Franklin Mom Blog

Upcoming Franklin Events

I wanted to share a few things coming up that I'm looking forward to!

FIELDSTONE FARMS GARAGE SALE--First of all, the annual Fieldstone Farms garage sale is happening on next Saturday the 19th of September.  It always amazes me how many people actually come from other states for this event.  This is a sale for the entire neighborhood, including 2000 plus homes.  The earlier you go, the better when it comes to furniture/baby items, etc.  Make sure you stop by our house if you want some lemonde.  Two very cute boys will be happy to serve you!

CELEBRATION OF NATIONS--Saturday, Sept. 19 after the garage sale, you can head over to the Celebration of Nations at the O'More College of Design.  Expect an evening open-air market from 5-9pm with cultural performers, merchants, and food vendors.  Food, beer, and wine from around the world.  free admission.  Rain location is the Factory in Franlin.

FRANKLIN DUCK RACE--October 3rd at Pinkerton Park there will be a duck race on the Harpeth River benefitting New Hope Academy.  Food and children's activities begin at 11:30 am, duck race at 12:30, and it runs until 2:00pm.  Prizes include a scooter, groceries for a year, mall shopping spree, titans tickets and more.  $5 per duck, and a flock for $20. 

Jill's Low Cost Birthday Party Ideas

My friend Jill is one of the most inventive and resourceful people I know!  She did an amazing job leading our church's family camp this year.  These are some of her ideas for birthday parties, so you will see why she's so much fun to hang out with!  Thanks for sharing, Jill! 

 

"I have 3 boys and 1 girl, so some of these parties are for boys and some are for girls.

I've done just about every sports-themed party imaginable, but here's a taste of some of the more unique parties we've had:

Veggie Tales Party

As kids arrived, they colored Veggie Tales pictures, which they taped to their goody bags.  For games/activities, I used two red "hippity hops" (the large rubber bouncy balls with handles.  You sit on them and bounce.).  I taped large paper eyes to them and they looked just like Bob the Tomato.  The kids had Bouncy Bob races on them!  I had jumbled up the following phrase, "Go in the living room for a fun surprise".  I had written each word on a separate piece of paper and hid the clues inside green balloons.  I called it "Jr.'s Jumble" for Jr. Asparagus.  The kids had to sit on the balloons to pop them and get the clues out, then put them in the correct order.  Once they figured it out, they went into the living room, where my teenage niece was waiting in a Larry the Cucumber costume!  Larry joined the kids in playing Limbo and Musical Chairs while Veggie Tales music played in the background.  

Little House on the Prairie Party

When my daughter was younger, her favorite books were from the Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House series.  The girls came dressed in Pioneer style clothes.  I made a cake that looked like a log cabin, using packaged cake rolls stuck together with toothpicks.

 Activities included hand-sewing small pillows for their dolls using old fashioned calico fabric, dancing to fiddle music, and played Blind Man's Buff just like in the books.

 

Spider Man Party

I created a spider web on the wall using black crepe paper streamers and we played "Pin the Spider on the Web".  The child whose spider was closest to the center won a prize. I took each guest's picture with the birthday boy in front of the web, then included a copy of the photo in thank you cards sent after the party.  The kids "webbed" each other with silly string.  

Lego Party

My son proclaimed this as his favorite birthday party ever!  The boys each worked on a Lego creation using ALL the hundreds of Lego's my boys have collected through the years and my husband and I judged each creation.  We displayed their work on a table and created certificates on the computer to place in front of each one, such as "Most Creative", "Largest", "Coolest", "Funniest", "Most Action-packed", etc.   We played "Lego Toss", using 3 different sized containers.  The boys took turns tossing a Lego into the containers and got 1 point if it landed in the largest, 2 points for the medium-sized, and 3 points for the smallest container.  The cake was a giant Lego made from a sheet cake with cupcakes on top. 

Butterfly Party

I found small purses at the dollar store and the girls used butterfly stamps and beads to embellish them.  For lunch, I cut English muffins in half and turned them around, so the curved parts were in the center.  They resembled butterflies.  We spread pizza sauce on

them and the girls chose their favorite pizza toppings for their butterfly pizzas.  I popped them in the oven for a few minutes til the cheese melted.  While waiting for the pizzas to get ready, the girls decorated cupcakes with butterfly-shaped sprinkles.  They played "Pin the butterfly on the flower".  I painted a huge flower and taped it to the wall.  The girl whose butterfly got closest to the center won.  

