How to Use Chalk Pens to Brighten your Day

How to Use Chalk Pens to Brighten Your Day

Ever come across a chalk pen? This clever tool has all the pigment power of a paint pen.  However, it’s not permanent.  This allows you the freedom to be as creative as you want without the commitment to one design.  Not only are chalk pens useful for arts and crafts they are also very practical for daily purposes.  These pens are a great way to add a splash of color to your world.  Here is How to Use Chalk Pens to Brighten Your Day.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chalkola products. All opinions are 100% mine.

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How to Make A Cute and Simple Thanksgiving Day Shirt for Kids

How to Make A Cute and Simple Thanksgiving Day Shirt for Kids

It’s that time of year again, a time to give thanks.  Around this time, most schools have a festival, play or holiday feast for all the students and families.  There are schools that encourage the students to get into the holiday spirit and even request they dress up if they wish.  Rather than scroll online for a cute ensemble or dash to the store for a pricey costume, you can create your own.  Here is How to Make A Cute and Simple Thanksgiving Day Shirt for Kids.

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Fantastic FREE Educational Printable Resource for Preschoolers

Fantastic Free Printables for Preschoolers

Having multiple resources to educate your children is priceless.  I have a weakness for printables.  I love them.  Any new worksheet I can present my children to spark their interest and incorporate education is right up my alley. This past week I was presented with a Fantastic FREE Educational Printable Resource for Preschoolers that I am so excited to share with you!

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Rainbow Rain Balancing Rock Art

Rainbow Rain Balancing Rock Art

 

This project is oozing an array of colors! In case you haven’t noticed.  We love rocks.  Incorporating rocks and crafting is a match made in heaven.  Rocks are easy to find, super durable and serve as cute decor in the home or outdoors.   Watch as your child’s eyes light up as they create their own Rainbow Rain Balancing Rock Art.  Kaleidoscopic shades are drizzled upon selected stones in a vibrant downpour.  This project is super simple to accomplish and perfect for all age groups.

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Mom Approved Halloween Books For Kids Under $3

Mom Approved Halloween Books for Kids Under $3

Pumpkins, a cool breeze and colors changing all around. Fall is here which means a holiday adventure is right around the corner. Celebrating Halloween is a tradition we look forward to all year in our home.  With all the festivities, projects and anticipation for All Hallows Eve, include some festive reading to the mix.  Here is a list of great family friendly books themed for the Halloween holiday. These Mom Approved Halloween Books for Kids are all under $3 and are sure to get your family excited for the ghoulish celebrations ahead.

Halloween Books for Kids Under $3

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Fun Alphabet Education, the letter B

Fun Alphabet Education, the letter B

What better way to convey the letter “B” than a trip to the beach!  Watching the crashing waves, squishing sand between your toes and the feel of a warm ocean breeze is enticing.  Soaking up some sun with a few added laughs makes for a wonderful outing and a great way to start an educational experience.  This is the setting for this Fun Alphabet Education, the letter “B”.

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Rock Painting Craft

We are rocking out!  I’m not referring to head banging jam sessions, although we do that too.  We are creating colorful festive rock art.  Busting out the paints and brushes for this project is a must.  Decorating rocks with bright colors and festive shapes make for not only a great project but awesome garden art for you or a loved one.  This Rock Painting Craft is one to try with the little ones.

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Drone Fishing- A Breakthrough in Fishing Tactics

Drone Fishing

Not your average fishing adventure!  The choppy surf can present a challenge when embarking on a fishing journey.  We fish from the shore.  Therefore, it’s necessary to launch the bait out as far as possible.  Otherwise the bottom feeders will steal it.  To get the bait out past the sand bars and into the deeper water where the big fish are, we normally have two options.  Walk out as far as possible and cast, or fight the surf and kayak it out (a serious workout).  We are bypassing these obstacles with this new little device.  Well, perhaps not so little.  This is A Breakthrough in Fishing Tactics!

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Fun Alphabet Education, the Letter A

Fun Alphabet Education the letter A

For this educational adventure we took a trip to Hot Springs, AR to visit Nana and Pawpaw.  During our stay we ventured to the Alligator Farm which proved to be a great setting to kick off this Fun Alphabet Education, the Letter A.  The farm is a popular attraction for both tourists and the locals. There never seemed to be a moment that the place was empty.

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How to Make a Smile Box

How to Make a Smile Box

Everyone enjoys receiving mail!  It’s as though Christmas has come early as you tear into the package just dropped at your doorstep.  When sending a little something to a loved one, we strive to make it special.  Stuffing, wrapping and a card are all elements that go into making a package unique.  Make that special someone really light up when they open a personalized Smile Box.  It’s simple and easy, here is How to Make a Smile Box!

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