Mandala Coloring Pages can allow your mind to relax. All you need to do is focus on the beautiful mandala designs and allow your mind to wander. Coloring the mandalas can help the mind disengage from stressful thoughts and help you to let go of your day. Coloring can be a powerful tool to help calm your mind.  All these mandala coloring pages are FREE for you to download, print and color!

Mandala 1

Mandala Coloring Pages

These Mandala coloring pages are free for you to download and print as many times as you like!  Simply choose a Mandala, click on the link above the design, download, and print.   Designs can be colored with fine tip markers or colored pencils. These mandalas allow the busy mind to take a break while the creative mind is allowed to open.

Mandala

Mandala is a Sanskrit word which means a circle. It is typically a geometric shape that has no beginning or end. Many cultures use the Mandala as a tool to aid in meditation. By coloring a mandala, you can relax and enhance your meditation, balance your body and mind, make a spiritual connection, expand your creativity and encourage self-expression. Allow your yourself to get lost in these detailed designs, relieve your stresses and free your creative spirit.

Mandala 2

Mandala 3

Mandala 4

Mandala 6

Mandala 7

Mandala 8

Mandala 9

Mandala 10

Mandala 11

Once colored these Mandala coloring pages can be framed and hung on your wall for a beautiful display. I hope you like these Mandalas to color and that they bring you joy… and hopefully a little peace and healing.

Adult and children can have hours of fun coloring.  You might like these free coloring pages. A few like the Year in Review Coloring Page are wonderful memory makers for kids. It is always fun to see what they think! Here are some great coloring tips!

Let the coloring begin!

The post Beautiful FREE Mandala Coloring Pages appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

This chicken salad recipe is savory and crunchy in a creamy sauce! It also is the most versatile recipe. This chicken salad can be served hot or cold, in a wrap, on greens or on bread. Any way you serve it up it is great! You will love it! If you need a new sandwich recipe try these delicious creations.  I have a great list there. While love love love this chicken salad sandwich recipe my all time favorite sandwich is the Caprese Sandwich.

Chicken Salad Recipe

This recipe is from my friend Di. She is a fabulous cook! How can you ever forget her amazing Monster Cookie Dough Dip! That is one the of all time favorite recipes here at Skip to my Lou.  Each year a group of us gather together to make sack lunches for our children’s teachers during teacher appreciation week.  Di always makes her Chicken Salad Sandwiches and is always asked for the recipe!

This chicken salad recipe has a secret ingredient… one I typically never cook with. In fact, I go to great lengths to not use this ingredient in my recipes, note my chicken and rice casserole and creamy chicken enchiladas.  While I was going to figure out a way to make a substitution, I realized it just works and this isn’t something we eat all the time! So the can of soup stays! Yes,  this yummy chicken salad has a whole can of cream of mushroom soup. You too will have to give it a try!

I am sure this chicken salad could be made with rotisserie chicken to speed up the prep time.   I speed it up with my Instant Pot.  Place four good sized chicken breast in the instant pot, along with 1/2 cup water, 2 carrots, 2 stalks of celery, half an onion, salt, and pepper. Cook at high pressure for 12 mins. Use natural release for 5 or 10 minutes for extra tender chicken.  No worries if you don’t have celery, onions , nd carrots it will cook just fine with salt and pepper. While the chicken is cooking I prepare the rest of the chicken salad ingredients.

If you like your chicken salad savory and sweet slice a couple cups of grapes in half and toss them in. Makes for a great chicken salad with grapes. Yum!

The post Chicken salad recipe with a secret ingredient! appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

Easy Chicken Wrap Recipes are a great way to eat lunch! I am always looking for ways to switch up the standard and sometimes boring sandwich! Wraps are so easy and delicious and here are some great ideas and recipes you just have to try! Best of all you can make them ahead or keep easy ingredients on hand.

Easy Chicken Wrap Recipes

Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Wraps – juicy seasoned and grilled chicken topped with tart pineapple, and tangy teriyaki sauce all wrapped in soft pita bread. A perfect quick and tasty lunchtime dish!

You will love these Ranch Blue Cheese Chicken wraps because it literally takes 10 minutes to throw together and get in front of the kids!

These Chicken Caesar Wraps Are Simple, Delicious And The Perfect Recipe For Lunch Or A Picnic. Yummy Romaine, Chicken, Bacon, Croutons, And Caesar Dressing All Wrapped In A Flour Tortilla!

Chicken, Cranberry, Pecan Salad Wraps – a super lunch or wonderful addition! This salad is perfect for any occasion and very easy to make. Chicken, Cranberry, Pecan Salad Wraps – delicious and satisfying!

Delicious, light lunch idea that’s quick and easy to make. This Buffalo Chicken wrap is made with chicken cooked in buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles, and veggies. Oh, and don’t forget the homemade ranch dressing.

This chicken salad recipe is AMAZING and would be delicious on a wrap instead of a croissant. You will have to give it a try and let me know!

Hope you love these Easy Chicken Wrap Recipes.  Here are a few of my favorite lunch recipes I have shared over here at Skip to my Lou.

