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Get Ready with This Back to School Word Search for Kids

Paula — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0000

Summer always feels like a whirlwind. Slow it down for half a second with some fun transition activities like this Back to School Word Search for Kids. Between the final trips to the beach and the hunt for the perfect backpack, the transition back to a school routine can be a jolt for students and parents alike. Not going to lie, I used to get panicky the closer we got to the end of the summer. This post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying links. Summer vibes are some of my favourite and I know I am not alone. Back to School is a mad race of activity and yes it is back to routine, which is welcome for many people, but also September is a lot. The forms alone are crazy in that first couple of weeks. AND, there’s a huge cost to back to school shopping. Recognizing that the cost of living is through the roof and few of us can afford extras, I like to share easy low cost and sometimes free opportunities for families. These Back to School word search is one of those freebies that I am sharing with you in mind. Whether you are looking for a quiet morning activity to settle those first-day jitters or a fun way to get kids back into learning mode, a themed word game or a puzzle is the perfect low-stress solution. Ease Into the School Mindset After weeks of sun and play, jumping straight into heavy textbooks can feel daunting. This Back to School Word Search for kids is designed to bridge that gap. It focuses on familiar classroom vocabulary. Think notebooks, recess, and library to help younger students re-engage with school themes in a way that feels like a game rather than an assignment. For teachers, this is an excellent morning activity. Having a stack of these on desks as students arrive on the first day gives them something immediate and engaging to focus on. And you can get a quick moment of peace while managing the inevitable chaos of new cubby assignments and attendance. For parents, it’s a great addition to a lunchbox surprise or a rainy afternoon activity during the final week of August. Benefits Beyond the Fun While word searches are undeniably entertaining, they also offer some sneaky educational benefits too. Download Your Free Printable Ready to get started? Download and print this word search in just a few clicks. It’s designed to be clear and easy to read, making it accessible for elementary-aged children. Pro-Tip: If you want to make it a challenge, set a timer and see who can find all the words first. Or have your kids circle the words using different coloured highlighters to make it colourful. Don’t forget the paper and supplies Don’t forget to order paper – HP Printer Paper and also be sure to use a good printer. This Epson Eco Tank Printer is amazing. It saves ink like nobody’s business. Post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission when a purchase is made. Grab your favourite pencils, find a cozy spot, and let’s make this the best school year yet!

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Fun Backyard Bingo Game for Families

Paula — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:21:00 +0000

Are you starting to feel cooped up and a little restless? But, it’s still time to be cautious with your local travels? Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying purchases. Then why not add this cute printable Backyard Bingo game to your repertoire of easy and free family activities to share. When the snow melts and the ground starts to thaw it is a wonderful time to get outside. If you have a backyard then you know how important that has been over the past year or so. I mean ours is always important but we need this space again this year as an extension of our living space and our home. We have a pool so we use our backyard a lot during the summer months especially. Most of our summer activity revolves around the swimming pool, or part time jobs and camping. But there are some days you simply can’t do either of those things. Maybe it is a but too hot to rest outside in the direct sun all day, so you find a picnic table or patio set with some shade and set up a space there to do this family game. Looking for ways to get the kids outside and ideas that the entire family can do together? This backyard bingo game is perfect for everyone. As long as you can recognize the images and easily find them then you are old enough to play along. This is an easy little printable game with bingo cards that you print out and share. I’d use the heavier paper if you have any and then print off the entire printable for an afternoon game of backyard bingo. By the way I also have a fun neighbourhood scavenger hunt that is easy for kids to do. There are so many things that you can do once the weather changes to spring and summer sunny days. This is just one more tool in the toolkit. To Print this Backyard Bingo Game Out Follow These Easy Instructions Click on the link below and print. Simple as that. Tools and Supplies to Help If you are looking for an excellent printer for crafts and homework this is the one you need – Epson Eco printer is what I use here for all of my work and crafting projects. The kids use it too. Best part is the eco friendly ink cartridges last forever. Get paper here – > HP printer paper Need More Crafts and Ideas? Don’t Miss all of the Free fun printables that I have available on my Pinterest channel. So many cool things to do such as this Bee Life Cycle. While there print out some of the challenges for the summer months. The July Cooking challenge is a good one and so is the drawing challenge. Do You have any favourite outdoor games for families?

