Now that fall is finally here....well, officially this Friday....I'm sure you are wondering what the heck you are going to do with the kids when the weather starts getting chilly. I have a great idea! Take a family trip to your local apple orchard!
Orchards are a great place to have some family fun. Most of them have a great tractor ride that will take you and the kids out to the apple orchard. What kid doesn't like to ride on a tractor? The fresh air and exercise of picking apples is great for the little ones as well. And, you don't have to worry about a snack, let them just pick one right off the tree!
After apple picking is done head on back to the main area for some fun. Most orchards have lots of things for kids to do. Some have pony rides, corn mazes, jungle gyms etc. Let the kids burn off some energy and then grab some grub. The apple orchard I visit is known for great food! I am sure most orchards are as well. Explore the options and try something festive, like a hot apple cider or apple cider donut! Don't forget to check out all of the fun crafts as well.
Remember....a trip to the apple orchard would be a perfect opportunity for a fun family photo. This might even make a great Christmas card picture! (I know I know...who is thinking about that already.)
Take a trip to yelp.com to check out some local apple orchards. If you are in the Chicago area stop by Edwards Apple Orchard in Poplar Grove. Have fun on your family fall adventure!
Stop by Mypersonalizedprint.com for a cute holiday placemat pack!
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Destination Vegas...Family?
Happy Friday!
I lied...I decided to blog today too. I'm heading on vacation soon to...yep you guessed it VEGAS! Do you want to take a trip to Vegas soon too? I'm here to tell you that you can do it as a couple or take the kids a long. You probably think I'm crazy, right? Take the kids a long? Not at all! Below is how you do a Vegas vacation family style!
There are plenty of things to do in Vegas for the whole family and many things to do that are right outside of Vegas.
1. Hotel vs. rental house?: Some fun hotels for the kiddos would be Excalibur, Circus Circus, & New York New York. If the hotel and strip aren't for you try renting a house. Most rental houses come with your own pool (no fighting for a chair), own rooms, fun games (pool table, fooseball etc) and most come fully stocked (coolers, beach chairs, bikes).
2. Things to do in Vegas: You don't have to spend a lot of money to have fun in Vegas. Take the kids around to all of the cool hotels and explore with them. a. Go to the Mirage and see the Secret Garden and the Volcano. b. Watch the Pirate Show at the Treasure Island Hotel. c. If you want to spend a little money take the kids to see the Tournament of Kings show at the Excalibur Hotel.
3. Things to do outside of Vegas: Want to take some small day trips and explore the sites? Nevada is a beautiful state! It depends on how far you want to travel but the following are great things to go do and see. Plus....you will get to wind through the beautiful mountains!
a. The Hoover Damn
b. Red Rock Canyon
c. Rent a boat and go on Lake Mead or just take in the scenery
d. The Grand Canyon, North Rim
See...There is plenty to do in Vegas with the kids. If your not up for bringing them a long take a trip just the two of you. You can do all of the above and add some fun shows in the mix!
Remember to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com this summer for cute personalized placemats. They are the perfect gift idea!
I lied...I decided to blog today too. I'm heading on vacation soon to...yep you guessed it VEGAS! Do you want to take a trip to Vegas soon too? I'm here to tell you that you can do it as a couple or take the kids a long. You probably think I'm crazy, right? Take the kids a long? Not at all! Below is how you do a Vegas vacation family style!
There are plenty of things to do in Vegas for the whole family and many things to do that are right outside of Vegas.
1. Hotel vs. rental house?: Some fun hotels for the kiddos would be Excalibur, Circus Circus, & New York New York. If the hotel and strip aren't for you try renting a house. Most rental houses come with your own pool (no fighting for a chair), own rooms, fun games (pool table, fooseball etc) and most come fully stocked (coolers, beach chairs, bikes).
2. Things to do in Vegas: You don't have to spend a lot of money to have fun in Vegas. Take the kids around to all of the cool hotels and explore with them. a. Go to the Mirage and see the Secret Garden and the Volcano. b. Watch the Pirate Show at the Treasure Island Hotel. c. If you want to spend a little money take the kids to see the Tournament of Kings show at the Excalibur Hotel.
3. Things to do outside of Vegas: Want to take some small day trips and explore the sites? Nevada is a beautiful state! It depends on how far you want to travel but the following are great things to go do and see. Plus....you will get to wind through the beautiful mountains!
a. The Hoover Damn
b. Red Rock Canyon
c. Rent a boat and go on Lake Mead or just take in the scenery
d. The Grand Canyon, North Rim
See...There is plenty to do in Vegas with the kids. If your not up for bringing them a long take a trip just the two of you. You can do all of the above and add some fun shows in the mix!
