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Hey y’all!

Earth Day is approaching and I have the perfect Earth Day craft for you and your kiddos. But before we start, what exactly is Earth Day and why is it something we participate in?

Earth Day originated in the 70’s and has become celebrated each year around the world to draw attention to our environment and how we can take care of it and keep it thriving while we inhabit it.

What can you do to celebrate Earth Day?

For starters, you can focus on minimizing waste, excessive water usage and put the 3R’s into action. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

For this craft we took the second R (reuse) and create this super easy Earth Day craft. We reused some  paper that had a few printing mistakes on them from school assignments. This craft doesn’t require much and can really be done by kiddos of any age.

This Earth Day craft resembles the Earth in the palm of our hands. It serves as a reminder that while we are here, we should treat it the way we would treat our homes. Keep them clean by not littering, producing air pollution and making sure we are not using up our natural resources unnecessarily.

Now, onto the craft!

You will need:
White paper
Colored paper
Pencil
Scissors 
Glue stick
Green and blue paint +paint brush (or anything you prefer)

STARTING with the white paper, trace out a medium to large sized heart. I just found one on google and traced it. The size of the heart will determine the size of your child’s hand. If they are younger, you will more than likely use a medium sized heart.


Once you trace the heart, use the green and blue paint to mimic the Earth! This doesn’t have to be accurate as it is a craft, but if  you want it to be more accurate GO FOR IT! It’s easier to paint your heart before you cut it out so you can make sure it is completely covered. Once it’s painted, set aside to dry and move on to the next portion of the craft.






HANDS! It’s time to create the hands. On a different color sheet of paper, simply trace bit of your child’s hands. Once they are traced, cut them out as smoothly as possible. After you cut them out, be sure to erase any pencil lines that may still remain.




NEXT, your Earth heart, once it’s dry cut it out and and get ready for the cutest Earth Day craft!

Using the hands with both thumbs centered, fold a small flap towards the palms. 



FINALLY , place the Earth heart into the crease of the flap with the painted side facing the fingers and adjust the hand cutouts to cradle the heart. Once in place, glue the tabs to the back and the bottoms of the palms/fingers onto the front of the heart.


NOW, isn’t that the cutest Earth Day craft?! 

If you make this craft with your kiddo, I would LOVE to see it! Share it to tour Instagram and tag me in it!




What do you and your family do to celebrate Earth Day? Will you make this craft? Let me know in the comments below!




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Hey y'all!

Since my last birthday post for 2020, so many things have changed. Covid- 19 is on the rise, everything is shutting down and I honestly am starting to struggle with some of the day to day changes that keep happening.

Thankfully, I have moments like this where I can wander off into la la land and have a nice distraction through writing.


my little prince :)

April is a month that brings many things. For one, Spring Holy Days are starting and I for one love them! This year, since we have all been in quarantine I had no choice to host The Night To Be Much Observed... something I have always wanted to do! And while it wasn't my original vision, it was still lovely and one of the happiest moments of my life.

Another thing about April is it's a whole new month of birthdays in our family. First up in April it's Baltimore!

Baltimore is turning 9 this year and he has literally been counting the days. Just last evening we were watching a movie (Midway, which is great!) and right in the middle of it, he turns looks at my husband and I and says... " it's midnight, now I only have 11 days until my birthday...". He was not amused at that statement either lol. 

at his favorite place... Urban Air!


We typically don't do a big thing for birthdays in my family. I make a hand picked meal by the birthday boy/girl and we enjoy a nice birthday treat and THEY LOVE IT! Next year however, once this whole covid-19 thing goes away and life is back to nOrMaL, I will definitely make it even more special as two huge milestones will be happening.

he thinks he's a model lol

So anyways, enough about that!  Here is how Baltimore has changed over the year!

1.What is your favorite color? Green
2. What is your favorite show? Pokémon 
3. What is your favorite subject? Language Arts
4. What is your favorite food? Wings, buffalo and BBQ
5. What is your favorite sport? Football
6. What is your favorite animal? Penguins
7. What is your favorite activity? Playing on my iPad
8. What is your favorite movie? Ninjago Movie
9. What do you think 9 will be like? I don’t know... different. 


Baltimore, you are our sweet, loving, protective King #2. Daddy and I love you more that words can describe. We love that you are growing up into a respectful young man that loves to ask questions, dance and even roast us from time to time. You are the best son ever and we are so blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you for being the young man that you are. We love you to the moon and back!
the worst flu






always a prankster 


  
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Hey y'all!

