12 Fall Activities for Kids That Capture the Season
Fall is an exciting time of year. The weather changes, and there’s an energy in the air you can practically reach out and touch. If you want to switch things up and take advantage of the cooler temps and changing colors, these fall activities for kids will not only provide hours of fun, but many […]
Our Favorite Halloween Ideas for Kids
I have a confession: Halloween is just not my favorite holiday. I don’t like scary things, I don’t like feeling scared, and I don’t like to see my kids looking scared. On the other hand, dressing up, candy, and all the games that go with fall and Halloween are fun. But even with those positives, I just don’t get as motivated to be creative for Halloween as I do for Christmas—my favorite holiday. So don’t feel guilty about not being into it. Not every holiday has to be a major overload; choose the holiday you love and go easy on the rest. {Tweet This} And if Halloween holds no appeal for you at all, focus on fall instead.
iSpy Fall Game and Fall Coloring Pages
What do your kids “spy” now that it’s Fall? Use our iSpy Fall Printable and send them on a visual treasure hunt! Give them the handout in the car and let them look for the items as you drive through town. Bring it to the grocery store and let them check off the items on the iSpy list while you shop. What will you spy while they spy? A child having some Fall fun!
36 Fall Activities for Families
There really is a change in the air when fall gets here, and it’s not just because the weather gets cooler. It’s more like a natural change of pace as we draw closer to the end of the year. And even though fall can be busy with school and other activities, there is so much to […]
Free Fall Printable & Fun Family Traditions
What are your favorite fall traditions? Do you keep the fridge stocked with apple cider like I do? Do you burn autumn-scented candles like my sister does? Do you have an autumn recipe you only make after the weather has turned cooler? Traditions are a wonderful way to build memories with your children. Not only will your kids look forward to them each year, one day they’ll look back on them with fondness.
4 Things You Need to Fall Back Into
When you set the clock back earlier this week, what did you fall into? More computer time, phone time or TV time? Or, did you take advantage of the early sunsets to cozy up with your kids and have some extra family time? Let those darker evening skies inspire you to fall back into these 10 fun activities instead. And this weekend, make the most of that “extra hour” with an activity inspired by iMOM’s Family Fun Time Cards.
10 Things to Do on a Fall Picnic
“Please, Mom, can we go on a picnic?” When my daughter walked into the kitchen with a laundry basket filled with plates, a bag of cookies, and a blanket, I couldn’t say no. She already had her essentials! The last time we’d tried a picnic was early in the summer, and it went south quickly. […]
7 Fun Fall Ideas and Traditions
“Everybody! Come to the back door!” I called. My kids and husband appeared a minute later looking slightly confused. I laughed. “Nothing to worry about. I just want you to see the sky. The stars are out!” We all filed outside into the crisp fall air and stood barefoot in the grass. The night sky […]
5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Grandparents Day
Grandparents’ Day is a relatively new national holiday (President Jimmy Carter declared it so in 1978) but is an important tool for fostering the grandparent-grandchild relationship. And don’t feel limited to honoring your own relatives—you can show appreciation for other grandparents whose family lives far away! Check out these 5 fun Grandparents’ day activities.
12 Easy Fall Festival Ideas
Spend a little time with your kids trying some of these easy fall crafts. And if you’re really motivated to celebrate fall with a bang, check out our favorite 12 Fall Festival Ideas.
Fall Activity Sign-Ups
Now is the time to determine which sports and other after-school activities your kids want to participate in this Fall, and make decisions about which ones are the best fit for your child and your family. Assess Last Year If your daughter took piano lessons last year but hated it, making the whole experience a source of stress for you and her, think long and hard before re-committing.
Halloween Safety Tips Every Parent Needs to Know
Remember when finding a razor blade in candy was every parent’s fear on Halloween? Sure, it’s possible, but pretty unlikely. Like many other fears, focusing on extreme cases causes parents to neglect other more likely dangers. If your kids are dressing up and going door to door or heading to a trunk or treat, be […]