Crafts for Kids: Halloween Class Treats

Welcome to Mama Meow's very first blog hop! If it's your first time here, let me introduce myself. I'm Danielle (you may know me from EcoScrapbook) and Mama Meow is a blog for kids in the Northwest Ohio area. Since I like to get crafty, you can also find kid-friendly craft projects from time to time. 

Today's blog hop is a Halloween celebration that starts at CardMaker Magazine and hops over to 17 creative blogs before it ends at the Glue Dots Blog with an amazing GIVEAWAY!

For my project, I'm sharing an easy AND fancy way to pass out treats to classmates or trick-or-treaters!

This Halloween Treat Card has four simple steps and takes only two minutes to make. You can have treats for the entire class in about an hour!

You will need these supplies:

Ultra Thin Glue Dots®

Removable Glue Dots®

Blank cards*

Recollections Halloween-themed diecut doilies

8" pieces of Celebrate It Halloween ribbon

Halloween lollipops

Assorted Halloween diecuts

Scissors

*Purchase pre-made cards or make your own with cardstock. For this project, I used black and white cardstock and made 4 1/4 x 4 1/4" cards.

Step 1:

Attach diecut doily to front of card using Ultra Thin Glue Dots®.

Step 2:

Use Ultra Thin Glue Dots® to adhere Halloween diecut inside card.

Step 3:

Tie ribbon around lollipop stick and make a bow.

Step 4:

Temporarily secure lollipop to front of card using a Removable Glue Dot®.

Repeat for as many cards you would like to make. Easy peasy! 

Hope your Halloween is filled with spooky fun!

Let's see what everyone else is sharing. Here's the list of participating blogs:

CardMaker Blog
Amanda Tibbitts
Danielle Hunter (You're here!)
Kelly Gettelfinger (Go here next!)
Dawn Barrett
Donna Budzynski
Grace Tolman
Janet Van Lone Trieschman
Kelly Hedgespeth
Kim Rippere
Catherine Scanlon
Melanie East
Robyn Power
Samantha Taylor
Jeanne Streiff
Shannon Morgan
Tammy Santana
Glue Dots Blog

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Toledo Area Family Events: August 2016

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Toledo, OH

Mama Meow's Top Pick for August...

August 12-13: Maumee Summer Fair @ Uptown Maumee 

Bounce houses, pony rides, car show, family entertainment, food etc. Friday 5-11:30pm, Saturday 9am-11:30pm.

More Fun Family Events in the Greater Toledo, Ohio Area...

Now through September 4: Play Space @ Toledo Museum of Art 

Outdoor play space for kids. Visit the TMA website for more information. Closed on Mondays. Free.

August 1-6: Fair @ Monroe County Fairgrounds 

Truck pull, music, rides, food, etc. General admission is $6 for adults, $3 for kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and under.

August 1-8: Fair @ Wood County Fairgrounds 

Rides, food, cheerleading competition, monster trucks, demolition derby, Martina McBride concert and more. General admission is $6 per person. Kids 9 and under are free.

August 2: Pokemon GO Catch 'Em All @ Fifth Third Field 

Mud Hens doubleheader and on-field access to hunt for Pokemon after the games. Tickets are $12 for each game. 12:05pm and 6:05pm.

August 5: First Friday @ Downtown Perrysburg 

Bounce houses, balloon sculptors, train rides, live music and more. 6-9pm.

August 5 & 12: Friday Night Family Cruise @ Sandpiper 

Two hour cruise on the river. Bring your own picnic. $17 for adults and $9 for kids under 12. Reservations required. 6-8pm.

Fridays in August: From Earth to the Universe @ Ritter Planetarium 

Guided tour of the Universe and discussion. $7 for adults, $5 for children, kids 3 and under are free. 8:30pm.

August 5-7: Sales Tax Holiday @ Ohio Retailers 

Shop for school supplies and skip the tax. Items exempt from tax: clothing $75 per item or less, school supplies and instructional materials priced at $20 per item or less.

August 6: Dog Days of Summer @ Downtown Fremont 

Pet contest and photography, doggie vendors and giveaways, food, music and more. 9am-1pm.