 

Princess Party

For my version of the princess party, I read a book to the girls called The Princess and the Kiss by Jennie Bishop.  It is a sweet book that introduces the concept of God's gift of purity to children in a way that doesn't steal their innocence.  I decorated a chair to resemble a throne.  Each guest arrived in their prettiest party dress.  The invitation was worded using old English and began with "Here Ye, Here Ye, Her Royal Highness, Princess Brooke requests the honor of your presence...".  I took each guest's photo with the birthday princess sitting together on the throne.  The girls played dress-up and had high-heel races.  So cute!  

Knight Party

Jennie Bishop's book for boys is called The Squire and the Scroll.

I had a knight party for one of my sons based on this book.  Activities included dressing up like knights with some awesome costumes I found at a garage sale, jousting tournament using pool noodles, and stick horse races.

Misc. Party Activities

These activities can be adapted to just about any theme.  

Sheet Volleyball:  Divide kids into 2 teams.  Each team holds a sheet on the edges.  Place a beach ball on the center of each sheet.  Teams toss the ball back and forth by shaking the sheet.

Cotton Ball Transfer:  Fill a bowl with cotton balls.  Place an empty bowl beside it.  Blindfolded, the kids hold a plastic spoon spoon in their mouth, dip it into the cotton balls, trying to pick them up using only the spoon (No hands allowed!) and transfer them to the empty bowl.  It's hilarious to watch!  

Bucket Brigade Relay:  Line up kids in 2 teams.  Put a bucket of water at one end and an empty bucket at the other.  Each child should hold an empty cup.  Child closest to full bucket dips cup in and fills it up, then pours water into next person's cup, etc.  The last person pours their water into the empty bucket.  Of course, they are trying to do this as quickly as possible, so lots of water get spilled in the transfer.  You can either set a timer or have a fun song playing.  When time's up or the song ends, the game ends and whichever team with the most water in the second bucket wins." - JILL

Amy's Low Cost Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Here are some WONDERFUL low cost birthday party ideas for girls from one of my favorite Franklin Moms, my friend Amy.  Amy was a school teacher for many years, and is now teaching/pastoring the family service at the church we attend, The Nest.  She has a way of using her creativity to bring laughter and meaning into everyday life.  Thank you, Amy, for sharing your amazing ideas! 

 

Father / Daughter Bride party

We did this for my daughter's 7th birthday.  Daddys were included in the invitation.  There was a secret envelope for them in the invitation that was a questionaire for them to fill out about their daughters ... it was basically the outline for creating a blessing they would read over their daughters at the "wedding".  The girls came dressed as brides, the dads in their suits.  We decorated like a wedding - center aisle, candles at the front.  Party favors were a boquet made of flowers from a dollar store.  We played the wedding march as each daddy walked his daughter down the aisle.  Then each dad had a turn to read the blessing aloud over his daughter.  Daughters promised to love and obey and honor their daddies.  Daddies promised to love, protect and provide for their daughters while doing the best they can to be a picture of the heavenly Father for them.  After the ceremony we had a big reception.  A wedding cake, punch, mints and nuts and lots games of dancing.  Mothers were invited to come and be the audience at the wedding if they liked.  They blew bubbles as the girls and daddys left the wedding.  It was a fun, meaningful day with lots of laughter - and tears of joy!

 

Baby Doll Party

I have done this for a 4 year old and a 5 year old party. Friends bring their favorite baby doll and a doll stroller. As guests arrive they leave their strollers at the "stroller stop" outside, designated with a stroller stop sign.  (As girls are inside a volunteer tied a pink balloon to each stroller for the stroller parade later in the party.)  Girls came in and decorated a pink gift bag with baby themed stickers to create a diaper bag.  Then they packed their diaper bag with a baby doll diaper, bottle, rattle, baby dish, baby spoon (I used the liitle pink ones you get at Baskin Robins) and bibs.  (I shopped for all of these items at dollar stores.)  We went outside, put the babies in the strollers and walked around the kuldesac for a stroller parade.  We came back inside where we learned to put diapers on babies, how to feed them, give them a bottle, and burp them. I read a story to the "mommies" and their babies.  I used a story with repetition so the "mommies" could join in on those parts.  I LOVE YOU FOREVER is the story I chose, which is a sweet story about a Mommy and her baby.  After reading to the babies, the little mommies rocked their babies and put them to bed.  I supplied baby blankets to cover the babies.  Then we tiptoed to the cake table and had a baby buggy cake and opened gifts.  Then the mommies woke up their babies and the played house together. 

