While many families may be enjoying Autumn / Fall at this time of year; we are soaking up Spring. The waters are still cold and will take some months to warm up, but it was so lovely to be in the sand and (freezing) water. We spent a good three hours at the beach, didn’t spend a cent and could not have been happier.

 
Regardless of where we are in the world, I spied frugal family fun happening everywhere in last weeks’ Kids’ Co-op. Here are three that had me (and my purse strings) smiling.

• Weighing and Balancing – How to Make a Simple Balance by Picklebums
• Dollar Store Spooky Bush Eyes Outdoor Craft…cheap & easy! by Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
• Outdoor Play: Pumpkin and Leaves Blog Hop + Free Backyard Pumpkin Hunt by The Good Long Road

October 2012

 
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Nothing screams fun like playing in the real thing, (with slight modifications like the engine being taken out so the helicopter blades to go into a whirlwind at a press of a button).

 
This week, we took learning on the road. We braved a six hour road trip to Canberra and visited the Australian War Memorial as well as Floriade. As the hashtag in the instagram says, too much fun.

 
Field trips require more effort, but certainly have a valuable place in learning and family life. The wonderful thing about the Kids’ Co-op is that we can see how families all around the world do their thing. Here are four different field trips from last weeks’ Kids’ Co-op, each from a different part of the world. Enjoy being inspired!
 

• Visit the Farm Fall Activities by Kids Activities Blog
• University of Sydney by Family Fun in Sydney 
• Science Center and Pumpkin Patch by Caution! Twins at Play 
• Historical Rendezvous: Fur Trade Encampment

October 2012

 
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You know how some kids get excited when you mention “paint?’ This week, I was that kid.

 
I unpacked my new set of water paints and took them for a swish to see how they felt and looked. It was so exciting! I was probably smiling like a goofball the whole time. My excitement was contagious as my sons (who are normally not excited by painting) asked if they could also paint with me. How could I say no to that?

 
Here are three fun painting ideas from last week’s Kids’ Co-Op  to get you and your household excited about painting:

• A Fun and Easy Way to Paint Pumpkins!! by In Lieu of Preschool
• Dot Art: Itsy-Bitsy Spider by Home Learning Journey
• Copaceii Fall by Mommy, play with me!

October 2012

 
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This week, as our family walked out of our local library we passed by a lady. She mumbled “One, two, three, four. Wow,” she said. “That’s a lot of kids”.

 
I’m used to people saying such comments so didn’t take offence to her bewilderment at the size of our family. Usually such comments are followed by, “How do you do it?”

 
I don’t know how to answer that question. How do you explain to someone, (usually a complete stranger), how you mother your children?

 
There are many moments when I become flustered and overwhelmed as a mother. Bottom line, it is by God’s grace that we get by.

 
Having quiet moments to myself is also crucial. I love enjoying a cup of tea, (while it’s still warm – that’s the tricky bit!).

 
Here are 2 ways tea inspired ideas from last week’s Weekly Kids’ Co-op

• Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails: Sweet Tea Sensory Bin- more fun while learning
• Boy Mama Teacher Mama: Making Tea Paper for Maps, Journals and More

October 2012

 
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