August 7: Splash Bash @ Splash Bay Indoor Water Park

Swimming, food, music, bounce house, photo booth and more. Pre-sale tickets are $20 and $24 at the door. 10am-5pm.

August 7: Festival of India @ Centennial Terrace 

Indian food, music, shopping, henna tattoos, etc. Free parking and admission. 11am-8:30pm.

August 10-12: Kelly Miller Circus @ NW Ohio 

Performers and exotic animals under the big top. Tickets start at $12 for adults and $6 for kids. Toledo Speedway: Wednesday and Thursday. Brint and Centennial Road Sylvania: Friday. Two shows each day at 4:30 and 7:30pm.

August 12: Toledo Back 2 School Jam @ Walbridge Park 

Community information, Tai Chi lessons, raffles, fun activities. School supplies and backpacks will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Free. 12-3pm.

August 13: Toledo Jeep Fest @ Downtown Toledo

Car show, Jeep parade, festival. Free. 11am-6pm.

August 13: Back to School Fair @ Franklin Park Mall 

Hands-on activities, freebies, information about area businesses, schools and organizations. Meet characters from Laurel's Princess Parties. 10am-5pm

August 18-21: NW Ohio Rib Off @ Lucas County Fairgrounds 

BBQ, live music and family fun. Thursday 4-11pm, Friday 12-11pm (free until 4pm), Saturday 12-11pm (free until 3pm), Sunday 12-8pm.

August 20: Dreamworks Animation Movie Day @ Cinemark Theatres 

Free family-friendly movies and $2 concession items. 9am-1pm. 

August 20: Rossford Riverfest @ Veteran's Memorial Park 

Fireworks, carnival games, inflatables, softball tournament and more. 4-11pm.

August 20: Toledo Neighborhood Block Watch Picnic @ Ottawa Park 

Food, games, bounce house, music. Proceeds benefit Fraternal Order of Police. 11am-3pm.

August 27-28: International Festival @ Islamic Center of Greater Toledo 

Games, rock climbing, petting zoo, pony rides, ethnic foods, music, etc. Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 12-6pm.

Do you know of an event not listed here or one that's coming up? Let me know at mamameowtoledo (at) gmail (dot) com.

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Toledo Area Family Events: July 2016

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Toledo, OH

Mama Meow's Top Pick for July...

July 3: Mud Hens Game @ Fifth Third Field 

Inflatable theme park from 5-8pm. Kids run the bases, Freedom Feast on the Rooftop and an Independence Day fireworks display. Tickets are $15 and include Hensville Park. Game starts at 6:05pm.

More Fun Family Events in the Greater Toledo, Ohio Area...

Now through July 24: Family Summer Camp @ Bass Pro 

Workshops, crafts, activities and more. Check website for specific days, times and projects. Free.

Now through mid-August: Summer Movie Clubhouse @ Cinemark Theatres

Kid-friendly movies. Monday at Levis Commons, Tuesday at Fallen Timbers, Wednesday and Thursday at Franklin Park. All shows are $1 and begin at 10am.

Now through September 4: Play Space @ Toledo Museum of Art 

Outdoor play space for kids. Visit the TMA website for more information. Closed on Mondays. Free.

Fridays in July: Summer Skies Over Toledo @ Ritter Planetarium 

Guided tour of the night sky and discussion. $7 for adults, $5 for children, kids 3 and under are free. 8:30pm.

Fridays through August 12: Friday Night Family Cruise @ Sandpiper 

Two hour cruise on the river. Bring your own picnic or have Marco's deliver pizza to the boat. $17 for adults and $9 for kids under 12. Reservations required. 6-8pm.

July 1: First Friday @ Downtown Perrysburg 

Bounce houses, balloon sculptors, train rides, live music and more. 6-9pm.

July 3: Fireworks Picnic @ Uptown Maumee 

Food and live entertainment begin at 5pm. A fireworks display is at 8pm. Free.

July 3: Star Spangled Celebration @ Centennial Terrace 

Live music, clowns, kid activities and food. Fireworks begin around 10pm. $5 admission. Kids 12 and under are $3. $5 parking. 7pm.

July 3: 4th of July Fireworks Display @ BGSU Intramural Fields 

Fireworks begin at dusk.

