Free Fall Printable

 

I am so excited about Fall this year! We have many fun activities and crafts planned to do with the family.. The only thing is that it's almost October and it's still hot outside! I'm ready for jacket weather! This fun fall printable adds to the festive decor in your house with the large pumpkin in the middle! Of course I am going to obsess over pumpkins this year! As soon as the pumpkin farms open around here, we will have some all over our house.

Go to Craft Girl to download and print your Free Fall Printable! A great way to display this is to add it to a nice frame!

Also, go print your Free Fall Bucket List and check off all the must do fall activities!

Family Movie Night: Beauty and the Beast

 

This weeks movie night will be... Beauty and the Beast! I seem to be sticking with the Disney Princess theme here! Each week I will be making a new Disney themed movie night! Be sure to follow my blog on Google +, Pinterest, Facebook or subscribe with your e-mail address to get updates on all the other movie nights to come! Each Disney Movie will come with themed recipes, a free dinner menu printable, decoration ideas, crafts and activities! Disney themed dinners are so much fun to do once a week, or once a month! They are great as countdowns to a Disney Trip! Your little one's will look forward to the movie nights each time! Make sure to check out all the other movie nights here!

Click here to download and print your free Beauty and the Beast Menu! Make sure to set it out for dinner, I love the idea of framing it!

1. The Menu: the menu is made to give your child a well-balanced healthy meal, making sure they get there veggies in! Below each course is listed and described with links to suggested recipes! The menu from this week is taken straight from the song "Be Our Guest" in the movie!

"Hot Hors d'Ouevres": If you don't know what an hors d'ouevre is, it is basically French for appetizers. Since the song doesn't specify an hors d'ouevre to serve, we can use our imagination! You could always buy some frozen savory pastries, like quiche, or spinach puffs! If your kids are very picky about what they eat, chicken nuggets or pigs in a blanket would work good too! And because everything is French, how about some French Fries? Browse the Mommy and Things appetizers and dips for ideas!

"Soup Du Jour": Otherwise known as French for "soup of the day". Again another item from the song. Keeping with the French theme, a French Onion Soup would be nice. Or to go the easier way, you could always buy your child's favorite soup or even spaghetti o's! Look in my recipe section for other soup ideas! Serve your soup with a nice side of toasted French Bread! Browse the Mommy and Things soup's for ideas!

"Cheese Souffle": Another item from our song! A lot of people hear souffle and think it's too hard to make.. it's really not! Since the souffle is cheese flavored, most kids will love it! Here is my recipe for a great Cheese Souffle!

Sparkling Grape Juice: This will be our substitute for the wine and champagne they serve in the song! When I was a kid, we would buy sparkling grape juice, in either red or white for New Year's Eve.. and I looked forward to it every year! Having sparkling grape juice or even sparkling cider for kids definitely makes it a special day!

"The Grey Stuff": "Try the grey stuff! It's delicious! Don't believe me? Ask the dishes!" If you have never heard of the "Be Our Guest Restaurant" at Disney World.. you need to look it up. I have never been there, but it looks amazing! And of course the serve "the grey stuff"! Basically its a cookie n' cream mouse! All the copycat recipes sound amazing! And this will definitely make your kids feel like they're eating at the Beast's Castle. Here is a copycat version of Disney's "The Grey Stuff" from the Be our Guest Restaurant.

Magical Rose Shortcake: You can't have a Beauty and the Beast themed dinner, without seeing the magical rose! Doesn't it look amazing! The best part is, you can buy all of the ingredients and won't have to bake anything! Or you can try your hand at making homemade shortcake or even cupcakes, but still make the strawberry rose on top! Click here to find out how to make the Magical Strawberry Rose Shortcake.

2. Crafts: Do the crafts with the kids throughout the day to prepare for your family movie night! Make sure to bring all the crafts to the dinner table, to add to the decoration and show off their masterpieces! 

Coloring: A must for every movie night! Pick out a few of your favorites, let the kids color them and be sure to hang them on the wall for decorations during dinner! These are my two favorite free Beauty and the Beast themed printable coloring sheets from Coloring-Book. Go pick out your favorites, print and color!

