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Scary Pony Ride

Halloween Preschool Color and Activity Book (Google Affiliate Ad)

Photos for Mandarin Orange Monday

Every year we like to take a 40 minute country drive to the famous pumpkin patch at Bates Nut Farm. This year we brought along our 2 year old granddaughter. I'm not so sure she was all that thrilled. Perhaps it was too much wide open spaces or just the sheer wonder of a pumpkin!

We bought our little one a pony for her birthday and she was thrilled but when she went on a real pony ride, well it was a disaster but still kind of funny. Oh well, we'll try it again next time.

Back in town, the library and farmer's market had a few scarecrows on display. You can see some more of them at sky-reflection-scarecrow-walk

Photos for Blue Monday

Have a fun and safe Halloween!

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

Indian Mask

I have enjoyed attending the Wellborne Gourd Farm for many years. They are the largest producer of dry, clean, thick hard shell organic gourds! Craftsman, musicians and hobbyists come from all over to buy all sizes and shapes of gourds for their own personal use. Unfortunately, they are no longer in business but it's been a wonderful 30 years for them. With water increases and economical hard times, these have been quite challenging times for the farmers. For today, I wanted to share my favorite gourd artwork with you...

Indian Mask

For Blue Monday
For Mandarin Orange Monday
For Mellow Yellow Monday

Native American Masks

Masks have been part of dance regalia and traditional ceremonies in many Indian tribes since ancient times. The most renowned native mask-makers were the Northwest Coast Indians, who carved elaborate cedar dance masks. For more information, visit Native Languages

India and Himalaya Masks

If you would like to see collections of masks from Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India and Sri Lanka, stop by
http://www.masksoftheworld.com

Tribal Masks

For collectors and folk art lovers, you'll want to see these masks from Africa, India, the Himalayas, China, Korea, Java, Bali, New Guinea, Mexico, Guatemala, the Caribbean, North and South America. You'll also find masks for Halloween, Party, Drama and Art. Check out Masks of the World.

Recommended Children's Books

The Barefoot Book of African Tales [AFRICAN TALES] [Hardcover]

Mama Panya's Pancakes

I always think of masks around Halloween time. Will you be wearing one? My grandchildren are too young, so they'll have painted noses and whiskers, what fun! My brother-in-law has a wall collection of masks he acquired on his trips to Mexico and South America. They are really something to see. Do you like Mardi Gras, Indian, Italian Opera masks... maybe Zorro or Batman masks?

Best Wishes,

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

Slimey Green Gloop

Kitchen Recipe Card Deck

I love to look at everyone's crafts this time of year and especially anything that has to do with food. The possibilities seem endless from black drinks, such as dark coffee, placed in a glass with an orange sugar trim on the rim... to monster cookies!

Well, Barefoot Books offers recipe cards for children who love to be in the kitchen! The creator of Kids Kitchen has offered some spooky recipes for your Halloween party... what fun!

Icy Hand Snatchers

Make these spooky frozen popsicles for a cool treat on Halloween night.

Quantity: Makes 4 icy hands

What you’ll need:

4 plastic gloves (food prep/surgical gloves)
Twist ties
3 cups (800ml) dark red berry juice

What to do:

1. Ask a friend to hold the surgical glove open; it is best to do this over the sink, in case of spills. Carefully pour 3/4 of a cup of juice into each glove. Make sure that you fill the fingers and thumb but don’t overfill because the juice will expand when frozen. Push as much air out as you can and use the twist tie to tie the gloves up, leaving 1 inch of unfilled hand.
2. Freeze gloves flat in a freezer-proof container with a weight (ice pack) to flatten the bulges (about 2 hours). Put the frozen hands under a tap and very carefully remove the hands from the gloves. Do not hurry (scissors are useful). If you try to do it too quickly you may break the fingers. (Don’t worry if you do break one finger, it will add to the scary Halloween party and make a delicious cook’s snack.)
3. Put the hands on a tray and return to the freezer until it is party time.
4. Wrap the hands in red napkins and hand them to friends.

Meringue Ghosts

Bake these simple ingredients in the oven and watch as little ghosts magically appear.

