Did you know you can make your own erasers? It's true! Elliott and I had an absolute blast making these one afternoon. And wouldn't you know it, they actually work! He's determined to take them to school once it starts, but I don't think I can let him. I love them too much! They are really easy to make - if you've ever used sculpey, these will be a cake walk. Check out the details over here and have fun!!
Remember this post about Intel 2in1 and their wonderful HP Envy X2? Well, turns out, it's great for more than just helping to keep me organized. I do my best to keep Elliott entertained while he's out of school with trips to the pool, playdates, crafts, etc. but to be totally honest, he just has to have "screen time" for me to get any work done. So, we put some educational games and videos on our new device and while he plays and stays entertained, I can get some things done! We have taken it with us on a trip and used it as a tablet. We have another similar device from another company and thought it's very similar, this one feels sturdier and the speakers are so much better. Light years better. Also the screen is a bit bigger so of course that's a bonus! Though we try to limit screen time, the HP Envy X2 has made that time a little sweeter.
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As much as I love summer, the heat can get to be a bit much. So instead of sticking it out in the sun, Elliott and I spent an afternoon in and had some fun. We partnered with Seedling to try out a couple of their kits and they were the perfect thing for us! Elliott is obsessed with the spy kit. He keeps "spying" on Preston and me and taking notes with his invisible ink pen and notebook. It's hilarious! Also, the magnifying glass is real. It is so rare to find a quality magnifying glass for kids. For a fun craft, we got the kaleidoscope kit. It was a blast! The directions were simple for Elliott and I to do together. He even caught a mistake I made! He loved being able to pick out what colorful objects to put inside and has had a great time looking through it in all lights and angles. If you're looking for an excuse to stay inside and keep the kids busy, I definitely recommend these kits! Scroll through for more info and a special offer just for you!
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Nothing says happy 4th of July like some temporary tattoos! Maybe that's just me. But these are a lot of fun anyway! I can't wait to use these on the 4th. Sure they're fun for kids, but adults can love them too, right? Right?! You can download the designs right here to make the tattoos. Or! You could also print them out onto sticker paper if tattoos aren't your thing. Either way, you have to promise me one thing. Have fun!
I don't normally do movie reviews here, but I am making an exception for this one. I'm sure many of you have already seen Inside Out, but just in case there is one or two of you who haven't this post is for you. We have been looking forward to this movie for a long time. I mean, it's Pixar. I was a little skeptical about how they would manage to represent such abstract ideas. And of course, Pixar showed me! The idea behind the film is a glimpse inside a girl's mind, and we meet characters like Joy, Sadness and Anger who the kids both love and can identify with. I was blown away with the overall message of the film. It was deep and moving and relatable for everyone watching it. I won't give the message away, but just know that it's good. Real good. It's a message that not only every kid should see and understand (even if you need to explain it afterward to younger kids) but it's a message adults should remember too! It was a great reminder to me at least. It also delves into the idea of forgotten memories, long term memory, and even what experiences in our lives help to build out personalities and make us who we are. After the movie, Elliott was a little chatterbox of discussing and analyzing his own emotions. He talked about examples of anger and recalled favorite parts of the film while explaining to us why certain things happened in the movie. It was such a great conversation and it hasn't ended! Of course the toys that are cluttering the store shelves are cute and fun, but I think some of them are worth buying. Not only to support such a great family movie, but also to keep the emotion conversation going! So if you haven't seen it yet, go. Run! And if you have and didn't care for it, give it another try. I can't promise you'll love it like we do, but you might! I can't wait to go see it again.
And to go along with the movie, I made these fun placemats the kids will love coloring and playing with.
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