Sunday’s Best Linkup – #202

November 24, 2018 by Rhonda Gales 9 Comments

Welcome to Week 202 of Sunday’s Best. This is the first week of our Sleigh Bells Ring theme. So we’re looking for all things relating to Christmas. Red, Green, White tablescapes, party ideas, decorating ideas, activities for kids, recipes, crafts, and more. So, blow the dust off those old posts that you might have that will help us get ready for Christmas.

Additionally, we also welcome other recipes, crafts, DIY, home makeover, gardening tips, SEO & blogging information, sewing projects, patio and deck makeovers, front porch makeover ideas, organization tips, ideas for backyard hot dog roasts, and more.

Anything goes, as long as it’s family friendly and you may linkup as many posts as you would like. Be sure to tell your friends, they will want to join the party too.

So, each week your hosts will select their favorite post. The posts will be featured the following week. Also, an image from your post will be used on our linkup the following week along with a link back to your blog. As a result, be sure to check back to see if you’re a Sunday’s Best Featured Blogger. All Featured Bloggers will have their posts pinned to Rhonda’s Sunday’s Best Pinterest Board and Kim M. pins the weekly featured bloggers to her Sunday’s Best Pinterest Board too!

The post with the most clicks will be the Reader’s Choice post(s). We will be adding the winner to our Sunday’s Best Linkup featured bloggers.

All posts linking to Sunday’s Best Linkup will be promoted on Twitter. The Post With the Most Clicks will be selected. Additionally, a post for our Monthly Themes will be selected and featured each week as well.

Contact rhonda@mother2motherblog.com or email one of our other hosts if you are interested in co-hosting.

Your Sunday’s Best Linkup Hosts Are:

Rhonda at Mother 2 Mother Brittany at A Mama Tale Kim at Life in a House of Testosterone

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Mother 2 Mother: Please like Rhonda’s Facebook Page, follow her on Twitter;, Google+, Pinterest, BlogLovin, or subscribe/join her blog on the right sidebar before you leave.

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Brittany from A Mama’s Tale: Please like Brittany’s Facebook Page, follow her on Twitter, or Pinterest before you leave.

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Your readers may want to join the party too! For those who have a Link Party list/directory, please add us. We appreciate your help in promoting the linkup with Re-tweets and shares. Now, let’s party!

Rhonda selected Pomegranate Citrus Champagne Cocktail from Delightful E Made

coctails

Kim selected Flocked Tabletop Tree from Across the Blvd.

Christmas Decoring Ideas

Brittany selected Elf on the Shelf Ideas from Mom Succeeds

The Post with the Most Clicks

Maple Snicker Doodle Cookies from Busy Being Jennifer

Our Favorite Theme Post(s) – Gobble Gobble Gobble!

The Thanksgiving Tree from A Fun and Frugal Life

and

Thankful Dry Erase Board from Chas Crazy Creation

and

Natural Thanksgiving Center Piece from The Boonsdocks Blog

and

Blogging Grandmothers Share Their Thanksgiving Menu from Granny’s Grid

Last, congratulations to our featured bloggers! All of the posts were great, and we deeply appreciate each of you participating on Sunday’s Best Linkup. We have so many great posts that it gets difficult to choose a featured blogger. Finally, your hosts would like to invite all of you back to link up your post(s) again. We could select your post next week! Finally, while you’re here take a minute to visit these great blogs. It’s a great way to meet and connect with new bloggers. Be sure to PIN or share any posts that you like, we all appreciate a little love and be sure to connect with others on social media.

An InLinkz Link-up

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7 Foods Backyard Birds Love During the Winter

November 22, 2018 by Rhonda Gales 2 Comments

Today, I’m sharing a list of winter foods for backyard birds. If you love helping mother nature during the winter months, we have a few tips on what our feathered friends will devour. These winter food for backyard birds have been tested in my own backyard. As a result, I can assure you that your feathered friends will not leave a morsel. I have been bird watching for about 5 years now. And, I’ve tried a variety of foods for my backyard birds.

