2011 September | TaLooLa Kids

Hot Caramel Apple Cider

I love fall. Crisp,cool nights,the smell of fireplaces igniting for the first time this season,caramel apples,warm-scented candles,apple picking,pumpkin patches…I could go on and on. One of my favorites is apple cider. Here’s an easy homemade version including an adorable apple cup. What you’ll need:

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Tabletop Soccer

Team Annika vs. Team Logan

It’s soccer time! Here is a great indoor activity to do with your kids on a rainy day or make it game night!Things you will need: gift box lid,two straws,green construction paper,two pipe cleaners,one cotton ball,scissors,tape,marker,and box top [...]

Apple Dumplings

Apple season is in it’s prime! Grandma Belinda has a yummy and easy recipe for apple dumplings–baked apples…crisp cinnamon sugar…warm goodness!1-8 ct crescent rolls,1 1/2 stick butter (softened),1 1/2 cup sugar,1 tsp. cinnamon,1 can Sprite or 7 Up (not diet),2 apples peeled and quartered (I use jonathan or [...]

Tin Can Scarecrow

We had so much fun making these tin can scarecrows. If you’re looking for a fall activity for your kiddos,definitely give this a try! What you’ll need:

Tin cans,felt (in multiple colors),raffia,scissors,glue,and tiny hats (found in the doll section [...]

Autumn Hand Tree

God’s canvas–so beautiful right now as the fall trees are beginning to change from green leaves to the amazing yellows,oranges,and reds! A hand print autumn tree is such a colorful craft to celebrate this beautiful change of season!Things you will need: large piece of paper,paper plate,paintbrushes,and acrylic paint [...]

Toothpaste Bubbles

“Guess what Mom! Did you know toothpaste makes bubbles?!”

Oh no! Not again…….

My Logan. Always a new discovery at the expense of a mess that I have to clean up. I should have known when it took him 15 minutes to wash his hands that something was up! [...]

Caramel Apple Bites

What says fall more than a caramel apple? Let’s try a mini version and dip into these caramel apple bites!

Ingredients: 4-5 peeled apples,14 oz. caramels,20-25 popsicle sticks,20-25 mini muffin liners,sprinkles,and melon ballerPrepare the cookie sheet with mini muffin liners. Unwrap all caramels [...]

Clothespin Airplane

Zoom! Zoom! What a fun and easy craft to do with your kiddos on a rainy crisp afternoon!

Things you will need: clothespin,2 large popsicle sticks,1 mini popsicle stick,paint,paintbrush,glue

Paint clothespin and popsicle sticks desired color and let [...]

Apple Fritters

One of our favorite places to eat in Kansas City while growing up was at Stephenson’s Apple Orchard Restaurant. And when it closed,we were so sad to miss out on their delicious apple fritters. But,we got a hold of a recipe that tastes just like [...]

DIY-Fancy Dry Erase Board

I love to-do lists. I admit it. It shouldn’t be that big of a surprise considering my posts about organizing. And I may even admit to writing something I have already done on my to-do list just so I can cross it off. If you can make it cute at the same time,[...]