November is National Child Safety and Protection Month!
- Nov, 08 2011
- By Michelle Dubois
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Take a minute to teach your children these simple yet essential safety tips!
StrangersLearn how to deal with strangers on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s website.
http://www.fbi.gov/fun-games/kids/kids-safety 911 Safety
Talk about when to call 911 with these tips on kidshealth.org
http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/emergencies/911.html Rules for the Road
Visit ottoclub.org where you will find lots of fun and interactive ways to learn about safety on the road—from buckling your seatbelt in the car and wearing a helmet on your bike to safety tips on crossing the street.
http://www.ottoclub.org/ Tips on Bullying
Learn responsible ways to handle bullying at McGruff.org
http://www.mcgruff.org/#/Main
Even a few minutes reviewing these safety measures can make a big difference. Help your little ones stay safe!
Spooky Sweets
- Oct, 26 2011
- By Michelle Dubois
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Your entire family will love these fun Halloween recipes. Perfect for a family night or Halloween party!
Mousse-Filled Witches Hats by Reader’s Digest
http://www.rd.com/food/mousse-
Easy spider web cupcakes
Add some orange and purple plastic spiders for an extra spooky touch.
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/
Gourmet Carmel Apples
Dip Granny Smith apples in melted carmel and decorate with chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, reece’s pieces, mini m&m’s, or drizzles of melted chocolate.
http://www.myrecipes.com/
These recipes are easy and fun to make–the perfect way to share some Halloween treats with your little ones!
Spread some Halloween fun with these adorable crafts. Perfect for little ghosts and goblins!
- Oct, 21 2011
- By Michelle Dubois
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Milk Carton Haunted Houses Use any size of carton, from an individual sized lunch carton to a half gallon. Cut out a door and some windows and cover entirely with black construction paper. Add some cute halloween stickers and glitter, maybe some candy corn and pumpkins, and you have an adorable decoration that your kids can help create. For an extra spooky touch, add an LED tealight. Create one house, or an entire village! Boa Bats 
These would make great porch decorations! Add glitter and use different colors of construction paper for a more playful effect. http://familyfun.go.com/halloween/ha…a-bats-669215/ Printable Pumpkin Carving Stencils 
Our favorite ones are the goofy faces! http://www.paperpumpkins.com/ Tie Dye Halloween 
Create a fun tee shirt, onesie, pajamas or a trick or treat bag with this adorable craft. http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/pumpkin-shirt-674600/