Summer Fun

I'm writing this more to remind me of things to do with the kids this summer but thought some others might like this information too.

Summer Reading Programs:

Maricopa County Library District earn a free book when you read 24 plus prizes for every 8 you read

Barnes and Noble get a free book when you read 8

Half Price Books get a $5 gift certificate when you read 300 minutes

Fun Things to Do:

Bookmans Summer Kids Club, at the Mesa store there are free kids events every Wednesday at 1pm, sign up for their kids club and get 10% off your purchase.

Bass Pro Shops Family Summer Camp, free crafts, smores cookout, workshops and activities.  They even have workshops for boy scouts to earn merit badges.  These are on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Michaels, free crafts every Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday from 1-4pm

Harkins Summer Movie Fun 10 weeks of kids movies for $7.  Most of the East Valley sites are sold out but the Chandler Mall one still has passes.

Lowes Build and Grow offers free kids clinics on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.

Home Depot Kids Workshop is on the first Saturday of every month.

Free Breakfast/Lunch:

These are all free for children 1-18 regardless of income.  The kids and I went today and they thought it was a great treat.

AZ state information

Higley School District

Mesa School District

Chandler School District

Gilbert School District

Queen Creek School District

Can you think of any more free or cheap things to do with the kids this summer?

A small wall quilt

A few weeks ago I saw a cute trip around the world quilt at my friends house and wanted to make one for myself.  I decided to use leftover scraps from making Bonnie Hunter's Carolina Crossroads and came up with this Neapolitan colored wall-hanging.  It's finished size is 12'x12" and is hanging in a spot by my front door. The pattern is "A for Adaminaby" from Australian Patchwork and Quilting (I'm not sure the month or year).

Selling Train Stuff

Alex has decided that he no longer wants his train table or trains. If you are interested let me know.

Train table

Trains and Tracks

Another Good Quote

“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be” -George Sheehan

Selling More Stuff

The kids don't play with this stuff anymore so it's time for it to go! Let me know if you are interested in buying any of these items.

Little Tikes Play House - sold!

Little Tikes Jungle Climber

Cozy Coupes - sold!

Radio Flyer Wagon - sold!

First Day of School

I am not quite sure how it has happened but summer is now over and today was the first day of school for Alex and Abbie. Abbie is starting kindergarten this year and Alex is a big first grader. Both kids were supper excited to start school today, and Alex was being such a great big brother telling Abbie all about kindergarten and what to expect as we walked to school this morning.

Alex Finally Lost a Tooth!

At Alex's last dentist appointment the dentist pointed out that he had a loose tooth on the bottom. After months of wiggling Alex finally let me pull the tooth. This has really brought to my attention that Alex is no longer a little boy but a big soon to be First Grader!