It Started With Bold Week
In the business of life, we sometimes forget that we are a part of our overall community. It’s easy to do when you are already being pulled in so many different directions. This past year, we started attending a new church and during a week in August they have something called “Bold Week.” It’s a week where several of the local churches in the community get together and go into the 6 local schools in that part of the city and they help teachers get things together- they clean, they paint, whatever is needed- they do it. They feed teachers and administration and help them prepare for students and get the school year off on the right foot.
The goal of Bold Week is to show the community that the local church as a whole- not one denomination or another- is coming together to serve the community. They invest into the community by serving schools which in turn serves students, which can get their school year started off on a positive step. It can change the direction of a child’s life.
It never occurred to me that the schools might need help getting all of this together or that there may be ways that I could help serve the local school to make a positive impact. I know the statement sounds sort of dumb- but the fact is life gets crazy and we overlook the simple things.
A Vinyl Idea
You’ve probably seen on Facebook, Pinterest, or even the internet in general school bathrooms where positive sayings and affirmations are being applied to stall doors with either paint or vinyl. It brightens up the school bathrooms and also is there to encourage students.
I came across a post about it and thought it was brilliant. I debated on asking my child’s school about doing it there but I wasn’t even sure if they had stalls there (or if they were individual bathrooms). This school is not in the same community where we attend church and wasn’t one of the six that were being served at.
Self Confidence is something that I still struggle with but I sucked it up and emailed the school to ask if they’d be open to having it done. To my shocking surprise withing thirty minutes of me emailing the principal emails me back and said: “We were actually supposed to have someone do this but they had to cancel at the last minute.” I let her know I’d be more than happy to do it for them and we scheduled a meeting.
Come to find out, there were 25 bathroom stalls, then shared individual bathrooms for Kindergarten and First Grade at the school. A piece of me wondered what I was getting into but, then I thought- I’m up for the challenge!
Quotes, Cutting and Weeding Lots Of Vinyl
Over the next few weeks, I went through lots of quotes and affirmations to find the ones I felt would work best. Making sure that the fonts could be read by younger kids so that it wasn’t just “pretty” and served a purpose. I don’t know exactly how many hours went into it, but it was a lot. Luckily, I found a lot of really great quotes at lovesvg.com. I created some, which took a while and then others I was able to edit png images through Cricut Design Studio.
If you don’t have a Cricut but are a crafty person- these things are amazing! The older ones you were much more limited because you had to use cartridges but for the new ones the possibilities are endless!
You want to use permanent vinyl which can be found at Cricut.com or also at 651vinyl.com.
A Few Vinyl Quotes/Affirmations That Were Cut
See the Hidden Mickey? 😉
My daughter helped with the weeding process on some of the quotes. At first, I didn’t tell her what we were doing it for but then I wanted her to know that we were doing it as a way of investing in the school. I want her to know she should take pride in her school and that we see it as an important thing. There are many different ways to convey this to your child, this was at the moment, the way we were able to convey it to ours.
Installing Vinyl On Bathroom Stalls
This Batman one was my favorite in the sense of the quote meaning. I have a picture of BatKid in our walk-in closet as a reminder to myself that what I Do defines me.
above: the picture that inspires me daily
A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength but by the strength of his heart.
My husband and another fantastic mom helped in installing the vinyl. It took a few hours but we all agree it was well worth it. I hope that it inspires a child. Maybe if their day is a little rough it can make them smile. Maybe it will serve as a reminder to them. It may be later down the road when they look back and remember it being there that they see someone hoped to brighten their day.
We can’t fix everything, and we don’t have time to. But it’s important to stop and realize that we can still do something, no matter how small.
Disney Resorts have lots of activities that you can participate in during your stay in addition to visiting the parks. Most activities are free, and some include a fee (which you are made aware of ahead of time). During our stay at the Grand Floridian, we decided to do the tie-dye shirts by the pool.
It was $18.11 to do the shirt. I’ll be honest- I thought they were giving me adult and kid prices; $18 for adults, $11 for kids- they weren’t that’s the price per person regardless of age. I had already said yes when they gave me the full total and while I could have changed my mind I didn’t. It was fun, so I don’t have any complaints. We would have winded up spending it one way or another so a shirt they get to wear and remember making at Disney was worth it.
