When setting household rules and expectations for kids, it is important to clearly define the consequences for infractions and to enforce them consistently. With some creativity, the consequences you select for infractions do the job of communicating that the boundary is important and should be respected in the future. Here are some tips for creating consequences that provide consistent and appropriate discipline.
One creative consequence that also helps your household stay clean is the ‘chore jar.’ This is an effective alternative to a ‘time out.’ Clearly define which infractions will result in a trip to the chore jar. Fill the chore jar with tasks such as pulling weeds from the flower beds or vacuuming out the car. When an infraction occurs, instruct your child to draw a task from the chore jar.
Create a ‘boredom busters’ list of activities to serve as a consequence for whining about being bored. If you are consistent and send your child to the list when she whines, your child will begin to skip the whining. She may begin to choose an activity from the list or come up with an activity on her own.
Physical activity is another creative consequence that has added benefits. Push-ups, burpees, jumping rope or running around the backyard ten times works well as a consequence of disrespectful or unkind behavior. Physical activity also supplies an outlet for any strong emotions your child is feeling and also gives her time to reflect on what she should do differently to avoid another infraction.
Sometimes kids try to get away being sloppy with their chores. One way to put an end to this is to ask your child to practice performing it properly. For example, after your child has to practice folding towels and placing them on the shelf in a neat manner for an extra 30 minutes, she will be careful in the future to neatly fold towels instead of just throwing them on the shelf.
If your child refuses to clean up her toys and you have to do it for her, be creative with your consequences. You could hide the toys to demonstrate the effects of not putting things where they belong. For an older child, you could charge a clean-up fee that is taken off her allowance for the amount of time it took you to redo the chore or pick up after her. You could also use lost Wi-Fi time as a penalty. For example, the lost Wi-Fi time could be four times the amount of time it took you to clean up the mess.
Always enforce house rules and boundaries in a loving, empathetic manner and avoid overly harsh criticism. If necessary, have everyone step away and calm down first before addressing the infraction.
1. Toss apple wedges with flour in a large bowl until apples are coated.
2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
3. Dip floured apple wedges in egg and then coat them with the cracker crumb/sugar mixture.
4. Place coated wedges in a greased air fryer basket without overlapping them.
5. Air fry at 380º Fahrenheit for 8 minutes or until they begin to turn golden brown.
6. While apples are cooking, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl. Serve apples with dip immediately.
This family-friendly dessert tastes like mini, warm apple pies and makes a fun, healthy, after-school snack for the kids!
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a form of cancer that starts in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue found inside bones and is responsible for the generation of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Leukemias are types of cancer that start in immature blood cells that otherwise would mature into normal blood cells. In ALL patients, the cancer forms in immature white blood cells called lymphocytes. Too many immature lymphocytes containing abnormal genetic material are produced in the bone marrow and crowd out the normal white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. This can lead to infections, anemia and easy bleeding. The abnormal immature lymphocytes are typically released quickly into the bloodstream and can travel to other parts of the body such as the lymph nodes, liver, spleen, spinal cord, testes and brain. This type of leukemia is called ‘acute’ because it can progress quickly and would likely be fatal within a short time period if left untreated.
ALL is the most common type of childhood cancer and usually appears in kids in the age range of 3 to 5 years old. Risk factors that increase the chances of developing ALL include exposure to radiation, past treatments with chemotherapy, certain inherited
conditions such as Down’s syndrome, and having a sibling that developed ALL.
Symptoms of ALL include fever, easy bruising or bleeding, fatigue, difficulty breathing, bone or joint pain, weakness, loss of appetite or unexpected weight loss. Lumps may form under the arms, in the stomach or groin and dark red spots under the skin may appear. If your child has these symptoms, it does not necessarily mean he has ALL, since these symptoms are similar to other medical conditions, but you should let your child’s doctor know about them promptly.
Doctors diagnose ALL by testing the blood and bone marrow and possibly other tissues and cells in the body.
