Author Archive | Jennie Lyon

3 Last Minute Halloween Treats that You can Make this Weekend

Have you had a chance to make some fun Halloween goodies for your family? If not, there is still time. Here are my favorite 3 quick and simple Halloween treats – that will have your little goblins and ghosts moaning for more!

– Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Sticks: These are a Halloween must at our house – a treat that the entire family enjoys. All you need are popsicle sticks, large marshmallows, melted chocolate chips and sprinkles. Whole Foods has a great selection of marshmellows and sprinkles that are vegan and organic.

– Mummy Pizzas: These are great for a quick Halloween lunch or snack – perfect for a party and can be made using all organic ingredients!

– Yummy Mummies: I made these several years ago and use them every Halloween – especially for parties. If you construct them well, they will last forever.

What are your simple Halloween treats that you save for the big day?

* The lead image is the Haunted Halloween House that Eben and I made. What do you think?

5 Suprising Ways to Experience your Local Botanic Gardens

Do you visit your local botanic gardens? Did you know that most botanic gardens have an array of programs, events and activities geared towards families. Most of these programs give you surprising new ways to experience the gardens. Everything from concerts on the green and storytelling to exotic animal encounters and fabulous art exhibits. 5 Surprising Ways to Experience your Local Botanic Gardens will get you started. Check your local botanic garden’s fall/winter schedule for fun holiday activities.

Do you frequent your local botanic gardens?
Which are your favorite programs or events?

Travel in Vintage Style

Excuse me while I daydream about traveling the country with Mr. Sweet Greens in this vintage cutie. 

Family Film Night – Ponyo

Eben is completely smitten with anime right now. I recently came across Ponyo – a Japanese feature from famed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. It features the adventures of a boy and Ponyo – the goldfish princess. And with a cast including Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Tiny Few, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin, Frankie Jonas and Betty White – who could resist?

I have added Ponyo to our Netflix instant queue – perfect for family film night. No?

What did you think of the trailer?
Very different from the (American) Disney movies that we are use to, agree?

Yellow Bird Project – Indie Rock Coloring Book

Indie Rock

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Eben loves to color, especially when the coloring book is different! I just ordered the Yellow Bird Project – Indie Rock Coloring Book. This coloring book is so creative, artistic, musical and fun! Don’t you love it?

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And with fantastic mazes and pictures to color that are all dedicated to indie musicians including Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Broken Social Scene and The Shins – I couldn’t resist. The best part, all of the proceeds support the Yellow Bird Project. Fantastic. This is definitely a coloring book that will enjoy too!

Wouldn’t this make a fun stocking stuffer for the music lover in your life?