Busy Bag Swap

Have you heard of these yet? There are gaining popularity and I have to say its a great idea!

Heres how it works, each women makes 10 identical busy bags (Should take only an evening maybe 2) and then we all get together and exchange them- That way we... all have 10 different bags! If you cant make it to the exchange night but still want to participate just drop your bags to me, I'll do the exchange and then you can come pick up your fun new busy bags at your convenience.

Here are some ideas:
http://221vision.com/2011/06/06/worlds-simplest/

http://crafty-couple.blogspot.com/2011/10/busy-bag-series-part-2.html

http://crafty-couple.blogspot.com/2011/10/busy-bag-series-part-4.html
- I think this one would be great with 4x6 cards with their Name and address/ Phone number

http://artsyfartsymama.blogspot.com/2011/08/quiet-flip-book.html
- This would be easy with Pellon and Fabric markers

http://mama-jenn.blogspot.com/2009/08/make-your-own-geoboard.html

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=299163.msg3411131#msg3411131

http://totschool.shannons.org/?p=1541

http://satorismiles.com/2009/07/22/paint-chip-phonics/

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/06/08/diy-string-puzzle-craft-camp/

http://whimsy-girl.blogspot.com/2008/10/paint-sample-notebook-tutorial.html

http://4herreras.blogspot.com/2011/09/velcro-craft-sticks-and-bottle-lidsoh.html

http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2010/08/no-mess-marbled-painting.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FrugalFamilyFunBlog+%28Frugal+Family+Fun+Blog%29

http://chezbeeperbebe.blogspot.com/2011/02/celebrating-boy-make-magnetic-play-set.html

http://www.stitchcraftcreations.com/2011/06/15/travel-game-folios/
-This would be easier with a dollarstore photobook

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87624332/4-tangram-tiger-capsi-wood?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share
-This would be great with foam for the tangrams and 4x6 cards with a printed puzzle to solve

Popsicle Stick Puppets- using magazine people! http://fooyoh.com/iamchiq_living_lifestyle/6066039

Magazine faces instead of felt faces: http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/freaky-faces-674626/




Some Guidelines: Each activity should fit in a gallon size ziplock bag- thats not what you have to bring them in but I wanted a nice easy to stuff in the purse size.

* Self-contained. This way, you can just grab a bag and GO! (without having to add a number of supplies to the bag in order to make it useful.)

* Transportable. Yes, they will definitely be used at home, but I want to be able to grab a few bags to take to a restaurant, a waiting room, plane trips, car rides, etc.

* Convenient. None of the bags will have supplies that require major set-up or clean-up: (no paint, watercolors, liquids, sand, dirt, etc.)

* Free. I didn’t want anyone spending money on this project! We're all crafty if you dont have a supply just ask here and I'm sure someone has extra to supply :)

* Easy to Make: I didn’t want anyone spending hours and hours and hours making their activity.

* Re-usable. I want these activities to last a while so that our other children can use them in the future. Therefore, I avoided activities where you would have to buy new supplies to re-stock the bag. This is why lamination is important for some of the activities.
(http://therigneys.wordpress.com/2011/08/26/toddler-busy-bag-swap/)



Search Pinterest for "Busy Bag"- there are thousands of ideas.



Do you want to participate in a busy bag swap? I can organize another, or with this information feel free to organize one with neighbors or church members.

Teton Flood Museum

Rexburg being what it is I like to have a few indoor activities so when the weather "pulls a Rexburg" We can still have fun. The Teton Flood Museum is one of those.

Teton Flood Museum
Who: The Whole family. They have a childrens Museum that is really fun.
What: And educational experiance about the flood. Its a great starting point for a discussion on emergency prepardness.
Where: 51 North Center st. Rexburg
When: October-April
Mon: 11:00am-7:00 pm
Tues-Fri: 11:00am-5:00pm
May-Sept
Mon 10:00am-7:00pm
Tues-Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Swimming Pools

There are three Swimming Areas close to Rexburg that offer unique oppurtunities.