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Fun Fall Colour By Number Activity for Kids

Paula — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:44:00 +0000

Fall’s arrival always makes me a bit sad. Everyone here knows that summer is my favourite season, with winter following close behind. Even this year, I believe that ski season is worth celebrating. Sometimes I find that I need to look harder to find reasons to enjoy September, October and November. But, that said, I am fully aware that the reasons are there. One of the biggest, most appealing parts of the Autumn months is simply Fall colours and watching the leaves change colour. Right now, my street is a riot of colourful maple trees. That makes me happy. Celebrate Colour with Fall Colour By Numbers Activity So, I thought this Fall Colour By Number Activity would be a hoot for kids. There are several pages here and you get them all for free today. Just because you are a reader here. Autumn fruits and vegetables are fabulous. And sometimes Fall Fashion is inspired, but this year I am not going overboard because honestly there’s very little need to dress up right now. I choose to look at that as an opportunity to save some money. Glass half full, right? Don’t Miss My Other Printables Download the Current Colour By Number File Just click and collect, basically the same as getting groceries, except with printables that you probably shouldn’t eat. Actually, I take that back, you definitely shouldn’t eat these, just colour them instead and have fun while you are at it. Of course, if you like this printable kid’s activity, then you may also enjoy this Indoor Scavenger Hunt. Tools to Be Creative Keep colourful markers and crayons on hand always. That will help you to complete these cute Fall Colour By Number sheets. Let Me Know What You Need

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Halloween and Fall with Hallmark Style

Paula — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:29:59 +0000

This post has been sponsored by Hallmark and it may contain affiliate links too. I received product for consideration and my opinion is my own. It’s almost time to get decorating for Halloween and that makes me happy. When it comes to Halloween I am a bit of a kid again. Halloween and fall go together so well. I’ve made it no secret that summer is my favourite season so when fall comes I sometimes find it hard to transition and I need something to look forward to. Halloween, Thanksgiving and my new love for Fall Camping helps me feel a bit less stressed about pools closing and beach days ending. Of course, Halloween is one of the best parts of fall for kids of any age. Any reader here knows I’m a fan of Hallmark, so of course, my Halloween and fall are decked out with all kinds of quirky and fun Hallmark decorations, clothes, and household items. Halloween and Fall Picks from Hallmark’s New Collection In keeping with my love of Hallmark for holidays and seasons, I’ve put together some of my picks from Hallmarks’s new Halloween and fall collection 2018. My picks have a little bit of everything from bracelets to measuring spoons, and they’re all really cute as always. Halloween Stickers A set of cute character stickers featuring witches, bats, and more. Tissue White tissue with a black print featuring cats, bats, and words like spooky and creepy. Just a cute little add-on to help when jazzing up your presents. Skull Socks These adorable sugar skull socks feature a yellow ribbing at the top and one side of a sugar skull decorated with reds and oranges. The socks go together to make one skull. We love these Hallmark socks and have multiple pairs now because kooky fun novelty socks are BOMB and these are some of my favourites to gift to others too. In fact put these away now and give to someone for Christmas. They’d make an amazing stocking stuffer. Happy Halloween Gift Bag This gift bag is perfect for giving out special treats and gifts for themed parties or birthdays that fall around this time. The bag features a cute jack-o-lantern with the classic toothy face. Glass Bead Bracelet This bracelet features all the colors of Halloween as well as Halloween-themed designs on the beads. It makes a great gift for someone who loves Halloween but is maybe a bit too old to go out trick or treating anymore. Stretchy band fits most sized wrists. Fall Welcome Placemat Welcome your visitors with this sweet placemat which reads “Welcome family… welcome friends”. Get a set for special occasions, or maybe for every day use. Also could be a really cute gift as a set if you are struggling to think of something to give someone who enjoys entertaining. Bowl of Thanks One of my favourites this season because of the sentiment on it. This bowl features the words “FULL OF THANKS” printed along the inside upper edge, and its white and orange color is perfectly fall. Napkins These cute little napkins featuring a chicken print are perfect for any fall get together. EVERYONE can use more napkins on hand and these are prettier than the plain ones you often find at grocery stores. Measuring Spoons These ceramic measuring spoons make a cute addition to any kitchen. Their bright colors and rustic charm is undeniable. Rustic Wood Sign Perfect for almost any home, this rustic wood sign brings an old-school farmhouse charm in its style and the print which reads “Count the really good blessings twice”. Currently deciding where I should hang this because the colours go perfectly with my decor in the kitchen but I feel like it could potentially go in the dining room or basement too. Taking opinions into account if you have any or have seen my kitchen ever. I’m giving away one of these wooden signs below so don’t forget to enter for the chance to win. Celebrate Halloween and Fall with Cute Accessories Every season Hallmark comes up with adorable accessories and home decor to spruce up your home or give someone as a gift. Whether you love jewelry or cute one of a kind gifts, Hallmark has everything you need. This time of year, as we lead up to Christmas you’ll find me in their store or online, AND you’ll even find me checking out their channel for upcoming holiday movies and specials playing on my television. I told you, I’m a Hallmark girl. Head over to the Hallmark website and check out more of their great Halloween and fall picks for yourself! Entry-Form

