Presidents Day Kids DIY Crafts & Activities That Are Creative, Fun & Educational


Celebrations

Growing up a Baby Boomer, I'm reminded once again of the good old days when Presidents' Day rolls around each year. Readers younger than I am might not realize it, but this is a relatively new American holiday. When I was a kid there were two separate days this month set aside to honor presidential birthdays -- February 12, the day Abraham Lincoln was born, and February 22, George Washington's birthday.

My brother as Lincoln, me as Florence Nightingale - Costumes by Mom 
I vividly remember both holidays were a really big deal in the 1960s, widely celebrated in elementary school classrooms of the day with arts and crafts and other fun and educational activities. In 1971, President Richard Nixon moved to establish Presidents' Day, a Federal Holiday to celebrate the birth dates of all U.S. presidents on a single day. Since then we've marked this special day on the third Monday of February each year.

10 Crafts that Celebrate Presidents' Day

 All the crafts below are great ideas not only to keep your child busy but to do something that's both creative and educational, too. When they are off from school for Presidents' Day not only will they be doing something fun, they'll also be aware of our history and the true meaning of this holiday.
Image from DLTK.com
1. From DLTK comes this Cherry Tree craft made from colored issue paper. How To

2. Just as fun is this printable Lincoln Word Jumble from Apples for the Teacher Download Here

Image from Spoonful.com
3. This adorable Craft Stick White House idea from Spoonful is simple to make. How To

4. Looking for a craft that you and your K-5 child can make together? How about a Little Lincoln's Log Cabin by Enchanted Learning that you make with an old cardboard box, twigs and a glue gun? How To

Image from Crafts Kaboose
5. Pictured above is another Log Cabin to make with young children. This one is made with pretzels so it's edible. An idea that comes from Crafts Kaboose. How To
Image from Education.com
6. Another fun recycling project to make is this one curated from the Education.com site. The craft uses empty cardboard toilet paper rolls to create figures representing Presidents Washington and Lincoln. How To

7. If you're up for an online activity, your child might find this Interactive White House Jigsaw Puzzle from Primary Games fun to do. Access it Here
Image from Scholastic.com
8. Scholastic is a great destination for free craft and educational materials any time of year. For President's Day, how about making this clever Lincoln Hat Pencil Holder created with a paper toilet paper roll? How To

9. I also love this Scholastic activity: Match the Presidents' Portraits Gallery Game for teachers and for moms and dads to play with their kids at home. Access & Print Here

I snapped this pic of my hubbie & daughter at Mt. Rushmore, 2010
10. Our family has been to Mount Rushmore multiple times on road trips so I can't imagine any Presidents Day blog post being complete without a project involving the only U.S. National Monument that was carved out of a mountain of granite. Here's the perfect coloring page, courtesy of Activity Village, to print out one of America's most famous manmade landmarks. Download Here

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Twitter Party Calendar This Week With Prizes February 17 - 23


Twitter Parties

Updated 2/22/13  - Sneak Peek at Coming Weeks Too!

Get all the details in this free constantly updated Twitter Party Master Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. Includes Twitter Parties in the U.S. and Canada. Be sure to check back often every week as new events are added on an ongoing basis -- often with new prize-winning opportunities added several times per day. You'll also get a sneak peek at Twitter parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. Now listing Facebook parties with prizes too.
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THIS WEEK

Monday, February 18

Cookies Kids Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @KellysLuckyYou @east9thstreet @cbtweetchat. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 Cookies Kids giftcards; Grand Prize is $100 Cookies Kids GC. #CookiesKids #cbias RSVP

 Nozin Travel Adventures Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @earthXplorer. Prizes: ONE (1) $200 United Airlines gift certificate, THREE (3) travel backpacks with Nozin products and TWENTY (20) Nozin products travel packs. #LoveYourNose RSVP

Visiting Colleges With Teens Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @TravelingMoms @KimOrlando @DebMomof3 @collegevisit @nancyberk. Prize: College Bound & Gagged parent guidebook. #TMOM RSVP