July 4: Independence Day 1813 @ Fort Meigs 

Hands-on activities for kids, musket demonstrations and more. The Independence Day Celebration is at 2pm. $8 for adults, $4 for students, kids 5 and under are free. 12-5pm.

July 4: Red, White, KABOOM @ Downtown Toledo 

Children's activities, live entertainment and food starting at 4pm. Fireworks begin at 10pm. Free.

July 6-9: River Raisin Festival @ Blissfield 

Tractor pulls, parade, carnival, entertainment, pageant, fireworks and more. Free.

July 8-10: Polish Festival @ Lagrange Street 

Family friendly entertainment, Polish food, children's area, and more. $5 admission, kids 8 and under are free. Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm, Sunday 12-7pm.

July 9: Summer on the Farm @ Sauder Village 

Music, ice-cream making, old-fashioned games and competitions, fiddle contest. Price included with admission. 10am-5pm.

July 9-10: Blueberry Celebration @ Erie Orchards 

Hay rides, blueberry picking, straw play area and more. $8 per person.

July 12-16: Fair @ Lucas County Fairgrounds 

Games, rides, food, music and more. Free admission 9am-3pm Tuesday-Thursday. Visit website for more information.

July 15-16: Glass City Burger Battle @ Centennial Terrace 

Specialty burgers from 8 local restaurants, kid's zone and live music. $6 for adults, $4 for ages 5-12, kids 4 and under are free. Saturday admission after 7pm: $10 for adults, $6 for kids, 4 and under are free. Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 3-11pm.

July 16: Kids Klub Fishing Derby @ National Museum of the Great Lakes 

Catch fish and release them. Members are free. Non-members price is included in admission. 10am-2pm.

July 16-17: Toledo Air Show @ Toledo Express Airport 

Aircraft demonstrations and displays. Ticket prices vary. Visit the website for early-bird specials and advance tickets. 9am-5pm.

July 22-23: Pizza Palooza @ Centennial Terrace  

Pizza, interactive activities for kids, caricature artist, live music. $6 for adults, $4 for ages 5-12, kids 4 and under are free. Friday 5-11:30pm, Saturday 4-11:30pm. 

Do you know of an event not listed here or one that's coming up? Let me know at mamameowtoledo (at) gmail (dot) com.

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Does Summer Break Make You Happy or Angry?

Or a little of both...

McDonald's Angry Birds Happy Meal

Everyone's heard of Angry Birds and probably played the game at least once. Now, you can watch the movie and download the latest game, Angry Birds Action!

I bet parents are thinking "Hmmm...The Angry Birds movie? Not another movie I HAVE to go see because my kid is making me."

I thought the same thing and figured it would be the type of movie to wait and watch on DVD. I was wrong.

To celebrate the last day of school, my eight-year-old and I had dinner at McDonald's and watched The Angry Birds movie.

After our fun afternoon, I sat down with her and asked a series of questions. Here's what she had to say:

Question: Are you doing anything fun this summer?
Answer: Yes, I am going to Florida.

Q: How did you celebrate your last day of school?
A: We had a DJ party at school and my mom took me to McDonald's and the movie theater.

Angry Birds Happy Meal Toys available now through June 13.

Q: What's your favorite thing to eat at McDonald's?
A: A Cheeseburger Happy Meal with lettuce, ketchup, tomatoes, and pickles.

Q: What can you tell me about the movie?
A: The movie was Angry Birds. Well, there were pigs that came to the bird island and the birds celebrated. The king pig saw the eggs and said "hmmm, some eggs." Then there was a disco party...

Q: Hold on! We don't want a spoiler alert. What was your favorite part?
A: My favorite part was when they flew the birds from the sling shot.

Q: How many times do you think you laughed?
A: About 5.

I think there were more laughs than that.
A: 10.

Q: Did your mom LOL, too?
A: Yes.

Q: Since you saw The Angry Birds movie, you must like playing the game?
A: Yes. We opened the game at the end of the movie. We got Piggy Island!

Q: Is there anything else you'd like Mama Meow readers to know?
A: The movie was good.

And what did I think?

I laughed out loud within the first couple minutes and again and again throughout the movie. There are plenty of innuendos only parents would understand and tons of silliness for kids of all ages.