Here’s a list of winter food for backyard birds:

Cracked Corn – First, cracked corn is a favorite at my feeders. It is simply corn kernels that have been dried and cracked into smaller pieces. Cracked corn provides protein and fiber for backyard birds. However, there’s one drawback, black birds love cracked corn too and will devour your feeders if they find it.

Suet Cookies – So, you can purchase suet from your local butcher shop or grocery store. Suet is fat from beef or pork. Over the course of the year, I started saving my bacon grease to make bacon birdseed cookies. It’s something I learned from my grandmother, and it’s one of the foods backyard birds love. If you don’t want to use bacon grease, Crisco will do.

When I want to make suet cakes or cookies for the birds, I just add the bacon grease to a mix of no waste bird seed, black oil sunflower seeds, cracked corn, dried fruit and shelled chopped peanuts. Additionally, here’s the recipe for my bacon bird seed cookies. I guarantee that your backyard birds are going to love them!

Fruit – Next, birds love fruit. Either fresh or dried fruit will do. For the most part I use apples, whatever I can get cheaply. I simply chop up one or two and add them to my birdseed mixture. You can also add raisin or cranberries to the mixture. I look these items at the Dollar Tree. The also have dried apples and bananas. Be sure to add one or two of my birdseed peanut butter pinecones to your feeding station too.

Apples

Cedar Waxwings
Evening Grosbeaks
Pine Grosbeaks
Blue Jays
Common Flickers
Chickadees
Red-headed Woodpeckers
Robins
Bobwhites
Mockingbirds
House finches

Oranges

Mockingbirds
Orioles
Red-Bellied Woodpeckers
Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks
Gray Catbirds
Scarlet tanagers

Grapes

Evening Grosbeaks
Robins
Brown Thrashers
Blue Jays
Cedar Waxwings
Magpies
Cardinals
Western Tanagers
Mockingbirds
Orioles
Towhees
House Finches
Steller’s Jays
Bluebirds
Woodpeckers

Black Oil Sunflower Seeds – Additionally, Black Oil Sunflower seeds are a favorite at my feeders. As a result, they go fast. Cardinals, Blue Jays, Woodpeckers, Titmouse and more love these seeds. Make sure you have a large supply on hand. As a matter of fact, I purchase black oil sunflower seeds in 20 pound bags. I usually use at least 2 bags of this seed during the winter.

Safflower Seeds – Furthermore, I enjoy making my own birdseed mix. So, I mix mostly Safflower Seeds and Black Oil Sunflower Seeds in my feeders along with cracked corn. Fortunately, squirrels don’t like the Safflower Seed. Apparently, they have a bitter taste. However, they will eat the entire feeder of Black Oil Sunflower Seeds. Although, Safflower is more expensive than the Black Oil Sunflowers Seeds, not having the squirrels devour my feeders makes it worth it to me.

Peanut Butter – Yes, birds love peanut butter. So, it is at the top of the list of foods backyard birds love. Furthermore, it is a great source of fat for birds in the winter. As a result, I spread on it pine cones along with seeds, dried fruit and chopped peanuts. So, check out my peanut butter pine cones here.

Peanuts – Next, to keep cost down, I purchase unsalted peanuts in bulk for my Blue Jays. I place them in my homemade peanut holder above. In addition to the Blue Jays, Dark-Eyed Juncos and Woodpeckers love the peanuts too. Unfortunately, I have to limit how much I set out for my backyard birds. The Blue Jays are greedy and will take every peanut in about hour. I have 4 that come to the feeding station regularly. Actually, I believe they cache a lot of them. They hide them for days that I don’t set peanuts out or when other food supplies are low. Update: There are about 8 Blue Jays that come to the feeder now.