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Nine of the Best Reasons To Love Fall Camping in Ontario

Paula — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 20:59:02 +0000

The golden leaves lit by sleepy sunrises, the rhythm of an afternoon canoe ride, followed by a brisk evening walk through lush wide open forests, and plumes of smoke swirling together as you watch the crackling campfire. Relieved of their crowds after Labour Day, a fall RV Camping experience in Ontario’s Provincial Parks will help you slow down and listen, romanced by Fall camping in Ontario. As a summer lover, I’ve never considered fall in Ontario an ideal time to travel, camp, or explore. With its long sprawling sun drenched days full of swimming, fishing, hiking and cottages, summer naturally lends itself to camping trips and travel. These days I love winter with an intensity that I never thought possible, all stemming from that frosty March day when we first squeezed our sock feet into ski boots. So where does that leave Autumn? Autumn has always felt like shoulder season to me. It’s closing the pool, raking endless piles of leaves, planting fall bulbs, and waiting for snow and ski hills to open. Nothing on earth could make me love autumn, or so I thought. This fall we partnered with Ontario Parks for their 125th Anniversary and took an RV on a predetermined route through Ontario’s Provincial Parks and I finally understood why people gush about fall camping and Autumn in Ontario. Nine Reasons to Love Fall Camping: Quiet Campsites are calm and peaceful throughout the autumn months. Summer crowds have returned to workplaces and schools and there’s room to explore craggy rocks, waterways and windswept beaches that define Ontario’s Parks. Fall camping can be perfect if you are looking for a quiet break alone or with a loved one. Fall foliage The trees of course are changing and their leaves begin to turn burnished reds and oranges, copper tones and bright yellows too before they fall to the ground. It is a stunning sight and this province is naturally gifted with a wide variety of maples, pines, birches, elms and more. The towering trees will make you feel very small. It’s humbling. Check out the Ontario Parks Fall Colour Report to make the most of your leaf watching time. Salmon spawning A naturally occurring phenomenon that is absurd to witness and also incredibly cool. We all feel like we are occasionally swimming upstream against the current, but salmon literally perform this Herculean task every year. It’s crazy and memorable to witness. I could have stood at Chutes Provincial Park and Sauble Falls Provincial Park for hours watching each one try. Fall Fishing Cooler temperatures sometimes mean fish are on the move and there are many fishing derbies happening. Stargazing Did you know that after the autumn equinox the stars begin to be a bit harder to see? If you time it just right the constellations are brilliant in late summer and very early fall. The Autumn Equinox is a great time for that. As it gets closer to winter though it’s not ideal, so plan a trip now. View this post on Instagram Wouldn’t change a minute of the adventure we took together through Ontario’s northern Parks last month. @sharkainsleyschuck @ontarioparks #sponsored #discoveron #opescape #op125 #travel #camping #rvcamping #hphp #nature #hiking #fun #family #travel #ifwtwa #travelwriter #traveling #canada A post shared by Paula Schuck (@inkscrblr) on Oct 15, 2018 at 2:54pm PDT The Weather It might be a bit unpredictable, especially the further north you head in Ontario, but the scorching hot summer nights have blown past and they are replaced with cooler evenings and more manageable days too. Consider taking this Montem Sneaky Snuggler camping blanket with you for extra warmth. The fall weather can be ideal for hiking, kayaking and canoeing too. Rates Now that prime season is behind you the rates tend to get lower so sometimes that means more bang for your buck. So save a few dollars and enjoy fall camping. Bugs There are fewer bugs flying around in the fall months. They start to