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Jellybean Pussy Willows

April 11, 2016/in Craft, Easter /by ValleyFamilyFun

Jellybean Pussy Willows This is a fun craft to add a bit of colour to your spring or Easter decorations. Younger children will need a lot of help, and it’s easier if you do it together. I am not sure that even my 9 year-old could have made this craft totally on his own. It’s […]

All Ages Activities in the Valley

April 6, 2016/in Activities, Family Life /by ValleyFamilyFun

8 All-Ages Activities in the Annapolis Valley Our 18-year-old cousin came to visit. We were wracking our brains. What activities could we do that would be equally as fun to youth of all ages? Where could we go that the 5-year-old would find just as fun as the 18-year-old? We came up with a list […]

Jellybean Pussy Willows

April 11, 2016/in Craft, Easter /by ValleyFamilyFun

All Ages Activities in the Valley

April 6, 2016/in Activities, Family Life /by ValleyFamilyFun

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Jellybean Pussy Willows

April 11, 2016/in Craft, Easter /by ValleyFamilyFun

Jellybean Pussy Willows

This is a fun craft to add a bit of colour to your spring or Easter decorations.

Younger children will need a lot of help, and it’s easier if you do it together. I am not sure that even my 9 year-old could have made this craft totally on his own.

It’s a fun family activity that the kids will enjoy!

Supplies

Jellybeans

Toothpicks with pointy ends

Floral tape

Sticks that resemble pussy willows

ADAPTION: **Don’t have jellybeans or floral tape at home? Find a nice stick and use clumps of coloured clay or playdough as your sparks of colour!**

How to Make Jellybean Pussy Willows

Spear jellybeans with toothpicks.

This is the hardest part, as it can be difficult to break the shell of the jellybeans, and some slips of the hand, might result in a toothpick stabbing or two! Parents might want to take over this step. However, I still got plenty of stabs. It’s worth it though. Trust me!

Hold the stick in your hand and place one speared jellybean up against the stick.

Start wrapping the floral tape tightly around the stick, covering the toothpick and keeping it in place.

When that toothpick is nearly covered, add the next toothpick.

Keep winding your way around the stick, adding toothpicks, until you reach the top.

We found it easier to rotated the stick than to move the floral tape round and round.

The result is a beautiful display of colour.

Try adding them to a bouquet of real pussy willow for a colourful arrangement.

Cherry Blossom Craft

For another easy craft, try making these cherry blossoms using tissue paper, a stick and a hot glue gun!

I found the directions on Pinterest.

Spring has sprung!

All Ages Activities in the Valley

April 6, 2016/in Activities, Family Life /by ValleyFamilyFun

8 All-Ages Activities in the Annapolis Valley

Our 18-year-old cousin came to visit. We were wracking our brains.
What activities could we do that would be equally as fun to youth of all ages?
Where could we go that the 5-year-old would find just as fun as the 18-year-old?

We came up with a list of activities that everyone could easily do together.

Trailquest You will be given a code book that outlines the story along with a series of clues and directions that will take you on a walking adventure through a town in the Annapolis Valley. This game is appropriate for anyone aged 6+ as long as they are able to walk the distance. Although children may not understand the clues, they will still have fun searching for the answers.

2. Valley Raceway – Running from June to September, Valley Raceway features stock car racing on the Valley’s only dirt track.

There are 3 different stock car races: The classes are 4 cylinder, 8 cylinder and unlimited.

Stock cars race around the dirt track for the afternoon. Each group races for 10 laps each. This happens twice. Then, for the final 3 races, drivers race 12 laps for a cash prize.

It is located in Melvern Square behind Kingston.
Children under 12 are free.

3. Bowling – Bowling is often a forgotten about activity, but it’s open year-round, and fun for the whole family, and doesn’t matter if you are a good player or not! A list of Valley Bowling allies.

4. Swimming – Valley Family fun has a list of places to swim inside or outside. There are so many places to choose from!
Or, fancy a waterslide, the Valley has those, too. Some have height restrictions, so you might want to check those before you go.

5. Museum Visit – There are lots of great museums that kids of all ages enjoy. Valley Family Fun has a list of museums in the Valley.

Some favourites include Ross Farm or Memory Lane Train museum in Middleton.

6. Mini Golf – Who doesn’t love a game of mini golf? There are several places throughout the Valley that offers mini golf. Check one of them out this summer!

7. Amusement Parks – Theme parks offer something for everyone.

Don’t just think Upper Clements Park! There is also Action Jax in Annapolis and the Windsor Playland. Family fun for everyone!

8. Clayground – Paint your own pottery, fuse your own glass creation or stuff a bear! It’s all possible at the Clayground Studio in Wolfville.

No talent is necessary, so it’s another great activity for all ages!

BONUS!
9. Hiking – We are so lucky to be so close to so many incredible trails!

There are trails that are accessible to all ages and abilities. Valley Family Fun has a full list along with lots of reviews. Check one out today.

What else is on your list for all-ages activities?

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Cherry Blossom Craft

8 All-Ages Activities in the Annapolis Valley

We came up with a list of activities that everyone could easily do together.

What else is on your list for all-ages activities?

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