Groundhog Day Craft & Snack for February 2nd
by Jackie at February 1, 2018 in Do It Yourself, Kids
Groundhog’s Day is tomorrow, February 2nd. Here’s a few fun things to do with the kiddos to celebrate. This little groundhog pop-up is so cute. My boys loved this…pictured above my son here is now 12 and it has been a few years since we did these. My 5 year old is going to love it, so I am bringing it back this year.
Craft:
Here’s the materials you’ll need:
Toilet paper roll
popsicle stick (or pencil) (or dowel)
printer
glue
scissors
something to color with
paper
Instructions:
- Go here for the color version or here for the black and white version and print out.
- Color the pieces as appropriate and cut them out.
- Glue the large rectangular piece around the toilet paper tube.
- Glue the head onto the popsicle stick
- The popsicle stick may not be long enough in which case you can shorten the paper tube or you could choose to use a pencil instead of the popsicle stick.
2 ideas for a snack…is to use a chocolate cupcake and/or cup of chocolate pudding.
You can see in my above picture. All you need is some sort of longer cookie. I used a vanilla wafer above, but I’ve also used milanos in the past. Other cookies that would be good would be vienna fingers, nutter butters, etc… Make a little face on the cookie using some of the chocolate icing.
I also used the icing to place two cornflakes on the back of the face cookie to make ears. Then, simply place the decorated cookie into the cupcake. Be creative…you can add grass easily too with green icing or green colored coconut…or dirt with crushed up oreos. Anyway you make this, the kids will love it!
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| Photo credit: Hillary Williams |
Bass Pro Shops FREE Kids Halloween Events 10/24-10/31 – Peanuts Gang Photo, Crafts, Costume Parade & More!
by Jackie at October 23, 2015 in Bakersfield, Freebies, Halloween, Kids
They have several events starting, Saturday, October 24th – Saturday, October 31st.
Plus, a FREE flashing necklace to the first 100 kids to have a photo taken from 10/24-10/31.
All supplies and giveaway items are subject to while supplies last.
Valley Plaza 16 Cinema – Kids $1 Summer Movies Schedule
by Jackie at June 19, 2014 in Bakersfield, Kids
Reading Cinemas is hosting Reel Kids Summer Movie Series for just $1! The movies are Wed and Thursdays all summer long at 10AM. Here is the current schedule:
Valley Plaza 16
2000 Wible Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
June 2014
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
June 25 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
June 26 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
THE LEGO MOVIE
July 2 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
July 3 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
DESPICABLE ME
July 9 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
July 10 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
THE NUT JOB
July 16 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
July 17 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
KUNG FU PANDA 2
July 23 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
July 24 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
THE CROODS
July 30 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
July 31 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
DESPICABLE ME 2
August 6 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
August 7 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
RIO
August 13 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
August 14 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Chili’s Kids Eat FREE
by Jackie at December 16, 2013 in Coupons, Freebies, Kids, Restaurant
Chili’s is offering ‘Holideal’ Coupon offers for select days. Choose your special, including Kids Eat FREE, FREE Appetizer, FREE Dessert, or FREE Chips & Dip!
New coupons every day!
Frugal Friday: 2 Ingredient Homemade Detangler!
by Aimee at June 29, 2012 in Do It Yourself, Household, Household Tips, Kids, My Tips
Does your daughter say “OUCH!” every time you brush her hair? My daughter definitely does! Here’s an EASY homemade detangler recipe that’s FRUGAL, and you already have these ingredients on hand!
This picture was taken a few months ago, but for already being 2 1/2 she’s got some LONG hair! Tangles are a normal occurrence for us!
Ingredients:
Conditioner – these sample packets work GREAT!
Water
Directions:
Squirt a few drops of conditioner into a spray bottle, then add water and fill up the bottle. Remember to shake the bottle before each use to distribute the conditioner evenly through the bottle!
Tip Tuesday: Summertime Snack Bar!
With kids out of school I’m sure they run through the kitchen looking for snacks. So, make your kids a snack bar that’s filled with fun and nutritional snacks! Also, make one in the refrigerator filled with cheese, veggies, fruit, and more!
The snacks pictured above were all on sale items, and also from the $.99 Store! I hope this tip helps keep your pantry organized and will also help your kids know what snacks they are allowed to eat!
Disney-Pixar’s Brave FREE Recipes & BOGO Movie Tickets
by Save at Home Mommy at June 12, 2012 in Freebies, Kids
Go here for Disney-Pixar’s Brave Recipes! "Like" BRAVE on Facebook BRAVE arrives in theaters everywhere on June 22nd!
Fandango is currently offering Buy One, Get One FREE Movie Tickets at participating theaters. The discount will automatically be applied at checkout and you must purchase the two tickets to the same movie. I was able to order our Brave tickets with no problem, you’ll just need to pick when you will go!
Our Adventure At Murray Family Farms!
by Aimee at June 2, 2012 in Entertainment, Family, Kids, My Tips
We decided this last week we would plan a trip to good ol’ Murray Family Farms! We had a BLAST! First off go on a Saturday to enjoy the delicious blueberry pancake breakfast! It’s only $5.99 per person and children under 3 are FREE for your admission and the pancake breakfast is included!
After we ate, we put our little munchkin in a wagon and set off to pick blueberries, blackberries, peaches, and pluots!
We ended our trip jumping on the jump pad, playing in the corn bucket, and petting the goats! We always plan our Murray Farms adventures around picking berries in the summer and apples in the fall.