Treatment of ALL includes:
• Induction therapy: Kills as many leukemia cells as possible
• Consolidation therapy: Kills any remaining leukemia cells
• Maintenance therapy: Continues the process above
Why do some kids struggle and others thrive? Through her in-depth research, Dr. Borba discovered that the difference doesn’t come down to grades or test scores, but to seven character traits that set Thrivers apart: confidence, empathy, self-control, integrity, curiosity, perseverance, and op timism. The even better news: these traits can be taught to children at any age and she gives practical tips on how to do so.
Keep your kids or yourself organized on all future assignments, tests, to-do lists and more. Ditch the written planner and see your daily plans, due dates, and completed items in a clean interface, while receiving preset reminders and accessing content without a connection.
Bring international travel into your home with this monthly subscription box of snacks from around the world. Try the top snacks from a different country each month. The boxes can be customized to also include trivia and games, recipes, and more. This is a great way to explore other cultures with your kids and show them what kids around the world are munching on.
Deployed Love is a non-profit organization at Fort Benning that provides military families with a sense of community and support, regardless of where they are in their military journey.
Deployed Love is especially known for the Holiday mini photo sessions that it hosts for families with deployed service members, which allows the family to send a little holiday cheer in the form of a professional photo back to their deployed loved one.
This year’s Holiday Mini Sessions event will be on November 5th. The event’s location stays private so that families feel safer. Volunteers are needed to assist with photography and other parts of the event. Anyone interested in volunteering or signing up to get their family’s photo taken, can get more info on Facebook at Deployed Love Fort Benning. Throughout the year, Deployed Love hosts a variety of other social events. Military families can view the calendar of social events for Deployed Love at Fort Benning once
accepted as part of the private Deployed Love Fort Benning Facebook group or by requesting to join the organization by visiting the Deployed Love website at deployedlove.org and signing up.
Kim Clagg, director of Deployed Love at Fort Benning, shared, “A few years ago, my family received a session at Fort Campbell. After attending this event, 9 months pregnant with my three other children, I knew that I wanted to be a part of this organization. The way my family was surrounded by love that day really touched my heart. I knew that this organization was truly doing amazing things in our community and was needed at every military installation. It has become a place where military spouses always have a shoulder to lean on and unconditional support.”
Marcia McNulty, a Deployed Love participant and volunteer says, “Deployed Love is a way for you to find peace, friendship and love in your hardest times. I am thankful to be a part of this amazing organization.”
RESOURCES: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6659987/
When considering the higher education options for their children, many parents have been conditioned to assume that a four-year college is the only path their child should take to achieve career success. Many parents may not even research the options for attending trade schools or community colleges that offer certificate programs and associate degree programs.
My son is in his sophomore year of high school and is an excellent student. He also enjoys working with his hands and spent the summer learning skills from a family member who is a contractor. We are in the process
of gathering information on local vocational school programs that fit his interests. Instead of assuming that my son should attend a four-year university, we want to ensure that he is aware of all the options available to him. We are helping him research the ROI (Return On Investment) on a two-year associate degree in the trade he is interested in vs the ROI on a four-year traditional college degree. It is worth researching the ROI on four-year college degrees because some, but certainly not all, do not provide enough financial return to make the large amount of tuition and additional time spent worth it.
Many of the professions that can be learned in trade school are in high demand. Students who obtain a vocational degree and then enter professions such as electrician or licensed practical nurse may have much better job prospects than someone who graduates with a 4-year degree in a profession with a saturated job market. If you have recently tried to hire an electrician, plumber or carpenter, you have probably experienced firsthand the need for more professionals in those areas.
A trade school program may be completed with less cost than a traditional four-year degree. According to Forbes , a student can attend a two-year community college for as little as $5000 per year while the average yearly cost of a four-year university may be twice that amount and higher. Also, some vocations such as plumber may be learned through a paid apprenticeship where a student trains while he works. Once your student graduates from the vocational program or apprenticeship, he is ready to strike out on his own. This is an ideal situation for a student who has an entrepreneurial spirit.