wind down in mid September. In May you get black flies when camping in some places and wasps are ecstatic to see you in August. But September, October and even maybe November some places the bugs are less annoying. Listen I know they have a job but if I can avoid getting bitten or stung I’d rather do that. Your pick of campsites OH seriously this was pretty awesome actually. We had a stunning lake view at Grundy Lake Provincial Park and Killarney was a quiet little nook and then we got to Chutes on a Sunday and the warden said “Go look around and choose one of these” and then she handed us a list of her favourites. We picked a large clean campsite that had electrical access and it was close to trails so we were able to find our way over to explore easily and the towering pines trees that surrounded us on three sides were humbling and made creaky curious sound effects I can still hear when I close my eyes. Fall Camping Can Be Brilliant Camping is a means of travel that can be very affordable and a wonderful way to get outdoors. It’s also a fun way to build family memories that last. Don’t discard Fall camping, especially in Ontario’s incredible northern parks. The reward at the end of your drive is so worthwhile that this season might just win you over too. We were guests of Ontario’s Parks this season and we received compensation to share our experience here. My opinion is all my own. We can’t wait to return.

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October Colouring Page

Paula — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 23:48:50 +0000

Well hello there October 1st! Not even sure how that happened. The thing about October is that once October arrives you certainly can’t argue that it’s Fall. Signs of Fall are everywhere. Leaves are changing and my neighbourhood is ablaze with gorgeous maple trees in burnt oranges and reds. I have a couple of trees holding out still. If you or your kids are like me at all then perhaps welcoming October with this October Colouring Page printable will help to remember and transition to a new month. It’s fourth quarter here and the end of year and holiday season is fast approaching. Sometimes you need a little reminder to slow it down and this might be just the ticket. By the way if you are a Fall leaves fan check out this Fun Leaf Crafts and Activities idea. There are a few other related posts featuring seasonal crafts and recipes too. Last year at this time apples were big and we even made an apple pandowdy for the first time ever after visiting a corn maze and apple orchard near us. Our Favourite Apple Recipes Last year we gathered together 31 of our favourite apple recipes from around the blogosphere and published them here for all of you to read and make. 31 Amazing and Appetizing Apple Recipes. More apple recipes are located under the Food section tab above. If you need inspiration check out my Food and Cooking Pinterest Board. It has some excellent and scrumptious recipes you will love. Don’t forget to visit my Free Printables Pinterest board for more fun printables. Right now you will want to pin this Halloween word search to do when the kids are contemplating their eleventh choice for a Halloween costume. Do yours do that? I rarely buy or make Halloween costumes super early because ever since the age of five or so they have done this thing where they change their minds about 10 times before October 31st which is super fun! NOT. There’s a colouring page for every month of the year so far. Here’s the one for this month. october_colouring_page If you are searching for Halloween costume ideas here are some thoughts. Halloween is one of my favourite events this season and of course there’s still plenty of time to get outdoors and have fun too. How to Print and Colour This October Colouring Page: If you wish to download the image above you can simply right click of the link above and it will download for you. Then feel free to print it out for your personal use. Please do not reprint on your own blog. This is for your enjoyment only. Share with friends and family and have fun!

