St. Patty's Day Fun

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

by: Mimi

I grew up in a house where my Mom was doing these sorts of traditions with me (way back in the 70's) so I thought every house did them too. So I turned them into a tradition for my family too. So here are just a few ideas here to make St. Patrick's Day fun in your home too. From my house to yours...

At our house I take all the milk containers, water containers, salt shakers, toilets, anything liquid (with a clear or white base) and turn them green. I do this by simply adding water soluble food coloring to them.  It's non-toxic and adds a bit of whimsy to a regular day.

We also

• turn the furniture upside down or sideways.  
• hide items that normally sit out.
• eat Lucky Charms or Fruit Loops (rainbow colors) for breakfast (it's 1 time a year it won't damage them that much).
• leave notes from the Leprechauns with gold chocolate coins or Rolos.
• wear rainbow socks that day and of course ALWAYS wear green!

Here are some other St. Patrick's Day traditions I found on the interwebs...

Marie at Makes and Takes 1st idea is great print out an image of a shamrock and hide it for a week or so before St. Patrick's Day and tape a treat on the other side (coin, gum, candy, etc). (you can get more from her here)

Or how about a Shamrock shake?

Like this one from Allrecipes.com (click here for how to make)

image credit Christina from Allrecipes.com

Lastly and seemingly the most popular on the internet with kids is the famous Leprechaun trap.

Like these from Popsugar.com (click here for more of these ideas)

(image source Not Mama)

The kids have always appreciated and enjoyed St. Patrick's Day because it's just about crazy pranks (that are harmless) and silliness.  These are two things children thoroughly enjoy and I would almost go so far as to say crave. What's better than a good giggle?  Nothing.

Enjoy the day, be silly and above all make a little mess!
Happy St. Patty's Day to ya!