 

Karaoke party

We created this party for our 10 year old daughter.  Guests were asked to come dressed to perform a song in a karaoke show, though it did not have to be true kareoke - tracs with words were fine.  We created a cool looking stage by decorating our garage door opening with plastic tablecloths tied to look like a purple, pink and black stage curtain.  We used a microphone from our karaoke machine.  We set up folding chairs in the driveway to create the audience.  Girls took turns performing.  We made a video and watched the show afterwards while eating popcorn in the "theatre" (our den).  Then we went back outside for awards.  I purchased trophies from Oriental Trading and gave each girl a trophy during the awards ceremony.  They received awards based on something outstanding from their performance (best smile, best dance moves, best costume, etc).  Favors were blow up guitars and microphones, rock star tatoos and GIRLS ROCK dog tags, all from Oriental Trading.

 

Princess party

Lots of people have done a princess party, but here was our version:  All guests (including adults) came dressed as royalty.  We decorated crowns with glitter and sticker gems.  We had stations to have nails, hair and make up done.  I read PRINCESS AND THE PEA, and then we played a game where they had to sit on three different pillows and guess which had the "pea" (a bouncy ball) under it. We played pin the lips on the frog (based on the idea of a princess kissing frogs to find her Prince).  We danced liked princesses to princess songs, then played "freeze dance" where you stop the music and they have to freeze in the dancing position until the music begins again.  The girls ate a castle cake with their finest castle manners.

2 in one, Christmas gifts and summer fun!

My boys and I are planning on getting busy next week! I've been thinking, why not do some fun summer crafts that we can stash away for Christmas gifts? We usually make a good part of our gifts, and always have fun doing it. What better time than the lazy days of summer! This year, we are going to do some tye-dyed t-shirts in red and green. They will be gifts from our kids to their friends, cousins, etc. In the past we've done other gifts, including some for adults. Here are some ideas that we've tried:

rice heating pads
scarves
painting clear vases
cook book
handprint ornaments
handmade necklaces, bracelets, earrings
no-sew fleece blankets
fleece hats
candles
soaps
soup/cookie mixes
peppermint bark
buckeyes in a box
cookies/gingerbread in a jar
rosemary bread
painting on canvas
homemade salsa
mint tea
cranberry granola
aprons with reindeer handprints
simmering potpurri

My friend Sara has also made:
pillowcases
pajama bottoms
lap desk

I thought those were great ideas too!

Kid-friendly Summer Fun Ideas For the Franklin Mom

Every summer, we always ask ourselves what are we going to do to keep the kids from sitting in front of the TV and vegging the entire summer away!  No way, FranklinMom.com to the rescue.  Here we go, Franklin, TN Moms, here are Tons of Kid-Friendly Summer Fun Ideas To Do With Your Kids...Make this the best summer ever!

FREE or low cost:

1. Swimming
2. Tennis
3. Golf
4. Fishing
5. Playing at the river
6. Bike riding
7. Family walks
8. Pizza and game nights
9. Franklin library….summer reading program featuring activities for school age children Tuesdays and Thursdays.
10. Nashville library…marionette puppet shows beginning June 14 at 10:30, and continuing Fridays and Saturdays at the same time through the summer.     
11. The Frist…Saturdays from 1-2:30 free kids club.  Call 744-3357 to make reservations.  Also, look for free family days.
12. Planting seeds or garden.

13. Homemade bubbles….water, sugar, and dish soap use with soda circles.

14. Tye-dying t-shirts

15. Sidewalk chalk

16. Making fresh squeezed lemonade….use 1 and a half cups fresh lemon juice, ¾ cup honey, mix.  Stir in 9 cups water, chill. 

17. Science experiments (ideas from internet).

18. Have friends over.

19. Music at Crockett park…every Sunday at 7:00 in the Park.  

20. Oragami

21. Movies at the park at Pinkerton Park….G-rated movies begin at 8:00.  Check www.franklin-gov.com for movie titles.  

22. Movies at the Park at Leiper’s Fork….behind Puckett’s and to the left?  Bring lawn chairs at dusk.  Friday night is for kids, Saturday is mild adult movies.  Check www.hillsnhamlets.com for movie titles.