Prosciutto, Mozzarella and Basil Panini

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Zuppa Toscana Soup

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for another Made By You Monday. Who knows next week I may be featuring you!

Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to get crafty ideas, recipes, sewing tutorials and more delivered right to your inbox. Follow Skip to My Lou on FB and Google+ to find out the latest news! Join me on Pinterest and Instagram for an extra dose of fun!

The post Easy Chicken Wrap Recipes for a delicious lunch appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

It’s Monday show us what you’ve got. It is time to link up your crafty goodness! Please don’t forget to link back! — a text link at the bottom of your post, or link somewhere on your blog is okay!

By linking up to Made By You Monday. You give permission for one photo and a link to be featured in a post, and on social media.  This is to promote you and your site.

The post Made By You Monday appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

Kids jokes are sure to bring a smile and some laughter. Here are over 50 hilarious jokes to keep kids laughing.   As a mom, I love hanging out with my kids and their friends.  I seem to spend countless hours in carpools, volunteering at school, and coaching youth sports.  In all of these circles of kiddos, I like to think of myself as a fun mom. For me, cracking a few jokes, laughing, giving a high five, and just plain being silly is a great way to create relationships with kids.  Jokes are also a great way to kill a little time when you are trying to keep kids organized or a child occupied.  Waiting in line, waiting at a restaurant, waiting for the dentist!

However, my mind is not the steel trap that it once was!  I have heard countless jokes (mostly from my sweet tooth years of eating Laffy Taffy in my childhood) and yet I can never seem to produce more than one or two jokes from memory when needed.  So, I have compiled a long list of what I think are some pretty hilarious kid-friendly jokes.  I tested them on my own children (and husband) and we all were cracking up. Kids laugh at these! I just love to hear them laugh!  I think this is an easy list to try and learn, or just store in your phone for quick retrieval.

Kids Jokes

Q:  How do you get a tissue to dance?

A:  You put a little boogie in it

Q:  Why did they quit giving tests at the zoo?

A:  Because it was full of cheetahs

Q:  Why is a bad joke like a pencil?

A:  Because it has no point

Q:  Where do polar bears keep their money?

A:  A snow bank.

Q:  What room can no one enter?

A:  A mushroom

Q:  What kind of key can never unlock a door?

A:  A monkey

Q:  What has four wheel and flies?

A:  A garbage truck

Q:  Why do graveyards have a fence around them?

A:  Because people are dying to get in.

Q:  What did the cheerleader say to the ghost?

A:  Show your spirit

Q:  What did one eye say to the other?

A:  Between you and me something smells.

Q:  What do you call fake noodles?

A:  Im-pasta

Q:  How does the ocean say hello?

A:  It waves

Q:  What do you call cheese that is not yours?

A:  Nacho cheese

Q:  What does a nosey pepper do?

A:  Gets jalapeno your business

Q:  What do you call a pig that knows karate?

A:  Pork Chop

Q:  Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon?

A:  Because she will let it go

Q:  What is the smartest kind of bee?

A:  A spelling bee

Q:  Why do bees have sticky hair?

A:  They use a honey comb

Q:  What do you get when you cross an elephant and a potato?

A:  Mashed potatoes

Q:  What do you call an old snowman?

A:  Water

Q:  Why is a baseball stadium always cool?

A: It is full of fans

Q:  Why did Santa go to music school?

A:  So he could improve his wrapping skills

Q:  Why couldn’t the pirate learn the alphabet?

A:  Because he was always lost at C

Q:  What did the man say when he walked into a bar?

A:  Ouch!

Q:  What are the strongest days of the week?

A:  Saturday and Sunday.  Every other day is a weekday

Q:  What goes tick-tock and woof-woof?

A:  A watchdog

Q:  What do you call a monkey that loves potato chips?

A:  A chipmonk

Q:  What did the girl ocean say to the boy ocean when he asked her out on a date?

A:  Shore

Q:  Why do shoemakers go to heaven?

A:  Because the have good soles

Q:  What did one plate say to another plate?

A:  Dinner is on me

Q:  Why did they bury the battery?

A:  Becaue it was dead

Q:  What time is it when an elephant sits on your fence?

A:  Time to get a new fence

Q:  Why don’t dinosaurs eat clowns?

A:  Because they taste funny

Q:  Why did the girl throw a stick of butter?

A:  She wanted to see a butter fly

Q:  What did the finger say to thumb?

A:. I’m in glove with you

Q:  What has only one eye, but still can’t see?

A:  A needle

More Jokes for Kids

This list is now updated with more kids jokes!  Here are a few more funny jokes for kids I just added.  I hope you haven’t heard these yet!

Q: Why did the boy bring a ladder to school?

A: He wanted to go to high school.

Q: What do you call a cow with three legs?

A: Lean beef

Q: Want me to tell you a joke about pizza?

A: Sorry, it is too cheesy.

Q: Why was the broom late

A: It overswept

Q: Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants?

A: In case he got a hole in one.

Q: Why did Mozart sell his chickens?

A: They kept saying, “Bach, Bach, Bach.”

Q: What word starts with E and has only one letter in it?

A: Envelope.

Q: Why is dark spelled with a K and not a C?

A: Because you can’t see in the dark

Q: How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh?

