Tapinfluence, Google Adsense, SoFab, and Izea ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
The weather is getting colder. Children are dreaming of snow and the holiday season, and teachers and caregivers are looking for fun, new books to share with their students. These 2015 seasonal books are great for preschoolers and Kindergarten too. Enjoy!
We were given two adorable children's books for review, and they are perfect seasonal books for your little ones. One focuses on the joys of snow, while the other focuses on Hanukkah... and Santa.
Dear Santa, Love Rachel Rosenstein is a cute book to teach about holiday traditions.
Dear Santa, Love Rachel Rosenstein is written by the actress, Amanda Peet and her friend, Andrea Troyer, with illustrations by Christine Davenier. This is a Santa story with a twist. Rachel Rosenstein's family doesn't celebrate Christmas.
Published by Double Day, this picture book is full of vibrant illustrations that small children will love. It is cute, funny, and it describes some Jewish traditions. However, be prepared to explain why Santa doesn't visit all children- that can be a tricky subject.
If you want to have a multi-cultural discussion with companion craft activities this book is a great launching point. Little Rachel runs into some friends who also don't celebrate Christmas. They celebrate Diwali and Chinese New Year.
Recommended:
Make a Craft for Diwali
Make a Craft for Chinese New Year
Star of David Cookie Cutters*
Star of David Cookies
Max and Marla take many adventures. In this latest Peguin Young Readers picture book, by Alexandra Boiger, Max and his pet owl, Marla, are hopeful Olympians. The limited palette illustrations are primarily beautiful shades of blue that don't even need words. Children of all ages will enjoy the story, but the target audience is for preschoolers ages 3-5.
Life is always about the journey, not the destination!
Winter Holiday Books for Preschoolers.
Recommended:
Owl Crafts for Kids
Make a Snowman Craft for Preschoolers
Craft Snow*
How to Make Fake Snow
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products.
*We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Tapinfluence, Google Adsense, SoFab, and Izea ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
November 2, 2015
Chicken Nugget Ghosts Recipe
How to Make Chicken Nugget Ghosts
We've discovered lots of fun things to do with chicken nuggets for Halloween and beyond. When Tyson® and Sam's Club asked us to share a Chicken Nugget Recipe, we we're happy to oblige. These Chicken Nugget Ghosts are easy to make, and they taste delicous. Enjoy!
Aren't these little chicken nugget ghosts bootiful?
When I was a kid, the classic Peanuts cartoons meant family time. My mom would make cinnamon rolls, and we'd gather around the television. I wanted to have a similar tradition with my kids- something simple and delicious that the whole family loves. So, we decide on Tyson® Nuggets and Crispy Strips as we anxiously await the new Peanuts Movie!
What better way to watch your favorite Halloween special than with some cute, trick or treating chicken nuggets. Scroll down for the recipe!
Tyson® is an official partner with the new Peanuts Movie, releasing November 6th. When you shop at Sam's Club, you can get a 5 lb. bag of nuggets or a 3 lb. bag strips. That is big enough to feed the whole gang!
Tyson® Chicken is made with 100% all natural ingredients and fully cooked with 12-15 grams of protein. They make a great snack, finger food for kids, or even a go to meal for the whole family.
You can watch The Peanuts Movie Trailer here.
First, you will need to stock up on supplies from Sam's Club. The kids love shopping there! They like all of the taste testing stations and being able to get their favorite foods in bulk.
Bake the nuggets in the oven according to package directions. Baked Nuggets are better than microwaved ones, though, they all taste good.
Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips at Sam's Club.
How to Make Chicken Nugget Ghosts Recipe
Now, dress your chicken nuggets up for Halloween! These cute, chicken nugget ghosts are easy to make too. Just cover your nugget with a slice of White American Cheese, using a straw- poke two holes for eyes and pop them in the Microwave oven for 15 seconds or less. When done, they look like the Peanuts in the classic holiday cartoon. The kids don't like Provolone Cheese, but it works too.