The new Angry Birds Action! app was slightly addictive. I don't usually play on gaming apps, but I found it hard to put my phone down once I was in game mode. I was also excited to unlock codes from select McDonald's items.

At one point, my eight-year-old watched me play, saw my score and was amazed by how fast I racked up points. (Although, she did give me a few tips on how to play the game.)

Should you go see the movie? Yes! It's summer break. Spend time with the kiddos and have fun!

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by McDonald's Restaurants in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. #McDToledoAngryBirds

Toledo Area Family Events: June 2016

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Toledo, OH

Mama Meow's Top Pick for June...

June 18: Dragon Boat Summer Learning Festival @ International Park 

Mama Meow Toledo with the WherestheCat.com volunteer crew at last year's Dragon Boat Festival.

Dragon boat racing, fun family activities, entertainment and vendors. Free. The all day event begins at 7am.

More Fun Family Events in the Greater Toledo, Ohio Area...

Wednesdays starting June 1: Family Film Festival @ Skye Cinema

Every Wednesday June 1-August 3. Doors open at 9am. Movies start at 10am with features such as The Spongebob Movie, Goosebumps and Minions. Free.

June 3: First Friday @ Downtown Perrysburg

Bounce houses, balloon sculptors, train rides, live music and more. 6-9pm.

June 3-5: Festival @ Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH)

Music, rides, games, food. Free admission. Friday 6pm-12am, Saturday 12pm-12am, Sunday 12pm-7pm.

June 4-5: Festival @ Old West End

Art, music, parade, children's activities, car show and so much more. House tours start at $5. Kids 12 and under are free.

Starting June 6: Summer Movie Clubhouse @ Cinemark Theatres

$5 for ten kid films or $1 per show. Mondays beginning June 6 at Levis Commons. Tuesdays beginning June 7 at Fallen Timbers. Wednesdays and Thursdays starting June 15 at Franklin Park. All showtimes are at 10am and include movies like Paddington, Box Trolls and Pan.

June 9-11: Cherry Festival @ Whitehouse Village Park

Cherry pie eating contest, entertainment, food, rides and more. Free admission.

June 11: Food Truck Festival @ Collingwood Arts Center

Food, music, art, tours. 3-8:30pm.

June 11-12: Maple & Main Art Fair @ Downtown Sylvania

Art, food, music and BMX show. Free. Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

June 12: Ariel's Splashin' Under the Sea Ball @ Toledo Yacht Club 

Crafts and entertainment by Point Place Princess Parties. $10 for each child. Adults are free. Two events: 3pm and 5:30pm.

June 15-19: Holland Strawberry Festival @ Heritage Community Park

Rides, entertainment, pageants, parade, food and plenty more.  $3 admission. Kids 7 and under are free. Free parking. Wednesday 5pm, Thursday and Friday 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm.

June 18: Community Block Party @ Toledo Museum of Art

Food trucks, music, sculpture exhibition. Free. 6-10pm.

June 19: Father's Day Mud Hens Game @ Fifth Third Field 

Dads and kids run the bases, inflatable theme park, post-game fireworks. $15 combo ticket includes game and Hensville park. 4:30pm. 

June 24-25: Sand-Tastic! @ Levis Commons

Sand sculptures, giant sandbox, bounce house and more. Free.

June 25: Summer Fest @ Shoreland Park

Food, rides, raffle and fireworks. 2pm-12am.

Do you know of an event not listed here or one that's coming up? Let me know at mamameowtoledo (at) gmail (dot) com.

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Toledo Area Family Events: May 2016

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Toledo, OH

Mama Meow's Top Pick for May...

May 12-15: Ohio Spring Fest @ Stranahan Theater 

It's the 1st annual Ohio Spring Fest! There will be rides, a dog show, petting zoo, BMX show, fireworks, monster trucks, music and more. Hours: Thursday 4-10pm, Friday 4-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm, Sunday 12-10pm.

More Fun Family Events in the Greater Toledo, Ohio Area...

May 1: Opening Day @ Butterfly House 

It's the beginning of a new season! Come visit beautiful butterflies in the garden. $9 for ages 12 and up. $8 for seniors. $7 for ages 4-11. Kids 3 and under are free. 12-5pm.