Lucky you though, I’m sharing how we did it in case you want to have some Disney DIY fun at home!
Make Your Own Mickey Tie Dye Shirt!
Step 1: Take white shirt and place Mickey head template on the inside.
Step 2: Trace with chalk
Step 3: With rubber bands, pinch up the section of one ear and wrap the rubber band around it. Repeat this step with the other ear and then the face portion of Mickey.
Step 4: Wrap rubber bands down the shirt
Step 5: Get some gloves and dye in squirt bottles
Step 6: Pick one color to do Mickeys ears and head with. This is important because otherwise, they will look like three circles and not Mickey Mouse.
Step 6: Add colors to the other sections of your shirt. Avoid using the Mickey colors directly around that section. You can use them down a section or two.
Step 7: Wrap the shirt in plastic wrap tightly and let it sit a minimum of 24hrs and a maximum of 3 days. The longer it sits, the brighter the colors will be but more than 3 days and the colors will start to bleed together.
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There you go… Super Cute Mickey Tie Dye Shirts!
Do you have a favorite Disney Craft? Tell me about it in the comments!
Check out this fun Disney DIY Alice in Wonderland Table
More Disney Fun
Taking Your Toddler to Disney…What you need to know
I love throwing parties, especially parties for my kids. Even if it comes down to just us being there, we enjoy creating a special fun environment for their birthdays. For my daughters 7th birthday she asked for it to be Wellie Wishers. A Wellie Wisher birthday party sounds easy enough, right? Not exactly.
I found one example of a party online and almost nothing different through Pinterest. I did find another mom in a facebook group who had recently had a WellieWisher party for her daughter (coincidentally 7 also). It was just very odd because I honestly thought there would be more.
The Wellie Wishers
The Wellie Wishers, if you aren’t familiar with them, are (as described on the American Girl website) a sweet and silly group of girls who each have the same big, bright wish: to be a good friend. They love playing outdoors as well as playing pretend and putting on shows. There are disagreements that they find a way to work through. The message of the show is a very good one.
Wellie Wisher Birthday Party
While I’m not typically a “party in a box” kind of person it can be very helpful especially when looking for ideas. There were no Wellie Wisher plates, cups, etc. Nada. Nothing for Wellie Wisher Party.
So, I made of list of everything that reminded me of the Wellie Wishers. Colors, things, pictures- whatever I could think of. For colors, I focused in on Camille (the Wellie wisher on the right above) on the I also searched the web for Wellie Wisher material. I did come across a few good finds!
American Girl Publishing had a digital event kit which included this printable activity book. I cut the pages, stapled the corner then hole punched them and added a ribbon.
There was also a design your own wellie which I used to put on the tables with some crayons so the kids could design their very own boot!
The tablecloth above I ordered because of the flowers, it reminded me of something you may see at a garden party. ThePaper Crowns are from Target. The Wellie Wisher Clubhouse in the background was on sale (YAY!) 50% off at American Girl when I ordered it.
What’s a garden party without flowers? I ordered some tissue flowers from both Amazon and Shop Sweet Lulu.
Table set up #2 had some more decorations on it.
A Mini Candy Bar
We did a “mini” candy bar because I knew that I would likely be left with the majority of the candy. People have a way of sneaking away without it. We just refilled them as needed and it worked out great.
Cake and Cupcakes
I visited Toys R Us and found these Mega Construx Wellie Wisher Dolls on sale, there were missing one (which of course my kid notices off the bat on the cake), but they worked out perfectly.
The Cupcakes
The Cake
I found the cutest mini sparker candle at Shop Sweet Lulu!
I used her Camille doll as decoration, and had bought her the Emerson doll for her birthday but used it as party decor as well. If there’s one thing I’ve learned is- you can use their favorite toys to tie in to decorations!
The balloons are from Shop Sweet Lulu, it was the Mermaid Mix Balloon collection (inspired by Camille). The #7 Balloon was from my local Publix. Happy Birthday Plates and Napkins are from Amazon.