How to Make Chicken Nugget Ghosts Recipe.
So, who is your favorite Peanuts character? Share with us in the comment section. You might say I am a bird lady- okay, a crazy bird lady. I currently have 6 chickens, 1 rooster, 1 drake, 1 duck, and a Cockatiel. Yep, Woodstock has always been my favorite! Can't wait to see the movie.
You can also make a Chicken Nugget Pumpkin Patch Bento for lunch.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson®. The opinions and text are all mine.
Recommended:
Bunless Chicken Nugget Sliders Appetizers
Skeleton Companion Book*
Mini Chicken Sandwiches
Holiday Receipes and Activities* from Kids Creative Chaos Cooks
Why do we Carve Pumpkins on Halloween?
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products. *We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer TapInfluence, Chitika, Google Adsense, and Social Spark ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
We've discovered lots of fun things to do with chicken nuggets for Halloween and beyond. When Tyson® and Sam's Club asked us to share a Chicken Nugget Recipe, we we're happy to oblige. These Chicken Nugget Ghosts are easy to make, and they taste delicous. Enjoy!
Aren't these little chicken nugget ghosts bootiful?
When I was a kid, the classic Peanuts cartoons meant family time. My mom would make cinnamon rolls, and we'd gather around the television. I wanted to have a similar tradition with my kids- something simple and delicious that the whole family loves. So, we decide on Tyson® Nuggets and Crispy Strips as we anxiously await the new Peanuts Movie!
What better way to watch your favorite Halloween special than with some cute, trick or treating chicken nuggets. Scroll down for the recipe!
Tyson® is an official partner with the new Peanuts Movie, releasing November 6th. When you shop at Sam's Club, you can get a 5 lb. bag of nuggets or a 3 lb. bag strips. That is big enough to feed the whole gang!
Tyson® Chicken is made with 100% all natural ingredients and fully cooked with 12-15 grams of protein. They make a great snack, finger food for kids, or even a go to meal for the whole family.
You can watch The Peanuts Movie Trailer here.
First, you will need to stock up on supplies from Sam's Club. The kids love shopping there! They like all of the taste testing stations and being able to get their favorite foods in bulk.
Bake the nuggets in the oven according to package directions. Baked Nuggets are better than microwaved ones, though, they all taste good.
Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips at Sam's Club.
How to Make Chicken Nugget Ghosts Recipe
Now, dress your chicken nuggets up for Halloween! These cute, chicken nugget ghosts are easy to make too. Just cover your nugget with a slice of White American Cheese, using a straw- poke two holes for eyes and pop them in the Microwave oven for 15 seconds or less. When done, they look like the Peanuts in the classic holiday cartoon. The kids don't like Provolone Cheese, but it works too.
How to Make Chicken Nugget Ghosts Recipe.
So, who is your favorite Peanuts character? Share with us in the comment section. You might say I am a bird lady- okay, a crazy bird lady. I currently have 6 chickens, 1 rooster, 1 drake, 1 duck, and a Cockatiel. Yep, Woodstock has always been my favorite! Can't wait to see the movie.
You can also make a Chicken Nugget Pumpkin Patch Bento for lunch.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson®. The opinions and text are all mine.
Recommended:
Bunless Chicken Nugget Sliders Appetizers
Skeleton Companion Book*
Mini Chicken Sandwiches
Holiday Receipes and Activities* from Kids Creative Chaos Cooks
Why do we Carve Pumpkins on Halloween?
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products. *We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer TapInfluence, Chitika, Google Adsense, and Social Spark ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
October 26, 2015
Chicken Nuggets Pasta Skeleton Recipe
Fun Things to do With Chicken Nuggets: Make a Pasta Skeleton
What fun things do you do with chicken nuggets for Halloween? The kids love pasta and chicken nuggets, so we decided to combine the two into a pasta skeleton with a chicken nugget skull. Enjoy!
We played around with food to decide what food would make the best face and still taste good with the chicken nuggets. We settled on pickle faces. Nothing goes better with nuggets than ketchup and pickles- at least that's what the kids say.