A: Ten tickles 

Q: Why did the kid throw the clock out the window?

A: He wanted to see time fly.

Q: Why did the banana go to the doctor?

A: It wasn’t peeling well.

Q: What kind of tree can fit into your hand?

A: A palm tree! 

Q: How can you tell that a tree is a dogwood tree?

A: By its bark! 

Be sure to check the comments on this post for even more funny kids jokes!

Funny Jokes for Kids

For more jokes check out this list of kids knock knock jokes

• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Boo.  Boo who?  Don’t cry, it’s just me.
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Cow says.  Cow says who?  NOOOOOO!  A cow says moo!
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Iva.  Iva who?  Iva sore hand from knocking.
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Interrupting cow.  Interrupting cow….mooooo.
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Interrupting pirate.  Interrupting pirate….ARRRRGH
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  A broken pencil.  Broken pencil who?   Nevermind, it’s pointless.
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?   A little old lady.  A little old lady who?  I didn’t know that you could yodel.
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Atch.  Atch who?  Bless you.
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?   Figs.  Figs who?  Fix the doorbell, it’s broken!
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Lettuce.  Lettuce who?  Lettuce in we’re cold out here!
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?   Honey bee.  Honey bee who?  Honey, be a dear and make me a sandwich!
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Ice cream.  Ice cream who?  Ice cream if you don’t let me in!
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there? Water.  Water who?  Water way to answer the door.
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Pecan.  Pecan who?  Pecan on someone your own size.
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Ketchup.  Ketchup who?  Ketchup to me, and I will tell you!
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Isma.  Isma who?  Isma dinner ready yet?
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Ida.  Ida who?  Ida know, you tell me.
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Turnip.  Turnip the music, it’s my favorite song!
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Butter.  butter who?  It is butter if you don’t know.
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Leaf.  Leaf who?  Leaf me alone.
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Thermos.  Thermos who?  Thermos be a better knock knock joke than this!
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Cook.  Cook who?  I’m not crazy!  You’re the coo coo!
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Mikey.  Mikey who?  My key won’t unlock this door, so let me in!
• Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Banana.  Banana who?  Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Banana.  Banana who?  Knock Knock.  Who’s there?  Orange.  Orange who?  Orange you glad I didn’t say banana again?!?
• Will you remember me in 20 years?  Will you remember me for one year?  Will you remember me tomorrow?  Will you remember in two minutes?  Knock knock.  Who’s there?  you forgot me already!
• Printable Kids Jokes for lunch

These corny kids jokes would also be fun to add to a lunchbox and send to school!  I’ve included some knocking jokes because kids find them so funny. A kids joke tucked in a little note is a  great way to make a child smile halfway through their day.  I love lunchbox notes, and you might get a laugh with these.

•  printable lunch box Halloween Kids Jokes
• Valentine’s Day Kids Jokes.

If you like Holiday jokes these Easter jokes are pretty funny!  I hope you love these funny jokes for kids and you get a laugh!

Joking around!

What other fun activities do you like to do with kids?  Do you enjoy riddles or eye spy games? We also love Would you rather? If you like that one I have another would you rather game here. This color scavenger hunt is a great way to get kids outside.

I hope this corny list of kid jokes will keep you and your kids laughing.  Maybe it will even inspire everyone to create some new funny  jokes of their own.  I love to hear kids jokes.  Sometimes they are so funny and sometimes…well sometimes, they just don’t quite make sense. (Which still makes me laugh!)  We have been telling jokes at the dinner table lately, I think we may have started a new dinner tradition.  My daughter told me a great riddle the other day, and it got me thinking!  I think I need to find a riddle or two and try to stump her and her friends!  Do you know any great riddles for kids?  You can also check out some great joke books at the library.  What a great way to get kids reading!

How about jokes?  What are your favorite jokes to tell?  Do they get a few smiles and chuckles?  I would love to hear them, so please leave me a joke or a riddle in the comments below.  I can’t wait to hear from you!

The post 50 Hilarious Kids Jokes {UPDATED} appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

Let me tell you about the most amazing quiche EVER!  Everyone needs that one amazing recipe that they know is the best. You can be sure guests will love this recipe and leave wanting more. You might want to serve it with this overnight coffee cake. If you are looking for a casserole for breakfast instead try this is an amazing breakfast casserole. It is a bit unusual but I am always asked for the recipe! YUM!

Quiche

Easy Quiche Recipe

This recipe, introduced to me by my sister-in-law, always gets rave reviews.  Go ahead and follow the recipe! Don’t leave out anything and use the cream, it does make a difference. I have seen my sister-in-law carry these quiche frozen in her carry-on, on an airplane!! You can make the mixture the night before and refrigerate, then the next morning pour into pre-baked crusts and bake or they can be frozen and reheated. Prepared either way it is delicious!

We are going to visit friends for a long weekend and I thought I would take some quiche to help with breakfasts. They are going to love this ham and quiche!  This recipe makes two.

Quiche Recipe

Ham and Cheese Quiche

You may print the recipe above or download it here if you want to give it a try. Don’t forget to follow the recipe! There isn’t much tarragon, vinegar, nutmeg, mushrooms, peppers etc… but it all works together to make it delicious! So don’t leave those ingredients out. Trust me you are going to love this!

