MAD (Mindie, Adam, Alex, David) Family Fun is the result of friends and family asking "How do you find so much fun stuff to do?" So, I decided to share with everyone! There are no BIG secrets involved, I promise. I just have a knack for finding fun and now I want to share it with you!

MAD Family Fun is a place to find activities, events and ideas to have more fun with your family. Enjoy!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Leap year leap friend



Hop on over, it is leap day, and make a hoppy little froggy friend to celebrate!

Get ready for spring


Believe it or not, spring is on its way! As the days get warmer we all (including the squirrels) like to get outside. Why not go Spy on Squirrels!?!!? The National Wildlife Federation website has a neat activity to help you and your little ones (or bigger ones) get out and enjoy a little nature.

Mickey and friends sports playbook


Here is a neat little printable activity book for the little ones. Why not make a copy for that next long car ride!?!?

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

FREE printable books!!!



Who doesn't love FREE? And who doesn't love to give their kids books? At MAD we love to read and at Nick Jr they have an assortment of free printable books with all the characters your child likes. There are stories with Dora, The Wonder Pets, Diego, Kai-lan and more! So click on over and get printing.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Franklin the turtle


Everyone knows Franklin. Okay well a whole lot of moms do anyway! That lovable turtle who teaches our children through stories is back in a brand new series on Nick. Want a sneek peek!?!?! We, aka the fun tester, at MAD loves Nick cartoons. What better way to introduce Frankin to your little ones then these cute coloring pages.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Mike the Knight

Nick has a new cartoon series called Mike the Knight.  According to Nick "The show encourages independence, problem-solving, and self-confidence in preschoolers and inspires kids to engage in a rich, imaginative world of dress-up and pretend play." So go visit Mike and enjoy coloring, puzzles, songs, badges and more!

Monday, February 6, 2012

Give a little love with a lollipop flower

Is your child looking for something to hand out at school this Valentines day? Or maybe you just want to surprise you kids with one! These lollipop flowers are quick and easy to make and I think they are very cute.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Valentine Pencil Toppers

Tell me these aren't cute! Even if your little one isn't in school yet, you will have fun making these Valentine Pencil Toppers!

Home made heart ornaments

Kids love to get messy and this craft will let them have some contrled mess with little clean up for you! These heart ornaments will make the perfect gift for loved ones.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Heart Flamingo craft


Here is a cute craft just in time for Valentine's Day, a Heart Flamingo! Even if you don't have the feathers for the hind end, it still comes out super cute and easy!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Baby sloths are oh so cute!


What is cuter then cute? A baby sloth! The National Wildlife Federation has a very cute and informative page called Bringing up baby sloth. Full of interesting information and cute photos, it is a chance to not only be educated but to fall in love with these furry little faces!

When your done learning about sloths whynot make your own to play with!

Heart-y Penguin

Check out this super cute heart penguin from the National Wildlife federation. Very easy to make! I see a small army of them at our house this weekend!