Things to do with Chicken Nuggets. Make some fun pickle faces.
How to Make Pasta Skeletons with Chicken Nuggets
Fun Things to do With Chicken Nuggets: Make a Pasta Skeleton.
Bake the nuggets in the oven according to package directions.
Boil 1 C. Penne and 1/2 C. Rotini according to package directions. Add your favorite Pasta sauce. Serve with chicken nuggets with pickle smiles.
Create pasta skeletons or other fun creatures. Playing with food makes it more fun to eat!
Chicken Nuggets Pasta Skeleton Recipe.
*This is NOT a sponsored post.
Recommended:
Skeleton Companion Book*
Mini Chicken Sandwiches
Holiday Receipes and Activities* from Kids Creative Chaos Cooks
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products. *We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Chitika, Google Adsense, and Social Spark ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
What fun things do you do with chicken nuggets for Halloween? The kids love pasta and chicken nuggets, so we decided to combine the two into a pasta skeleton with a chicken nugget skull. Enjoy!
We played around with food to decide what food would make the best face and still taste good with the chicken nuggets. We settled on pickle faces. Nothing goes better with nuggets than ketchup and pickles- at least that's what the kids say.
Things to do with Chicken Nuggets. Make some fun pickle faces.
How to Make Pasta Skeletons with Chicken Nuggets
Fun Things to do With Chicken Nuggets: Make a Pasta Skeleton.
Bake the nuggets in the oven according to package directions.
Boil 1 C. Penne and 1/2 C. Rotini according to package directions. Add your favorite Pasta sauce. Serve with chicken nuggets with pickle smiles.
Create pasta skeletons or other fun creatures. Playing with food makes it more fun to eat!
Chicken Nuggets Pasta Skeleton Recipe.
*This is NOT a sponsored post.
Recommended:
Skeleton Companion Book*
Mini Chicken Sandwiches
Holiday Receipes and Activities* from Kids Creative Chaos Cooks
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products. *We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Chitika, Google Adsense, and Social Spark ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
October 23, 2015
10 Fall Play Date Ideas
Keep Busy with Fun, Fall Play Date Ideas
It is fall, y'all. Fall is our favorite season of the year. No matter the season, we make time to get outside and play every day. Are you stuck inside? Bored? Get out and try some of these Fall Play Date Ideas. Enjoy!
Fall play date ideas don't have to be fancy... Just play!
The Voice of Play is an education and advocacy initiative of the non-profit membership association, IPEMA, formed to educate and promote the benefits of children’s free outdoor play and playgrounds. They encourage the scientifically proven physical, social, emotional, and cognitive benefits of play.
Outdoor play is free! Once a week, we visit a different local park and have unstructured play dates with a local homeschool group.
We are fortunate in that we have been able to live our dream life on a beautifully wooded, five-acre property. Everyday, we go for a walk, visit the fish and ducks on our pond, take a paddle boat ride, check out the creatures of the creek, and just play in the yard.
The best part about fall, of course, is the changing leaves. What fun to scoop some up and let them flow through the air! Rake up a pile and jump. It is simple. It is sensory. And, it couldn't be more fun if it cost money.
We wanted to share some pictures of how we play at home. For more fall play date ideas, keep scrolling down.
Little ones enjoy the sensory aspect of leaves. They crunch, they crumble, and crack.
She made the leaves disappear!
What happens when you put a leaf on a slide? Play = Preschool Science.
Go on a hike to collect leaves for a science project.
Hide and seek is always a hit.
Climbing trees is cool too.
Monkey see. Monkey do.
I dub the Sir Fall.
Raking leaves is good exercise.
Leaves = Happy Kid.
We need to build a tree house.