Tuesday, February 19

Grilling Is Happiness Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Sears @SearsDeaks. Prizes: TBA. #GrillingIsHappiness RSVP

 Good Nites Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @MomCentral @MomCentralChat @MC_Canada @MeaganFrancis. Prizes: SIX (6) winners will receive GoodNites prize package plus $50 Amazon gift code. #GoodNites Details

 Honeywell Home Tips Twitter Party a 8 pm ET with @HoneywellPlugin @evrios. $300 in Honeywell appliance prizes. Participate with hashtag #HomeTips Details

Quaker Heart Health Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom. Prizes: FOUR (4) $50 VISA gift cards. #QuakerHearts RSVP

Trendy on Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @SarahScoop @NeelyKins @TheImpeccablePig. Prizes: ONE (1) $20 giftcard, ONE (1) $50 giftcard and ONE (1) necklace. #TrendyonTwitter #theimpeccablepig RSVP

Cooking Light Selects CraveBox Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Cravebox @LisaSamples @Zipporahs @RachelFerrucci & others. Prizes TBA. RSVP

Shout Girls Night Out Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @shout @jfinch27 @MomitForward and others. Prize: A Shout prize pack. #SHOUTgno #gno RSVP

Nuby Comfort Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @NubyUSA @diaperedknights @Finnegan_Hughes. Prizes: FOUR (4) $25 Walmart gift cards. #NubyComfort RSVP

Wednesday, February 20

Listerine 21 Day Challenge Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @therebelchick. Prizes: Listerine prize pack and $100 Walmart giftcard. #Listerine RSVP

Cold Sore Relief Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360 and others. Prizes: SIX (6) $25 giftcards. #ColdSoreRelief RSVP

Frigidaire Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @Frigidaire. WIN some cool prizes including a Frigidaire stand-alone freezer. Participate with hashtag #FabFrozen

Sergeants Pet Health Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @SergeantsPet @TAThiessen @themotherhood @emilymckhann @coopermunroe. FOUR (4) winners: Pet Health kits plus ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets Pet Health kit plus $50 giftcard. RSVP

 Noodle.org Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @NoodleEducation @resourcefulmom. ONE (1) Grand Prize $150 American Express giftcard. Other prizes: ONE (1) $100 Amazon GC, ONE (1) $100 Barnes & Noble GC, ONE (1) $50 Staples GC, ONE (1) $50 Bed, Bath & Beyond GC and ONE (1) $50 Target GC. #NoodleEd RSVP

Beat the Flu Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @AVogel_ca. Prizes: TWO (2) Cold & Flu Buster Kits - Canada only. Use hashtag to participate #Beattheflu

 Natural Defender Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @CoryAnneEttiene @LizAutter @CAWalnuts. FOUR (4) Prize Packs and ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 #NaturalDefender RSVP

I Heart Omron Twitter Party at 8-10 pm ET with @BookieBoo @Momma_Oz. Prizes: TWO (2) Heart Rate Monitors, TWO (2) Connected Pedometers and TWO (2) Scales. #iheartOmron RSVP

It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. To be eligible to win a prize RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMoms.

 Author Marie Force Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @MarieForce @AudreyMcClellan @VeraSweeney. Prizes TBA throughout the party. #MarieForce #Gansett Details

Thursday, February 21

Enlist Moms Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @EnlistMoms. Prizes TBA. #EnlistMoms RSVP

 Happy Healthy Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @lomargie @proverbswife. Prizes: $500 in Walgreens giftcards. #HappyHealthy #cbias RSVP

Lunch n Learn Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @healthy_child @EcoCrazyMom and others. Lots of eco-friendly prizes for baby and his/her nursery. #SafeNursery RSVP

Uncrustables Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @uncrustables @kristiyamaguchi @momitforward and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners will receive a prize package valued at $150 that includes a digital photo printer & coupons for Uncrustables. #gno #uncrustables Details

Embroidery & Sewing Twitter Party with @Joann_Stores @CraftFoxes @Jenelle_EandA at 7 pm ET. Prizes include TWO (2) Jo-Ann Fabrics $50 giftcards and some patterns by independent designers. #CFSew RSVP