Finally, we hope that you will pick a few items from our list of foods that backyard birds love and help keep them full and warm this winter. Also, share the activity with the kids. It teaches them the importance of helping nature. Fortunately, my grandchildren love seeing the birds at the feeder too. It’s a great family activity. They love making the birdseed cookies. It’s a great rainy or snowy day activity.

Filed Under: Backyard Birds Tagged With: attracting backyard birds, feeding backyard birds, winter food for birds

Cello 101: Ideal Cello Bows for Cellists

November 21, 2018 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

When it comes to cellos, the bow plays an important role in the overall function of the instrument. Without using an appropriate one, it would be hard for cellists to achieve the sound they want.

So, in order to reach the full potential of your bowed stringed instrument do your research:

Choosing A Cello Bow

Apparently, choosing a cello bow involves testing various bows. Search for the best bow so you can produce more quality music using your cello. Take yourtime, and be diligent.

First, test the bow with your cello. It will help determine if it produces the type of sounds you want. Furthermore, it’s important to consider the following types of cello bows:

Wooden – The most popular types of wood that are used in making bows are the Brazilwood and Pernambuco. They differ in quality because the wood is taken from different parts of the tree.

The Brazilwood comes from the thinner part of the tree, therefore offering low quality material. Pernambuco is heavier and more solid than Brazilwood.

Fiberglass – Fiberglass is included as a cello bow. However, it is not a great option. It is the cheapest option you will find on the market. Some buy this cello bow due to tight budget, however, the quality is not good.
Carbon Fiber – The durability of carbon fiber make it an excellent material for cello bows. It can withstand harsh weather conditions. Furthermore, it is as strong as the wooden bows.

Compared to Pernambuco, you will get almost the same quality. It is also an excellent choice for changing climates, and doesn’t affect the sound quality at all.

Remember, there’s nothing wrong about being picky when purchasing a cello bow. After all, quality is an essential factor in your life as a cellist. So go ahead. Be as meticulous as you can be when choosing the perfect bow.

Aside from budget, consider the amount of time you will need to test different bows. This will help you find the right one with the best quality at a reasonable price.

Filed Under: Education, Parenting Tips, Teens Tagged With: music education, music lessons for kids, musical instruments for kids

Bacon Bird Seed Cookies for Your Backyard Birds

November 19, 2018 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Today, I’m going to share my recipe for bird seed cookies. Winter is fast approaching, and backyard birds will be on the hunt for food. Feeding backyard birds during the winter has become a ritual for me. Watching birds and providing for them has become a part of my gardening experience. Especially, in winter months. I’m also teaching my grandchildren to help mother nature provide for her flock as well.

For the past few years, I have made bird seed cookies and peanut butter pine cones as treats. This year, I decided to add suet bird seed cookies from bacon grease to the meal plan. The birds love them, and it’s a great way to use the bacon fat from breakfast. I only use the suet bird seed cookies cakes during the winter months. If the temperature is too warm, they will melt and create a mess or become rancid.

So, if you want to make these tasty treats for your backyard birds, you will need the following ingredients:

Bird Seed Mixture – I have a combination of Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, Safflower Seeds, Cracked Corn and peanut chips in this batch However, you can use whatever mixture of seeds that you have on hand.

Bacon Grease – I save the bacon grease from breakfast for my suet, and I have also used grease from ground beef. I strain the oil to ensure there are no particles of bacon or ground beef going into the can when I save it. I simply want the fat from the bacon and ground beef. You can also use fat from your local butcher store.

Flour – 1 cup of flour or more. You can also use oats or grits.

Peanut Butter – About 2 tablespoons of crunchy or creamy peanut butter to the mixture. I use the store brand.

Variety of Cookie Cutters – Winter, Christmas or other shapes that you would like to use will be fine.

Drinking Straws – You will want to stick a straw through the mixture once you have the cookie cutters filled. You will want to make a hole in the cookie so you can run a string or ribbon through it so you can hang it. Or, you can just place the cookies in a suet cage or dish.