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Battling Cold and Flu Season $85 Get Well Kit Giveaway #ad

Paula — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 19:51:20 +0000

This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Well, cold and flu season is here. Every year, it’s the same story. Despite our best efforts, most of us will be forced to admit defeat and retreat to our sofas with a healthy supply of tissues and hot liquids. Trust me I am more than familiar with this. My youngest daughter started in with coughing almost immediately when she returned to school. She battled bronchitis for weeks, and a cold as well. Naturally we all ended up with this nasty bug. This season the cough is the thing that will do you in. Unless you get a handle on it quickly and take care of yourself now. Stock up on these items now, so you aren’t scrambling when cold and flu season hits. You might not be able to prevent yourself from getting sick, but there are a few things that help. When I was little I would stay at my Grandma’s house on sick days. My Mom was a single parent and she worked hard all week. Luckily my grandma was around to help. I’d rest happily on grandma’s sofa all day and she’d feed me chicken soup and orange juice. After my Mom retired, she’d come over and help out when I was sick, even though I was an adult. Now that they are both gone, every time I am sick I think of both of them. I miss that kindness and the way they just always jumped in to help without being asked. There’s nothing like Mom or Grandma to make you feel better when you are under the weather. There are many things you can do to help get through cold and flu season, even when your Mom is not around. Read through to end of this post to find out how to win a get well care package from Bayer of your own. Please note prize package is worth $85 ARV and contains all of the items shown below without the robe. Clear your nose Having a blocked nose can be one of the worst parts about being sick. If cold medications still leave you feeling stuffed up, try pairing them with a saline spray like hydraSense®. hydraSense® is 100% naturally sourced sea water that is clinically proven to help get rid of nasal congestion so you can breathe better and concentrate on getting the rest you need. Clean up your act This one is often overlooked! Keep anti-bacterial wipes and hand sanitizer within reach on sick days to avoid leaving germs on the surfaces in your home. The last thing you want to do is spread sickness to your friends and family members. You’ll feel better knowing you’re keeping your germs to yourself. Take a hike Did you know that light exercise can help to relieve congestion when you have a cold? Instead of staying cooped up inside, a brisk walk can help you feel restored. Just make sure you don’t overdo it. Put your sore throat on ice Sucking on ice chips can help temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat by numbing and calming some of the inflammation causing your pain. Other ways to soothe a sore throat include gargling warm salt water or sipping on a warm herbal tea. We have been gargling with warm salt water for a week now! Give yourself a (delicious!) boost When you’re sick, making nutritious meals may feel like more of a chore. If your sick-day meals are more microwave friendly than health conscious, it’s also important to make sure you’re getting the nutrients you need with a multivitamin. If you’re not a fan of pills, try One A Day® Gummies. They taste great and help the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins. For some added Vitamin C, pop Redoxon® into a ½ glass of cold water. You get 10 oranges worth of vitamin C in one tablet†! Remember, the last thing you want to do when you’re sick is go to the store. So, stock up today to get ready for the winter. What is on your “must have” list for cold and flu season? This post is sponsored by Bayer, which means I have been compensated. My opinion is all my own and it is also truthful. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Follow the instructions for a chance to win a Get Well Care Package from Bayer. ROBE not included. $85 ARV. Canada only. †Equivalent to the vitamin C of 10 raw oranges. When diet is not enough – Redoxon is not meant to replace food. Entry-Form

