My daughter has been interested in studying rocks off and on for over 3 years! I’ve looked into Rock Collection Kits, Rock Collector’s Backpack, and tons of other resources that cost BIG BUCKS. We homeschool on an almost zero budget so those items are way out of the question. Disclosure: I have used affiliate links which add no cost to you but help support our blog and our homeschool.
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We just got our “new” van yesterday and first thing we did was install the Kyodora Kick Mats for pics, BUT I will not keep them in our “Homeschool on Wheels” because I need a product that offers pockets for storage and organization. Don’t get me wrong they are a really great product but I have my heart and mind set as to what our Chevy Venture van will do for us. The need for organization in our main family vehicle is uber important to me.
With four children ranging from 10 months to 11 years old we need a huge range of activities to keep everyone contented in the car for short and long car trips. Organization is imperative for successful trips to field trips as well as grocery store. With all that being said, I would definitely recommend Kyodora Kick Mats to anyone who has a concern for keeping their vehicle upholstery clean and free from dirt and grim of little feet!
My almost 10 year old daughter was able to install the Kyodora Kick Mats without trouble. We have portable cd players with velcro straps and those take two adults to install. These Kick Mats were a total breeze to install in our minivan, but were a little tricky in the wider seat of an F150 Pickup.
I am going to offer the kick mats to my brother who’s wife and daughter ride horses and have barn muck to contend with. We will share pics of what Kyodora Kick Mats look like in an Ford F150 truck. My super sweet niece is helping model where a typical 5 year olds foot would hit on the back of the seat.
Product Details:
Whether you drive a stately sedan or a practical minivan, you deserve to have your vehicle remain in good condition for as long as possible. Of course, kids impatient from a long car ride don’t share that desire. Protect your car seats from kicking, roughhousing, eating, drinking, pet fur, mischief and other issues with Extra Large Kick Mats.
These kick mats are fitted with 2 adjustable straps – 1 to be placed over your car seat headrest and the other around the bottom portion of the seat. We have specially made these kick mats to fit most vehicles – not only are they longer and wider to provide maximum coverage, the bottom strap is custom made to be extra long for ease of fixing and adjusting – no struggling with elastic bands that barely fit your car seat or velcro straps that you can’t properly secure.
They are easy to remove and install, so a single set can be moved to protect multiple vehicles and save you money. They also fold and store easily when not needed, providing you convenience.
Don’t waste precious time and money cleaning – these kick mats are double-layered and water-resistant so not only do they protect your vehicle seat back from spills and food spatters, they are designed to be wiped clean with just a damp cloth.
Protect your investment – this product comes with a 90 Day Risk-free Money-Back Guarantee – No Questions Asked!
Kick Mats – Extra Large Auto Seat Back Protector 
Disclosure: I was provided a set of Kyodora Kick Mats as part of their Kyodora Insider program. I was not compensated monetarily just with free product. My opinions are my own and I do feel that this product is of good quality.
This weekend is the Great American Backyard Campout, but with the heat and humidity we may not actually do any backyard camping. If we are actually home we will put up a tent for play or bring it inside for a great humidity-free camping adventure. We did put up two different tents in our backyard but only for a day or two so we didn’t kill the grass. I actually moved the smaller play tent around everyday so the grass underneath wouldn’t be flattened and die.
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Somehow at the last minute a few years ago we got information about a program at a local state park for fossil hunting. The organization that was putting it together was Creation based and was even bringing in a Christian Paleontologist. I was very excited to drive the hour or so on a hot August day to learn about Fossils!
First of all who doesn’t like to collect rocks or fossil hunt? My kids really enjoyed being able to search, dig, clean, and KEEP some fossils. We were at Ceasar’s Creek State Park and the main rule is “You can only keep fossil’s smaller than your fist or palm of your hand!” Once we checked in and filled out a day pass we were good to go. Our entire group of 15 plus families drove from the main visitor station to the fossil hunt site.
We only knew one family out of the entire group so we just hunted as a family. It was quite hot but fun. Keeping Big Red from eating the fossil’s was a challenge but we still had fun and brought home a bucketful of fossils.
1. Wear sun protection- be sure to bring hats, sunglasses, and put on 50 SPF or higher.
2. Bring your own buckets to haul your fossils home.
3. Use a stroller filled with toys if you have anyone under 5 with you. Trust me you will thank me!
4. Pack snacks and plenty of water. You may need to freeze water or juice pouches to keep them extra cool.
5. Plan your hunt with friends and shoot for a COOL Fall or Spring day if possible.
6. Always follow the rules for the location your are Fossil Hunting.
7. Bring a comfortable seat. Yes, a diaper changing pad can double as a comfy seat but thick foam kneeling gardening pads are even better!
Hope you enjoyed learning some quick tips for Fossil Hunting. Did you see our super fun and budget friendly 100 activities post? Stop on over for more great Summer ideas.
“I love you.” 3 words that mean so much, yet we all have a tendency to take them for granted when we hear or speak them everyday. We try to teach our children that words mean things and have weight, but it’s also important to show them that we mean what we say. I share 5 heartfelt, yet simple ways to show your child you love them. Having four children can make it a challenge to make sure each child knows and feels love.
Stop over at Satisfaction Through Christ where I have written the whole post of 5 Ways to Show your Child You Love Them for my June article contribution!