Using my Cricut I made some labels and stickers to cut for clear plastic cups. To go with these, I purchased a pack of wacky straws that the kids loved!
Ice Cream!
We did an Ice Cream Sundae bar with oreos, chocolate chips, and special sprinkles. The kids loved it, especially enjoying the sprinkles!
Here’s to year 7!
The party went off great! Friends and family were there and everyone had a good time! It took a lot of thought but was well worth it.
It went off pretty much without a hitch. We had originally planned on having it outside, but there was a high chance of rain so we quickly changed our plans to have it inside. It still worked out well though and the birthday girl was happy which was our ultimate goal.
Do you have a favorite birthday party theme? I’d love to hear about it!
I am a big Alice in Wonderland Fan. I love the colors and the adventure in the story. Recently, someone had given us two solid wood doors but we didn’t have a use for them so my husband was going to put them out by the road. I half-jokingly said, “keep one, we can make a table out of it!” After talking about it, we decided to go for it and make a Disney DIY Alice in Wonderland table for our patio.
The door is a solid oak door. We painted it white and then bought some boards to fill in sections of the door. We wanted to keep it simple so we decided to go with gray at the ends and white everywhere else.
Cricut DIY Disney’s Alice in Wonderland
I used my Cricut to help me with the DIY Alice in Wonderland pieces and cut out outdoor vinyl shapes to decorate the door with. I found some great Alice in Wonderland .svg files and converted a few of my own also.
The table would not have been possible to do I don’t think without the Cricut. The Cricut Design Space lets you not only upload .svg files but also lets you upload and edit your own files as well. This is what really made me upgrade from my Cricut Expressions to the Cricut Explore Air. I have the Wild Orchid one and love it.
We used Modge Podge to put some paper down on the two middle boards and in the center have a quote
We used a holographic vinyl for some of the words to “highlight” them. Although they look light in the picture, they actually show up great- especially when the sun hits it. They shimmer nicely when the light hits.
To hang over the table, we created a frame with flowers hanging down from it. We got the idea from walking inside a Kuhn flower shop where they had a display. It consists of a wood frame, adding wiring in it, and then some artificial flowers from Michaels. Then we added some colored patio bulb lights that hang around the side of the frame.
Alice in Wonderland DIY Table Nighttime View
Another nighttime view from the opposite angle
My Mickey Swirl at the end of the Down The Rabbit Hole Quote shows up great in the picture above. I wanted to add in a “hidden Mickey” of sorts as an added homage to our Disney love. It’s becoming a thing at our house to find hidden Mickeys.
It turned out great and was a lot of fun to get creative with. I let the kids help decide which images we should use and they even helped with applying them. The application part was a little more tricky for them, but we stuck with the simple pieces, like the teapots.
To finish it off, we made a template of the door to have glass cut so that it will be covered. We also purchased an outdoor table cover to keep it out of the weather when it’s not being used.
It didn’t take long at all to get the whole project done. I’m so glad we decided not to throw it out. Next, I want to throw an Alice Tea Party! I have some decorations leftover from our Alice Babyshower that can completely be reused for a party.
Have you ever used an old door to make something different out of it like a table?
These tools are SO helpful!! I’ve tried to do the weed the vinyl that I cut with my Cricut without them and it’s a huge hassle and sometimes absolute fail.
More Disney DIY
Are you looking for fun things to do with the kids on St. Patrick’s Day? Even if you aren’t Irish, it can fun to join in and celebrate the day. I’ve rounded up some fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with kids along with some facts about the day!
The Origin of St. Patrick’s Day
The History of St. Patrick’s Day is about more than being Irish and drinking beer. St. Patrick is actually credited with bringing Christianity to the country of Ireland.
From History.com:
Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. He was born in Roman Britain and was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. He later escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to its people. In the centuries following Patrick’s death (believed to have been on March 17, 461), the mythology surrounding his life became ever more ingrained in the Irish culture: Perhaps the most well-known legend is that he explained the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) using the three leaves of a native Irish clover, the shamrock.