Add the bacon/ground beef grease to the birdseed mixture, as well as the peanut butter and flour.
Mix it until you get a consistency you like. You can add more of any of the ingredients.
Once you have a consistency you like, place the mixture in the cookies cutters. My granddaughter had a great time filling the various cookies cutters. Her favorite was the heart.
Be sure to pack the cookie cutters full. You want the bird seed cookies to be thick.

5. Once you have the cookie cutters filled, place the cookie cutters in your freezer or refrigerator for a few hours. You want the cookies to harden.
6. You can remove the cookie cutters once the cookies are frozen or had enough,
7. Use a spatula to remove the cookies from the cookie sheet. Place the cookies in gallon freezer bags or a freezer container. You can place them in your refrigerator. They store perfectly.

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The birds will love them, I guarantee it. Especially, on cold, icy and or snowy days. Oh, who am I kidding. They devour them on warmer days too. However, I recommend that you only use these bacon bird seed cookies in the colder months. They will melt if it’s too warm. The above picture is a Downy Woodpecker. He visits everyday for breakfast or lunch and hangs around for quite awhile.

The picture above is a House Wren. They’re tiny birds that visit daily, usually in a flock. They hang around for awhile feasting on the bacon cookies or head to the feeder.

This is a great project to make with your kids or grandkids. Additionally, check out the cookie cutters at the dollar store, yard sales and flea markets for fun shapes to use.

Filed Under: Backyard Birds Tagged With: backyard birds, feeding backyard birds, nature activities for kids

Sunday’s Best Linkup – #201

November 17, 2018 by Rhonda Gales 9 Comments

Welcome to Week 201 of Sunday’s Best. This is the last week of our Gobble Gobble Gobble! Next week we will be starting our Sleigh Bells Ring theme. So we’re looking for all things relating to Thanksgiving. Tablescapes, party ideas, decorating ideas, activities for kids, recipes, and more. So, blow the dust off those old posts that you might have that will help us get ready for Thanksgiving.

Anything goes, as long as it’s family friendly and you may linkup as many posts as you would like. Be sure to tell your friends, they will want to join the party too.

The post with the most clicks will be the Reader’s Choice post(s). We will be adding the winner to our Sunday’s Best Linkup featured bloggers.

Contact rhonda@mother2motherblog.com or email one of our other hosts if you are interested in co-hosting.

Your Sunday’s Best Linkup Hosts Are:

Rhonda at Mother 2 Mother Brittany at A Mama Tale Kim at Life in a House of Testosterone

Here are the rules, please connect with us on social media before you leave or subscribe to/follow our blogs:

Mother 2 Mother: Please like Rhonda’s Facebook Page, follow her on Twitter;, Google+, Pinterest, BlogLovin, or subscribe/join her blog on the right sidebar before you leave.

Kim from Life In A House: Please like Kim’s Facebook Page, follow her on Twitter;, Google+;, Pinterest;, Bloglovin;, or Instagram; before you leave.

Brittany from A Mama’s Tale: Please like Brittany’s Facebook Page, follow her on Twitter, or Pinterest before you leave.

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Rhonda selected DIY Fresh Christmas Wreath from Clean and Scentsible

Fresh Greenery Wreaths

Kim selected Sweet and Spicy Hot Chocolate from Busy Being Jennifer

Hot Chocolate

Brittany selected Reindeer Hot Chocolate Gift Bag from Wonder Mom Wannabe

hot chocolate recipe

The Post with the Most Clicks

Pumpkin Bisque with Nuts from Marilyn’s Treats

Our Favorite Theme Post(s) – Gobble Gobble Gobble!

Thanksgiving Sugar Cone Cornucopia from Janine Huldie

and

Cute Turkey Cupcakes from The Mad Mommy

and

Thanksgiving Center Piece from Celebrating Everyday Life

and

Healthy Thanksgiving Menu from The Kittchen

An InLinkz Link-up

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9 Actionable Ideas to Optimize Your Social Media Campaigns

November 17, 2018 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Not all content is made equal; certain types of content do better than others. Finding out which content consistently resonates with your audience is extremely important. If there was a way to create content that generates a buzz, than every marketer should strive to know what that is. Understanding what you should publish, when to publish it, and which platforms results in greater engagement is essential. It will increase website traffic, and a notable improvement in the conversion rate.