My quiche is frozen and we’re off for a nice weekend with some dear friends. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Let me know if you give this recipe a try and what you think!

Looking for a special drink to serve for a morning with friends. We like making mimosas. This looks like a delicious variation, a tequila sunrise. We might even try this boozy fruit salad.

The post BEST Quiche ever… I promise! appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

This crock pot lasagna recipe is perfect to quickly put together so dinner is ready when you get home! I love that! Here are some more of my favorite crock pot recipes. The Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is always a hit.  I also love a quick dinner that can be made in a skillet! These skillet recipes make for an easy dinner.

Crock Pot Lasagna

Slow Cooker Lasagna

You will love this slow cooker lasagna. Ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses make a delicious cheese mixture that melts together for a gooey cheesy layer. This recipe is so simple you even use uncooked lasagna noodles and jarred pasta sauce. You can easily substitute cottage cheese for the ricotta and ground beef for the sausage. Make it gluten free by using gluten free noodles.

The post Crock Pot Lasagna – a delicious weeknight meal appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

A pumpkin roll is a delicious make ahead dessert!  Moist pumpkin cake filled with a smooth and creamy filling….believe me, one slice is not enough!  For more pumpkin goodness try this pumpkin bread recipe it is the best ever! You will never need another recipe!

From Pumpkin Sheet Cake to pumpkin chocolate chip cookies bring on the pumpkin for perfect fall desserts.  If you need a yummy dip for a party my pumpkin cheesecake dip will be a delicious treat! You also don’t want to miss these three ingredient pumpkin muffins. How easy is that? If you are short on time the pressure cooker will come to the rescue. Be sure to try this pressure cooker pumpkin chocolate chip bundt cake. YUM!

Pumpkin Roll

Now for an easy show-stopping dessert, you will want to make this Pumpkin Roll recipe. It looks hard to make but really is doable. 

Pumpkin Roll Video

How to make a Pumpkin Roll

Just follow the step by step pictures and you will be on your way to pumpkin heaven!  Lightly spray a 10″ X 15″ jelly roll pan with cooking spray. Line the jelly roll pan with parchment paper.  The cooking spray helps adhere the paper to the pan.  Give the top of the paper a coat of cooking spray.

Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Step by step pumpkin roll instructions

Let’s get started making this delicious pumpkin roll.  Mix up the batter and spread into prepared pan.

Sprinkle a thin, cotton kitchen towel with powdered sugar. A towel with little texture works best.  Be sure to put enough powdered sugar on the towel so the cake will not stick when rolling up the cake.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the top of cake springs back when touched.  Don’t over bake.  Immediately loosen and flip cake onto prepared towel. Carefully peel off the paper.

Roll the cake up in the towel.

Refrigerate cake until cool, about an hour. While cake is cooling prepare the filling.

Pumpkin Roll Filling

To make filling beat cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth.

Gently unroll the cake.

Spread cream cheese mixture over cake. Re-roll cake. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Enjoy!

Once you get the hang of the pumpkin roll recipe you can make so many other kinds of cake rolls. The sponge cake can even be filled with ice cream for an ice cream cake. Cake rolls can be so fun to make. Fill them with ice cream for a beautiful ice cream cake.

The post The BEST Pumpkin Roll Recipe with step by step instructions! appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

Oh, the places you will go…making oobleck to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. You can even read the book Bartholomew and the Oobleck.

Oobleck

How to make Oobleck

This stuff is amazing. My boys (okay and me too) were totally taken with this goo. Oobleck defies Newton’s third law of motion–for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. It is a science lesson that is a lot of fun!  If you quickly smack it with your hand it immediately turns into a solid, instead of splashing or moving. If you slowly move it with your hands it reacts like a liquid. Cool! Needless to say, our oobleck took a lot of fist smacking! Our kitchen was filled with lots of “Wow,” “Cool,” wide eyes of amazement and much laughter!”  Everybody had a handful (or two) of fun, and we even had some great conversation about science.  “Is the oobleck solid?  Is it a  liquid? Is it a solid liquid?” Whipping up a batch of this stuff is a great way to learn while having lots of fun! Please read the comments on this post for the scientific explanation of what is happening.

Oobleck Recipe

How to Make Oobleck Video

Too Cool! Really, you must give it a try! Are your kids into the slime craze? Slime or Gak is another fun goo your kids will love.  See how we make super safe slime, borax-free slime  and don’t miss all these amazing slime recipes (who has ever heard of magnetic slime!)

Celebrate Dr. Seuss Birthday

How do you celebrate Dr. Seuss Birthday?  Do you start the day off with green eggs and ham?  Do you read your favorite Dr. Seuss book–or is it just too hard to choose only ONE favorite book?!?

Here are some great ideas from our readers:

“Oobleck is only one of the names for this crazy stuff. When I taught Preschool, I would make this with my class again and again. We called it MAGIC MUD. I would send the recipe home so that the parents could make it and the best part was that if it got on the carpet or clothes, you just let it dry completely and then sweep/vacuum or throw in the washer. I also used this with the very little ones ( 1-2 yr olds) since it was safe for them to put in their mouths. 