Along with the advantage of having little or no student debt, a new graduate of a vocational program or apprenticeship can find that their first job pays very well. According to Forbes, the average mean wage of a dental hygienist in 2020 was $78,050 and the mean wage of a plumber (who is an employee) was around $61,600. If your student enters a trade such as carpentry or plumbing that lends itself well to starting his own small business, his financial returns can be even higher.
If your child seems interested in a trade, help him gather information on the higher education needed to get started in it and the potential financial benefits of attending trade school. This information may not always be provided by school counselors and some students may not know that trade school is an option. Part of the research includes looking for scholarships and grants that can help cover the cost of much of the tuition for a vocation program. The grants, unlike student loans, do not need to be paid back. Your student can apply for multiple grants that, when added together, cover the cost of his tuition.
Here is an overview of why attending a trade school may be an advantage for some students.
Free kid’s meal with adult entrée after 4pm Sapo’s
5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with adult entrée The Office
4-9pm: Kids 12 and under get a free kid’s meal with each adult entrée. Dine in only.
Free Little Chick Meal with purchase of adult meal Denny’s
4-10pm: Up to two free kids entrées with adult entrée for kids 10 and under Jason’s Deli
5-9pm: Free kid’s meal for kids 12 and under with each adult entrée; dine-in only with “Kids Cash”
Ruby Tuesday
5-10pm: Kids 12 and under eat free with adult entrée
Your Pie
Kid’s meal $1.99 (pizza, drink & gelato) w/ adult meal
Red Robin Kid’s meal $1.99 w/ adult meal for kids 11 and under
4-10pm: Up to two free kid’s entrées with adult entrée for kids 10 and under sunday
Kids 12 & under get half-off kids bowl with purchase of regular size bowl, not to be combined MOE’s Southwest Grill
Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult entrée
5-9pm: Kids eat for $2.19 on kids menu (M-TH) Bruster’s Ice Cream
Kids under 40” get free baby cone McAlister’s Kid’s meals are $1.99 with dine-in order GA to Tammy@FamilyAndKidsGA.com.
1 1st Saturday Breakfast & Pumpkin Patch. The Farm House Restaurant, Ellersie; 706-561-3435
1-2 The Cotton Fair. All day. $5-$10. Gay, GA; cpfair.org
1-2 Looking Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story. $13-$21. Springer Opera House; 706-327-3688
4 STEAMpunks-Stories & Science. 3pm. South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805
4 Harry Potter Night. Ages 5-12yrs. 6:30pm. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782
4 Homeschool Pumpkin Patch. 9am. The Farm House Restaurant, Ellersie; 706-561-3435
4 Little Sprouts. 10am. $5. Columbus Botani cal Garden; 706-327-8400
6 Teen Crafternoon: Take & Makes. 3pm. Co lumbus Public Library; 706-243-2811
6 Family Fun-Nights at the Library: Movie Night. 4pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813
6-16 Georgia National Fair. All day. $10$15. Perry, GA; 478-987-3247
7 Teen Takeover: Fandom Club. 4pm. Colum bus Public Library; 706-243-2811
7 My Mad Science Lab: Ecosystems. Ages 5-12yrs. 4pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813
7 Fall Movie on the Lawn. 6pm. The Farm House Restaurant, Ellersie; 706-561-3435
7 Friday Night Concert Series. 7-10pm. Free. Uptown Columbus; 706-596-0111
7-8 RushSouth Outdoor Festival. 11am8pm. Uptown; rushsouth.com
7-9 Looking Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story. $13-$21. The Springer; 706-327-3688
8 Top 30 Car Show. 9am-12:30pm. Waverly Hall Town Square; 706-577-6036
8 Fall Festival. 3-6pm. The Way Church, 1593 Lee Road 242, Smiths Station; 334-297-0071
8 Jesus Christ Superstar. 7:30pm. $42-$69. RiverCenter; 706-256-3612
8 Astronomy Night. 7pm. Coca-Cola Space Science Center; 706-649-1477
8-9 Harvest Hoedown Festival. 10am-5pm. Historic Warm Springs; 706-655-3322
9 Hike to Old Ferny. 1:30-6:30pm. $5 parking. F.D. Roosevelt State Park; 706-663-4858
9 11th Annual Stories in the Garden. 2-4pm. Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange; 706-882-3242
