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Family Crafts: Halloween Skeleton and Cat

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Photograph Credit: Flickr (Susan Dox)

With Halloween around the corner, my kids are mesmerized by the spiders, ghosts, and skeleton decorations in our neighborhood. On a family walk, we had to stop to check out the Halloween decorations at a few houses along the way. My oldest daughter is quite concerned about the skeleton which lost his head. 🙂

To continue the fun of the Halloween season, here are two crafts that might get your family in the spooky Halloween mood:

Black Cat

This craft idea, posted by thekrazycouponlady.com, gives detailed instructions for creating a cat out of a paper plate. If we end up hosting our own Halloween party, I just might use this craft for the children.

Skeleton

From empty milk jugs, thekrazycouponlady.com shares the supplies and directions for creating your own skeleton. This craft would be a fun family activity where everyone helps out.

In using time wisely, I enjoy making crafts with my kids, especially when they help to decorate my home for the next holiday. Whether you create a cat, skeleton, or spider, enjoy spending time with your family as you decorate your home.

Question: Do you make your own seasonal decorations? If so, please share what crafts you are concocting in the comments.

Lowe’s Build and Grow: Monster Machine

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If you are looking for a free family project for this weekend, then look no further. Tomorrow, Lowe’s will be hosting this Build and Grow clinic:

Photograph Credit: Lowe’s

What: Build a monster machine

When: Saturday, October 8, 2011

Where: Your local Lowe’s home improvement store

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

These clinics fill up quickly. Be sure to register your attendance at your local Lowe’s and arrive no later than 10:15 a.m. to the event. For other tips and details on the Lowe’s Build and Grow clinics, refer to my detailed post here.

Photograph Credit: Lowe’s

After this Saturday’s event, the next Lowe’s Build and Grow project will be on Saturday, October 22, 2011, building a monster truck.

You can register for both the October 8 and 22 events through Lowe’s web site.

Enjoy your family activities this weekend!

Brunswick: 2011 Halloween Treats

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Looking for a non-candy option for Halloween? Brunswick Bowling’s printable coupons for a free game may be your answer.

Photograph Credit: Brunswick Bowling

You can print these coupons which are valid from October 31 to November 23 for one free game of bowling for children ages 15 and younger. Shoe rental is not included, and the limit is one per household. To find a participating location, please visit Brunswick Bowling’s web site.

What a great Halloween treat! Besides being candy-free, these coupons offer a time, of more than a few seconds, of enjoyment. Happy planning!

Home Depot: Fire Rescue Helicopter

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Photograph Credit: The Home Depot

Mark your calendar for the next Kids Workshop at Home Depot:

Saturday, October 1

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Home Depot

Kids Workshop making a fire rescue helicopter

      • FREE family activity
      • Designed for children ages 5-12
      • All children will get to keep their craft
      • All children will receive a FREE Kids Workshop apron, commemorative pin, and certificate of achievement

Hope you all have a great weekend! Come share what activities you plan to accomplish this weekend on the Using Time Wisely’s Facebook page. I look forward to chatting with you there.