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Last-Minute St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner.  Whether you are full, half or just a wee bit Irish, there’s always fun to be had on March 17th.  Luckily, you don’t have to find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow in order to afford the St. Patrick’s Day treats listed below.  All you need are a few pint-sized wannabe leprechauns and some inexpensive materials to go green this holiday weekend. No-Sew Clover Bookend:  Simply take some green felt and cut-out the shape of a four-leaf clover.   Next, take some stitch tape. This tape is used when … Continue reading →

Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Travel

You don’t have to blow a hole in your budget in order to have a blast with your entire clan on St. Patrick’s Day.  There are a slew of family-friendly events being held across the country this weekend to celebrate the Irish in all of us.  And the best part—most are free to attend, including: Chicago:  For more than four decades, the city of Chicago has been honoring St. Patrick by coloring the town green.  On Saturday, March 16th, the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers will head out in boats to dye the Chicago River green prior to the kick-off of the … Continue reading →

Save on St. Patrick’s Day Travel

The luck of the Irish is on the side of frugal travelers this month. Several hotels are offering money-saving deals on St. Patrick’s Day themed packages.  Meanwhile, some cities are featuring holiday fun for the entire family for free, including: California:  Go green in sunny San Diego this year.  On Saturday, March 16th the city will be hosting an Irish bash like no other beginning with a massive St. Patrick’s Day parade.  It features more than 120 marching bands, towering floats, dancers, bagpipe contingents, singers, drill teams, clowns and a variety of other entries.  The parade kicks off at 10:30 … Continue reading →

A Shamrock Shake on St. Patrick’s Day – A Family Tradition

I am one quarter Irish. The closer you get to St. Patrick’s Day, the more I am aware of my Irish heritage. The Irish side of my family has a tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by going to McDonald’s, and getting a nice, green, minty, Shamrock Shake. This is the kind of tradition that can be shared with the entire family, no matter how old or how young a relative happens to be. The much coveted Shamrock Shake was first produced by McDonald’s in 1970. I distinctly remember the day I had my very first one, despite the fact … Continue reading →

Ways To Go Green on St. Patrick’s Day

It may not be a national holiday in this country, but March 17th is a day to celebrate nonetheless. St. Patrick’s Day is for the Irish, those who wish they were Irish, and those who are simply looking for a reason to drink… I mean… party… I mean… wear green. For my family, which happens to be part Irish, March 17th is a day filled with parades, corned beef and cabbage and crafts. Even if you are not Irish you can get into the spirit by going green with these fun activities: Green Shaving Cream: Add a few drops of … Continue reading →

St. Patrick’s Day Fun for Kids

Today my kindergartner blasted out of her classroom and raced down the school hallway with what looked like a rainbow colored contrail floating behind her. As she jumped into my arms I realized that the blaze of color was in fact a handful of paper streamers. “Nice tail,” I quipped. “It’s not a tail,” my daughter responded repositioning the streamers so I could see them better. “It’s a St. Patrick’s Day rainbow and I’m the pot of gold at the end of it.” Of course! What was I thinking? A paper plate with a bunch of streamers attached to it … Continue reading →

Irish Eyes Are Smilin’

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, a time to celebrate all things Irish. However, you don’t have to dine on Corned Beef and Cabbage, don green or pick a four-leaf clover to get into the spirit of the holiday. Simply, share the following riddles with your children or friends to spread the fun this St. Paddy’s Day: Q: Why did the man cross the road? A: Because there was a leprechaun on the other side with a pot of gold. Q: Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day? A: Regular rocks are too heavy. Q: Why can’t you borrow … Continue reading →

Make St. Patrick’s Day Fun

You don’t have to fly to Ireland to make this St. Patrick’s Day one to remember. The following activities will help make the March 17th holiday a fun-filled day for the entire family: POT OF GOLD TREASURE HUNT Directions: Draw a simple map of your house. Make a sign from markers and poster board that reads: “POT OF GOLD.” Then, attach it to a plastic jar (an old plastic mayonnaise jar works well). Next, fill the jar with your children’s favorite gold-colored snacks such as chocolate gold coins, potato chips, Corn Puffs, etc. Hide the pot of gold somewhere in … Continue reading →

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers

St. Patrick’s Day is less than two weeks away, and while the occasion is not surrounded by as much pomp and pageantry as Easter or Valentine’s Day, it’s still a great reason to gather the kids for a day of craft making. The following green-themed crafts are ideal for younger children, who are eager to craft on their own, but don’t mind getting a helping hand from mom or dad once in a while: DECORATIVE SHAMROCKS Materials: Safety scissors Glue Green construction paper Fruit Loops (you can substitute with colored macaroni) Markers or crayons Glitter glue Glitter Sequins Directions: Draw … Continue reading →

Fun Ways to Get Kids Excited About Writing

I don’t have to cajole my daughter into writing anything. At 4 years old she is only too happy to print her favorite words on everything from construction paper to paper towels. However, if you have a child who would rather pick up the TV remote than a pencil, then this craft is for you. Writing is a lot more fun when you have a fuzzy friend keeping you company. The following project yields an adorable pencil pal made of chenille. This particular craft makes a perfectly pudgy pig to connect to the end of your child’s writing tool, but … Continue reading →