Since social networking sites have existed, marketers have had to rethink the whole marketing process. And every year, the number of people on social media sites has been on the rise. The desire to stand out and be seen by potential customers has been become extremely competitive. The following are 9 amazing and actionable ideas you can use to optimize your social media campaigns:

Organize Content

This is a true statement: everybody loves free stuff. Through contests, you can engage your followers, grow your audience and increase your brand visibility. According to Tailwind, Instagram accounts that are in the habit of running contests show a growth rate of 70% faster than those accounts that never run contests. Therefore, after opening your Instagram account, grow it organically using a tool like Growr. The next logical step is to start creating and running contests for your social media campaigns.

When Girls with no frills posted an Instagram contest, they required users to follow their Instagram handle. Additionally, they were required to tag other people to the post. The contests had gathered at least 46 comments in just two hours and more than 200 likes. This type of content gives the brand new exposure, and new opportunities to grow.

Post About Current Events

Through the years, one of the most common practice among social media marketers is keeping up with trending stories and creating content around them. This tactic hardly ever disappoints. Whether it is a major holiday coming up, a new movie release, a major concert coming to your city or a pop culture scandal no one can resist it. Everyone has an opinion about it and you can use these current events to your advantage.

Indeed, with proper strategy in place you can even use political stories to sell your business proposition. Regardless of where the buzzing begins and where it will likely end, you can use it to get some increased action on your social media pages.

Studio Niebauer took advantage of the Red Nose Day to tell its Instagram followers about its Bake Sale Kit.

On the other hand, Xander, a gaming YouTuber took advantage of the trending #DragRace on Twitter to share his review of the new Destiny 2.

Connect With a Social Cause

Instead of struggling to get your followers’ attention through rationalization, you should seek to involve their emotions. Getting followers emotionally involved influences their decision to buy or use your products or services. Tapping into your customer’s emotions is the most effective marketing tactic. You can use a social cause to achieve this. Social causes bring on emotional incentives in addition to giving your brand some extra dimension. The #RedNoseDay Instagram post above by Studio Niebauer is a good example.

Create a How to Video

Social media marketers love video content, and for good reason. Aberdeen Group reports that video marketers attain an extra 66% qualified leads every year than other marketers. Additionally, a 54% increase in brand awareness. Video allows marketers to break down concepts and explain business propositions to their audiences in a fun, interesting and exciting way.

Using “how-to” videos will put you in a better position to capture the attention of your audience on social networking sites. What’s more, the videos are often very shareable. It’s a sure way to gain visibility before people who have not interacted with your brand in the past.

Post behind-the-scenes videos and photos

One of the more intimate social media marketing ideas is to post behind-the-scenes photos and videos from your brand. This helps to show your audience that behind your company is a group of people who are working hard to provide quality products and services, which helps you build stronger relationships with customers and leads. When Kuhl, a clothing brand shared a behind-the-scene look at the working of its company with its Facebook audience, it received an incredible response: 304 shares, over 240 comments and more than 1.3 million views.

Poll your audience

Marketers often find that conducting polls can make some otherwise passive follower interested in commenting, liking and sharing your content. Some people require a little push now and then to get them to engage on social media. Few social tools are as effective as polls in getting these people to engage. In addition, the poll helps you gather information into your followers’ expectations, allowing you to make changes to your social media and content marketing strategies.

Partner with another brand

Partnering with brand that have products and services that complement your business proposition is an effective way of optimizing your social media campaigns. This approach helps you increase brand exposure by showcasing your brand to people likely to be interested in your product or service.