It is also called QUICKSAND and all you do is make it a tad thinner and then do a lesson around how quicksand works in real life.”  ~Robbin

“I read “Bartholomew and the Oobleck” and brought it to my son’s 2nd grade class. I do every year on Dr. Seuss day. It never gets old, the kids LOVE it.  ~Laura

“I make this with my students every year for our final solids/liquids unit lesson.
Try mixing it in a heavy-duty Ziploc bag – it is easy to “smoosh” the bag, rather than mix the oobleck with a spoon. Also, add the water to the cornstarch slowly – if you go overboard, you will have a watery mess, rather than Oobleck!”   ~Michelle

The post How To Make Oobleck appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

These printable food jokes are super corny and will fill you up with laughter! pun intended. Be sure to also share these funny kids jokes and kids knock knock jokes.

Download here: Printable jokes

Print these funny food jokes on cardstock in color and cut them apart and slip them into your child’s lunch.

Food Jokes

• What are twins favorite fruit?
  Pears

• When potatoes have babies, what are they called? 
  Tater Tots 

• What is a pretzel’s favorite dance?
  The Twist

• What do you give to a sick lemon?
  Lemon-aid

• Why did the tomato blush?
  Because it saw the salad dressing

• What do you call blueberries playing the guitar? 
  A jam session

• Why did the apple stop in the middle of the road? 
  Because he ran out of juice 

• Why was the cucumber mad? 
  Because it was in a pickle

• How do you fix a broken tomato? 
  With tomato paste

• What did the burger name her daughter? 
  Patty

Why stop there here are a few more food jokes! Some are extra cheesy!

• What do you call cheese that is sad?
  Blue cheese.

• How do you get a mouse to smile?
  Say cheese! 

• Which is the most religious cheese?
  Swiss, because it is holy. 
  

• What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
  Nacho Cheese! 

• Did you see the movie about the hot dog?
  It was an Oscar Wiener.

• Why did the can crusher quit his job?
  Because it was soda pressing! 

• Do you want to hear a pizza joke?
  Never mind it’s too cheesy. 

• Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
  They’d crack each other up!

• Did you hear the joke about the peanut butter?
  I’m not telling you. You might spread it! 

• Why do the French like to eat snails?
  Because they don’t like fast food! 

• What do you call candy that was stolen?
  Hot chocolate! 

• Why did the fisherman put peanut butter into the sea?
  To go with the jellyfish! 

Lunch Box Jokes

Don’t stop at food jokes. Looking for something fun to slip into your child’s lunch to brighten their day, lift their spirits and let them know you are thinking about them? You will want to print off these fun lunch box jokes.

Halloween Lunch Box Jokes

Valentine Lunch Jokes

While sharing holiday and food jokes is super fun also enjoy over 100 lunch box notes to download, print and put in your child’s lunch.

Lunch Box Notes

I hope these silly food jokes bring a smile.  Do you have a funny joke to share? Please do share in the comments!

The post Funny Food Jokes to print and share! appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

When is Grandparents Day?

In 2018, Grandparents Day falls on Sept. 9th. It is time to do something grand! These darling Grandparents Day coloring pages will let your child show their grandparents how special they are!

Grandparents Day Coloring Pages

Download the free Grandparent coloring page, print, and color! Too cute! What a wonderful keepsake!

{free Grandparent’s Day Coloring page}

These grandparents day coloring pages are such a fun way to let your child express their feelings. I always love to see how they answer the questions!

Grandparent Coloring Page for Grandma

{Grandma Coloring Page}

Grandparent Coloring Page for Grandpa

{Grandpa Coloring Page}

We love coloring pages at our house! They are a great activity to keep minds and hands busy.  My daughter finds coloring relaxing and a great way to unwind. Here are some coloring pages that you might enjoy.

• Mother’s Day Coloring Page for the best mom EVER!
• Father’s Day Coloring Page for the very BEST dad!
• Year In Review Coloring Page
• Back to School Coloring Page
• Teacher’s Favorite Things Printable
• Family Tree

Grandparents Day Ideas

If you are looking for some fun ways to celebrate you grandparents check out these fabulous personalized gift ideas to celebrate National Grandparent’s Day.

 Let your Grandparents know you are willing to lend a helping hand with these darling Helping Hands Oven Mitts

If your grandparents have everything they need they will love a handcrafted personalized Grandkids make life grand wooden sign just for them! This one is perfect for displaying all those photos!

Family Tree  – This sweet poem will be rooted in Grandpa’s heart forever.

This darling Love Canvas  , will make a cute decoration for your Grandparents home.

How adorable is this Grandma’s Tweet Hearts canvas?

Never forget the special days of  your family with a Family Birthday Calendar

Grandparents will love serving up goodies on this Thumbprint Platter 

Photo Coasters are a practical and useful gift that will brighten up your Grandparent’s table.

Create a work of art with all your family photos and put them into a Heart Collage! 

Happy Grandparents Day!