10 Kids Fall Paint Class. 10am-Noon. The Farm House Restaurant, Ellersie; 706-561-3435
10 Kids Cookie Class. 2-4pm. The Farm House Restaurant, Ellersie; 706-561-3435
10 Crafternoon: Zombie Barbies™. Ages 5-12yrs. 4pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813
11 Pumpkin Party. 3pm. South Columbus Li brary; 706-683-8805
11 Picture Book Playdates. Ages 5-12yrs. 4pm. Columbus Public Library; 706-243-2813
11 Teen Takeover. 4pm at Columbus Public Li brary and 6pm Mildred L. Terry Library.
11-16 Last Look Celebration. All day. Co lumbus Museum; 706-748-2562
12 Fire Truck Visit. 10:30am. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782
13 Fire Truck Visit. 10:30am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813
13 LEGOs® in the Library. Ages 5-12yrs. 4pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813
14 Home School Friday - Rock Climbing. 1:303pm. Treadstone Climbing Gym; 706-507-7625
14 Friday Night Concert Series. 7-10pm. Free. Uptown Columbus; 706-596-0111
15 Last Look Fall Festival. 10a-3pm. Free. The Columbus Museum. Featuring art making, food trucks, costume contest and more.
15 Harvest Market. 8am-Noon. Town Creek Park, 1150 South Gay St, Auburn; facebook.com
15 Fall Movie on the Lawn. 6pm. The Farm House Restaurant, Ellersie; 706-561-3435
15 Halloween Parents’ Night Out. 6-10pm. Momentum TaeKwonDo Plus; 706-251-8808
15-16 Hummingbird Festival. All day. Ho gansville; hummingbirdfestival.com
17 Code Club: Videogames. Ages 5-12yrs. 4pm. Columbus Public Library; 706-243-2813
18 Legos in the Library. Ages 5-12yrs. 3pm. South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805
19 MAMA B.E.A.R.S. Breastfeeding Support meeting. 5:30-7pm. Columbus Pediatric Assoc; 706-221-4602
21 Fall Festival. 5-7pm. $5. The Campus Acad emy, 2236 Warm Springs Rd; 706-325-8195
21 Finger Paint Friday: Spider & Witch. Ages 0-5yrs. 11am. N. Columbus Library; 706-748-2855
21 Teen Takeover: Fandom Club. 4pm. Colum bus Public Library; 706-243-2811
21-23 Little Shop of Horrors. $26-$46. Springer Opera House; 706-327-3688
22 Spooktacular. 11am. Weracoba Park Lake bottom; 706-569-0111
22 Excel After School’s Trunk or Treat. 5 to 7:30pm. Bishop’s TaeKwonDo Plus; 706-587-5814
22 CSO presents Ozel plays Tchaikovsky. 7:30pm. RiverCenter; 706-323-5059
22 Astronomy Night. 7:30pm. Providence Canyon State Park; 706-649-1477
22 A Pinkalicious Parade - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 10:30am. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782
25 Picture Book Playdates. 3pm. South Co lumbus Library; 706-683-8805
25 Picture Book Playdates. Ages 5-12yrs. 4pm. Columbus Public Library; 706-243-2813
25 Teen Takeover. 4pm. Columbus Public Li brary; 706-243-2811
25-26 Annie. 7:30pm. RiverCenter; 706323-5059
Little Naturalists Monday Series. 10-11am. $35. Ages 4-5. RSVP required. Oxbow Meadows; 706507-8550
Get Your Game ON! 3pm. South Columbus Li brary; 706-683-8805
27-30
Little Shop of Horrors. $26-$46. Springer Opera House; 706-327-3688
28 Home School Friday - Rock Climbing. 1:303pm. Treadstone Climbing Gym; 706-507-7625
28 Fall Festival. Children & Families. 4pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813
28-30 Christmas Made in the South. 10am-7pm. Columbus Convention & Trade Cen ter; 706-327-4522
29 Nightmare Before Halloween Trunk or Treat. 2-5pm. Bluebelle Local Mercantile; 706327-1181
29 Big Dog Howl 5k. 7pm. Big Dog Fleet Feet; runsignup.com
29 Uno, Dos, Tres Craft! Ages 5-12yrs. 3pm. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782
30 Fall Fest. 4-6pm. River of Life Church, Hamilton; kidz@rolhamilton.org
