Fakecation like the Family

Supplies you’ll need:

Sleeping bags
Pillows
Flashlights/Lanterns
Two big sheets
One table
Ten clothespins
Eight books or weighted items (to hold the sheets)
Ghost stories (real books or improvised ones!)

Directions:

1. Take one table and drape two sheets over it.
2. Connect them using your clothes pins.
3. Place your couch pillows on either end of the tent set up to create entry doors.
4. Place your books or weighted items around the bottom of the sheets to hold it together.
5. Bring all your entertainment and nighttime accessories like sleeping bags, pillows, ghost stories and flashlights.

Get ready for the most exciting adventure at home!

Supplies you’ll need:

Recycled cereal box or cardboard
White craft paint
Glow in the dark spray paint*
Glue dots or wall putty
Scissors

*NOTE: If you are concerned about using spray paint, there are other glow in the dark paint options available at your home improvement store to purchase online.

Step one:
Draw stars and a moon onto the recycled cereal box or cardboard.

Step two:
Paint all of the shapes white and allow them to dry.

Step three:
Use glow in the dark spray paint as directed on the can. Be sure to cover your work surface and spray outside or in the garage with the garage door open. Spray several thin coats (not thick coats) so it takes less time to dry and won’t drip as much.

Step four:
When dry, “charge” the glow in the dark paint by exposing your shapes to light for 10-15 minutes. Use wall putty or glue dots to hang on your wall or ceiling and turn out the lights to see the show!

Serving: amount varies on family size.

Supplies you’ll need:
Marshmallows
Graham crackers
Chocolate bars
Metal skewers

Directions:

1. To roast marshmallows inside your house, place your marshmallow on your metal skewer, then roast it over your gas burner flame using medium-low heat.
2. Then remove your marshmallow from the flame (once it’s warm or gooey depending on how you like it) and enjoy!

Don’t have a gas stove? No worries! You can make your s’mores in the oven instead.

1. First, line your cookie sheet with graham crackers.
2. Then place your marshmallows on one side of the graham crackers and place chocolate on the other side of the cracker.
3. Broil for 1-2 minutes, and make sure to keep an eye on them, because they brown quickly!
4. Finally, you’ll want to remove from the oven safely, then create your scrumptious sandwich. And dig in!
5. Bonus! For a delicious hot cocoa recipe that goes perfectly with your s’mores, click here.