While public schools across the country are dropping Handwriting it is still very much a part of a homeschoolers curriculum. It has come to my attention that Handwriting can become a costly endeavor for families. The choices are astounding and it seems that a new program pops up every 3-5 years or so. What does a family on a budget do?
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What child doesn’t like to play with magnets? What parents wants to spend a fortune on an outside magnet board? That’s where this recycled or upcycled realtor sign comes in!
Last Fall I had contacted our realtor to see if he had any old signs just lying around that I could have to help our local Art School advertise. He only had one A-frame or Tent free standing sign, but he also gave me not one but two staked Open House METAL signs. Those signs have been on my porch since last Fall while I tried to figure out what to do with them.
Eureka! I finally figured out how much fun they would be turned into signs for my children’s to use. I knew I wanted to put one next to the playhouse as a restaurant sign, menu board, school board, or whatever they could come up with. Since I own plastic magnetic shapes already and black enamel spray paint I was in business!
I set about scraping the old stickers off the sign and using Goo Gone to get the gunk and stickiness off. I had to resort to vegetable spray to get all the old tape adhesive off but it was well worth it in the end! Princess decided to help with the 2nd sign that needed to be scraped and cleaned.
I made sure to wash the sign front and back and allow to dry completely.
Then I spray painted one side including the legs! I allowed it to dry for 2 hours and then brought it inside over night. The next day I sprayed the other side. (I brought it inside in order to cool and be sure it didn’t get tacky from the sun.)
What else could you do with an old Realtor’s sign?
Chalkboard- paint with chalkboard paint (affiliate link) and attach a cup to hold the chalk.
Art Easel- attach bulldog clips (affiliate link) to the top and allow children to paint outdoors.
Who doesn’t like American Girl Doll’s and all their cute accessories? Well if you are like me they are way out of our price range so why not enter this American Girl giveaway for your chance to win a $300 Gift Card! Share the word with your friends and family. Wishing you the best of luck in May!
We are giving away an American Girl Doll Gift Card of $300
May 1 to May 31
US only
I’ve got another Tommy Nelson book review and giveaway for you! Gotta love these great spiritually inspiring selections:) More to come over the next couple weeks. (Got a little behind in my reviews with my pregnancy and am making up for lost time:)
DESCRIPTION:
The LullaBible is a great gift for first-time mommies, baptisms, or dedications.
This precious book and CD is a must-have for every nursery. Because each of the lullabies delivers a message of God’s love from the Bible, little ones can fall asleep listening to the comforting assurance of God’s promises.
Beautifully illustrated, the LullaBible is a timeless treasury of stories and verses for parents and children to share. Recommended for ages 0-4. Depicts sweet, pastel illustrations for a child’s first steps toward spiritual growth.
REVIEW:
I saw this as an option for review and jumped at the chance since Big Red is not yet 3 yrs. old and baby #4 is on the way! I know this Bible and CD will be a great bonding activity for both littles. Lil’ Red loves music and I knew the songs would be wonderful. (We own another Bible with songs also created by Stephen Elkins and really enjoyed it!)
This is not just a Bible but a keepsake journal for mom’t to add their thoughts and memories. What a great way to remember the life of your baby or young child while they are still little. It is too precious a time NOT to record at least some of those moments that you share with your young child.
Would you like to view some of the pages inside? Check out this wonderful full-color preview!
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Disclosure: I received this book(s) free of charge from Thomas Nelson as part of their Tommy Mommy Review Program. All opinions are my own honest views along with the provided description that was provided as part of the program. Something2offer is not responsible for shipment of winning item(s).
REVIEW:
Since I had already purchased the Jesus Calling for adults last year I jumped on the chance to check out the Jesus Calling for Kids version. This version is a hardcover book that is recommended for ages 5-10. We are really out of habit for devotions and Bible reading and I thought having something similar for both mom and kids might help keep us all on track!
We love that it has a gentle voice and great ways to connect to your child’s heart. Short easy reads help to make daily readings go a little faster for little ones and are great for independent readers.
The hardcover is very sturdy and will take lots of wear before falling apart!
DESCRIPTION:
Devotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to a child’s heart.
Based on her original Jesus Calling, this version has been adapted in a language and fashion that kids and tweens can relate to their everyday lives.
After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down what she believed He was saying to her through Scripture. Others were blessed as she shared her writings, until people all over the world were using her devotionals. They are written from Jesus’ point of view, thus the title Jesus Calling. It is Sarah’s fervent prayer that our Savior may bless readers, and now young readers, with His presence and His peace in ever deeper measure.
Not sure if this would be right for your kids? Well, Tommy Nelson has an awesome preview for you to check this book out!
Disclosure: I received this book(s) free of charge from Thomas Nelson as part of their Tommy Mommy Review Program. All opinions are my own honest views along with the provided description that was provided as part of the program. Something2offer is not responsible for shipment of winning item(s).
