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National Family Week November 18-24

November 19, 2012 – 12:05 pm

Families are so busy. Sometimes we may need a reminder to spend time together. Enjoy a meal together, play a board game or a video game tournament, rake the leaves, walk around the block/neighborhood, go to the park… there are a lot of fun things to do- it just takes a little planning!

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Turkey Nut Holder

November 19, 2012 – 11:58 am

Total Time Needed:: 1 Hour

An egg carton in clever disguise, these individualized cups hold a nutty snack for young gobblers.

Materials

Pencil
Egg carton
Scissors or X-acto knife
Tempera paint (brown or yellow)
4-inch pipe cleaner
Pushpin (optional)

2 googly eyes
Colored feathers (available at craft stores)
Glue stick
White paper
Toothpick
Marker

Instructions

Draw a cut line around one of the cups in the egg carton. Then, cut along the line (a parent’s job) and paint the cup.
Fold the pipe cleaner in half and twist the ends together to form a wattle. Push the exposed wire through the top of the turkey’s beak until one third of the pipe cleaner is through the hole. (Tip: Stick a pushpin through the carton first.) To keep the wattle from slipping out, bend down the inserted end.
Glue on the googly eyes and feathers.
To make a name tag flag, cut out a strip of white paper. Cover one side with glue, then place a toothpick in the middle and fold the paper in half so the toothpick is glued inside. When the paper is dry, write on a name, then stick the toothpick through one side of the turkey, and the holder is ready to fill with nuts.

Halloween Ghost Jug Decorations

October 29, 2012 – 1:52 pm

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Stationed on a walkway or porch, these homemade lanterns will extend a ghostly greeting and good-bye to all your holiday visitors.

Materials

Clean plastic gallon milk jugs
Black permanent marker

Craft knife
String of 50 clear low-wattage holiday lights

Instructions

Draw ghost eyes and mouths on the jugs. Tip: Leave the caps on while you do this, so the jugs don’t dent.
Use the craft knife to cut a half-dollar-size hole in the back of each jug (a parent’s job).
Arrange the ghosts near each other and string the lights between them, stuffing several bulbs into each of the jugs.

It’s time for Goblins and Ghosts!

October 17, 2012 – 11:29 am

Going trick-or-treating?

Below are tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters

	Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
	Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
	Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
	Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.

	Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don’t run from house to house.
	Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
	Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.
	Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
	Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
	Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
	Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
	Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult.
	Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.