Play Disc Golf with your Trees
Play Date Ideas for Preschoolers
Ideas for Nature Based Circle Time
Pirate Pretend Play
Outdoor Play Date Ideas
Visit an Apple Orchard with Friends
Cold Weather Play Date Ideas for Toddlers
Play with Shaving Cream Outdoors
Outdoor Play Ideas
Go for a Hike and Pretend you are Secret Investigators
*This post is sponsored by the Voice of Play. All words and opinions are my own. #YearRoundPlay
Recommended:
Outdoor Geometric Dome Climber*
The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons*
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products. *We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Chitika, Google Adsense, Sverve, Izea, and Social Spark ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
It is fall, y'all. Fall is our favorite season of the year. No matter the season, we make time to get outside and play every day. Are you stuck inside? Bored? Get out and try some of these Fall Play Date Ideas. Enjoy!
Fall play date ideas don't have to be fancy... Just play!
The Voice of Play is an education and advocacy initiative of the non-profit membership association, IPEMA, formed to educate and promote the benefits of children’s free outdoor play and playgrounds. They encourage the scientifically proven physical, social, emotional, and cognitive benefits of play.
Outdoor play is free! Once a week, we visit a different local park and have unstructured play dates with a local homeschool group.
We are fortunate in that we have been able to live our dream life on a beautifully wooded, five-acre property. Everyday, we go for a walk, visit the fish and ducks on our pond, take a paddle boat ride, check out the creatures of the creek, and just play in the yard.
The best part about fall, of course, is the changing leaves. What fun to scoop some up and let them flow through the air! Rake up a pile and jump. It is simple. It is sensory. And, it couldn't be more fun if it cost money.
We wanted to share some pictures of how we play at home. For more fall play date ideas, keep scrolling down.
Little ones enjoy the sensory aspect of leaves. They crunch, they crumble, and crack.
She made the leaves disappear!
What happens when you put a leaf on a slide? Play = Preschool Science.
Go on a hike to collect leaves for a science project.
Hide and seek is always a hit.
Climbing trees is cool too.
Monkey see. Monkey do.
I dub the Sir Fall.
Raking leaves is good exercise.
Leaves = Happy Kid.
We need to build a tree house.
Play Disc Golf with your Trees
Play Date Ideas for Preschoolers
Ideas for Nature Based Circle Time
Pirate Pretend Play
Outdoor Play Date Ideas
Visit an Apple Orchard with Friends
Cold Weather Play Date Ideas for Toddlers
Play with Shaving Cream Outdoors
Outdoor Play Ideas
Go for a Hike and Pretend you are Secret Investigators
*This post is sponsored by the Voice of Play. All words and opinions are my own. #YearRoundPlay
Recommended:
Outdoor Geometric Dome Climber*
The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons*
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products. *We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Chitika, Google Adsense, Sverve, Izea, and Social Spark ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
October 21, 2015
Adam Rubin Author Books
Books by Adam Rubin, Author
Who is Adam Rubin? He is an author who writes fun books for kids. You might remember his story, Those Darn Squirrels . With the release of his most recent children's book, Robo-Sauce , Mr. Rubin has quit his day job to become a full-time author. Jealous. His other jobs were pretty cool too. He once pitched interactive games, t.v. commercials, and brands. Now, he is just awesome sauce. Enjoy this review of his newest book releasing October 20, 2015.
Adam Rubin Author Books: Robo-Sauce.
Robo-Sauce is the perfect book for boys who don't like to read. Tweens and Teens alike will enjoy the flourescent orange graphics and lively illustrations by Daniel Salmieri. The book is interactive and takes a fun twist at the end.
You mustn't just read the story. You'll want to become a robot too. What's a squishy human boy to do? Create your own recipe for robo-sauce, of course. Robo-sauce will turn you into the exact robot you've dreamed of becoming, but Mr. Rubin's recipe ingredients are hard to find. Good luck, trying to make that sauce!
Eating Robo-Sauce preparing to turn into a robot.
Since, it is all about pretending, we've come up with the best robo-sauce recipe for kids who love to eat sweets. Just in time for Halloween too! So, grab your treat bucket with all that ooey-gooey candy and create a recipe that is sure to activate your robot resources.