31 Trick or Treat the Callaway Home. 5:30-8pm. Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange; 706-882-3242
31 Fall Festival: Trick or Treat! 4pm. North Co lumbus Library; 706-748-2855
31 Book Character Day @ Your Library! 4:30pm. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782
MONDAY
Simple Steps Storytime. Babies & Toddlers (Ages 0-36mo.) 10am; Preschoolers (Ages 3-5yrs.) 11am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813
Teen Takeover: Merry Pop-Ins. 3pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2811
At Home in Nature Monday Series. 1-2:30pm. $45. Ages 6-10. RSVP required. Oxbow Mead ows; 706-507-8550
Simple Steps Storytime. Babies (Ages 0-24 mo.) 10am; Preschoolers (Ages 2-5 yrs.) 11am. North Columbus Library; 706-748-2855 (Not 4th)
Simple Steps Storytime. Families. 10:30am. South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805
Unplug…For Chess’ Sake! Families. 4:30pm. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782
Little Naturalists Tuesday Series. 10-11am. $35. Ages 4-5. RSVP required. Oxbow Meadows; 706507-8550
At Home in Nature Tuesday Series. 1-2:30pm. $45. Ages 6-10. RSVP required. Oxbow Mead ows; 706-507-8550
Simple Steps Storytime. Preschoolers (Ages 3-5 yrs.) 10am; Babies (Ages 0-36 mo.) 11:15am. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782
Discovery Hub. Ages 3-5yrs. 11am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813
Teen Takeover. Teens. 4pm. South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805
Games in the Garden. 4pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813
Simple Steps Storytime. Ages 0-5yrs. and Fam ilies. 10am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813
Sight Words Support. 3-5pm. 30-minute oneon-one practice session. K-3rd grade. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782
Callaway Crawleseum. 11am-2pm. Callaway Discovery Center; 800-CALLAWAY
Pumpkins at Callaway Gardens. 5-9pm. Robin Lake Beach; 800-CALLAWAY
Ghost Tours at Port Columbus. 7-8:30pm. $20. National Civil War Naval Museum; 706-3279798 (not 10/28)
Simple Steps Storytime: Rhythm & Rhyme. Ages 0-5yrs. and Families. 10am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813
Fun Friday. Ages 5-12yrs. and Families. 10am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813 (Not 7th)
Pumpkin Patch. 10:30am-2:30pm. The Farm House Restaurant, Ellerslie; 706-561-3435
Market Days on Broadway. 9am-Noon. Uptown Columbus; 706-322-0522
Little Seedling Saturdays. 11am-2pm. Callaway Gardens; 800-CALLAWAY
Pumpkins at Callaway Gardens. 5-9pm. Robin Lake Beach; 800-CALLAWAY
Pumpkin Patch. 10:30am-2:30pm. The Farm House Restaurant, Ellerslie; 706-561-3435
Pumpkins at Callaway Gardens. 5-9pm. Robin Lake Beach; 800-CALLAWAY
Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was ob tained. For more events, visit our website at: familyandkidsga.com
Major changes are on the way for The Colum bus Museum. Our area’s hub for art and his tory will be closing at the end of this month for dramatic renovation plans that will trans form both the building and the grounds for the first time since 1989. The transformation, expected to be complete by Spring 2024, is being funded by gifts to the ‘Reimagining The Columbus Museum Capital Campaign,” which has topped $20 million.
Full-scale renovation plans include:
• The new Children’s Gallery will be expansive and will adjoin to the new Children’s Garden. The entrance to the gallery will be adjacent to the Museum’s main entrance, making it conveniently located for visiting families, encouraging creative play and discovery.