Fun Facts:
It was originally a ‘dry’ holiday- For most of the 20th century, Saint Patrick’s Day was considered a strictly religious holiday in Ireland, which meant that the nation’s pubs were closed for business on March 17. (The one exception went to beer vendors at the big national dog show, which was always held on Saint Patrick’s Day.) In 1970, the day was converted to a national holiday, and the stout resumed flowing. –From Mental Floss
There’s no corn in Corned Beef- Corned beef and cabbage, a traditional Saint Patrick’s Day staple, doesn’t have anything to do with the grain corn. Instead, it’s a nod to the large grains of salt that were historically used to cure meats, which were also known as “corns.” –From Mental Floss
The Shamrock- Legend has it St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity, by showing an unbeliever the three-leafed plant with one stalk.
Green? – the color originally associated with Saint Patrick was blue
He was born in Britain- Despite his Irish notoriety, Saint Patrick was British; born to Roman parents in Scotland or Wales in the late fourth century. He was kidnapped, brought up in Ireland and then eventually returned back to Ireland.
Fun Crafts For St. Patrick’s Day
Pot of Gold
From the36thavenue.com
Gold at the end of the rainbow
From brilliantbeginningspreschoolutah.com
Rainbow Seeds
From tpenny.com
Crayola Coloring Printable Coloring Pages
From Crayola.com
Slime!
From momdot.com
Rainbow Chain
from craftymorning.com
Painted Stone Rainbows
from nontoygifts.com
Necklaces
from wegotthefunk1.com
For more ideas, check out my Pinterest Board!
Do you have any fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
We’re super busy during the month of December, with Christmas and then my son’s birthday on New Year’s Eve. We try and separate his birthday from Christmas so it’s a rush the last week of December getting everything prepared. We’ve had some fun birthday themes, and when trying to come up with this one it wasn’t too hard. I think it’s a perfect party for a 4-year-old boy! He absolutely loves the Hulk and anything “Hulk Smash,” and when my sister got married back in June there was a dance floor at the reception that he went nuts over. So we combined the two and had a great time!
The Details of the Hulk Smash Dance Party
My husband had serious doubts when I told him what I wanted to do. I think when I said dance party for some reason I think he pictured ballerinas. However, by the time we decorated he was a believer lol.
Originally we hoped to do it outside, but the weather turned rainy and cold so the night before we opted to do it in the garage. We wrapped a thick black plastic around the garage to cover up some storage bins and the windows. I bought a pack of silver fringe curtains and we hung one in the entrance way of the garage. The remaining fringe curtains we hung up on the wall as a photo backdrop.
I found the cutest disco ball cups for the kids on Amazon. I added the “Hulk Smash” fist to them to tie it all together. We made a green punch to be “hulk” juice.
The cake turned out AMAZING! My mom made the cake and icing and my sister decorated it. The fist was made out of pound cake covered with fondant.
The inside of the cake was green with purple icing. The crumbs around the bottom are oreo. In case you’re wondering…oreo and buttercream go very well together!
I used my Cricut and some vinyl to cut out this Hulk image that was placed on the plastic behind the cake. My son really liked it. In fact, it’s now on the wall beside his bed.
We had some Christmas lights that you could set and change colors on, so we hung them around the garage and set them to green. We also had some green dance party lights that were on the floor while the kids were dancing and a DJ Party Laser light that was on the walls and floor.
I set up a playlist on my Amazon music with for my Echo and the kids had a blast dancing and playing. There is definitely a difference in the speaker quality of the Echo and the Echo Dot. I got a pack of LED light up party favors and glow sticks that were a big hit. The kids had a blast playing with them.
The laser lights were crazy! It really messed with your eyes when it was dark in there but the kids had a blast with it and they didn’t seem to bother their eyes at all.
Dancing, Playing, & Fun For All!
It all turned out fantastic, and my little boy could not have been happier. I think this will definitely be a birthday to remember!
