Play Capes Made from Old T-shirts
Put your old adult sized t-shirts to good use - make super hero capes
for boys or girls. What you need:
T-shirt
Scissors
Fabric Glue
Felt
Glitter paint
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Playground Full Body Workout
You never thought going to the playground with your kids could turn into a full body work out. Well, heres how it can:
Swing Crisscross: targets Abs
Sit on a swing and hold the chains, then lean back about 45 degrees. Extend your legs straight in front of you with your feet together and toes pointed. Open your legs slightly to form a V, then cross your left calf over your right, contracting your core muscles to keep the swing as still as possible. Return to V position for one count, then cross your right calf over your left to complete the set. Do 12 to 15 sets.
Jungle-Gym Pull-Up: targets Back and biceps
Using an underhand grip, grasp a jungle-gym bar that's 3 to 4 feet high. Keep your hands shoulder-width apart and extend your legs in front of you until your chest is under the bar; place your feet hip-width apart. Pull your chest close to the bar by drawing your elbows alongside your ribs. Straighten arms and repeat. Aim to do five pull-ups; work up to 12 to 15.
Slide Lunge: targets Butt and Thighs
Stand facing away from the slide and rest your left foot on the bottom of it; place your hands on your hips. Bend your right knee until your right thigh is almost parallel to the ground, but don't let your knee move farther forward than above your toes. Return to starting position by pressing through your right heel. Do 12 to 15 reps, then repeat with the other leg.
Jungle-Gym Standing Push-Up: targets Chest, Shoulders and triceps.
Stand arm-length away from the jungle gym, with feet shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on a bar that's no higher than your chest. Keeping your body straight and your weight on your toes, bend your elbows until your chest nearly touches the bar. Do 12 to 15 push-ups.
For the complete playground work out: http://bit.ly/9LIhJx
Dog Poo Bags - Sh*t Happens
Ice Cream Cone Pop Cakes
Ice scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream pop cakes.
http://www.bakerella.com
Kids Thank You Notes Idea
The other day my kids received a package from a relative - What better
way to send a thank you with a one of a kind masterpiece? Use some
water color paints and card sock to create a simply work of art.
Creative Portraits For Little (and big) People
How cute are these hip and modern personalized artwork portraits? You
supply the photograph and Fancy Little Me does the rest.
http://fancylittleme.com.au
Rainbow Ice
Summer is in full swing - serve a joyful drink with rainbow ice
cubes.These ice cubes were made by simply adding a few drops of food
coloring to an ice cube tray and then filling.
Summer Reading Challenge
Summer is a time to kick up your heals and let your hair down, swim,
play and have fun. However, it is important that your kids continue
reading and improving their skills. So, that when September rolls
around the transition back into school is a little smoother. Set up a
realistic and age appropriate summer reading challenge for your kids.
Many bookstores and libraries have their own challenges and issue
prizes. If you want to do your own, here is a link to download a
reading log.
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/summer-reading-list-printable-resources/
Cupcakes in a Jar
I am still trying to decide if I like this idea. I guess any cupcake
is a good cupcake.
Hello Hanna - Wishing Trees
Planning a special occasion - a baby shower or milestone birthday.
Create a heart felt center piece with guests heart felt wishes on
Hello Hanna's new Wishing Tree.
http://www.hellohanna.com