Greens Canyon
Who: Families
What: Swimming fun, Hot tub, Camping, Fishing, Bike Riding,
When: Year Round

Heise Hot Springs
Who: Families
What: Swimming, Hot Tub, Water Slide, Fishing, Golf, Food, Camping
When: May thru Sept

Dies Aquatic Center in Idaho Falls
Who: Families
What: Swimming. The reason I love this place so much is because you can take the kids to the outdoor wadding pool for cheap! The Wading Pond is $2 per kid (4-12) and free for accompaning parents. The wading pool with water that sprays into the air, and a grassy spot for a picnic. Theres also a life gaurd on duty.
When:

Bountiful Baskets

If your like me Produce seems so expensive, but important for good nutrition. There's a great Coop called Bountiful Baskets that makes the Produce budget stretch much further. For $15 you get a basket, Usually 8 Items of Veggy and 8 items of fruit. Its always a great deal.

Besides the mix of produce in a basket they often offer additional Items. Their 9 Grain bread is AMAZING! They also offer things like flats of Strawberries, Boxes of Apples and Oranges etc. Its a great way to get things for canning at the best possible price.

Order Between 10am Monday and 10pm Tuesday. Each site holds 50-150 Baskets so order early if you want to pick up at a certain location. Once all the baskets are gone, there gone!


Also there's a website that has recipes for the items in the baskets, especially the more unusual ones. Also price comparisons so you can see what kind of a deal your getting. Basket 411.

Dance Festival

The International Folk Dance and Music Festival is a lot of fun, and has many free family events.

July 30, Saturday
8:00pm- Opening Ceremonies BYU-I Viking Stadium (Free Event)

Aug 1, Monday
5:00pm - 9:00pm International Street Festival
6:30- International Parade - I love this because you get a chance to see all the different countries.
9:00- 11:00pm International Street Dance Main Street (Free). RPD Blocks off the street and therea a dance on main street from Center to 1st East. Its a great chance to mingle with the participants from other countries.

Aug 2, Tuesday
9:00 am -12:00pm Rigby Youth Culture @ the New High School ages 6-16 (free)

Aug 5, Friday
7:00pm Pre-Show
7:30pm Gala Performance @ BYUI Hart Auditorium (Ticketed)

Aug 6, Saturday
11:00am - 2:00pm Closing Ceremonies @ Smith Park
7:00pm Preshow
7:30pm Gala Performance @ BYUI Hart Auditorium (Ticketed)

Kids Workshops

Home Depot and Lowes both offer free building projects for kids.

Home Depot
Who: Kids 5- 12
What: Free Workshop
Where: 2075 S Holmes Ave Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (208)542-2520
When: First Saturday of the month

Lowes
Who: Kids- (I couldnt find an age requirment) You have to sign up before hand on the website
What: Build something fun for FREE
Where: 925 E 17th St · Idaho Falls · (208) 542-9030
When: Saturdays at $10

Story time at the Library

Who: Moms/ Dads and Kids
What: Storys in a theme read to the Kids
Where: Madison Library
When: 10:30 Wendsday and Thursday (Same each day)

Madison library
73 North center st, Rexburg ID
www.madisonlib.org
208-356-3461


You can register your library card at libraryelf.com and they will send you emails and/or text messages when you have books due, its a great way to avoid fines.

Did you know you can get a FINE FREE card for one year! All you have to do is participate in the Adult summer reading program.

Lunch in the Park

Madison School District Offers FREE lunch in the park during the summer.

Who: Kids 1 to 18
What: Free Lunch
Where: Smith Park and Kennedy Elementary
When: 11:30- 12:30 Monday thru Friday

Madison Library

Madison library
73 North center st, Rexburg ID
www.madisonlib.org
208-356-3461


You can register your library card at libraryelf.com and they will send you emails and/or text messages when you have books due, its a great way to avoid fines.

Current happenings:
Story time
-Wend: ages 2-5, 9:30 & 10:30
-Thur: ages 3-5, 9:30 & 10:30
ages 0-2, 9:40 & 10:40