gingerbread houses

Have you ever made gingerbread cookies / or a house?

Please comment about it.

A few photos from the ones for sale At the Grand America. All funds go towards kids with Diabetes.

Time to head downtown and see the lights!

Happy Christmas Season Everyone!

What do you plan to do this month? Cookies, Heber Creeper Train, Watch Elf, Make a snowman, paint a craft?

Share with everyone else.

Father's Day Cards!

Even if the dad in your house isn't a shirt-and-tie kind of guy, he's sure to love this stylish Father's Day card.

CRAFT MATERIALS:
Decorative scrapbook paper
Glue
Scissors
Time needed: 30 Minutes or Less

1. To make one, first cut a 4- by 12-inch rectangle from a piece of decorative scrapbook paper and fold it in half to create a double-layer 4- by 6-inch rectangle.

2. Form the collar by cutting 2 matching 1-inch-long horizontal slits about 1 inch below the fold. 3. Fold over the 2 flaps as shown, then glue them down with a 5-inch-long tie shape cut from another piece of decorative paper glued between them. Glue a pair of small buttons to the collar. 4. Once the glue has dried, lift the bottom front of the card and write a Father's Day greeting inside.

Come next week to Olivia's house

Monday June 15th

9:30 a.m.

bring any scrapbook paper/scraps you have to create your card(s)

Events coming UP

If you've got spring fevor - try to make it to one of these fantastic events that Kim found online through http://www.gocitykids.com/

Engh Gardens' Kid's Club: Spring Tea Party
Engh Gardens hosts a Flower Fairies of the Spring Tea Party, featuring a storytime, activities, and light refreshments. Advance registration not required.

Parents are asked to attend with young children.
801.748.0102
8214 South 700 East Sandy
http://www.enghgardens.com/

3/21/09

Ages: 2-12
Time: 12n-1pm
Cost: Free

Lakeshore Learning's Crafts for Kids: Kites
Kids of all ages are invited to bring their imaginations for free weekly entertaining and creative activities at Lakeshore Learning Materials every Saturday. This week, kids can use yarn, flowers, and buttons to decorate a toy kite. Lakeshore provides all materials and instructions.

801.268.2224
5480 South 900 East Salt Lake City
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/

3/21/09

Ages: 3-14
Time: 11am-3pm
Cost: Free

THE UMFA
Saturday 3/21/09
Ages: all
Time: 2-3 PM
Re-Act! The education gallery is filled with local student's reactions to a selection of artwork from the UMFA’s Permanent Collection, including Ken Little’s found object sculpture, Wrinkle. On this Third Saturday we will provide you with a papier mache deer sculpture, but you have to re-act and make it your own!


Home Depot Kids' Workshop
Children and their accompanying parent or adult learn about tool safety while building fun and educational projects from pre-fab kits. Each child also receives a kid-sized Home Depot orange apron and project pin. Sign up in advance at the store - space is limited.
This activity is offered at all Home Depot locations
the first Saturday of each month.
http://www.homedepot.com/

4/4/09

Ages: 5-12
Time: 9am-11am
Cost: FreeLowe's also does these on the second Saturday of every month.



Easter Egg Hunt
Children are divided into age groups for hunts that start at 10am sharp. A hunt for developmentally challenged children is held as well. The Easter Bunny makes an appearance with prizes and eggs for the kids; photo opportunities with the Bunny are available.

801.412.3217
Granite Park Middle School
3031 South 200 East Salt Lake City
http://www.southsaltlakecity.com/

4/11/09

Ages: 2-12
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Easter Egg Hunt
South Jordan offers its annual egg hunt at the south end the park. Age specific egg hunts start at 9am sharp; arrive early to allow children to get to appropriate hunt area. BYOB (bring your own basket). Adults are not allowed to enter the hunt areas.http://www.sjc.utah.gov/ South Jordan City Park
11000 South Redwood Road South Jordan

4/11/09

Ages: 0-10
Time: 9am
Cost: Free

Easter Carnival
Wheeler Farm hosts its first ever Easter Carnival. Venues such as Laser Quest, Hollywood Connection, Fat Cats, Young Chefs Academy, Clark Planetarium, and My Gym are on hand with games and activities, and families can also enjoy a reptile show from Scales and Tails, magic shows, crafts with The Origami Lady, train rides, pony rides, clowns, and visits with the Easter Bunny. Small fees are charged for wagon rides and duck food.
801.264.7323 Wheeler Historic Farm
6351 S 900 E Salt Lake City
http://www.wheelerfarm.com/

4/11/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: $2; additional fees for wagon rides

Easter Egg Hunt & Egg Decorating in the Park
Murray City holds its annual Easter egg hunt. The hunt starts at 8:30am sharp at the softball field. An egg decorating activity at pavilion #5 follows the hunt. Those who wish to participate in the egg decorating must bring their own hard boiled eggs.
801.264.2614 Murray City Park
296 East Murray Park Lane Salt Lake City
http://www.murray.utah.gov/

4/11/09

Ages: 0-10
Time: 8:30am sharp
Cost: Free

Easter Egg Splash at the Park Center
The Park Center in Murray City Park hosts an underwater egg hunt. Tickets can be purchased starting April 10 at the front desk of the Park Center; members must have tickets even though admission for them is free. Age specific hunts in the leisure pool are held at 12n (3 & under), 12:15pm (7-10 yr olds), and 12:30pm (4-6 yr olds).801.264.2614 Murray City Park296 East Murray Park Lane Salt Lake Cityhttp://www.murray.utah.gov/

4/11/09

Ages: 0-10
Time: 12n-12:30pm
Cost: Members Free; Nonmembers $1

Zoomania II
Zoomania brings live animals - including a green-winged macaw, a Taiwan beauty snake, and a savanna monitor - to the library to teach families about animals from around the world.
801.944.7642 Ruth Vine Tyler Library8041 South Wood Street (55 West) Midvalehttp://www.slco.lib.ut.us/

4/11/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 2pm-3pm
Cost: Free

Sun Party
The Salt Lake Astronomical Society hosts a Sun Party in Winchester Park, weather permitting. The public can view the sun through telescopes equipped with special solar filters.http://slas.us/ Winchester Park1250 West Winchester Street Salt Lake City

4/11/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 9am-12n
Cost: Free

Santa Visits!!

Time to visit Santa?

A good family pal told me there is a Tree lot on 90th S. and State Street [northeast corner] where Santa is and even REINdEER. You can even take your own photos - and leave a $5.00 donation with Santa.

If you have other Santa sightings around town, please share in the comments section or how it went when you took your children!

Halloween Party / Harvest Festival / Boo at the Zoo

WEEKEND HalLowEEn FUN

Friday is the Primary Halloween Party
3-4:30 nursery is invited!


that evening:


South Salt Lake is having a Halloween Spooktacular at the Columbus Center 2531 South 400 East from 6-8:30 p.m. come in the Halloween Costumes - games for kids - FREE
http://www.ssl.state.ut.us/parks/special.html


Saturday:
BOO at the ZOO



9 AM - 3 PM

https://www.hoglezoo.org/events_experiences/events_calendar/10-25-2008/boo-at-the-zoo-

Circus Into Town Wed. 24th

The Circus in in Town

Wednesday the circus animals will walk through the gateway @ noon.

Fun excuse to go downtown...and meet up near the Discovery Children's Musuem