Halloween Candy Leftover Robo-Sauce:
1 Pint of Vanilla Ice Cream or Yogurt
1 batch of M and M's or 1 batch of Halloween Candy Bars
1 batch of Smarties or Skittles Candies
1/2 C. Fruit
Chocolate or Caramel Syrup
1/2 C. Almond Milk
Plastic Sandwich Bags
Orange Food Coloring Gel
Remove ice cream from Fridge.
Unwrap your favorite candies and place in sealed plastic sandwich bag. To become a robot you need to show superior strength. You might want to pound the candy flat with your robo fists.
Get ice cream. Take a plastic butter knife and run it around the edge of the container to make it easier to pour or scoop out.
Pour or Place into a large bowl. Use a wooden spoon or plastic spatula to mush up the ice cream.
Stir in Almond Milk.
Add three-five drops of orange food coloring gel.
Yellow plus Red makes Orange.
Looking like Robo-Sauce.
Fold in (Add) Robo squishy candies
Stir gently with spoon or spatula.
Your Robo-Sauce is ready to eat and share with friends! Once you take the first bite- start moving like a robot. As you eat more of the cold sauce, notice how it feels when you eat it. Your body is getting colder- just like a metal robot. Now, walk and talk like a robot for the rest of the day.
Want to win your own copy of the book? Leave a comment by October 31, 2015. We'll choose one person to win!
Recommended:
Those Darn Squirrels*
Recipes for Kids from Kids Creative Chaos
Dragons Love Tacos*
Things to do with a Box
Secret Pizza Party*
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products.
*We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Chitika, Google Adsense, TAPINfluence, The Blogger Network, IZEA, Sverve, and Social Spark ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
Who is Adam Rubin? He is an author who writes fun books for kids. You might remember his story, Those Darn Squirrels . With the release of his most recent children's book, Robo-Sauce , Mr. Rubin has quit his day job to become a full-time author. Jealous. His other jobs were pretty cool too. He once pitched interactive games, t.v. commercials, and brands. Now, he is just awesome sauce. Enjoy this review of his newest book releasing October 20, 2015.
Adam Rubin Author Books: Robo-Sauce.
Robo-Sauce is the perfect book for boys who don't like to read. Tweens and Teens alike will enjoy the flourescent orange graphics and lively illustrations by Daniel Salmieri. The book is interactive and takes a fun twist at the end.
You mustn't just read the story. You'll want to become a robot too. What's a squishy human boy to do? Create your own recipe for robo-sauce, of course. Robo-sauce will turn you into the exact robot you've dreamed of becoming, but Mr. Rubin's recipe ingredients are hard to find. Good luck, trying to make that sauce!
Eating Robo-Sauce preparing to turn into a robot.
Since, it is all about pretending, we've come up with the best robo-sauce recipe for kids who love to eat sweets. Just in time for Halloween too! So, grab your treat bucket with all that ooey-gooey candy and create a recipe that is sure to activate your robot resources.
Halloween Candy Leftover Robo-Sauce:
1 Pint of Vanilla Ice Cream or Yogurt
1 batch of M and M's or 1 batch of Halloween Candy Bars
1 batch of Smarties or Skittles Candies
1/2 C. Fruit
Chocolate or Caramel Syrup
1/2 C. Almond Milk
Plastic Sandwich Bags
Orange Food Coloring Gel
Remove ice cream from Fridge.
Unwrap your favorite candies and place in sealed plastic sandwich bag. To become a robot you need to show superior strength. You might want to pound the candy flat with your robo fists.
Get ice cream. Take a plastic butter knife and run it around the edge of the container to make it easier to pour or scoop out.
Pour or Place into a large bowl. Use a wooden spoon or plastic spatula to mush up the ice cream.
Stir in Almond Milk.
Add three-five drops of orange food coloring gel.
Yellow plus Red makes Orange.
Looking like Robo-Sauce.
Fold in (Add) Robo squishy candies
Stir gently with spoon or spatula.