The Magic Mirror: decorate a magic mirror for with your kids! An easy way is to buy a dollar store hand mirror, and get some jewels and a few of those foam cutout stickers. Help your child glue the jewels on, decorate with glitter and add some foam cutout stickers. You could also make your own at home, using some card board (or even a cereal box cutout) in the shape of a mirror, and glue on an oval piece of foil to act like the mirror. To decorate this one, the could color with markers, paint and add the jewels, stickers and some glitter. 

Tissue Paper Stained Glass: In the beginning and end of the movie, we see the story being told through stained glass pictures. As a craft, help your child make a few easy stained glass shapes of their own to hand on the windows! This craft is so fun and adds to the decoration for dinner! The stained glass shapes are shown in hearts, however any shape or tissue paper color combo will work! Click here to see how to make theses Easy Tissue Paper Stained Glass Shapes!

 

3. Decorations:

In the movie, Belle and the Beast sit down for a fancy dinner, complete with china, cloth napkins, candle light and wine glasses to drink from! Make your dinner as fancy as possible! You can put out a single rose in a glass vase as the "magical rose", light a few candles and use your best dishes. It might even be fun to play some French music in the background and to have everyone dress up for dinner!

Have your guests join you for dinner! If you have a Lumiere (candleabra), a Cogsworth (a grandfather clock, or even a wall clock), or a Mrs. Potts (tea pot) set them out on the table and have them join you for dinner. If you would like, you can cut out faces with construction paper and tape them on the candle, clock and tea pot to make them look real. Don't forget any dolls or stuffed animals of Belle or the Beast would be welcome to come as well! 


4. Activities:  

Belle's favorite activity is to read. Pick out a few of your child's favorite books, and read to them. If they are old enough, let them read to you!

If your kids are old enough, teach them some simple French words and practice using them at dinner! Here is a list of very simple words/phrases:

Oui (yes)
No (pas)
S'il vous plait (Please)
Merci (Thank You)
Je m'appelle.. (My name is..)
Excusez moi. (Excuse me.)
Plus (More)

  

 Be sure to check out last week's movie night, The Little Mermaid and more here!

Are you loving these family movie nights? Be sure to follow Mommy and Things by following us on Goggle +, Facebook, Pinterest, or subscribing with you email address to make sure you get the updates on the new movie night each week! 

What should next week's movie night be? List some of your child's favorite movies in the comment section for a chance to have your favorite movie selected as next weeks movie night!

 

Fall Bucket List Printable

The new Fall Bucket List is here! 

Download it here!

This is a really fun idea for each season! This is a list of Holiday MUST'S. The time can seem to get away from us, and before we know it, it is Winter and Fall is over. Use this list to keep track of all the fun activities you want to do this season (make sure to take lots of pictures each time)! It will make your kids look forward to the upcoming activities even more! Simply print out your bucket list (card stock will make it more durable) and put it in a frame where you can use a dry erase marker to mark off each time you do a Holiday MUST! 

I am SO ready for Fall! This is going to be one exciting fall season for Mommy and Things. I am going to be posting TONS of yummy pumpkin recipes, DIY crafts, decoration ideas, fun ideas for toddler time, pumpkin decorating ideas, cute Halloween costume ideas, crafts to teach kids about being thankful and lots of fun ideas to do with your sweet family this Fall season! Fall is my favorite season! This year my little one year old is learning new words everyday and is so alert, it is going to make for a very fun time!

Make sure you subscribe to my blog to be able to follow along with all the exciting thing that are coming up!

What are you and your family MOST looking forward to this Fall season?

Back to School Dinner Idea with Free Printables

I love the idea of a back to school dinner the day before school starts! Take what Inspiration for Celebration did for her kids, and use as inspiration for your own back to school party, She explains how much everything costs, what she used for decorations, the links to all the printables, and a very cute tutorial on an apple drink with a worm (what kid wouldn't love that)! Go to inspirationforcelebration.com and read all about the awesome dinner she threw for her kids.. with invitations!

Comment below and let us know:

What's the best way to get your kid excited for the upcoming year?

Back to School Subway Art Free Printable

 

I love printables! Print this out and decorate a mantel, add it to a wall gallery, or set it out as decoration for your back to school dinner or breakfast! This free printable from Sweet Coconut Lime is a great way to add decoration for the upcoming school year!