Post video testimonials

The best brand advocates are loyal customers who have been impressed by the quality of your products and services. By sharing testimonials, you give potential clients a glimpse into what it would be like if they purchased and used your products or services. Talk to your clients about the idea of shooting a testimonial video. You might be surprised to find many of your customers more than willing to help you out. Sons Honda, a car dealership in McDonough, Georgia likes sharing testimonials from its customers similar to the one below:

Host a social media takeover

Last January, Jesse Lingard took over Manchester United’s Instagram page. The football club announced the takeover on Facebook.

If your brand often works with experts and influencers, then a social media takeover should already be something you are exploring. Social media takeover involves the influencer or expert taking over the running of your social media account for a specified time, where they are free to post their content.

The expert or influencer is likely to have a different approach and perspective in running your social media pages. As a result, you will be exposing your audience to new views and perspectives. Furthermore, the takeover might result in the increased visibility of your brand in new demographics.

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8 Tips to Trim Costs From Your Holiday Dinners

November 16, 2018 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Hosting holiday dinners can be stressful and expensive. Not only can planning the dinner be stressful, it can get expensive depending on the number of guest you will be feeding and entertaining. So, today I’m sharing parenting tips on how to cut down on expenses for your holiday dinners.

Here’s a few tips trimming the cost from your holiday dinners:

Purchase in Bulk – I have found that it is more cost effective to purchase items in bulk for holiday dinners. For example, potatoes, shredded cheese, pecans, and vegetables. I purchase the industrial size cans of green beans and corn. Also, large bags of pecans for sweet potato casseroles and desserts. As well as large bags of shredded cheese. I usually fix 10 lbs. of mashed potatoes depending on the number of guests. Having left-overs for the next day or allowing guests to take a plate home is a ritual in my family. So, it is imperative that I have plenty.

Buy Generic Products – I don’t purchase generic items for all of my food purchases because I don’t want to lose the quality of my dishes. However, I do purchase generic or store brand cheese, butter, all purpose flour etc. I have found that I can enhance the dishes with spices and seasoning. The turkey I splurge on. It is the center of the dinner.

Shop at the Dollar Store – The Dollar Stores has great items to use for decorating, and crafts for the kids. Festive platters, napkins, plastic utensils and items for center pieces can be had. Using paper plates and plastic utensils cuts down on my clean-up time. Especially, if I’m having a large number of guests. If it’s 6 – 8 people, I use my holiday dishes and serving pieces in a more formal setting.

Have a Potluck – Have each guest bring a dish to contribute to the dinner. This cuts down on your food costs and cooking time when preparing holiday dinners. Plus, your guests feel that they played in role in the success of the dinner and festivities.

Plan Your Menu – When you’re entertaining, planning your menu is essential. So is knowing the number of guests who will be attending. This includes children. Figure out your side dishes. They will take the most time to prepare. I decide what I can put in crockpots or fix the night before and simply heat up before guests arrive.

Make Your Own Desserts – Rather than purchase expensive desserts in stores or having them made by a bakery, make your own. Cake mixes can be whipped up in no time, and so can pie fillings. So, add homemade desserts to your holiday dinners. Homemade is always better in my home.

Look for Budget Friendly Crafts – Craft items, coloring books and games can be purchased from the Dollar Tree to occupy the kids. If you have a printer, look for games or coloring pages on-line.

Prepare Dishes You Can Stretch – I always plan dishes that will ensure left-overs or are hearty and filling. For example, green beans and corn are filling. So, they go a long way and there are usually left-overs. Same with mashed potatoes and gravy. Corn pudding is another dish that is hearty. As a result, I can serve smaller portions and have some left over for the next day.

We hope that you have found our tips beneficial. Make your holiday dinners memorial. Implement a few, and watch your savings add up.