23. Visit Crockett Park

24. Disc golf - call 377-2337

25. Picnic

26. Fly a kite

27. Edwin Warner Park Nature Center, hiking trails, etc. 

28. Star Party… Sponsored by the new Planetarium at the Adventure Science Center.  Look at the stars/planets with the experts from 8:30-10:30 PM. 

29. Berrypicking…..Boyd Mill Farm has blackberries and raspberries around the end of June and can be reached at 794-3867.  Golden Bell Blueberry Farm has blueberries and can be reached at 794-3758.  Blueberries may be ready by end of June as well.

30. Apple picking….Morning Glory Orchards in Nolensville.  Can be reached at 395-4088.  Apples August through October. 

31. Egg fight/toss

32. Water balloons

33. Wild Oats….check out calendar of events at:                                                    http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/calendars/WLM.html

34. Home Depot….first Saturday of the month free kids workshop.    

35. Lowes….same sort of project.  Visit www.Lowes.com, and then click on the projects button for details.  

36. Make your own play dough.  Check out this cool recipe.

37. Paint the sidewalk with water and a brush.

38. Franklin Farmer’s Market….Saturday mornings at the factory.

39. Make strawberry pop….1 cup strawberries and 1/3 cup honey, puree.  Add ¼ cup puree to 16 oz carbonated water.

40. Make iced tea in the sun.

41. Make a football goal with pvc pipe and water worms.

42. Vine Hill Strawberries….near I-840.  Call 790-1757 for info.  Open M-S from 8-5 and Sun. 12-5. 

43. Gregory Mill Splash Park….Smyrna, TN.  Outdoor water activities,  390 Enon Springs Rd. E.  Open 10-6 daily. 

44. Drive the Natchez Trace Parkway….and bring a picnic. http://www.nps.gov/natt/

45. Make a mini-beach with brown sugar in a 9x13 inch pan.  Use small measuring cups to make sandcastles.

46. Make slime with cornstarch, water, and food coloring.

47. Tennessee State Museum.  Free admission, and Check for special events for kids.

48. Foil…..see what the kids come up with when you give them a roll of foil. 

49. The Wilderness Station…..one of our state parks in the Murfreesboro area. Fridays they have Meet-N-Greet Critters for free.  Check out www.murfreesborotn.gov/parks. 

50. Pick TN…check out www.picktnproducts.org to see where you can pick your own various produce. 

51. Modeling clay….so easy since you can grab a package at the grocery store.

52. Visit the Chocolate Shop in Cool Springs. 
53. Make Jam.  Check out this easy recipe. 
54. Make potholders.    
55. Ride bicycles around Williamson County Rec Center Loop. 
56. Visit a Cupcake Shop.  Here are a few options: Gigi's, The Pink Cupcake and Ivey Cake.  
57. Gelato!!!  Check out Nucci's.  
58. Arrington Vineyards.  Free music Friday, Saturday and Sundays.  Beautiful views, wonderful wine and kid friendly (except no wine until they are 21). 
59. Harpeth Community Church Summer Family Movie Days.
60. shrinky dinks
61. temporary tattoos
62. "Bright" projects from Michaels--vehicle kits, electricity kits, etc.
63. Sweet and Sassy salon for girls
64. World Cup of Tea or Franklin Tea
65. Moon sand
66. Nissan tours www.factorytoursusa.com/TourDetails.asp?TourID=377&State=TN&Search=

FUN, BUT COST MONEY!!

1. Nashville Children’s Theatre….check website link for shows and times.  Check also for Target Family Time when tickets are half off.

2. Adventure Science Center... www.adventuresci.com.

3. Planetarium at Science Center… www.adventuresci.com. 

4. Schermerhorn….visit www.nashvillesymphony.org.  

5. Brentwood Skate Center….Open skate Tues-Fri from 12-3:30 PM.  Costs $5 plus $2.50 for skates.  Family night is Thursday from 6-9:00 PM.  Costs $7 for the firstperson, and $3 for each additional person, skates included.

6. Williamson County Rec Center….check out for ceramic class info, lego-building camp (age 10 plus), sports camps, etc.  Visit www.wcparksandrec.com.

