Reading List

I liked Raven Stole The Moon and A Step of Faith but I can't remember much about The History of Love. Do you ever do that, read a book and can't remember what it was about?

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to a great daddy!

We love you Travis

Giveaway!

Are you ready for a fun giveaway? It's all about kids!
We have a fun prize package that includes a $50 gift card to Wish-Works by Chasing Fireflies. They have all the party supplies you need for your child's next party. The package also contains ALEX markers, ALEX Rub a Dub Draw in the Tub set, Melissa and Doug Paint Your Own Treasure Box kit, Skip Hop Owl Backpack and a $100 to Gymboree! Like the Gymboree Facebook page or follow Gymboree on Twitter to get updated on the latest fashions for kids.

The co-hosts for this event are below. I hope you get a chance to stop by their blogs and see how awesome they are!

Whatever DeeDee Wants She's Gonna Get It
Crafting in the Rain
Ashley's Dandelion Wishes
Over the Big Moon
Free Time Frolics
I Heart Salt Lake
Flats to Flipflops

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Terrific Tuesdays: Marble Race Track

Hi! I'm Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade. My sister Jeanine and I created our little corner of the blogging world to share some of the fun things we do with our kids to keep them busy and happy. At Serving Pink Lemonade you can find kid crafts and food crafts, homemade toys, learning games, book reviews, travel ideas, projects just for mom, and more. We'd love for you to stop by!

We're excited to be here again at Whatever Dee-Dee Wants today, participating in Terrific Tuesdays.

Pool noodles make for great summer fun. This activity is perfect for summertime when pool noodles can be found at just about every store--but you don't need a swimming pool for this activity. Anyone can do it, and your kids will love it.

To make the race track I took my dollar store pool noodle and cut it in half. I found that a serrated knife made a much cleaner cut than a regular knife. I then used toothpicks to secure each half of the noodle side by side.

Now it's time to get your kids involved. Have them help by making a starting line . . .

And a finish line, along with any other accessories they would like, such as flags.

Then add a box to the bottom of the track to catch all your marbles and you're ready to race.

My kids love this activity. They will race marbles for hours. It's a perfect indoor activity for a rainy day or can be taken outside so you can enjoy some sunshine. I hope you'll give it a try and have as much fun with it as we have!

If you would like to guest post in the Terrific Tuesdays series email me.  
For more Terrific Tuesday posts go here.

Painted Tin Can Vases

Here's a simple project my son loved, made using recycled cans.

Step 1) first we cleaned our old soup cans and removed the labels.

Step 2) paint the cans with acrylic craft paint and let them dry.
You can use other paints like spray paint but Brody loves using acrylic paint plus I always have it on hand and it dries fast.

Step 3) drill two small holes in the sides for the ribbon.

Step 4) string ribbon through the holes and tie a not at each end.

Step 5) fill the vase with water and pick some fresh flowers to fill it.

You can hang the finished vase (filled with flowers) on a friends door knob, ring the door bell and run. It's a fun surprise to open the door to some pretty flowers. You can also hang them in the yard by hanging them on small shepherds hooks.

Terrific Tuesdays: 75 Things To Do With Your Kids This Summer

Now that summer is here I thought I should (re)share my list of 75 things to do with your kids this summer. The list includes activities for kids of all ages and most everything is free. I also have the list available to print for you.

1. Run through the sprinklers
2. Have a picnic in the park
3. Outdoor movie nights. If you don’t have a free movie night in your area, make your own.  
4.  Make giant bubbles 
5. Go on a hike 
6.  Create your own treasure hunt
7. Take a tour. We have a few fun free tours in SLC like Mrs. Fields Tour and Sweet's Candy Factory Tour.
8. Play bigger or better in your neighborhood
9. Have a side walk chalk contest. Recruit friends and neighbors to compete.
10. Slip and slide
11. Head to the library. Not only can you get some great books but they also have some fun activities and story time.
12. Go fly a kite
13. Tour the fire department
14. Play with animals at your local pound. Some have programs where you can come and walk the dogs.
15. Make your own play dough.
16. Go camping (even if it's in the backyard)
17. Build a float for the 4th of July. If you don't have a 4th of July parade near you make one with the kids on your street.
18. Go roller skating or rollerblading
19. Go for a bike ride
20. Teach your kids the constellations
21. Collect bugs
22. Create your own play or puppet show
23. Gather the kids on your street and play kick the can
24. Have an eating contest
25. Collect and press flowers
26. Create your own garden
27. Learn a dance
28. Make a lemonade stand
29. Tie Dye some t shirts
30. Paint rocks
31. Make ice cream in a bag
32. Build a hut or tree house
33. Go to the local farmer's market. Can you say samples?
34. Make your own Popsicles
35. Start a journal
36. Write a pen pal
37. Make a family tree
38. Have a pillow fight
39. Wake up early to watch the sunrise
40. Go on a hike
41. Have a bubblegum blowing contest
42. Make your own paper bag puppets
43. Change your voicemail recording...make it fun
44. Start a kickball game
45. Feed the ducks
46. Have a toy sale. Encourage your kids to clean out their old toys and games. Let them sell what they don't need anymore.
47. Play Chinese jump rope
48. Do some face painting
49. Make potato stamps
50. Frost and decorate cookies
51. Have a theme movie night
52. Go on a train ride
53. Teach your kids how to budget
54. Visit a local farm
55. Make paper Father's Day ties
56. Go fishing
57. Have a water party
58. Take a walking tour of your town
59. Attend free concerts in the park
60. Play night games
61. Create a neighborhood Olympics
62. Do some tumbling
63. Make and decorate paper mache masks
64. Learn to skip rocks
65. Make S'Mores
66. Play tennis
67. Build little boats to race down the gutter when it rains
68. Head to the swimming pool
69. Visit a splash park
70. Have a car wash and earn a little money
71. Go on a nature walk
72. Cook in the dutch oven for dinner
73. Have a craft day
74. Visit the zoo
75. Finger paint. Use pudding if your kids are small.

Print your list of 75 things to do with your kids this summer here.

If you would like to guest post in the Terrific Tuesdays series email me.  

For more Terrific Tuesday posts go here. 

Free Printable Packing List

Hello! My name is Michelle Rowan, and I’m happy to be here today to talk about my new store, Everything Charts – a place where you can purchase, instantly download, and save digital charts and games. It’s wonderful to be able to print them whenever you need them!

I have created many charts that can help you stay organized with several daily tasks, planning holidays and parties, and having fun keeping track of special dates and milestones. I am also working on creating game printables to go along with each holiday of the year.

What will you find at Everything Charts?

Pregnancy countdown, pregnancy weight tracker, baby growth chart, baby tooth chart, baby milestones, baby immunizations, potty training chart, daily homework planner, boys and girls reading charts, master grocery list, packing list, weekly meal planner, job charts, birthday party planners, scripture reading charts, diet and exercise journal, New Year’s resolutions, Christmas gift planner, missionary countdown chart, pet responsibility chart, and several paper games such as word searches, bingo games, the dot game, hangman, and tic tac toe. I am also happy to create custom charts!

To celebrate the ending of the school year, and know that many families are planning some vacation days -- today, we have a free printable for you! The Packing List! This printable will allow you to plan what to pack for two people per page – everything from clothing to medicines to snacks.  I hope you will enjoy it!

Download the free Printable Packing List here

I will be continually creating new charts every week and offering freebies often.  Please “like” Everything Charts on Facebook and sign up on the website to receive notifications of new products, special deals, and freebie announcements! I’d also love feedback and your ideas for new charts.

    Michelle Rowan