The post The CUTEST Grandparents Day Coloring Pages appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

Want to try the best Chili Recipe? While I was away last week my husband George came up with his own Chili Recipe. Thankfully he saved me a bowl because it is really good. I mean really good, like the best chili recipe. In fact, if you read the comments someone used this recipe and won a contest.  Maybe I should change the name to award-winning chili recipe.  So if you have searched for the best chili recipe I think we have one for you. You will love the slow cooked chili full of flavor! Thank you George!

If you love a good chili try my Cincinnati Chili.  It is served over noodles.  I love serving this recipe to a crowd. If you like those one-pot meals my chili mac can be made in a skillet.  We also love this pressure cooker chili. It makes a super quick and delicious weeknight dinner. When we have all day to let something cook  Crock Pot Chili is always a crowd pleaser. It is a great stress free recipe when company is coming over.  Don’t forget to serve these chili recipes up with the World’s Best Cornbread. I promise you this recipe doesn’t disappoint.

The Best Chili Recipe

Just follow the instructions and you will have a blue ribbon chili!

Chili is a great meal for a crowd. When a have a lot of mouths to feed we also serve walking tacos. They are always a huge hit!

The post George’s Chili for sure the best chili recipe appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

Serve up some fun with these spooky and creative Halloween Dinner Ideas, kids will be squealing with delight!  Serve these Halloween recipes up at a Halloween party, or find some simple spooky dinner recipes for a quick and easy fun meal before you head out to trick-or-treat. If you are looking for a fun drink to serve try my free printable Halloween soda labels!

Halloween Dinner Ideas

Halloween Spaghetti by 36th Avenue

This will steal the show and it is a quick and simple meal! Just a little black food paste colorant turns these spaghetti noodles a vibrant black and makes for a very spooky dish.  Green olives that look eerily like eyeballs top off the dish perfectly!

Eyeball Pasta by Spend with Pennies

Use spinach pasta to whip up some wickedly good fun! I love that the eyes are made with string cheese and black olives (two of my kids’ favorite things).  What a delicious Halloween dinner idea! What kid doesn’t love a wild and spooky pasta?

Tomato Basil Soup with Skull Shaped Bread by Skip to my Lou

Using Wilton’s 3D mini skull pan, you can create these spooky (and yummy) skeleton heads.  They float perfectly in this delicious tomato basil soup (this is the best soup recipe)–although you could call it a bowl of blood if you’re feeling ornery!  Great for Halloween parties!

Halloween Dinner

Meatball Mummies by Spend with Pennies

The meatball mummies are easy, and a nice twist on the common hotdog wrapped treat.  They are a great finger food and use a roll of pizza dough, so you can whip them up quickly for a class party or fun snack for the kids. This one for sure is a crowd-pleasing Halloween dinner idea.

Halloween Sweet Potato Fries by Tablespoon

Sweet potatoes make a great jack-o-lantern treat.  Their orange color makes them the perfect little Halloween treat, and with these cute shapes–the kids won’t even realize they’re eating something healthy, especially when you tell them you are serving up some fries.

Spooky Shepherds Pie by The Girl Who Ate Everything

This Shepherd’s pie will provide a nice hearty meal on Halloween that will fill the bellies of hungry little goblins.  And, who doesn’t love a pile of mashed potatoes shaped like a cute little ghost! The peas for little eyes work so perfectly too!

Seven Layer Nachos by Sandy Toes and Popsicles

Seven layer dips are always a crowd pleaser at any gathering.  The guacamole and sour crème make a spooky spider web that your guests will enjoy dipping into. This is perfect for snacking on while you are handing out candy or bringing to the neighborhood Halloween party.

Halloween Food Ideas

Green Chili with Chicken Soup from All You

Still need more Halloween dinner ideas? A simple ghosts are the perfect touch to this meal.  This hearty chicken soup cooks in the slow cooker so that you have more time to be making sure costumes and decorations are all looking great.  The ghosts can easily be made with a cookie cutter and definitely make the meal fun and spooky!

Pizza Stuffed Skulls by Hungry Happenings

Here is another great Halloween food idea using that 3D skull baking pan.  Stuff some pizza ingredients into a pizza dough and bake into skulls.  This spooky finger food will be a big hit with kids, adults and even teenagers.

Don’t forget the Halloween decorations for your party.  You can make these 10 cheap Halloween decorations, or here are some additional DIY Halloween decorations to make your home festive.

Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to get crafty ideas, recipes, sewing tutorials and more delivered right to your inbox. Follow Skip to My Lou on FB and Google+ to find out the latest news! Join me at Pinterest and Instagram for an extra dose of fun!

The post Halloween Dinner Ideas appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

I love pumpkin and this pumpkin sheet cake my sister-in-law makes is delicious! You will love how moist and spicy it is. The best part is that it is lower in fat than regular pumpkin cake or bars!

This pumpkin sheet cake is the perfect fall dessert recipe. If you love pumpkin as much as I do you have to try my pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and this pumpkin bread recipe is the best ever! If you need a yummy dip for a party my pumpkin cheesecake dip will be sure to satisfy! You also don’t want to miss pumpkin muffins with only three ingredients. It doesn’t get any easier than that. My newest way to have pumpkin cake is utilizing the Instant Pot. This chocolate chip pumpkin bundt cake is divine!