Your Robo-Sauce is ready to eat and share with friends! Once you take the first bite- start moving like a robot. As you eat more of the cold sauce, notice how it feels when you eat it. Your body is getting colder- just like a metal robot. Now, walk and talk like a robot for the rest of the day.
Want to win your own copy of the book? Leave a comment by October 31, 2015. We'll choose one person to win!
Recommended:
Those Darn Squirrels*
Recipes for Kids from Kids Creative Chaos
Dragons Love Tacos*
Things to do with a Box
Secret Pizza Party*
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products.
*We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Chitika, Google Adsense, TAPINfluence, The Blogger Network, IZEA, Sverve, and Social Spark ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
October 17, 2015
Printable November Calendar Special Days Holidays FREE
November 2015 Holidays PRINTABLE CALENDAR
This 2015 November Printable Calendar links to companion activities for each special day or holiday in the month of November. Download to print to use in homeschool, an after school program, or the classroom. Keep track of all the monthly special days. Enjoy!
Click the link under the image to find our November Calendar Printable with links to activities and crafts for Holidays in November. The free printable monthly calendar is 8.5 x 11, landscape without a border.
Printable November Calendar Special Days Holidays FREE.
Recommended:
Thanksgiving Crafts and Coloring Sheets
Free Printable December Calendar of Special Days
Make an Advent Calendar Craft
Stretchy Lesson Plans: December
*
This 2015 November Printable Calendar links to companion activities for each special day or holiday in the month of November. Download to print to use in homeschool, an after school program, or the classroom. Keep track of all the monthly special days. Enjoy!
Click the link under the image to find our November Calendar Printable with links to activities and crafts for Holidays in November. The free printable monthly calendar is 8.5 x 11, landscape without a border.
Printable November Calendar Special Days Holidays FREE.
Recommended:
Thanksgiving Crafts and Coloring Sheets
Free Printable December Calendar of Special Days
Make an Advent Calendar Craft
Stretchy Lesson Plans: December
*
October 15, 2015
Homemade Dr Pepper® Recipes
Dr Pepper® Recipes to Make at Home
Fall has arrived, and we are thinking football and what to eat while watching the games at home. You can get ready for game day when you make these one of a kind Dr Pepper® chicken tenders and muffins at home with these simple recipe and ingredients from Kroger. Kroger is the place for Game Day Greats. Even if you don't drink Dr Pepper®, we think you will love this homemade baked, breaded chicken recipe paired with cupcake muffins. Enjoy!
Make Dr Pepper® Recipes at home.
Your guests will be impressed with your one of a kind, unique game day recipes. Best of all, the ingredients needed are at your local Kroger. Dr Pepper® and Kroger are the ultimate football partners for your next homegating or tailgating event.
Be sure to visit the Kroger in-store sweepstakes display with Miller
Coors®/Kellogg's®/Dr Pepper® for fly away trips to Rivalry Games. See your local store for more details. Also, don't forget to register for your chance to win the #GDGSWEEPSTAKES.
We filled the cart with lots of goodies for college game day! We provide the entree and dessert, you bring the veggies and dip, okay?
How to Make Homemade Dr Pepper® Chicken Tenders
These delicious chicken tenders are ready in just 30 minutes. Serve them up at your next football party with a side of fried zucchini, waffle fries, and a glass of Dr Pepper® or simply have them out as an appetizer.
1/2 C. Dr Pepper®
1/4 C. all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 C. Panko bread crumbs
Dash of Paprika
5-6 chicken breast tenders
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a cookie sheet with foil, and spray it with cooking spray. (They will stick.)
2. In shallow dish or bowl, marinade chicken tenders in 1/2 C. Dr Pepper®. Toss to coat.
3. In another shallow dish, mix flour, panko, paprika, and salt and pepper with a fork.
4. In yet another shallow dish, beat egg and 1/4 C. Dr Pepper®.
5. Now, dip chicken into egg/Dr Pepper® mixture, then coat with flour crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
Homemade Dr Pepper® Chicken Tenders ready to go into oven.
