Category Archives: Fun With The Kids

Fun things we’ve done with our kids and/or ideas of fun things you can do with your kids :)

Columbus day craft ideas

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Happy Crystal

Kids love crafts so let’s have some crafy fun for Columbus day. Below are some craft ideas for various ages. 1. Boats Boats (or, more accurately, ships) are a natural – both for Columbus Day and craft projects. There are … Continue reading →

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Where to go for a Columbus day parade

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Happy Crystal

Parades are a traditional way to celebrate Columbus Day, and they are held in cities all over the United States. Where are the best ones? While such an assessment is ultimately subjective, there are a few Columbus Day parades that … Continue reading →

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Family fun on Columbus day

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Happy Crystal

Let’s have some family fun with Columbus Day. You can celebrate this historic event with your family. After all, don’t we all love an excuse for a party? Here are some ideas for celebrating the traditional “discovery” of America in … Continue reading →

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What Labour day is really all about

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Happy Crystal

Ever wonder what this holiday is really for? The kids asked me and I no idea, so I maybe this info will help you too Labor Day is an unusual and interesting holiday. It is not associated with any particular … Continue reading →

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Some information about Guinea Pigs

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Happy Crystal

Guinea pigs are sweet little animals that are large enough to offer companionship, but small enough to be manageable for most households. This rodent is native to South America, where it lives in groups called herds. The pig terminology applies … Continue reading →

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Guitar Hero for Wii – So Fun!!!

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Happy Crystal

I’m not that big video games so I really didn’t think that I’d actually enjoy playing Guitar Hero with the kids but I REALLY did have fun! Now we’re trying to find it for ourselves (it’s at at our family … Continue reading →

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We Love America’s Funniest Home Videos

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Happy Crystal

It’s become a sort of tradition in our family. Sunday nights are AFV nights. We make sure dinner is done and so is bath/shower time so the kids are all clean and snug by 7pm. Then we sit down on … Continue reading →

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Our Spider Needs The Leaves To Fall!!

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Happy Crystal

The same day we carved our pumpkins we also bought one of those spiders you fill with leaves and display on your yard. Usually we do the pumpkin garbage bags but I thought this year we’d do something a little … Continue reading →

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We Carved Our Pumpkins Too Early

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Happy Crystal

I thought I was getting a jump on things. I thought that early would be good. I thought that we’d be able to enjoy them longer this way. I was wrong. We carved our pumpkins about a week and a … Continue reading →

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Go Fly A Kite Kids!

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Happy Crystal

No, I’m not being mean . I think today is a great day to take the kids to the park to fly a kite . They always seem to get them as birthday gifts – being May babies – so … Continue reading →

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