Other Birthday Parties we’ve done:
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Looking for a gift but not sure what to get for the various people in your life? I know how you feel…trust me! It can get difficult when there are multiple people you’re looking for or when the person you’re looking for is difficult to buy for. I’ve put together this list of Christmas gift ideas for the ones you love to help you with those decisions. Plus! A giveaway of a super hot Christmas toy and how to enter!
For The Small Space
When you live in a small space, or your kid has a lot of things already and you don’t have room to put new stuff, these compact options are helpful!
Epic! Creations Inc– Read the Best Books of All Time, 50 Classic Books that kids of all ages can enjoy! This app allows kids to read thousands of books for $7.99 a month. The first month is free and you can have up to 4 profiles for the one account! There are no in-app purchases and no ads!
Sample of Book options
Little Adventures: Chair Covers– These chair covers are great if you have small spaces. They allow kids to play and be creative without taking up a lot of room.
Fairy Door– This adorable door will open your child’s imagination! It includes Magic Key in a Bottle, 3 Stepping Stones, Fairy Lease Agreement, Notepad, and a Fairy Welcome Guide.
The Creative Kid
Little Adventures– Inspire a child’s imagination and play with Little Adventures! They have kids dress up clothes that are not only wearable but washable too. I have bought a lot of dress up clothes for the kids that fall apart the first time I have to wash them. Check out their special deals section for clearance items!
Kids Made Modern Art Kit– This craft supply kit is filled with more than 1,000 pieces and it includes a divider case for easy organization for all of their craft projects!Cr
Art Making with Moma explore the materials and techniques of Jacob Lawrence, who was known as “a painter of stories,” and the ideas that inspired him—and create their own artworks. Use paints and words to share your own story through pictures. Designed by MoMA educators, the Art Making with MoMA: Storytelling Art Kit is based on art workshops and activities for families at The Museum of Modern Art. (Official Description from Target)
Loog Guitars– Loog offers mini child size guitars that are perfect to introduce a child into playing the guitar. There is also an app to help them learn cords and finger positions.
Schoenhut 30-Key Fancy Baby Grand Schoenhut pianos have been around for a long time, and there’s a reason why. They really are great children’s pianos. I bought the kids one two years ago and they love it still. They sit and makeup songs to play for us. The width of the keys promotes proper finger placement which helps them transition to a larger piano eventually. The Schoenhut pianos are known for their chime line tones that are created by small hammers striking metal rods.
Subscription Boxes- The Gift That Gives For The Whole Year!
Subscription boxes give kids something to look forward to every month in the mail. They’re a great idea to spread out your gift!
Box of Challange– These boxes are for ages 8 and up. The boxes include challenges, brainteasers, puzzles, instructions and tons of inspiration. They are perfect for spending quality time with your family and for hanging out with friends.
Walt Life– Perfect for the Disney lover in your life young or old! Each month get a box delivered with special Disney goodies!
Bookaroo– This subscription service can help a child build their book collection. It’s a great way to encourage the love of reading in a child’s life!
Kidstir– I love this subscription boxes! Each month you get 3 step by step recipes, 2 kid-sized cooking tools, a digital and printable shopping list, an e-newsletter and more!
HOT Toys
American Girl Dolls– My daughter LOVES the Wellie Wisher series! They are a sweet and silly group of girls who each have the same big, bright wish: to be a good friend. They encourage girls to get outside and explore together.
Paw Patrol Car – This rescue vehicle can transport three Paw Patrol vehicles inside or display six when opened up. It comes with Ryder and his ATV vehicle. I purchased this for my 3 year old!
Baby Alive Sweet Tears
Pop the Pig Game
Christmas light displays are so much fun to drive around and look at. We love to grab a coffee or hot chocolate from Starbucks and check out all of the Incredible Christmas Light Displays. There’s something magical about the twinkling lights at night time that make all seem right with the world. There are some parts of town that I think have some pretty incredible Christmas light displays and there are others from around the country that definitely goes above and beyond!
Holiday Light Displays
This is a light display featured on 2014’s Great Christmas Light Fight
More photos from Christmas on Crystal Springs:
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You can also visit their Facebook page!