4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once toward the end, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is an orange golden brown.
Cooking in oven, spoon some more Dr Pepper® over any dry bits of flour.
Homemade Dr Pepper® Chicken Tenders.
This was delicious! Make easy Dr Pepper® chicken tenders at home.
Dr Pepper® Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe is Easy
I mustache you a question. Do you like Dr Pepper®? We love it! No college football party (think homegating) is complete without Dr Pepper®and chocolate. Every party needs some chocolate! So, after your baked, chicken tenders, splurge with some fun, mustache cupcake muffins.
Dr Pepper® Chocolate Chip Cupcake Muffin with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Cart full of Gameday Goodies.
We found this fun post on Quarterbacks with Mustaches.
How to Make Dr Pepper® Chocolate Chip Cupcake Muffins
Ingredients
Martha White Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix
1/2 C. Dr Pepper®
1/4 C. Almond Milk
Follow Package Instructions, but replace milk with Dr Pepper® and Milk measurements listed above.
Stir until frothy.
Place Cupcake liners in pan. Fill liners to top. You will need to scoop the chips into the muffin tins. They react with the Dr Pepper® and stay in the bottom of the bowl.
Bake according to package instructions. Remove from heat. Cool pan on wire baking rack.
Once cool, add your favorite Cream Cheese frosting. Then, stick on this paper printable mustache.
Mustache Cupcakes are fun for Game Day!
Mustache Chocolate Chip and Dr Pepper® Cupcakes.
We found some more fun recipes that use Dr Pepper®:
Dr Pepper® Cake and Icing
Dr Pepper® Cheesecakes
Dr Pepper® BBQ Chickens
Recommended:
Edible Art
The Pioneer Woman Cooks*
Easy Weeknight Dinners
Make Superbowl Snack Taco Dip
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dr Pepper®. Game Day Greats brought to you by Kroger. The opinions and text are all mine.
Fall has arrived, and we are thinking football and what to eat while watching the games at home. You can get ready for game day when you make these one of a kind Dr Pepper® chicken tenders and muffins at home with these simple recipe and ingredients from Kroger. Kroger is the place for Game Day Greats. Even if you don't drink Dr Pepper®, we think you will love this homemade baked, breaded chicken recipe paired with cupcake muffins. Enjoy!
Make Dr Pepper® Recipes at home.
Your guests will be impressed with your one of a kind, unique game day recipes. Best of all, the ingredients needed are at your local Kroger. Dr Pepper® and Kroger are the ultimate football partners for your next homegating or tailgating event.
Be sure to visit the Kroger in-store sweepstakes display with Miller
Coors®/Kellogg's®/Dr Pepper® for fly away trips to Rivalry Games. See your local store for more details. Also, don't forget to register for your chance to win the #GDGSWEEPSTAKES.
We filled the cart with lots of goodies for college game day! We provide the entree and dessert, you bring the veggies and dip, okay?
How to Make Homemade Dr Pepper® Chicken Tenders
These delicious chicken tenders are ready in just 30 minutes. Serve them up at your next football party with a side of fried zucchini, waffle fries, and a glass of Dr Pepper® or simply have them out as an appetizer.
1/2 C. Dr Pepper®
1/4 C. all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 C. Panko bread crumbs
Dash of Paprika
5-6 chicken breast tenders
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a cookie sheet with foil, and spray it with cooking spray. (They will stick.)
2. In shallow dish or bowl, marinade chicken tenders in 1/2 C. Dr Pepper®. Toss to coat.
3. In another shallow dish, mix flour, panko, paprika, and salt and pepper with a fork.
4. In yet another shallow dish, beat egg and 1/4 C. Dr Pepper®.
5. Now, dip chicken into egg/Dr Pepper® mixture, then coat with flour crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
Homemade Dr Pepper® Chicken Tenders ready to go into oven.
4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once toward the end, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is an orange golden brown.
Cooking in oven, spoon some more Dr Pepper® over any dry bits of flour.