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Autumn Word Search

Paula — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 13:34:40 +0000

Well, so long summer. Hard for me to say that as you know. This summer was a bit of a dud in the weather department. Here’s hoping the fall months bring some lovely sunny days for a few more weeks. Here’s a quick autumn word search that will have you, or your kids enjoying a few minutes of fun. Autumn days can be fun for hikes and walks and even camping too. What’s your favourite month? For me autumn is apple picking and squash and delicious warm crockpot meals. It’s a busy time too though with back to school of course. Do you have a favourite thing about the Fall months? You can print this autumn word search out by clicking on the image above or following the link below. Have fun!! [clickToTweet tweet=”Check out this free autumn word search from Thrifty Mommas Tips.” quote=”Check out this free autumn word search from Thrifty Mommas Tips.”] AutumnWordSearch

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Apple Pandowdy – Farm Fresh Favourites #BornOnTheFarm

Paula — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 14:14:37 +0000

Truth be told, there’s very little I like about Fall. I am a summer gal. Summer is my happy space. Swimming and road tripping and beaches and sunny afternoons working in my outdoor office bring me JOY. Fall means back to routine and sweaters and colder temperatures. Brrr. But there are a few small pleasures even I can find in the Fall months. Apple picking. Pumpkin anything. Corn mazes, Squash. Oh and maybe Fall Boots. Fall means it’s time to get the slow cooker fired up again, because it will be on constant rotation here. It’s also time to bake again. Fall fan, or summer lover like me, your seasonal allegiance doesn’t matter when it comes to Fall harvest season. Fresh apples, pumpkins, squash and corn. YUM! This summer we were busy. We had the usual summer road trips and adventures. My one daughter was in a musical that took up a big chunk of our time with rehearsals and tech and dress and two solid weeks of performances. So fun was condensed between performances, at least until after the first long weekend in August. After a last minute stay in a Yurt near Wasaga Beach we called summer a wrap and came home to prepare for school. Every Fall when my kids were small we would head to a local apple orchard to spend an afternoon picking apples, checking out the animals in their small farm, riding the adorable train ride, and hunting for pumpkins. When my youngest was little she would eat more apples than she bagged. Straight from the trees. Doesn’t get fresher than that. Last year I was preparing for a fellowship in Zambia at this time and apple picking didn’t happen. This summer our travels have been closer to home, through Ontario and Quebec. Local love and farm fresh are both themes that resonate with me these days. For one, the older I get the more joy I find in small things. A fresh apple is pretty close to perfection in my books. In Ontario, we are rich in farm fresh apples, peaches, pears, corn, squash, soy beans and pumpkins. Local food and farm fresh food often means less travel time, less carbon impact on the environment. That matters to me and to my family. [clickToTweet tweet=”Have you ever made apple pandowdy? #BornonTheFarm” quote=”Have you ever made apple pandowdy? #BornonTheFarm”] Gay Lea has a local farm fresh story to tell too. Gay Lea is a dairy products cooperative that started in 1958 and is owned by dairy farmers. Their products are born on the farm and only available in Ontario and that’s what sets them apart. After my younger daughter had her binders bought for back to school and her backpack ready to go, we drove to Apple Land for the afternoon to search out apples for a recipe I had in mind. Lately she’s showing an interest and eye for photography so she came prepared with her selfie stick and I let her shoot with my Sony camera. She’s also been torturing me with talk of Apple Pandowdy. More about that in a minute. The corn maze at the farm preoccupied us for at least an hour. There are separate rooms and clues and a Minion theme this year. And there are a couple of new new varieties of apples including – Zestars – which are not quite ready yet. I might have snuck one anyways. Together we enjoyed spending a late summer, almost Fall day, getting inspired by our surroundings. So, back to the Apple Pandowdy. This summer the musical Ainsley was in featured a joke in which apple pandowdy, or apple pan dowdy, (you can spell it either way) was sort of the punchline. So several days after the musical closed I heard her talking about apple pandowdy. I think one of us, or maybe two, said: “What even is that?” So we did what we always do and we googled it. Then we went to the apple orchard, talked to some of the farm staff, gathered the supplies and came home to bake some. Apple Pandowdy is like a cross between apple cobbler and apple pie. It's a bit messy but pretty scrumptious too Apple Pandowdy is More than a Punchline: Did you know Apple Pandowdy is mentioned in this old song Shoe Fly Pie and Apple Pandowdy? It’s true. One of the cashiers working at Apple Land almost broke into song when Ainsley asked her if she had ever made apple pandowdy. Apple pandowdy is just one of the amazing ways you can bake with fresh apples this Fall. This Apple Pandowdy recipe relies on a lot of butter measured out carefully. That’s why I chose the Gay Lea butter sticks. Gay Lea is a butter you can trust, because it’s made from only one ingredient – cream. And only in Ontario. What’s your favourite Fall fruit or vegetable? I created this post as a paid ambassador with Gay Lea Foods and PTPA for 2017. My opinion is all my own and it is truthful. I only work with brands I love and use.