One of my FAVORITE local Light displays is a whole community that participates with lights
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I thought these were pretty awesome (which they are). A friend then introduced me to the lights from their hometown neighborhood-
Welcome to Dyker Heights
This neighborhood in New York is more than 120 years old. It is said their Christmas light displays started in 1986. It’s huge. HUGE. Understandably it’s frustrating to neighbors because of parking and traffic, but WOW. It’s just incredible!
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
As you can see from just one photo, it’s a tourst hot spot!
The 2017 Display:
Pretty insane don’t you think? Insane in the best of ways for sure!
Do you like to check out Christmas Light Displays during the holidays? Have any favorites?
It’s that time of year… when you are on the hunt for gifts for the kids on your list. It can be difficult to figure out what to get, but I have searched the web for you! Here are some awesome gift suggestions for the kid in your life!
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Book Gift Ideas
I always have a hard time, especially with nieces and nephews. I have a couple “go-to” items if they don’t’ have any specific request and books are one of them. Books are one of those items that can always be useful and they’ll be able to get something out of it.
Laugh Out Loud Jokes For Kids– Kids LOVE jokes, and joke books that have jokes they can share. It’s a great way to encourage and get kids to read more without it feeling like a chore to them.
Have You Filled Your Bucket Today? This book is a great way to tch kids about hapinesss.
The Crippled Lamb– This is an incredible Christmas story (or anytime really). I cry every time I read it. It’s the story of Joshua, the crippled lamb who often wondered why he was different and how he found his purpose in a very important moment. It’s a children’s book, but honestly I recommend it for kids or even those older in your life that are maybe struggling with their purpose.
5 Minute Pete the Cat Stories We LOVE Pete the Cat! These 5 minute stories are great for bedtime or quick reads for toddlers. Pete always gives something to learn and a valuable lesson in his tales.
The Monster at the end of this Book– An adorable book about an adorable monster named Grover. He teaches that sometimes was sounds fearful, really isn’t. My kids absolutely love this book!
The Story of Ferdinand– I always think of the movie “The Blind Side” when I see this book. Ferdinand wanted to be who he was, and not necessarily what people expected him to be. A very valuable lesson for us all.
There’s a Bear on my Chair– this is another book that my kids love. Little Miss B often reads it to her little brother on the way home during the week.
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie– Want to know what happens? Check out this book! There’s also a TV series which is adorable, as well as other books in the series. I wasn’t sure at first, but after reading it with the kids it’s become a quick favorite!
Dress-up Clothes- Imagination and Play
Imagination and play are a big part of childhood. Little Adventures offers a variety of dress-up outfits for kids. The best part? They are washable! Yes… they won’t fall apart when you wash them! I cannot tell you how many times I’ve bought dress up clothes that have fallen apart in the first wash.
These are some of my favorites!
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Also from Little Adventures- Chair Covers
These are great when you have limited space but want your little one to be able to play! These are a couple of my favorites
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Scooters! For The Kid On The Go!
Globber Scooters offer scooters with 3 wheels which provide extra stability for kids just learning how to ride. They use a lean-to-steer method which helps kids learn how to balance and turn, before graduating to a 2 wheel scooter. The 3 wheel set up of the scooters is one of the biggest differences in this scooter and others. From Globbers website- “Help your child learn to maneuver the Globber 3 Wheel Fixed Scooter easily by activating the Patented Secure Direction Button Lock on the front of the deck, which ensures the scooter moves in a straight line. Ball bearings offer front wheel pivot supports to simplify assisted steering, and the low deck height delivers a stable ride. The X-Cross deck design improves turning performance and adds strength to the steel-plate reinforced deck. Your child can roll along smoothly on the high-rebound PU wheels with ABEC-5 bearings, and he or she can hang on tightly to the dual-injection grips. The long rear brake covers the entire back tire for reliable stops.”
Some of my favorites
Pink 3 Wheel Adjustable Scooter 3 Wheel Adjustable Height Scooter 5-in-one-convertable scooter
Big Wheel Bike
Speaking of wheels…. I can’t NOT mention this classic-
Radio Flyer Big Deluxe Flyer
Educational Toys
Here are some of our favorite Educational Toys! They are fun, and allow kids to be creative and learn all while enjoying them!
