Travelling with the Kiddos

Hi friends!

I'm sure most of you have gone on a long car ride with your kids or grandkids at some point.  It's a challenge!  Keeping the little ones entertained and happy throughout any car trip (whether it's cross-country or just to the store) is a huge undertaking.  But it doesn't have to be unpleasant (as in "Are we there yet?  I have to go to the bathroom!  He's touching me!")  Although you'll still inevitably get those classic questions, the time will pass much quicker for everyone involved, and your smallest passengers might even have a good time in the car!  As our own summer vacation approached, I decided to make Travel Kits for each of my girls - L is three-and-a-half and N is sixteen months.  Originally, I had planned to purchase a plastic tote with a lid to contain all of the activities, but I chose to be thrifty instead and use diaper boxes covered with kraft paper.  See what I added to each Kit below!

 



N's Travel Kit
Books (mostly board books), tag blanket, quiet book, mirror, finger puppets, small doll, snacks

 

 

 

 

 

 A sampling of the pages in N's Quiet Book: 

Paper Doll Make-over, Hoo!  Hoo!  Peeka-a-boo!, Pocket Ocean Waves, Sleeping Bag, Buckles

L's Travel Kit
Books, stickers, activity and coloring books, Tag reader and books,
Color Wonder markers and papers, car games (I Spy, Slug Bug, ABC Find-it),
lacing cards, Little Kiddles paper dolls, busy bags, crayons, card games, snacks

Lacing Cards from L's Kit
(Watch for a tutorial on how to make these!)
 

So there you go.  Some fun, actually educational activities that can keep the little ones entertained and content on a car trip.  I tried to fill our Kits with things the girls had not played with before, or hadn't played with for a while, so I would have the added benefit of 'new stuff excitement.'  There's so many other options of things to put in these Kits...what a great way to get crafty and creative!  Are you going on a road trip soon?  Did you go on one this summer?  What activities did you bring along for your kiddos?  Please share your ideas ('cuz I'm sure I'll have to do all different Kits for the next trip!). 

 

Happy crafting!

Kristin at Fiddle & Frog

Pinterest is Fun!

Hi friends!
 
Yes, we have joined the Pinterest phenomenon.  It's just too fun! 

Check us out at www.pinterest.com/FiddleandFrog  (Button is coming soon...couldn't get it to work this morning!)  You'll find pins that inspire us...things like Fabric Crafts, Kid's Kitchens and Accessories, Classic Games and Dolls.  Stop back frequently, as we update (and pin more fun stuff) weekly!

 

 

Happy Crafting (and pinning)!

Fiddle & Frog Home Parties

Hi friends!
If you love home parties (and let's be honest, who doesn't!?!), consider hosting a Fiddle & Frog Home Party!  It's similar to Tupperware or other home-party businesses, etc., but with a few differences.  Read on for more info on hosting your own Fiddle & Frog Home Party!

 HOME PARTIES

 

Host Requirements

- Have enough available open space in your home or yard (in appropriate weather) for guests to be comfortable and merchandise to be displayed.  Our usual craft show booth is 10’ x 10’ square, but we’d prefer to spread out a bit at each home party.  The area available does not need to be square, and we’re happy to display our products in a number of areas in a room.
- Provide names and addresses of guests.  All you have to do is fill out a Guest List with the names and addresses of your guests, and we’ll take care of sending invitations.
- Provide one snack item for your guests.  This is a party, after all, and guests like snacks!  We provide light appetizers for up to twenty guests (see more info below), and we ask that you supply one additional item.

Host Incentives
- Choose a Host/Hostess Gift.  Choose from a list of beautiful handcrafted items.  This is our way of saying ‘thank you for hosting.’ 
 - We bring snacks.  That’s right – we bring light appetizers for up to twenty guests.  The menu includes a cheese and cracker tray, one sweet treat (cookies, etc.) and beverage.  Yum!
- Earn discounted items.  If your party earns more than $300, you get to choose one item for 50% off. (Kid’s Kitchens and custom Initial Quilts are not included in this offer.)

 Purchasing Information

- All items on display at your home party will be for sale, and your guests can take them home directly after your party.  This means no delivering items later for you, and no shipping fees for your guests! (unless they order a custom item)
- Custom orders are available.  Guests will be required to pay in full, plus shipping and handling.
- We accept cash or credit/debit cards as payment.


Please contact us via email if you think you'd like to host a Fiddle & Frog Home Party, and we'll help you to get it all set up.  fiddleandfrogcrafts@gmail.com

Have a crafty day!

~Your Friends at Fiddle & Frog~

Get Out Your Calendars!

Hi friends!  Here at Fiddle & Frog, we have a busy schedule for the fall, full of craft shows, home parties and more!  Mark your calendars now for the following fun events (and please feel free to contact us for details on any of the following events)!  We're looking forward to seeing you this fall!

August & September:  Display at Simple Soaps for Simple Folks in Dover, MN 

August 10:  Private Home Party in Shawano, WI

August 24:  Trunk Show at Emmanuel Methodist Church in Appleton, WI

September 7 & 8:  Marigold Days in Mantorville, MN

October 5:  Private Home Party in Appleton, WI

November 16:  Mayo Craft Show in Rochester, MN