Hometalk and HGTV Twitter Chat at 8 pm ET with @SouthernRhoda @meetuatthefence. Prizes: giftcards from Lowes and more. #itching4spring RSVP

Mom Inspirations Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @cafeyak. Prizes TBA. #Mominspirations RSVP

The Latino & Multicultural Bloggers Ultimate Guide to Hispanicize 2013 Twitter Party 9:00 - 10:30 pm ET with @Hispanicize @papiblogger @Mcontemporanea @YolyMason. THREE (3) winners will receive free tickets to Hispanicize 2013, airfare to Miami and one night hotel at Eden Roc. #HisPZ13 RSVP

Throwback Thursday Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @RachelFerrucci @themommyfiles @amybhole and others. Prizes: ONE (1) Blu-ray player, TWO (2) Yes Video $50 gift cards, ONE (1) $100 Yes Video gift card, ONE (1) Nostalgic Popcorn Maker and ONE (1) $50 Etsy GC. #ThrowbackThursday #YesMemory RSVP

Friday, February 22

Share the Soft Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @themommyfiles @somedayilllearn @cbtweetchat. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Walmart giftcards. #Sharethesoft #cbias RSVP

 Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party chatting about mobile safety hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prize: Kindle Fire HD. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

 Crest Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Crest @Babycenter @resourcefulmom. Prizes: TWO (2) winners receive Crest product bundle prize pkg, ONE (1) winner gets Crest prize pack + $25 Walmart giftcard, ONE (1) winner gets Crest prize pack + $50 Walmart GC, and ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets Crest prize pack + $100 Walmart GC. #CrestClean RSVP


NEXT WEEK

Sunday, February 24

Fandango Oscars Twitter Party at 6 pm ET with @Fandango. Prizes: Oscar nominated movies and soundtracks, $100 Sephora gift card and a $150 Fandango Bucks gift code. Details #FandangoOscars 

 Frito-Lay Chippy Awards Twitter Party 6-9 pm ET with @VeraSweeney @AudreyMcClellan @FritoLay. ONE (1) Grand Prize Winner receives: A Blu-ray player, a 6-month Netflix subscription and a Frito Lay Snack Pack. #FritoLayNoms RSVP

Monday, February 26

 Manwich Mandays Twitter Party at 8 pm with @ResourcefulMom. FOUR (4) Manwich branded prize packs that also include a $50 grocery card plus ONE (1) Grand Prize winner gets Manwich prize pack plus $100 grocery gift card Hashtag TBA RSVP

 Tuesday, February 26

 Nissan Pathfinder Adventures Pinning Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @NissanUSA. Prizes: NINE (9) $100 VISA gift cards and Nissan blankets and ONE (1) Grand Prize winner $500 VISA gift card and Nissan blanket. #PathfinderAdventures RSVP

 Big Batch Beef Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @LoveCDNBeef @Tfal_Canada @ShesConnected and others. Prizes: ONE (1) T-fal NutriCook valued at $299, FOUR (4) T-fal stainless steel fry pans and TWO (2) Canadian Beef Cooler Bags. #LoveCDNBeef RSVP

 Spring into Fun Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @mommysavesmoney @maritramos @savings @savingsclasses and others. $300 in gift card prizes including $50 Motives Cosmetics & Isotonix, $50 The Container Store, $50 The Home Depot and $100 The Home Depot. #SpringSavings RSVP

 Wednesday, February 27

Stop Snacking Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @janetgoingcrazy @tsue1136 @cbTweetChat. Prizes: FOUR (4) VISA gift cards $25, $50, $75 and $100. #stopsnacking #cbias RSVP 

 Twitter Party with Sweet Relish at 1 pm ET. Host @sweetrelish with @saramomof2 and others. Prizes #SweetRelish Details

 Sycamore Schools Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @SycamoreSchools. Prize TBA. Participate with hashtag #SycamoreSchools

 It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. To be eligible to win a prize RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMoms.