Source: Sweet Coconut Lime

DIY Back To School Countdown Board

 

The first day of school is getting closer and closer.. some kids might be returning students going into 2nd or 3rd grade, or you may have a little kid just starting preschool or kindergarten. Some kids may be excited, while others can be nervous (especially first time students). Try this fun activity from Becoming Martha to get your kid excited for the upcoming school year.

Here's how it works: There are 7 cards for the week leading up to school, everyday let your child pick the card (starting at 7 and going down) and read the contents on the back. On the back of the card, there will be a fun activity or back to school task that your child must do for that day. At the end of the day the can receive some kind of reward or treat! If you have more than one child going back to school, you can take turns reading the cards (which doesn't always work), or have them complete a task (like being the first one to make their bed, putting away their toys without being asked) and you can choose who gets to read the card that day!

To make this you will need:

-a large frame (the one pictured was a cork board torn apart, with fabric wrapped around the frame for decoration)

-wooden shapes for decorations (owl and "c" pictured, could use all children's initials)

-printables on card stock paper for the front of the countdown cards (get them here)

-printables for the back of the card (of course you could always personalize it and right your own, or get the pre-made one's here)

-twine or thin rope

-clothes pins (decorate with washi tape for extra color)

-treats (book bag key chain, candy, summer fun activity, ice cream date, they pick dinner out night, stickers, special pencils, diary, any type of school supplies)

Idea's for each day:

-record your favorite summer memory with decorative paper and pen

-help mom buy school snacks and pick out your lunch for the first day

-decorate a memory box with stickers to put all of the kids school work in this year

-estimate how many time you will write you name on your school supplies, then right your name on everything, the winner gets a candy treat

-bake cookies for your new teacher, but try a few with mom to make sure they are yummy

-pack your back pack for the first day, and add a new key chain to make it perfect

-pick out your favorite back to school outfit, then wear your favorite summer outfit for an ice cream date with mom

 

What's your favorite way to get your kid excited for the upcoming school year?

Lunch Box Jokes Printables

 

I love these lunch box jokes from Happy Home Fairy! It is the perfect way to ease your child back into the school routine! All you have to do it print the jokes out from happyhomefairy.com and put them in your child's lunch as a surprise! It's a great way to put a smile on their face, on their first day of school!

Back to School Photo Checklist Printable

Don't miss a moment of your child's first day back to school.. or their first day of school ever! Use the back to school checklist from Fab N Free to make sure you capture every moment! Go print yours out now and be organized for the up coming first day of school!

What's your favorite back to school must have photo?

Free School Note Printable

 

These free school note printables are so cute! All you have to do is go to Hello Cuteness, download and print the school notes. And print out a lot of them! Use these for any reason! Kids always forget to tell their teacher things, so send a note with them, attach it to their homework if you need to! Keep the communication between mom and the teacher with these very useful school notes!

School Supplies Scavenger Hunt

 

Getting ready to go back to school? Get you kids excited for the first day of school with this school supplies scavenger hunt game. It's so simple! Just print out your free game piece printables from The Happy Home Fairy, and place your new school supplies around the house. Place each clue with the item they have found, give them their backpack to fill with their school supplies! After the game is over, let the kids have a fun back to school themed treat! Talk about their new school supplies, their hopes, expectations and worries for the up coming school year!

Happy Back to School Everyone!

Teacher Gift Idea: DIY Post It Note Holder

This DIY post it note holder from Domesticated Lady, is the perfect gift for you child's new teacher. Who doesn't need post it notes laying around? First thing to do is to go to domesticatedlady.com to print out your FREE printable picture and tag. To make this, use a 5x7 clear plastic picture frame, insert the printable (they come in pink or green), hot glue on some ribbon, and the post it's, then add the tag with a tiny clothes pin! To go a step further, you could even include a new pin to match!

This teacher gift inspiration from Crafty Engineering, would look great on any teachers desk! Simply find back to school scrap booking items at your local craft store, and use scrapbook paper for the background, find some ribbon and post it's that match! 

Back to School Book and Lunch Labels

 

These back to school book and lunch printables from catchmyparty.com are so adorable! They each come in 4 different colors/patterns, so you can pick out what best suites you little kids personality! Go print your FREE prinables and be organized and prepared for the upcoming school year! 

