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Fall Craft Projects Your Kids Will Love Making

November 19, 2015 by

Whether the kids are too young for school or they’re home for a holiday break, the fall season provides ample time for fun family crafts. Here are three DIY projects that will bring out the artistic side in your little ones.

Pumpkin Spice Playdough [smallfriendly.com]
Even if you’ve made your own playdough before, you’ve probably never seen one quite like this. Adding pumpkin pie spices to the usual recipe gives this moldable dough a fall-inspired scent, while a bit of food coloring adds autumn colors like red, orange, and yellow.

Apple Stamping [sweetlittlepeanut.com]
You may remember making stamps out of apples a child yourself, but this is one craft that truly stands the test of time. Simply cut small apples in half and let the kids use the flat sides as stamps with fall-colored paints. Best of all, this craft is fun for everyone from babies to toddlers and even your pre-teens!

Scribble Lantern Tutorial [valariebudayr.typepad.com]
There is some truly beautiful natural light come fall, so make the most of it with these paper lanterns that you can place on a sunny windowsill. The kids can scribble all over them with regular crayons to create a colorful look that’s even better when it catches the light.

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Safety First! Check Out These Halloween Safety Tips for Motorists

October 22, 2015 by

Even if you’re not trick or treating yourself, safety should be a top priority on Halloween. It’s important to be cautious while driving in order to keep the streets safe for young trick or treaters, and these simple tips will show you how.

  1. Be especially cautious between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. This is the most common time for trick or treating in neighborhoods across the country, so you should be especially cautious or even try to avoid driving between these hours if possible.
  2. Don’t pass stopped vehicles. Even if you would normally pass a stopped car, keep in mind that the driver could be dropping off young children. Be patient and wait for them to keep going.
  3. Put your phone away. Although you should never use the phone while driving, this rule is even more important on October 31. Don’t take a phone call, send a text message, fiddle with the radio, or engage in any other distracting activities until you're out of the car altogether.
  4. Keep an eye out. The absolute best way to keep yourself and neighborhood children safe on Halloween is by staying alert while driving. Look out for kids darting into the street out of excitement, and be especially cautious once it starts to get darker outside.

Halloween Driving Safety Tips [Progressive]
Halloween safety tips for pedestrians and drivers [Consumer Reports]

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