Quantity: Makes 9 ghosts

What you’ll need:

3 egg whites
1 ½ cups sugar (175g caster sugar)
18 small silver ball baking decorations
A clean bowl
Electric hand mixer
Parchment paper
Large baking tray
Tablespoon
Oven mitts

What to do:

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (130°C).
2. Cover the baking tray with parchment paper.
3. Carefully separate the eggs. Put the egg whites in a bowl. Make sure that your hands are dry and whisk the egg whites with the electric mixer. Begin at a low speed and gradually increase to a higher speed. Whisk the egg whites until they form mountain peaks.
4. Whisk in the sugar a little at a time, until the mixture is very thick.
5. Spoon the meringue into ghost shapes on the baking tray. Make sure that you leave space between the meringues. Pop 2 silver balls (eyes) on each ghost.
6. Bake the ghosts in the oven for 1 ½ – 2 hours or until the ghosts come away from the paper.
7. Gently pull the ghosts off the paper and put them on a wire rack to cool.

Slimey Green Goop

So, here's what we made for our craft this week! (edible food!)

Slimey Green Gloop
(Also known as Guacamole)

Feeds 6 as a dip

1 large avocado or two
1 green medium green chili
1 scallion
half a lime
garlic salt or powder
2 handfuls of cilantro

Mash and chop all. Then put in a bowl and begin dipping!!!

What did you stir up in your kitchen for tomorrow's festivities?!

As always, these recipe cards for the children can be ordered at
http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com

Best,

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

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My Family from WiddlyTinks.com

Gourd Ghost Game

Ghost Bowling with Gourds

Gourd Ghost Bowling

First off, I saw these tissue ghosts on another blog and I failed to record the link. The blogger used 5 rolls. Needless to say, this is not my original creative thought. Yet, what a great idea because it is sooo easy to make!!! (3 dots) lol! I know my grandson will love playing this game, like lawn bowling. We will try gourds, persimmons and little round pumpkins to knock the rolls down for a fun time together.

Here are more creative ideas:

Tp roll craft

Craft ideas using empty tp rolls.

Tpaper games and toys.

What's so cool about toilet paper tubes is that you can add many different kinds of creative embellishments for every holiday or specific party occasions.

Here are a few examples below if you're looking for a variety of wonderful free clip art, visit, Graphics Fairy

Photo Credit: Graphics Fairy

I also love author and illustrator Jan Brett! See what she creates for you. It's free!

Halloween Place Mat

Pirate Coloring Page

What wonderful games will you be doing?

Barefoot Books offers a very cool reusable sticker game that provides an activity for the little ones that they will enjoy doing while traveling. The price is $9.99 and you can order it at my market place.

On the farm Mini Play Scene

On the Farm Mini Playscene

Have fun on the farm with over forty stickers of farmyard animals and a colorful background scene. The reusable, vinyl stickers create a new scene every time, and the convenient format is perfect for travel.

Ages 3 to 7 years

Illustrated By: Clare Beaton
Produced By: Mudpuppy Press

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Best,

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

My Family from WiddlyTinks.com

Dragons and Monsters

Wordplay at its best!

I Dreamt I Was a Dinosaur

A Story from North America

Discover what happens when a brave woman and her husband are kind to a savage and terrible Chenoo. Instead of letting themselves be scared of this man-eating monster, they feed him caribou meat, provide him with clothes and make him snug and warm in their teepee. Can they melt his frozen heart?

Find the hidden dragon!

This Italian tale tells how Pírolo, the King’s youngest gardener, sets out on an impossible quest which frightens even the bravest of the King’s knights. Can he steal a magic feather from the back of the terrifying feathered ogre who eats tasty boys and girls for his supper?

My Review: I Dreamt I Was a Dinosaur

"If you're looking for an adorable book for preschoolers, I found it for you! I have enjoyed reading I Dreamt I Was A Dinosaur to my 13 month old Grandson. This adorable book takes you on a journey to dinosaur land. Which one would you like to be? I was familiar with many types of dinosaurs except for a new one, Parasaurolophus.

Throughout the book, the illustrator, Clare Beaton, will delight you with her fabric creations. The volcano with the sequins for lava is especially creative.

Author, Stella Blackstone continues to impress me with her rhyme writing style. Toddlers and preschoolers will safely land in bed to find "it was only a dream!" What I especially love with this particular book is that there is a surprise cleverly woven throughout each page!"

As always these books are available for online purchase at
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Be sure and stop by The Imagination Tree to see the wild animal theme post. After reading about monsters and dragons, you might be interested in having a little snack, such as popcorn and then having a bit of fun decorating your food at Mess For Less