May 1: Wonderful Wizard of Oz @ Valentine Theatre 

You've read the book and watched the movie. Now see the Toledo Ballet perform L. Frank Baum's classic tale, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Tickets start at $15. 2pm.

May 6-7, 13-14: The Little Mermaid @ Lourdes University Franciscan Theatre 

Go under the sea during this year's St. Francis de Sales spring musical, The Little Mermaid! $10-15 for adults. $12 for seniors. $10 for students. All shows start at 7:30pm.

May 7: National Train Day @ Toledo Amtrak Station 

Check out the Chuggington Play Area and Kids Zone featuring a train ride for kids. There will be food, music and more. Free admission and parking. 9am-4pm.

May 7: Run for the Bulls! @ Secor Metropark 

Help raise money for the Lucas County Pit Crew at their annual 5K. Run, walk and hang out with your furry friends! Adoptable dogs will be available to meet. $25 registration fee. 9am.

May 7: Maker's Mart @ Handmade Toledo 

Maker's Mart is the perfect time to shop for mom. See all the handmade gifts created by locals, enjoy food and ice cream. $1 admission. 10am-8pm.

May 7: Free Comic Book Day @ Monarch Cards & Comics 

Who doesn't love pizza, cookies and free comics? Meet comic book superheros like Spiderman and Deadpool! 11am-7pm.

May 7-8: Sesame Street Live! @ SeaGate Convention Centre 

Sing and dance with your favorite friends Elmo, Cookie and Ernie as they perform on stage! Tickets start at $15. Saturday showtimes are 10:30am and 2pm. Sunday shows are at 1pm and 4:30pm.

May 8: Mother's Day Mud Hens Game & Inflatable Theme Park @ Fifth Third Field 

Celebrate Mother's Day with the Mud Hens! Treat mom to a mini-massage or manicure and head over to the bounce houses, play games and have fun. $15 for adults. $13 for kids 12 and under. Game starts at 2:05pm.

May 8: Garden Bros. Circus @ Lucas County Rec Center 

The circus is coming to town! Elephants, aerial acts, cotton candy and more! Tickets start at $22 for adults and $8 for kids.Limited time only adult tickets are $9.95. Performances are at 1pm, 3:30pm and 6pm.

May 13-14: Kaleidoscope @ Valentine Theatre 

Come see why Toledo School for the Arts is one of the best schools in Ohio. Their annual Kaleidoscope features the best TSA has to offer during the end-of-year showcase of art, dance, music, writing and theatre. Tickets start at $15. 7pm.

May 14: Spring on the Farm @ Sauder Village 

Spend the day with your family and baby animals as you listen to folk music and play games. $16 for adults. $10 for ages 6-16. Kids 5 and under are free. 10am-5pm.

May 14-15: CAT Bash 2016 @ Delightful Art With Dee 

Listen and dance to live local music. There will be a Pretty Princess Art Class for kids at 12pm on both days. The event is in memory of Cat Lambert, creator of WherestheCat.com and starts at 12pm on Saturday with last performance at 10pm. Sunday's first performance is at 11am and the last one at 7pm.

May 21: Dart Frog Dash 5K & Kid's 1K Fun Run @ Toledo Zoo 

Your mom won't tell you to stop running at the zoo this time! Early registration (by May 15) is $26 for adults and $11 for kids. Registration and packet pick-up begins at 7am.

May 21: Claire's Day @ Maumee Public Library 

Meet children's book authors and illustrators, create crafts and see area kids receive awards for being the most improved readers. Free. 9am-5pm

May 21: Outdoor Adventure Expo @ Side Cut Metropark 

Now's your chance to try fishing, archery or canoeing. Trained instructors will be at Side Cut to show you how it's done. There will also be music and food. Free. 10am-4pm.

May 22: Bark in the Park @ Toledo Area Humane Society 

Visit the new location for the Toledo Area Humane Society and participate in a 1.25 mile walk with your furry friend. $25 registration fee includes Bark in the Park t-shirt. Free for kids 8 and under. 10am-1pm.

May 28: Memorial Day Parade @ Downtown Toledo

The annual parade begins at 10am in downtown Toledo.

Do you know of an event not listed here or one that's coming up? Let me know at mamameowtoledo (at) gmail (dot) com.

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