 Somos FiOS Verizon Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @BeingLatino @SomosFiOS @PinkGuayoyo. Prizes: 12-Month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership, Mad Catz MC2 Racing Wheel and Pedals for Xbox 360, Xbox 360 4GB Nike+ Kinect Bundle ($249.96), Xbox 360 4GB Console ($199.00), Xbox 360 4GB Kinect Bundle with Kinect Adventures and Disneyland Adventures ($299.00) #SomosFiOS RSVP

 Thursday, February 28

 Posh Push Twitter Party at 1:30 pm ET with @poshpushbook @sarasmildzins. Prizes: THREE (3) Luxury Baby Gift Baskets. #Mom2Bin13 RSVP

Friday, March 1

Mailpix and Getty Images Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Mailpix @GettyImages. Prizes: TWO (2) 16x20 prints and TEN (10) 11x14 prints. #StockImages RSVP

 Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prizes TBA. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

COMING SOON

Monday, March 4

 Good Cooks Twitter Party 4-5:30 pm ET with @goodcookcom. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 prize pack giveaways. #FNIChat RSVP

 Wednesday, March 6 

Baby Trend Baby Shower Twitter Party at 8-10 pm ET with @BabyTrend. Prizes: $100 Babies R Us gift card or a Baby Trend Snap N Go. #BTShower RSVP

 It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. To be eligible to win a prize RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMoms.

 Thursday, March 7

 The Moms and Brands ExpoWest Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @MomsandBrands. Tons of prizes from brands exhibiting at #ExpoWest RSVP

L'Oreal Paris Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @LOrealParisUSA @SheSpeaksUp. $700 in Prizes: L'Oreal Paris Beauty Gift Baskets that include Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream and more. Grand Prize is a $250 Target gift card.  #MagicBBCream RSVP

Friday, March 8

 Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

 The Moms and Brands ExpoWest Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @MomsandBrands. Tons of prizes from brands exhibiting at #ExpoWest RSVP

Saturday, March 9

The Moms and Brands ExpoWest Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @MomsandBrands. Tons of prizes from brands exhibiting at #ExpoWest RSVP

More Twitter Parties constantly be added to this list as soon as they're scheduled so stay tuned by following this blog.

 Wednesday, March 20

 Springtime Soiree Twitter Party at 8 pm EST with @loveMCO @ThriftyNiftyMom @MyFourLittles @VivaVeltoro. Lots of prizes for babies and moms. #Springtimesoiree RSVP 

About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Twitter Parties are listed free of charge in this weekly schedule. If you'd like to add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party Calendar email janis at janiselspas dot com with Twitter Party in the subject line including all the details and links in the body of your  message.

Also available, for a nominal fee, to host, co-host or serve as a panelist for your own brand Twitter party. To inquire, please email janis@janiselspas.com for information with Twitter Party Consulting Query in the subject line.

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter parties as a guest and also works as a host, co-host, and panelist on others. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.
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Spring Garden Planning & Planting That Makes Home Organic Gardening More Eco Friendly


Gardening


Wistfully I recall last summer's garden. It may still be freezing cold in many parts of the country now -- it was in the 30s last night here in sunny California -- but it's time to start thinking about spring and planning your garden. Spring is indeed a time for renewal and new growth, making gardening one of my greatest seasonal pleasures. And there's nothing like receiving a big box from garden expert Gardener's Supply Company of Burlington, Vermont to get me fired up about planning and planting a spring and summer organic herb and vegetable garden again.
My Summer 2012 organic herb & vegetable garden is but a memory
The contents of Gardener's Supply Company box that I received
Pictured above is what was in that uplifting package that just arrived on my doorstep
  • Peel Away 4" Seedling Pot Kit
  • Peel Away 2" Seeding Pot Kit
  • Organic Germinating Mix
  • Super Bush Tomato - Renee's Seeds
  • Profumo di Genovo Basil - Renee's Seeds
  • Gardeners Spring 2013 Catalog
Image from Gardener's Supply Company
In particular, I can't wait to try the Peel Away pots which are new this year and exclusively available from Gardener's. These reusable pots are made using VELCRO brand fabric that actually breathes and promotes early stage healthy, dense root growth, with the sides literally peeling off when it's time to transfer the seedlings into the garden. Since I'm not only an organic gardener, I'm also devoted to living a green lifestyle, I am intrigued by the idea of an environmentally friendly planting pot that I can reuse instead of contributing more trash to an overstuffed landfill.
Gardener's Peel Pots are collapsible for storage at the end of the growing season
In a series of upcoming posts I'll be showing you step by step how to use these ingenious little pots to plant seedings indoors and then how to transplant them to your outdoor garden when the weather is right. I'll also be reporting live from my organic garden in our side yard throughout the growing season to keep you up to date as well as to share the most joy of all -- harvest time.
In winter our Persimmon tree is still bare, when buds appear spring is near
Meanwhile it's still chilly outside. So you, I and garden hobbyists everywhere need to get back to dreaming and paging through those catalogs, planning our summer plots, and ordering seeds and everything else that we'll need for planting time.
A small part of last year's very tasty organic garden harvest
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FREE Hotel Transylvania Printable Valentines

