We decided to do a very simple family fun night last night and I mixed it in with our Friday Fun. The theme of the night was "Winter is the Warmest Season" based on the book by Lauren Stringer.
I love this book! It is about a child who decides that winter is warmer than summer because of hot cocoa, grilled cheese sandwiches, woolly hats and mittens, warm blankets, cozy cats, and much more. The illustrations are beautiful too.
I filled a basket with the book, quilts, and footy pajamas for the kids in front of the fireplace.
After we picked Little J up from school, we headed to a favorite park to play. As you can see, the weather was cooperating perfectly and it was freezing. I kid, what is up with this winter weather?! It was close to 60 degrees when we arrived at the park. So much for bundling up in hats and mittens. It did make me feel better that the rain was coming in as we left and the temperature had dropped significantly. Maybe we would be able to sit by the fire after all...
After having hot bubble baths and getting into their warm and cozy jammies, the kids helped me make dinner. Daddy arrived home just in time to join the fun.
We made grilled cheese sandwiches, oven baked fries, and apple wedges with yogurt dip.
This was an easy family night to pull together. I had everything on hand. If you want to replicate this night, this is what you'll need...
copy of the book, Winter is the Warmest Season by Lauren Stringer
quilts or blankets
warm and cozy jammies
grilled cheese sandwich makings (butter, bread, and cheese)
favorite side dishes
hot cocoa, whip cream, marshmallows
family favorite board games, puzzles, movie
Linking to: The Sunday Showcase, No Time For Flashcards, Winter Fun Ideas Party
12 comments:
What a great night!! That grilled cheese looks super delicious!
We haven't read that book, I'll look for it! Fun night!
It is snowing here now, but it has been so mild.
What a perfectly awesome Family night! :)
too fun! :)
We're having a similar winter here. I was going to start a fire for an object lesson, but it was hard to imagine with the weather in the 70s
I've never read that book. It sounds great! I am always so impressed with your family days. You are such a wonderful Mommy!
SOOOO nice and cozy!
... You also need a child who eats grilled cheese sandwiches, but otherwise it sounds like a perfect fun night.
I'm always looking for fun family nice activities. Very nice idea and well put together. Looked like fun.
This is the greatest idea! My kids love our movie nights and I think next time, I'm going to make up a basket and have fun food, etc.
What fun! Looks like a great cuddle night ;-) Thank you for sharing your ideas with us on The Sunday Showcase Hope to see you next week ;-)
What a great night! The book looks adorable too!
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