Back To School Lunch Box Apple Printable

I love this lunch box printable from One Charming Party! A cute apple that says "Have a great day at school!", with an apple jacks worm coming out of it! Such a cute idea, and would be a great way to make your child feel better on their first day of school. 

Here's how to make it: print out the printable from onecharmingparty.com  and punch a small hole in the apple. Thread a pipe cleaner through (and make it wiggly) to make a worm and place apple jacks on it to make a nice treat!

Back To School Shopping List Printable

 

Going clothes shopping for back to school is a must! Do the kids have enough pants? Is it time for a new pair of shoes? Print and fill out this free printable to keep track of what they need. They come in 4 different pattern's, so each child will have their very own! This printable from Free Time Frolics will help your back to school frenzy become more organized!

 

Click here to get your free back to school shopping list printable.

Free Beach Subway Art Printable

 

We love this FREE Summer Printable from alittleclaireification.com. 

Click here to go download and print your free summer printable.

Happy Summer!

Free Elementary Back to School Checklist Printable

 

Getting ready to send you child back to school? Use this helpful checklist of what your Elementary Student will need to start off their year! Of course always check with your students teacher to find out any additional items.

Click here to download your free printable from orgparent.com.

Happy Back to School Everyone!

Free Summer Bucket List Printable

 

Love free printables? We do too! This is your FREE Summer Bucket List Printable! I know that our family hates missing out on fun things to do! Print this list out, and make sure to all the fun summer activities as a family! We Love the idea of framing it and using a dry erase marker to mark off each fun thing you do! Have more than one child? Why not try using this as a reward system! Who ever can do all their chores, eat all their vegetables for a whole week or completes a book in their summer reading list gets to pick the activity for that week!

GET YOUR FREE SUMMER BUCKET LIST PRINTABLE HERE!

Need some idea's? Don't worry, we got you covered!

Try these s'mores recipes for when you go camping or roast marshmallows for a cook out!

Instead of going out for ice cream, try these yummy homemade popsicles made from fresh ingredients. Let the kids help too, it will be a great way to learn about healthy eating!

S'mores Bar and Free Recipe Printable

S'mores are the perfect dessert! We eat them in the summer at a cookout, and during the winter with a bonfire! They are a year round dessert that is sure to please everyone! Try making a s'mores bar for you guests at your next outdoor cookout or bonfire! The key to a great s'mores bar is variation. We all know and love the traditional s'mores recipe, but try mixing it up by laying out tons of different options! Have a variety of different cookies, flavored marshmallows, candy bars and chocolates, and fun add-in's.

Cracker Variations:

 Traditional Graham Crackers

Chocolate Graham Crackers

Chocolate Covered Mint Cookies

Chocolate Striped Cookies 

Chocolate Variations:

Traditional Hershey's Bar

White Chocolate Bar

Peanut Butter Cup

Carmel Filled Chocolate Bars

Dark Chocolate Bar

Fun Add-In's:

 Flavored Marshmallows (Strawberry, Chocolate, Mint)

Marshmallow Creme or Fluff

Nutella

Peanut Butter

Fruit (Strawberries, Raspberries, Bananas)

Caramel Sauce

Butterscotch Sauce

Take this free printable, frame it, and put it out on your s'mores bar! Let all your guests know what the best s'mores combinations are. Click here to download the s'mores recipe printable.

Sources: martieknows.squarespace.com

bettycrocker.com 

Free Summertime Activites Printable

We love printable's! They are a great way to add a little decoration to your house! I like the idea of having a nice picture frame in a picture gallery wall and changing it out to fit the seasons and holidays!

To get this free printable, just click over to kikicomin.com, download your free printable, print it and hang it in a frame all summer long!

Enjoy! :)

Free Stars and Stripes Paper Cone Printable

Paper cones are great at parties for holding chips, popcorn, candy, french fries, or anything else you want! Try the 4th of July Snack Mix with these festive cones! It has just the right amount of sweet and salty mix, all in a festive cone! 

Go to marthastewart.com to find the printable for these cones, and the directions on how make them! 

Happy Fourth Everyone! :)