This semester in 1st grade homeschool we are having health class twice a week. We are using (and loving) Horizon Health for 1st grade. Though it is optional for this curriculum, this health class utilizes sock puppets as a teaching aide. I've decided that my Princess and I would make our own sock puppets to interact with during health class. It is a fun way to teach and learn and she is beyond excited about it. We got some inspiration for our sock puppets on Pinterest. We then compiled … [Read more...]
DIY Boxtroll Toilet Paper Craft
We started 1st grade homeschool this week. For an art project we decided to make our own Boxtroll and enter the #BuildaBoxtrollSweeps. I mentioned before that we like to make simple toilet paper crafts. It is a great way to use garbage to make something fun (very Boxtroll of us, I think). We decided to raid the craft drawers and found some heart shaped stickers, construction paper and popsicle sticks. Boxtrolls take the identity of the box they are made out of. {Eggs is called Eggs because … [Read more...]
How to Build Your Own Boxtroll
It is hard to believe we are almost in the month of September. We will be starting 1st grade homeschool next week. And on the 26th of September the long-awaited family friendly movie - The Boxtrolls will be coming out! Don't forget that from now until September 5th you can enter to win in the Build a Boxtrolls sweeps --#BuildaBoxtrollSweeps! We like making crafts with trash here. In fact we've made a few toilet paper roll crafts and featured them on the blog. Next week for art class we … [Read more...]
DIY Natural Ocean Hair Spray
I am a West coast girl and when the sun is out and warm, there's nothing better than a relaxing yet fun day at the beach. You get suntanned cheeks and ocean hair and there is hardly a better feeling. Did you know you can have that ocean hair any time with a simple DIY natura ocean hair spray? Ocean Hair Spray Use this ocean-in-a-bottle spray for gorgeous beach hair. Salt water provides texture and coconut oil provides moisture and nourishment for dry hair. Ingredients: 3 tsp Nutiva … [Read more...]
$20 Bunk Bed Redo
I mentioned before that our kids transitioned to their own room with a new (to them) bunk bed. I don't think I mentioned that we bought the wooden bunk bed for $20 from friends. We then went to our local hardware store and purchased supplies for about $30 to refinish and re-stain it. Our bunk bed redo was pretty easy! How old were your kids when they stayed in their own bedroom? We picked it up when the bed was still taken apart. The first step was stripping the existing finish. That was a … [Read more...]
20 DIY Outdoor Games and Quaker Chewy Bars!
This is a sponsored campaign with Mums the Word Network and Quaker Chewy. All opinions are my own. My kids love playing outside. I am sure your kids do too. This summer why not play some fun outdoor games with the kids? Here are 20 DIY Outdoor Games for the Whole Family: Soccer Goal with PVC Pipes Build a Sandbox Glow in the Dark Bowling Giant Outdoor Dice Game Kid Wash Pool Noodle Back Yard Games Cornhole Game Set Build a Fort Human Bubble Liquid Sidewalk Chalk Football Passing Game DIY … [Read more...]
Juicy Juice Box Flower Craft
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for #UltimatePlaydate and #CollectiveBias. My kids love juice. I honestly have to limit their juice intake, or they'd drink it all day long. Their favorite? Juicy Juice apple juice! What is your kid's favorite juice? I love when my kids can play together and have fun without fighting. Isn't that every parents dream? The ultimate play date for sure! As … [Read more...]