If you are looking for a lower fat version of pumpkin cake that is still super moist and full of flavor give this pumpkin sheet cake a try!

The post Pumpkin Sheet Cake appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

I am totally amazed by these pumpkin carving ideas! Halloween is right around the corner and that means you get to carve a pumpkin. Such a great time to get creative and have a little fun.

Here are some great pumpkin carving ideas. Carving pumpkins is a great way to thrill trick or treaters. Whether you want to carve a classic jack or like to use a pumpkin carving pattern there are lots of ideas here. Also, pumpkins can make great Halloween decor on your front porch. So let’s make an amazing Jack O Lantern with a cool pumpkin design.  Get kids involved it’s just so much fun.

Pumpkin Carving Ideas

A cheesy grin is pretty fun but why not have the best house in the neighborhood with these amazing ideas.

These adorable toothy pumpkins can be yours! Simply follow the step by step and you will have a very cheery front porch!

Pumpkin Designs

Faux Bois Pumpkin.  Looping wood grain onto your pumpkin is a cool, unexpected twist.

Big Dipper Pumpkin. A twinkling twist on typical carved decor.

Funny Pumpkin Carving

These sunflower pumpkins are unbelievable. Sunflower season might be over but that doesn’t mean you can’t have these beauties blooming on your front porch during the fall months.

Adorable Lollipop Pumpkin. Enjoy this pumpkin in the weeks following Halloween by indulging in these sweet lollipops (suckers). I just love this one.

Pumpkin Carving

Plaid Vase Pumpkin Carving Idea. Who said you had to use pumpkins just to carve Jack-o-Lanterns? This year add a festive fall touch to your home with this cutely painted pumpkin vase.

These pumpkin votives are a fun way to decorate for Halloween. Line them on some steps or around the pumpkins on your porch.

Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Kids

The post AMAZING Pumpkin Carving Ideas appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

This crock pot mac and cheese is creamy and delicious! The best part it is an easy dinner recipe that won’t heat up your house.

I love slow cooker recipes. Did you know you can make baked potatoes in the slow cooker? I also have a favorite slow cooker lasagna recipe. The slow cooker does the cooking while you are getting other stuff done.  It is the perfect kitchen helper.

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

This rich and creamy crock pot mac and cheese won’t disappoint. I am always asked for the recipe! I think the two kinds of milk make it extra rich and yummy. This recipe is a great comfort food to take to a friend in need, or a special treat to fill the bellies of little ones. Even those picky eaters!  It tastes like you spent hours cooking it, but with the crock pot doing all of the work (3-4 hours), it will only take you a few minutes of cooking.

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Your friends and family will be so pleased with this crock pot mac cheese recipe ! They will be asking for it again and again.

We don’t eat alot of Velveta at our house, but it really works in this recipe. If you want to try some other mac and cheese recipes you might like my stove top macaroni and cheese and this one pot macaroni and cheese  which is made with cheddar cheese.  Macaroni and cheese seems to be a staple dish in any household with children.  It is also a dish that when it is homemade, is often loved by adults too.  So keeping some dry macaroni, Velveeta cheese, and evaporated milk in the pantry will almost always ensure that you can create a loved-by-all homemade dish at a moments notice.  I think that every cook should have a mac and cheese recipe that they, and those they love will enjoy eating!   It should be a dish that creates warm memories for your kids so that they will someday grow up and declare…”It’s just like my mom used to make” as they bite into some fancy mac and cheese dish at a fancy over-priced restaurant.

What are your favorite mac and cheese ingredients?  Do you add anything special?  I would love to hear your ideas in the comments below!

The post Delicious and Easy Crock Pot Mac and Cheese appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

It’s Monday show us what you’ve got. It is time to link up your crafty goodness! Please don’t forget to link back! — a text link at the bottom of your post, or link somewhere on your blog is okay!

– end LinkyTools script –>

By linking up to Made By You Monday. You give permission for one photo and a link to be featured in a post, and on social media.  This is to promote you and your site.

The post Made By You Monday appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

Friendship bracelets are a great summer craft.  Do you remember making them when you were younger? Bracelet making by far was one of my favorite crafts!  I love the colorful strings, different patterns, and beautiful braids and knots.

I remember making them with my friends, trading them at school, and giving them as gifts. I have noticed they are making their way back on children’s wrists lately, and thanks to the Pura Vida Bracelets craze, even teenagers are getting back into the stranded bracelet fun!  If you need some cute nail designs to go with your colorful bracelets, check out these cute summer nail designs.

Easy and Fun Friendship bracelets

These are different than the macramé knot tying bracelets. These are all done by finger weaving loops.  Depending on which loops you use you get a different bracelet pattern.  The first bracelet it a flat 7 strand braid (which I will demonstrate), the second bracelet is a 4 sided cubed braid.  Both are cute and your little girls will love to make these.

Friendship Bracelet Supplies

• Embroidery Floss
• Scissors
• Pins
• Nimble fingers

Friendship Bracelet Video

These friendship bracelets really aren’t tricky, use this video to get the hang of the technique.  It uses just a couple of easy steps.