• A welcoming public courtyard to engage visitors immediately upon entrance
• Redesigned History Galleries to better tell the stories of our area’s people
• Improved connectivity to unify the Art, His tory, and Children’s Galleries
• Restorations to the historic Bradley Olm sted Garden and integrate the Garden with community green ways and bike trails, such as the Dragonfly Trail Network.
The Museum renovations aim to create a sense of openness to the entire property, in side and out, allowing for more natural light to pour into the interior spaces and shine down on the exterior gardens. The rede signed entrance will feature a spacious lob by, which leads to a café, shop, orientation space, and a grand entrance to the Children’s Gallery. Playing off the beauty of nature and the historic Gardens, a new overlook and terrace will be constructed just outside the Atrium for visitors to enjoy any time of year.
While construction is underway, The Colum bus Museum will be on tour throughout the Chattahoochee Valley. An exclusive offering of art and history exhibitions, educational programming and member events will con tinue at partner locations around Columbus. The Museum Shop and additional scheduled programming will be at the Scarbrough House, located at 1327 Wynnton Road, during the closure.
For more info on donating to the capital campaign or to become a museum member, visit www.ColumbusMuseum.com.
The library can be your one-stop for family fun throughout the fall. Make good memories, explore new things, and dive into a good read together. Learn more about our digital collection and check out a full calendar of events at www.cvlga.org.
Get out of the house this Fall and enjoy our free programs host ed at our local libraries. Here are a few of our family-friendly favorites:
• During Fire Safety Month, we will bring in special visitors (and maybe a fire truck) for a fire safety-themed storytime at the Columbus Public Library on October 13 and Mildred L. Terry on October 12, both at 10:30am.
• Get your Frankenstein on by making Zombie Barbies at the Columbus Main Library on October 10 at 4pm.
• Think pink and join a “Pinkalicious” Parade on October 22, 10:30am at Mildred L. Terry Library.
• Attend a safe, kid-friendly Fall Fest and Trick or Treating on October 28 at the Columbus Main Library and the North Co lumbus Library on October 31, both at 4pm.
If you can’t attend in-person events, enjoy the library online through programs such as the Libby app through Overdrive. The free digital platform comes in clutch to read classic tales and gen erational favorites for all ages, right at your fingertips. Listening and reading comprehension skills go hand in hand. By reading together, parents can assist with the challenging parts by hitting pause and asking questions! Try Tolkien’s epic fantasy masterpiece, The Fellowship of the Ring. Kids will love the mag ic and action of the beloved classic. Or bring on the spooky R.L Stine’s Goosebumps series- a great way for parents to share one of their favorite series from their own childhood!
Who HQ nonfiction chapter books are great for kids who love to learn! Who HQ has notable titles like What was the Underground Railroad, Who was King Tut, What was the Titanic, and more! Children’s nonfiction is even an excellent way for parents to learn new things between school runs and snack breaks. Jeopardy winner James Holzhauer says he studied for Jeopardy with kids’ books!
The fall brings many family-friendly events to Uptown Co lumbus. These events are sponsored by Uptown Columbus, Inc, an organization that manages and coordinates the revi talization efforts in Uptown Columbus.
Pack your lawn chair and blanket and head to the Friday Night Concert series in Uptown Columbus. The concerts are free and open to all ages. The October 7 concert will feature Abbey Road Live, a Beatles Tribute Band, and Jonboy Storey will be playing at the October 14 concert. Parking is free in the RiverCenter parking deck. Coolers, tents and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. The JP Thayer YMCA will pro vide childcare services for the concert, 6 to10pm and includes swimming, dinner and a movie with a snack for $25 per child, ages 1-12 years. Register at 706-322-8269 or https://bit.ly/ UptownPNO.
This October, Uptown Columbus is hosting the International Canoe Federation’s Freestyle Kayaking World Cup in the wa ters of the Chattahoochee River. Uptown Columbus is expect ed to welcome close to 100 athletes from over 11 countries
to kayak in this Olympic-level competition. The competitions that are open to spectators will be on Oct 3-5 and 7-9, typi cally from 11 am - 6 pm.