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5 Top Haunted Houses in the US

Paula — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:45:34 +0000

Halloween in the United States is the season for all things scary – particularly haunted houses. Most areas have a local haunted house, but for those looking for an extra terrifying thrill, there are many elaborate haunted houses throughout the country. Here are 5 of the best haunted houses in the United States. Terror Behind the Walls. Terror Behind the Walls is an annual haunted house that takes place at the Eastern State Penitentiary located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Can you picture that? The setting itself is enough to terrify me. The Eastern State Penitentiary is one of the most infamous prisons in the US, due to its size. Terror Behind the Walls features 6 different attractions throughout the prison, including The Infirmary, Quarantine, and the Machine Shop. It’s been called “one of the best haunted house attractions” by the Ghost Hunters‘ Adam Berry. Terror is also “one of the top 3 must see haunts in America” according to Haunted Attraction Magazine. If you’re prepared to be terrified, Terror Behind the Walls is the best place to start. 7 Floors of Hell. 7 Floors of Hell, located in Cleveland, Ohio is not a single house, but rather seven individual houses. Together all seven houses create a theme park of terror. Each of the individual houses has a unique theme, ranging from the Mental Ward full of the mentally insane to Slaughter House. Each year, at least 50% of the attractions change to make sure that those returning year after year get a new experience each time they visit. With a midway full of food and games and seven individual houses, you can expect to spend a few hours here. House of Torment. The ultimate haunted house of the South, House of Torment is located in Austin, Texas and consists of 3 individual houses, each with a separate theme and story. Dawn of Devil is based around a post-apocalyptic world after a virus leaves Texas full of zombies. The Frenzy feeds off the fears of humans and Graveside Manor builds the tale of the house. The ScareHouse. The Scarehouse is located just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the town of Etna. In fact, The ScareHouse has been named one of the top haunted houses in the country by the Travel Channel. It was also dubbed “the scariest haunted house in America” by ABC News. There are 3 new attractions for the 2016 season – The Summoning, Infernal, and Nocturnia. The ScareHouse incorporates the history of the building, which was originally used as the First National Bank of Etna in 1915. It ended its run as an Elk Lodge. Locals claim that the house itself is still haunted by former residents. [tweetthis]Visit one of the five top Haunted Houses in the US and be terrified. #Halloween[/tweetthis] Haunted Houses There are some amazing Haunted Houses in the US for thrill-seekers this Halloween. Looking for a HUGE scare this fall? Each of these haunted houses will provide a uniquely terrifying experience!

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