7. Wave Country….open Tues-Sun. from 10-7:00.  Cost is $10 for adults and $8 for kids.  http://www.nashville.gov/parks/wave_country.htm

8. NashvilleShores….visit www.nashvilleshores.com.  Lots of event dates, pretty much costs $24 per person.

9. Franklin Lanes...9-11:00 AM is the best time for the price, $5 special per person for unlimited games.  3 people per lane. http://jaymarfec.com/  Website has a flyer for kids offering one free game of bowling per day, not including shoe rental, if you print it out and bring it in!  Now smoke-free.

10. Movies…Carmike Thoroughbred 20 Cinemas.  Tuesdays - $1.00 cokes and popcorn. 

11. Laser Chase….$7 per person per game.  M-F 4:00-9:00.  Sat 10-10, Sun 12-9.

12. Glow Galaxy….Jump til you drop.  open Tuesday from 4-6/$8.00 per child.  

13. Jump Zone or Pump It Up….Look for open jump times - also great for birthday parties.

14. The Little Course at Connor Lane…play a round of golf, camp, or lessons.  790-0222.

15. IMAX theatre at Opry Mills….3-D movies are more popular these days for the kiddos - but watch out they can be expensive. $13/adult, $11/child, matinee before 3:00PM.

16. Aquarium restaurant

17. Rainforest Café restaurant.

18. Climb Nashville….rock climbing at www.climbnashville.com.

19. Nashville Zoo…..open 9-6:00.  $13 adults, $8 kids.  www.nashvillezoo.org

20. Discovery Zone….in Murfreesboro. www.discoverycenteronline.org

21. Krispy Kreme Donuts - make sure you're there when the hot light is on.

22. Get ice cream, Smoothie King, or go to Sonic (happy hour 2-4 daily)

23. Third Coast Clay…..in the factory.  Paint some pottery.  $6 painting fee plus the cost of the item you paint.  http://www.thirdcoastclay.com/

24. Carnton Plantation…..educational tours, also summer concert series.  Visit http://www.carnton.org/summer_concert.htm

25. Nashville Sounds….check out www.nashvillesounds.com.  Tickets start at $6.00.

26. Visit www.sampleaday.com and go get coupons for fun places to eat and play!

27. Cheekwood….visit www.cheekwood.org.  Located in the Brentwood area.  Has a lively story time on Thursday nights in June and July at 6:30.  Admission to the garden area is $10 for adults and $5 for kids.  Just beware of ticks, as this is where I got lyme disease!!!!

28. Franklin on foot….kids do rubbings and learn dates and architectural details about our town.   Various days at 10:00 am.  Five dollars admission.  Check out www.franklinonfoot.com for details.

29. SCORE - cool videos games, arena, great rates, memberships, great trade in deals, etc.  If you're child loves video games, this is a great option. $6.00 / hour per person.
30. Visit Build a Bear or buy a Webkinz and play on website (www.webkinz.com).  Watch out - it's addictive. 

DAY CAMPS

1.      Gentry’s- http://www.gentryfarm.com/camp.htm, full this year.

2.      Camp Widgiwagan- http://www.ymcacampwidjiwagan.org/

3.   Forest Hills Baptist Church VBS

4.   The People’s Church VBS

5.  Velocity Sports Camps.

6.      Upward Basketball…Forest Hills Baptist Church.  373-7518 for more info.  Grades K-2 only.

7.      The Little Course Camps

8.      Carnton Plantation….June 16-20.  9-2:00.  www.carnton.org/programs_events.htmBrentwood YMCA…Clubhouse Summer Camps.  A Monday-Friday from 1:30-3:30 camp.  Camps including mad science, flying machine,martial arts, photography.  Call for details at 373-YMCA.

9.      Williamson County Technology Camp-  Check www.wcs.edu for details.  Full this year.  Free to students, make movies.

10. Williamson County Parks & Recreation Camp @ local elementary schools. These start at 7:30am and run until 5:30pm.

11. Whipporwill day camp

 

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

1. Pump It Up…Friday nights from 6:30-9:30.  $18 per child includes dinner.  Call 373-7867 to make a reservation.
2. Let It Shine…6:30-10:00 on Friday nights.  $15 per child not including dinner.  Call 369-flip to make a reservation.
3. Brentwood YMCA…every other Friday, sometimes swimming.  6-10pm, including dinner, $15 per child for members, $30 for nonmembers.  Call 373-YMCA to register.