The entire family can enjoy the RushSouth Outdoor Festi val, which will be held on October 7-8 in conjunction with the competition. Festival-goers can expect two days full of competitions, live music, a Kids Zone, food & beverage, an exclusive PTAP car show and more. See the full schedule for this event at rushsouth.com.
Visit the 1200, 1100, & 1000 blocks of Broadway each Satur day from 9 am to 12 pm to shop for fresh and organic produce, home goods, jewelry, unique crafts, and delicious baked goods. Market Days is the perfect Saturday activity for family, friends, and visitors. On Saturday, November 12th, enjoy the Food Truck Festival in Uptown.
Food Truck Festival - November 12 from 10am-5pm
Holiday Tree Lighting - December 3 at 6:30 pm
Holly Jolly Market - December 10 from 9am-Noon
Creating a set of family costumes is a fun project that does not have to be complex or exces sively time-consuming. Here are some simple but cute costume ideas that you can create without spending a fortune at the craft store.
• The Addams Family is a good choice for kids who want a costume that is a little on the spooky side. A quick stop at the thrift store should be able to supply any clothes needed for the costumes.
• One fun theme that is easy to put together with dress clothes is Men in Black. If needed, borrow dark dress suits from a friend and your crew will be all set to defend the planet against aliens.
• Sun, Moon and Stars family costumes are an adorable option that you can fashion from in expensive items from the dollar store. Borrow a sparkly evening gown for the Moon costume and some tiaras and sparkly dresses for the Star costumes. Find a yellow dress or shirt for the Sun. Cut out a moon shape, a sun shape and star shapes from poster board and fasten them to the outfits.
• Alvin and the Chipmunks is a fun family costume idea that requires just a few items from the craft store. Fashion an A for Alvin’s shirt from felt or print out an iron-on A us ing your computer and printer. Create some chipmunk ears from headbands, cardboard and felt, and use some face paint to create whiskers.
• The Flintstone family is a costume theme you can pull off without sewing. Purchase orange, white and green t-shirts that will be oversized for the family member wearing them. For Fred’s costume, cut the sleeves off the orange t-shirt and use some black felt and fabric glue to fash ion the animal print pattern. For Wil ma’s dress, cut off both sleeves and one shoulder. For Baby Bam-Bam, cut both sleeves off the green t-shirt and create an animal print pattern with black felt. Create Wilma’s pearls by stringing together some ping pong balls. Cut the bottoms of the t-shirts to make them a little uneven.
Using 7 pipe cleaners, twist the bottoms together, then spread them out (almost like a spider). Place 20 assorted pony beads on each pipe cleaner. If you do not have pony beads, spaghetti beads would work just as well.
Once all 7 pipe cleaners have 20 beads, pull the tops up together with the twisted bottoms on the inside of the “corn.” You can use more pipe cleaners to create a filler ear of corn but I do not recommend using less than 7 pipe cleaners.
Twist the top of the corn together and trim with wire cutters if too long. Regular scissors work as well, but I personally suggest basic wire cutters if you happen to have some on hand. Make sure to leave them fanned out a bit for that signature look. This is where you’ll see your corn husk come together! Repeat these steps to create as many ears of corn as you’d like!
Archie, 1 year Lola, 3 years Fort Benning
Annalise, 5 years Columbus
The East Alabama Mental Health Center is a non profit comprehensive community mental health center serving Lee, Russell, Chambers, and Tallapoosa counties. It is our vision to provide a continuum of comprehensive, outcome oriented, and cost effective mental health services to individuals who struggle with mental illness and/ or substance abuse well as adults with developmental disabilities. We strive to make services accessible, available, and welcoming to all.
With Mental Illness Awareness week around the corner, we understand that it is often challenging to take the first step in seeking services for mental health or substance abuse problems, We invite you to contact us with any request or need we will do everything we can to make this experience a positive one for you or your family member. Hotline (334) 742-2877 1-800-815-0630