Remember to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com this summer for cute personalized placemats. They are the perfect gift idea!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Travel Time with the Kiddos
It's that time of the year again....Family vacation time! Family vacations can sometimes be stressful but don't have to be. If your planning a vacation in the near future try these 5 simple tips when traveling with kids. They can even work for those teenagers in your family.
1. Snacks! Always have snacks with you on trips. This will help turn the crabby kid into a happy kid. Try...fruit snacks, mini candy bars, granola bars, or trail mix.
2. Band Aids! You know the kids are always hurting themselves so it never hurts to have some extra band aids on hand.
3. Sanitary Wipes! If you don't have a bathroom around and need to clean up, a small pack of these is a good idea. Or you can use them to wipe down tables or places to sit if you are out and about.
4. Small Electronics! Down time and boredom are bound to occur during a vacation. Or, one kid is interested in something while the other kid is not. Bring the...Game Boy, Nintendo DS, DVD player or electronic card game player along.
5. Plastic Bag! It is a great idea to have these with when trekking around on a family vacation. If it has rained and you need a place to sit you can use them as a chair cover. Or, if the kiddos have stuff with them they can place it in their bag. It makes it easier for them to carry things and you don't have to lug everything around for them.
Try these 5 ideas the next time you take a family vacation. If you need an alternative, small and inexpensive vacation this summer try the following:
-Wisconsin Dells
-Michigan
-Springfield, IL
-Columbus, OH
-Nashville, TN
Enjoy your travels and don't forget to take a look around Mypersonalizedprint.com for custom and re-usable placemats.
1. Snacks! Always have snacks with you on trips. This will help turn the crabby kid into a happy kid. Try...fruit snacks, mini candy bars, granola bars, or trail mix.
2. Band Aids! You know the kids are always hurting themselves so it never hurts to have some extra band aids on hand.
3. Sanitary Wipes! If you don't have a bathroom around and need to clean up, a small pack of these is a good idea. Or you can use them to wipe down tables or places to sit if you are out and about.
4. Small Electronics! Down time and boredom are bound to occur during a vacation. Or, one kid is interested in something while the other kid is not. Bring the...Game Boy, Nintendo DS, DVD player or electronic card game player along.
5. Plastic Bag! It is a great idea to have these with when trekking around on a family vacation. If it has rained and you need a place to sit you can use them as a chair cover. Or, if the kiddos have stuff with them they can place it in their bag. It makes it easier for them to carry things and you don't have to lug everything around for them.
Try these 5 ideas the next time you take a family vacation. If you need an alternative, small and inexpensive vacation this summer try the following:
-Wisconsin Dells
-Michigan
-Springfield, IL
-Columbus, OH
-Nashville, TN
Enjoy your travels and don't forget to take a look around Mypersonalizedprint.com for custom and re-usable placemats.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Father's Day
Happy Monday everyone!
Well....It's almost time for another holiday. Man, I feel like the holiday season is never going to end. That is why I am here to help you prepare for celebrating Father's Day this year! The following are some ideas that won't break the bank but will allow the father you are celebrating kick back and enjoy his day.
Daily Activities:
1. Book a round of golf for Dad. Don't include the kiddos this time and let him hang out with the guys.
2. Give him time during the day to do something that he enjoys without the daily disruptions i.e. Work out in the yard, go fishing for a few hours, grab a beer and head out to the pool....
3. After Dad has had some time to himself it's your time to celebrate with him.
-Cook him his favorite meal
-Have the family over for a barbecue
-Take him to his favorite restaurant
Homemade gift ideas for the kids:
1. Luggage tags
2. Paper weights
3. Homemade cards
4. Note taking pad
You can check out how to make these cute gift ideas and find more ideas at Familyfun.com!
Remember to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com as well and find me on Twitter @Mycreatedprint.
Enjoy your day!
Well....It's almost time for another holiday. Man, I feel like the holiday season is never going to end. That is why I am here to help you prepare for celebrating Father's Day this year! The following are some ideas that won't break the bank but will allow the father you are celebrating kick back and enjoy his day.
Daily Activities:
1. Book a round of golf for Dad. Don't include the kiddos this time and let him hang out with the guys.
2. Give him time during the day to do something that he enjoys without the daily disruptions i.e. Work out in the yard, go fishing for a few hours, grab a beer and head out to the pool....
3. After Dad has had some time to himself it's your time to celebrate with him.
-Cook him his favorite meal
-Have the family over for a barbecue
-Take him to his favorite restaurant
Homemade gift ideas for the kids:
1. Luggage tags
2. Paper weights
3. Homemade cards
4. Note taking pad
You can check out how to make these cute gift ideas and find more ideas at Familyfun.com!
Remember to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com as well and find me on Twitter @Mycreatedprint.
Enjoy your day!
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