SHORT TRIPS

1. Rock Island State Park… waterfalls, hiking, fishing, camping, cabins.

   http://cleanairtn.org/environment/parks/RockIsland/

2. Kentucky Down Under….open 8-6pm.  $22 for adults and $13.00 for kids.  Visit

   www.kentuckydownunder.com.
3. Gold N Gem Grubbin….dig for gems, camping, and more.  North Georgia.  Visit http://www.goldngem.com/.
4. Great Wolf Lodge…indoor waterpark/hotel.  Lots of fun.  Visit  www.greatwolflodge.com/Locations/Sandusky/   Also with a location in Cincinatti.

5. Montgomery Bell State Park…in Burns near Fairview.  Camping, fishing, cabins, etc.  Visit 

   http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/MontgomeryBell. 
6. Beach Bend….Kentucky.  Campgrounds, race track, amusement park, water park. Check out http://www.beechbend.com/Home%20Page.htm. 
7. Bucksnort Trout Ranch….McEwen Tennessee, check out http://www.bucksnort.com/html/rates.html

8. Fall Creek Falls…..hiking, golf, cabins, pool, etc.  Website is

   www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/FallCreekFalls/   

     9.  Kentucky Kingdom.  Visit www.sixflags.com/kentuckyKingdom

     10. Tennessee Aquarium….in Chattanooga.  Adults $20, children $13.  Visit their website at www.tnaqua.org.

     11.  Mammoth Cave…Open from 8:00-6:15 daily, Prices start at $5.00 for adults, and $3.50 for kids.  Website: www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm.            

     12. Holiday World - located in Santa Claus, Indiana.  Free Sunscreen and Drinks.

FAMILY FALL ACTIVITIES

I've pooled from several resources, and picked my favorties!  Let me know if you find something new!

Great for the weekends:

1. Gentry's Farm-  You can visit their website at www.gentryfarm.com.  Located in Franklin.  They have pumpkins, kids activities, hayrides, and a cornfield maze.  Open weekends Sept. 27-Oct.26.  Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5.  Cost is $6 per person, pumpkins are extra.

2. Rippavilla Plantation- Visit www.Rippavilla.org.  Located in Spring Hill.  Famous for their Cosmic Corn Maze.  Open 3-10 Thurs and Fri, 10-10 on Sat, and 12-6 on Sun.  Cost is $7 for 12 and older, $5 for children ages 6-11, and under 5 are free.

3. Apple Picking- Morning Glory Orchards in Nolensville.  For details call 395-4088. 

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Oct. 4- Home Depot kids' craft will be making a whistle firetruck.  9-12 am.

Oct. 11- Lowes kids' crafts will be making a glow in the dark skeleton 10-11am.

Oct. 15- Trick or treat crafts at Williamson Rec Center.  8:30-10 am, Cost is $30 plus an $8 supply fee.

Oct. 18- Seventh annual chili cook-off, noon-5 pm in Leiper's Fork.  For info check out www.leipersforkvillage.com.

Oct. 19- The Great Pumpkin Fair- at Owls Hill Nature Sanctuary.  Cost $12, 1-5 pm.  Call 370-4672 for reservations, or visit www.owlshill.org/programregistration.

Oct. 22- Howling and Prowling- Owls Hill Nature Sanctuary. 6-8:30 pm, cost $20.  See Oct. 19 for contact info.

Oct. 25- Lowes kids' crafts will be making pumpkins from 10-11 am.

Oct. 25- The Nashville Symphony will be presenting Happy Halloween.  This is a "Young People Concert."  Contact www.nashvillesymphony.org for details. 

Oct. 26- Fluff 'n' Stuff Trick or Treat- 1:30-2:30 at the Longview Recreation Complex in Spring Hill.  Cost is $8 plus a $10 supply fee and $5 to $15 for costumes.  Register by calling 302-0971, ext. 10.

Oct. 31- Halloween Cookies, Mom and Me- Williamson County Rec Center, from 9:30-10:30 am.  Cost $5.  To register, call 790-5719, ext.10. 

Nov. 1-  Home Depot's kids crafts are making a leaf press from 9-12 am.