Celebrations


To celebrate Valentine's Day, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has designed and just released a set of colorful limited edition Hotel Transylvania downloadable and printable valentines like the ones in this post. Yes, in this case, 13 is your lucky number!
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These hot off the press valentines are based on the kids and family friendly animated movie by the same name that was shown in theaters in 2012. Hotel Transylvania, the charming story of Dracula running an exclusive resort in his hometown, recently was released on DVD and Blu-ray and is available to buy or rent. Watch for a separate MommyBlogExpert Hotel-T review of the movie and another giveaway soon. 

Hotel Transylvania Movies to Rent or Buy 


Other Fun Movie-Inspired Items to Buy





Happy Valentine's Day! 



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Valentines Day Party Candy Bar DIY

Good Food

How to Create a Party Bar of Sweets


Ask any kid or adult what things they most associate with Valentine's Day. Chances are they'll probably say the same thing: hearts, chocolate candy and valentines. Really, for those celebrating on February 14th who can imagine this holiday of love without any of those iconic necessities?
Easy Valentine's Day Party Candy Bar

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*2024 Update: All the candy brands featured in this post are no longer owned by Nestle, these brand products include


Year-round options, not just for Valentine's Day 
(CRUNCH, Butterfinger, Babe Ruth, 100 Grand) 
60 piece Fun Size Chocolate Bars (same 4 candies as party pack above)
36 pack Butterfinger Candy Bars, Full-sized 1.9 oz Bars

*Since 2018, the brands above have been owned by the Ferrara Candy Company


Create the Ultimate Festive and Fun Candy Bar

If you're having a Valentine's Party either at school or at home this year, why not transform all these beautiful and yummy Nestle Valentine's Day sweets into a beautiful Candy Bar presentation that doubles as part of your party decorations and is a feast for the eyes and the palate?



DIY Tips to Assemble a Memorable Candy Bar


Putting a candy bar is so fun and easy, definitely invite your children to join in for the planning and setting everything up. Don't forget to offer the kids an extra treat if they stick around and pitch him when it comes times to clean up at the party's end.
  • Use an assortment of different size and height decorative glasses and candy dishes
  • Sort candy either by color, type or a mixture of both
  • Place in an eye-appealing arrangement with larger vessels toward back
  • Add colored paper shred, holiday floral picks & other small decorative accents
  • Don't forget to take photos of your creation, then invite guests to enjoy!
Wonka Valentine and Candy Combo Packs 

Valentine's Day Candy Collection

More Candy Recipes & Ideas

Any or all of these candies are also perfect for making a variety of sweet treats like these Elegant Gourmet Candy Apples or Butterfinger Blondies Bar Cookies. Either will be a hit to serve for dessert following an intimate romantic dinner or family meal with your kids.
Elegant Gourmet Candy Apples with Nestle candy bars
 Butterfinger Blondies taste even better than they look


For more than 450 easy, creative, beautiful ideas to enhance your Valentine's Day celebration, be sure to check out Mommy Blog Expert's Valentine's Day Creative Stuff Pinterest Board.
























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