Homemade Dr Pepper® Chicken Tenders.
This was delicious! Make easy Dr Pepper® chicken tenders at home.
Dr Pepper® Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe is Easy
I mustache you a question. Do you like Dr Pepper®? We love it! No college football party (think homegating) is complete without Dr Pepper®and chocolate. Every party needs some chocolate! So, after your baked, chicken tenders, splurge with some fun, mustache cupcake muffins.
Dr Pepper® Chocolate Chip Cupcake Muffin with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Cart full of Gameday Goodies.
We found this fun post on Quarterbacks with Mustaches.
How to Make Dr Pepper® Chocolate Chip Cupcake Muffins
Ingredients
Martha White Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix
1/2 C. Dr Pepper®
1/4 C. Almond Milk
Follow Package Instructions, but replace milk with Dr Pepper® and Milk measurements listed above.
Stir until frothy.
Place Cupcake liners in pan. Fill liners to top. You will need to scoop the chips into the muffin tins. They react with the Dr Pepper® and stay in the bottom of the bowl.
Bake according to package instructions. Remove from heat. Cool pan on wire baking rack.
Once cool, add your favorite Cream Cheese frosting. Then, stick on this paper printable mustache.
Mustache Cupcakes are fun for Game Day!
Mustache Chocolate Chip and Dr Pepper® Cupcakes.
We found some more fun recipes that use Dr Pepper®:
Dr Pepper® Cake and Icing
Dr Pepper® Cheesecakes
Dr Pepper® BBQ Chickens
Recommended:
Edible Art
The Pioneer Woman Cooks*
Easy Weeknight Dinners
Make Superbowl Snack Taco Dip
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dr Pepper®. Game Day Greats brought to you by Kroger. The opinions and text are all mine.
October 14, 2015
Day of the Dead Facts, Costumes, and Activities
Looking for Activities for Day of the Dead?
What is Day of the Dead? When is Day of the Dead? Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is November 1 in America. In Mexico, the holiday takes place over the first two days of November. It is a celebration to honor the dead. Today, we often associate the activities with Halloween, but the two holidays are not related except that they both derived from All Saints Day and All Souls Day. We've got some fun activities and costumes to help celebrate Day of the Dead. Enjoy!
Day of the Dead Facts
Oriental Trading Company donated items for this post. We got to choose items from their website. So, we picked out skeletons, costumes, and craft activities for the Day of the Dead.
Day of the Dead Mask for Halloween.
Free Printable Day of the Dead Mask
We chose cool items for a Sugar Skull Costume for Halloween.
Day of the Dead Costume for Halloween.
We chose foam Skeleton Craft Kits which come in a pack of 12, and used markers to color them like Sugar Skulls.
Day of the Dead Facts, Costumes, and Activities.
Sugar Skull Recipe
Skeleton Craft Kit colored with markers to look like a Sugar Skull.
Recommended:
Spooky S'mores Recipe
Day of the Dead Book*
What is Day of the Dead? When is Day of the Dead? Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is November 1 in America. In Mexico, the holiday takes place over the first two days of November. It is a celebration to honor the dead. Today, we often associate the activities with Halloween, but the two holidays are not related except that they both derived from All Saints Day and All Souls Day. We've got some fun activities and costumes to help celebrate Day of the Dead. Enjoy!
Day of the Dead Facts
Oriental Trading Company donated items for this post. We got to choose items from their website. So, we picked out skeletons, costumes, and craft activities for the Day of the Dead.
Day of the Dead Mask for Halloween.
Free Printable Day of the Dead Mask
We chose cool items for a Sugar Skull Costume for Halloween.
Day of the Dead Costume for Halloween.
We chose foam Skeleton Craft Kits which come in a pack of 12, and used markers to color them like Sugar Skulls.
Day of the Dead Facts, Costumes, and Activities.
Sugar Skull Recipe
Skeleton Craft Kit colored with markers to look like a Sugar Skull.
Recommended:
Spooky S'mores Recipe
Day of the Dead Book*
