More Summer Activities and Snacks

Well, let's just say that I've worked out a few kinks and I have internet during the day again...so you'll be hearing from me a bit more often. Stay tuned.

Fall is pretty much here (isn't it lovely?), but here's a few more "summer" activity ideas while it's still warm outside (well, semi-warm here in Utah).

So many possibilities with a star-shaped cookie cutter.
(The watermelon popsicles came from familyfun.go.com)








Freeze these for an hour or so and there you go! Don't let them sit in your freezer for too long though--they get a bit yucky.
AND
We spent about a week at my mother-in-law's house with the cousins and she gave me so many great ideas! Here's a few...
Nature Catchers:
I believe my mother-in-law found these white cans at a craft store, drilled holes in the sides, and made handles with wire. She printed labels that say "Nature Catchers" and taped them on with clear tape. The kids LOVED having these buckets to collect their treasures as we went for walks outside.








(I love my daughter's face in this picture)

Rock Bugs:

My mother-in-law told me that she used clear cellophane for the wings and hot glued them onto the rock. She made her eyes out of paper or you can use googly eyes you get at the craft store. Your toddler will have fun finding different sizes and shapes for these bugs. They can also decorate the bugs with markers, paint, or stickers. Once my daughter found a big flat rock and spent a while gluing beads onto it with Elmer's glue. Be creative!
(Feel free to send me pics. I love 'em)

And finally,

Dessert Kabobs:
We used marshmellows, strawberries, brownie bits, pineapple, and grapes. The kids put them onto the skewers and then we served them with chocolate syrup.

Happy end of summer!