Filed Under: Holidays, Life-Thoughts Tagged With: Christmas dinner tips, holiday tips, Thanksgiving dinner tips

Why They Should Bring Back Drive-in Theaters

November 14, 2018 by Rhonda Gales 3 Comments

If you enjoy going to the movies, try a drive-in theater. I have fond memories of going to the drive-in when I was teen. Drive-in theaters were popular in the 60’s and 70’s, but lost their popularity when colored TVs emerged. They are slowly making a come back across the country, and I’m jumping up and down.

I have one near by, so I decided to take my grandchildren to see The Grinch. I’m always striving to do something different so they will have a great memory, and a drive-in is something they’ve never experienced.

I thought seeing The Grinch was a great way to begin the holiday season. It was a perfect chilly Sunday evening with no school the next day. So, we gathered our warm coats, hats, gloves and headed out to the Family Drive-in Theater. Being out after dark and watching a movie in the car excited the kids. It made me joyful too. Making my grandchildren happy and creating memories is what it’s about as a grandparent.

The Family Drive-in Theater is the only one in the Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia metropolitan area. It’s a family owned business that has been open since 1956. The concession stand is how they make most of their money. The theater itself is quite nostalgic.

When we reached the theater, a line had already formed. We waited patiently. Fortunately, the price for entry was reasonable. It was $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 4 -11. My grandchildren fell into the $4.00 category. Normally, there is a double feature playing. Except for Sundays, only 1 movie is shown. So, it was $20 for 4 of us. We entered the theater area and found a great spot directly in front of the movie screen. Arriving early has its advantages. If you arrive early enough, the kids can play on the playground until the movies start.

Movie screen at Family Drive-in Theater

We needed to use the rest room and than head to the snack bar area before the movie started. The menu was surprising. There was the usual popcorn and soda fountain drinks. But, they offered chicken salad, angus burgers, tacos, and shrimp. It was quite the menu. Actually, better than any regular movie theater that I’ve been to. My grandson ordered corn dogs and hot chocolate. The corn dog was so good, he had to have another. I ordered the shrimp basket, which included fries. My granddaughter ordered popcorn. It was quite the feast.

Speakers at Family Drive-in Theater

We headed back to the car to get settled before the movie started. We had the option of tuning in on the car radio for the sound or using their speakers. Or, you could also use a portable radio. We used their speakers. They hook on to your car window or sit on your dashboard. The kids thought the speakers were cool. They also thought it was cool to be able to sit under the stars, and watch the movie. When they visit, they want to go to the outside movie theater again. They also enjoyed The Grinch. It was short, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, but entertaining.

If you have a drive-in theater in your area, load up the kids and head out. It will be a memory they always treasure. I can’t wait to take them back next summer.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Parenting Tips Tagged With: activities for kids, movie ideas, parenting advice

Sunday’s Best Linkup – #200

November 10, 2018 by Rhonda Gales 8 Comments

Welcome to Week 200 of Sunday’s Best. We’re continuing our Gobble Gobble Gobble! theme this week. So we’re looking for all things relating to Thanksgiving. Tablescapes, party ideas, decorating ideas, activities for kids, recipes, and more. So, blow the dust off those old posts that you might have that will help us get ready for Thanksgiving.

Anything goes, as long as it’s family friendly and you may linkup as many posts as you would like. Be sure to tell your friends, they will want to join the party too.

The post with the most clicks will be the Reader’s Choice post(s). We will be adding the winner to our Sunday’s Best Linkup featured bloggers.

Contact rhonda@mother2motherblog.com or email one of our other hosts if you are interested in co-hosting.

Your Sunday’s Best Linkup Hosts Are:

Rhonda at Mother 2 Mother Brittany at A Mama Tale Kim at Life in a House of Testosterone

Here are the rules, please connect with us on social media before you leave or subscribe to/follow our blogs:

Mother 2 Mother: Please like Rhonda’s Facebook Page, follow her on Twitter;, Google+, Pinterest, BlogLovin, or subscribe/join her blog on the right sidebar before you leave.

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Rhonda selected Christmas Strawberries from Wonder Mom Wannabe