Welcome, Summer!
June 1, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Castle News and Chit Chat
I know that today is not the first day of summer, but to me June 1st means summer. During this time of year, the days are longer and hotter, and the kids are counting down the days until their summer break.
June makes me think of hot weather, ice cream, popsicles, swimming, sleeping in, playing in the yard, vacations, sunscreen, the beach, mowing the grass, lemonade, cooking on the grill, family, summer camp, and doing nothing.
It was just a few months ago that we were wishing away the coldness of winter. Now we’re ready for summer. It won’t be long until …read more
A Busy Week of Easter Activities
April 13, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Holidays, family
It has been a busy week with loads of Easter activites.
Our first activity was an egg hunt on Saturday, April 4 at our church. There were other fun activities to go along with the egg hunt. The kids dyed eggs, made a craft, had snack, and hunted for eggs.
Wednesday there was a party at church for the kids. I’m told it involved slime, games, and other fun.
Next, on Thursday, my daughter had an egg hunt at school. I don’t have any pictures from that. The parents were asked to send in eggs and candy. I bought some eggs for $1 at …read more
Celebrating Easter with a Round-Up of Ideas
April 10, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Holidays, Homemaking Blogs and Websites
Easter is only two days away. Where has the time gone? I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to the nice weather and beautiful flowers blooming. It’s such a beautiful sign of life.
I’ve been collecting some Easter and spring articles for your enjoyment. Have fun and let me know which ones are your favorites.
20 Last Minute Spring and Easter Party Treats @ The Kids Birthday Fun Review
Lead Me to the Cross: Reflections for Good Friday @ Way More Homemade
Easy Last Minute Easter Egg Dyes @ Bostom Mamas
Jelly Bean Poem @ Little Fun; Little Learning
Bird’s Nest Spring Treats @ The …read more