Who is planning a staycation during qurantine?! Oh good.. not just me lol. It's April and you know what that mean.. summer is right around the corner and I have some awesome summer staycation ideas for you! Summer 2020 is definitely going to be a difficult one for many families. As of now, majority of the world in lock down due to Covid- 19 and it looks like it will be this way at least until the end of May as schools have closed their doors for the remainder of the school year and only essential employees are able to work.
However, just because you are locked indoors, that doesn't mean you can't make the most of your summer break! And hey, since schools are closing early and switching to virtual learning, you can get a head start on your summer staycation now.
A lot of places ( if not all) are closed down right now... So what exactly can you do on a quarantine staycation? The answer.. A LOT.

Photo of Wine Bottle And Food On Table

1. Turn your home into a hotel- One of the main things about a staycation is being able to head off to a nice hotel and escape your home for a few days. Hotels are still open and running as normal, however most states right now are under a stay at home order so leaving your home for non essential things can become a problem if caught/enforced. So, turn your house into a hotel! Take out the good linens for company, create a continental breakfast for the family to enjoy and take turns with your spouse serving up room service! Don't forget the mints on your pillow.

Incense and White Candles on a Stool

2.Spa Day- I love a good spa day. Facials, masks, soaks... all of it. Plan a day where you can sit in silence and relax like you would at a spa. Before hand, make some sugar scrubs, pull out all the candles and towels. If you have younger kids, have your spouse take them on a walk or out in the yard while you unwind. If you prefer to enjoy your at home spa together, plan to relax early in the morning or in the evening when they are all tucked in bed.

Selective Focus Photography of Popcorns

3.Go to the Movies- Ok, so technically right now you can't go to the movies because they are closed. But no staycation is complete with out a late night movie experience. Pick a new movie, a family favorite or a classic one and get the night going. Pop some popcorn, dish up some candy and of course... turn off the lights!  Want to make it even more fun? Rearrange your furniture for the night to resemble a theater by creating rows.

Top View Photo Of Food
4.Order out- A lot of places are still delivering food during covid-19 so dig out all those old menus in your junk drawer and give 'em a call. Try a new local restaurant for one meal and a  different one for another meal. This way you still feel like you are enjoying a typical summer staycation and supporting your community. Also, try mixing up the cuisine and adding some cultural appropriate music in the background. I personally love to play Italian music when making my family famous lasagna lol.

Flat Lay Photography of Person Touching Silver Ipad on World Map Chart Beside Black Hat

5. Go site seeing- Since pretty much everything has to be done virtually now, you can still go site seeing during your 2020 quarantine staycation. Stay in doors and pull up Google Maps, and check out the street view. You can start at your address or a completely random location. Google Maps street view can be a little tricky when navigating so prepare to hit a few bumps in the road. 

Baby Wearing Purple Onesie Photo

6. Visit a Water Park- Head to your back yard and turn it into a water park full of slides, splashes and fun. Make a home made slip and slide like this one from the DIY Network, fill up some water balloons, create water obstacle courses and more. A lot of these items you may have lying around your home already so start planning now.

Woman in Green Tank Top Holding Orange Bell Pepper

7.Take a cooking class- During a typical vacation, you are likely to learn a few things about the the country or region you are traveling to. Well, this summer staycation, bring it all to your kitchen by taking a cooking class. There are so many awesome chefs, cooks, foodies whatever else you want to call them, on YouTube! Try your hand at French cuisine, Ethiopian, Turkish.. literally anything you want. 

Green Cactus Plants on Pots

8. Organize your home- This is a great time to get rid of those outdated clothes, to small shoes and the gifts you said you loved but really didn't want. For some, purging their home is therapeutic and helps to keep them feeling calm and relaxed. If this is you, take this time to go through your belongings and start making piles to donate. That way as soon as the stay at home orders are lifted and stores are open, you have a lot of things to donate and a clutter free space. 
Person Lying on Sofa
9.Sleep- This one is one that often gets overlooked during staycations/vacations. People feel like they have to go out and see everything, do everything and they forget to rest. The whole point of a staycation is to relax and re-energize. Sleep in longer than you planned, nap during the day or call it a night early. Whatever you do, don't forget to catch up on some ZZZ's.
Man Wearing Black and White Stripe Shirt Looking at White Printer Papers on the Wall

10.Plan a new vacation- While having a staycation can be fun, part of you may still want to travel and see new places in person. So, during this staycation, plan to go on a vacation during next year. Find a great place you can go, budget out the trip and create mood boards to help you reach your goal. I for one have plenty of places that I would love to go, most I'm saving until the kids are older and we can all enjoy it equally! 

There you have it, some fun staycation ideas that you can do while in quarantine during Covid-19 and the years to come. Keep in mind, these ideas are all based indoors due to stay at home orders and social distancing. Once they are all lifted, you can enjoy these things outside the house as well!
I wish you all peace and safety during this time. 
Did I miss anything? Let me know what you are planning to do this summer in the comments below!


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