Legos Kids love legos! They are a a fun way for kids to learn about organizing, planning, and construction. They help kids with lateral thinking, as well as seeing things three dimensionally. Yes, they are a pain if you step on a lego, but there are a lot of educational benefits to them as well!
Dinosaur Toys that take apart with Tools This set of 6 toys improves coordination and problem-solving skills! If the kid in your life is anything like my 3-year-old they’ll love being able to use tools to take apart dinosaurs not even knowing that they are learning great skills in the process!
Wellie Wishers by American Girl Dolls The Wellie Wisher series teaches young girls about friendships, empathy, expressing emotion and enjoying the outdoors. There are also great books to go along with them such as Camille’s Mermaid Adventure.
Illuminate World Globe This globe has a built-in LED for night viewing also! This is a great way to teach kids about geography and help them understand the world.
Do you have any suggestions for great kid gifts? Let’s here about it!
A good gift makes you happy and helps you accomplish things. These are some great gift ideas for working on getting healthy and staying healthy! After all, when you give a gift that helps someone do that you are giving them so much more than just that gift.
The Perfect Yoga Gifts for Under $20
These gifts are awesome because everybody can enjoy yoga! The New York Times has a great article on why people of any age can participate. I’ve even started trying poses with my 6 & 3-year-olds.
Yoga & Pilates Rings –strengthen your core and balance without the strain of heavy weights? The ProSource Pilates Resistance Ring is a small but powerful tool that provides light resistance, designed for total body conditioning.
Yoga Towels -the lightweight ProSource Arida Yoga Towel provides a non-slip surface, designed to absorb moisture. The thin, mat-sized towel provides greater stability and is versatile for yoga, Pilates, or any other fitness activity
Yoga Gloves -Grippy Gloves make yoga or Pilates easier, whether you’re a hot yoga fan, practice your poses on the carpet at home, or struggle with sliding in poses. The open-finger, non-slip design reduces slipping for better balance and stability – no mat required!
Yoga Mats – This mat is great to help reduce pain and perfect your poses with the ProSource extra thick yoga and Pilates mat.
Stability Balls -This helps develop core muscles and overall strength, increase balance, and improve posture with the versatile ProSource Stability Exercise Ball
6 Gifts for CrossFitters Under $25
Speed Jump Ropes – These help develop coordination, agility footwork and overall conditioning. These are used to target upper and lower body reflexes.
12 Rung Agility Ladder – These have often been used by coaches to improving footwork, speed, and quick directional changes. It helps improve coordination, balance, and body awareness. These are great for ANY age!
Rubber Medicine Balls -These are great for strengthening and developing core muscles
Multi-grip Pull Up Bars – Perfect for pull ups, push ups, dips and abdominal training.
Kettle Bells – These are awesome because they can be for squats, cleans, swings, get-ups and more! The heavy, uneven distribution of weight forces you to engage your core and strengthen multiple muscles at once
Sports Towels – These are ultra-light, super soft 100% microfiber towels that absorbs large amounts of moisture easily, and dries quickly so you can pack and carry it without a mess after use!
Gift Ideas to Help Aging Parents Stay Healthy
Anti-shock hiking and trekking poles -made to suit the great outdoors and pavement for daily exercise and long hikes. These are great for easing pressure on elbows, knees, and wrist.
Lightweight dumbbells – These are great for building strength and creating a lean, toned physique.
Stackable Resistance Band Sets – I LOVE these! They are actually great whether you are old or young. Great for at-home use, rehabilitation, travel, or daily gym workouts. Theyallow you to move through a greater range of motion to improve coordination and stability.
Extra Thick Yoga Mats (Multiple Color Options) -Great for yoga or pilates!
Accupressure Mats (Multiple Color Options) – These are used to help relieve stress, headaches, weariness, tension, back pain, insomnia, and muscle aches. My husband is actually a big fan of acupuncture (which is weird because he HATES needles) and he’ll be getting this as a present :)!
Want more options? Check out this review of the Garmin Vivofit Jr. 2 for kids!