Take a trip to the library.
If time will permit then let them stay there for a while enjoying the time away from home.
This didn’t really work with my schedule today but we are going to make an effort to go this weekend.
Take the kids to the library today.
If there is a book you are interested in go to the library’s website BEFORE you go so you will know right where to find it.
Make caramel apples with your kids. I did this last year and we created some great memories. I hope you enjoy these photos of us from last year.
Variation: One of our readers Tonii made this comment:
Lovin all the ideas!! Hey fun idea you prob
ably have already seen, but for the caramel apples
familyfun.com had a really cute idea. You use a melon baller to make little scoops of apple. Then you dip those in the caramel and put sprinkles on. We did this last year and it is awesome for the little kids. Keep up the
great work, I am feeling less mediocre already!
Here is the recipe for those caramel apples. There are a few reviews of it that are NOT raving but Tonii loved them and I trust her so you decide which you would rather do.
This is our first activity in the kitchen and I hope you are looking forward to more. We will have at least 2 days a month dedicated to cooking with your kids. Also, be sure to let you children help and plan on having a nice mess to clean up afterward…it’s more memorable that way. 
The library was fun but as always my kids were more excited about the cool toys they have there than they were about the books. I didn’t have as much patience with my kids yesterday so I tried to evaluate what I had done differently when I realized that we didn’t listen to any peaceful music so I vow to not forget again today.
FYI Oregon readers we just added you to the Events section. You’ve got lots of fun stuff going on for Halloween so check it out!
Take your kids to your local library and check out some Halloween books. While you are there look at the library schedule, some libraries offer trick or treating and/or story times you can wear costumes to.
The other day at the library I noticed a mom organizing her coupons while her kids looked at books. If you have something you need to get done today take it with you and do it at the library.
Have you been playing your music?
Did you plan your date night with your hubby? Recently we decided to take turns planning our dates because we were never doing anything because no one would ever plan it. Last week was his turn so our “date money” is all gone. (He’s really not a big spender, I’m just giving him a hard time). So because of our limited resources we are getting a FREE sitter (my mom) eating at home, going to the rec center (where we have a membership) and playing racquetball and then we will end the night with frozen yogurt. YUM!