How to make Friendship Bracelets

1.  Start by cutting 7 strands of embroidery floss about 24” long.  Take both ends and tie it in a knot.

2.  Pin the knot to a pant leg or pillow.  Separate the stranded loops and put them on your fingers (4 strands on one hand and 3 on the other).

3. You will always be working with the hand that has only three strands on it. In the picture above it will be my right hand.  Your pinky does all the work.

Depending on how you want your bracelet to look you will loop your pinky under that strand and pull the end loop (#7 and #8) through them all.

4.  For the flat braid you loop your pinky through the 2, 3, 6, and 7.

5. Then grab that last loop with your pinky (letting go with the pointer finger) and pulling it through the rest of the strands and tighten.  Now you have 4 loops on your opposite hand.

6. Shift the loops on your hand with 3 loops on them towards your pointer so that pinky is free again.

7. Keep finger weaving back and forth with your pinky until it is complete.  Un-loop all of your fingers and tie an overhand knot in the end.

Your kids will be kept busy making embroidery floss bracelets all summer.  I used to have a bracelet making stand and sold them on my street corner for $.25.  Since inflation, I am sure they could get $1.00 for them.  {giggle}

by Beckie from Infarrantly Creative and Knock Off Décor

Friendship bracelets styles

• Once you have this bracelet mastered, here are 15 friendship bracelet styles to try.  Don’t worry if that first bracelet doesn’t turn out perfect–they definitely get better with trial and error, and lots of practice!
• Fabric Scrap Friendship Bracelet What a great way to use those fabric scraps and this technique couldn’t be any easier.

• Easy Yarn Friendship Bracelet The yarn in this friendship bracelet makes it easier for younger kids to make.

Kids Crafts and Activities

• Wow and amaze your kids with Oobleck. This stuff will keep them busy for hours!
• At our house we LOVE slime. We give you all the details and amazing recipes on how to make slime.
• Kool-Aid isn’t just for drinking. How about How to dye hair with Kool-Aid?
• Learn to sew!
• Learning how to cross stitch letters is another great activity involving string.  It is great for younger kids too!
• Another fun kids craft you might try is this scratch art.
• Keeping kids busy and engaged all summer long can be a challenge.  I have 50 ways to keep kids entertained this summer. You will find links to all the instructions, tutorials and free printables with each idea listed.
• If you need even more boredom busting ideas print off this 100 Summer Fun Activities Ideas list! Check them off as you go.

Pick out the ideas most important and interesting to you and create a summer bucket list.

The post How to make friendship bracelets appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

Color up some fun with these Halloween Coloring Pages.  These free Halloween coloring pages are a great way to keep kids entertained and engaged for hours.

Coloring sheets can be set at the kid’s table at a Halloween party or passed out at the school Halloween party for a great kids activity. They are also great to throw in your purse to let kids color at a restaurant so you can enjoy dinner! I hope you enjoy these free printable coloring pages.

Coloring Pages are a big topic here! Be sure to check them out.  We especially love graphic organizers like this Father’s Day Coloring Page and this end of year graphic organizer. They let your child share all and make a wonderful memory!

Halloween Coloring Pages

Coloring is one of our favorite things to do in our home! This cute Halloween coloring page will be a hit with kids of all ages this time of year. simply print it out and let your little artists color.

Click the link to download this {Cute Halloween Coloring Page}

For more cute coloring pages like this one check out the artist,Ashley Lucas’ Etsy Store

Halloween Coloring Pages Printable

If you are looking for some free fun, just print, and color! These color sheets are kid friendly and are sure to be a hit! Dream up your own pumpkin faces with this printable!

Click the link to download this {Halloween Coloring Pages Printable}

More FREE Halloween coloring pages

If you want more free Halloween coloring pages check out these from around the web!

• Crazy Pumpkin has lots of detail!
• I didn’t think a spider web could be cute but this Zentangle Spider Web is!
• Pumpkins Coloring Page has such a variety of jack-o-lantern faces. Too cool!

• Smiley Bat is perfect for small children. This one is sure to be a hit with preschoolers.
• This site shares these fun spiders and  Spider Web plus loads of Halloween worksheets
• Jack-o-lantern Coloring Page is the perfect way to say Happy Halloween!

Halloween Fun!

Kids can have fun celebrating the holiday season with Halloween coloring pages and these fun Halloween Crafts for Kids. Glow in the Dark Slime is another fun activity that will bring hours of fun. If you are planning a classroom party these Halloween Games and Hanging Bat Favors are too fun! Don’t forget the pumpkins! Here are some amazing pumpkin carving ideas with free templates.

The post Cute Halloween Coloring Pages to print and color! appeared first on Skip To My Lou.

Would You Rather

These would you rather questions will have you laughing and learning about your friends and family. There is nothing quite as much fun as playing a game of Would You Rather for a family gathering or party. It is a great way to get the conversation flowing. If you want more ways to get your kids laughing be sure to tell your kids these 50 hilarious kids jokes!

Make your own Would You Rather Game

Would you rather questions for kids

Good Would You Rather Questions

These questions are sure to bring fun and laughter to your get together.

More Would You Rather Questions

Family Games Ideas

The post Would you rather questions appeared first on Skip To My Lou.