Weekend links

• Math ::: The Not-Ever-Still Life
• How to Draw a Vampire ::: Art for Kids
• Moms are People, Too ::: We are THAT family
• 15 Simple Nature Crafts for Autumn ::: Little Acorn Learning
• Finding Your Inner Calm ::: Simple Homeschool
• Extended Breastfeeding: A Retrospective :::  Adventures in Babywearing
• Get Your Family Running (and giggling) in the Fall ::: Fit Family Together
• Season’s Eatings online cooking class giveaway ::: Rockin’ Granola

I wanted to mention that one of our family’s favorites Kiwi Crate just launched The Studio – which is filled with loads of kid friendly projects like Halloween crafts, Thanksgiving crafts, kid-friendly recipes, two-ingredient projects, and more.  Each project has simple step-by-step instructions and nice large images to guide you. Check it out !  They are having a Pinterest contest, too for those of you who pin.

You can read my Kiwi Crate review here.

Have you noticed that I’m a bit behind on my 31 Days of Unplugged Play series?  Real life keeps getting in the way of blogging, but that certainly isn’t something I’m complaining about!  I promise to keep going until I have 31 days of unplugged play ideas shared with you if you guys don’t mind having to be just a little bit patient with me (and don’t mind if the series runs a few days into early November).

Don’t forget that this week will be our Kids Gift Craft-along Link Up for October:  I’ll open the link on Thursday, the 25th and we can share our progress on our homemade holiday gifts.  Still looking for ideas?  I’ve been curating a Pinterest board that should get your crafty wheels turning!

Have a wonderful weekend, friends! We’re celebrating and throwing a special birthday block party, so I’m off to party with my favorite people. I’ll share the fun with you later this week and there’s a super cool giveaway, too!