It's almost summer time, but we're still enjoying all that spring brings.
Here are a few ideas for some simple and affordable Springtime fun!
Here are a few ideas for some simple and affordable Springtime fun!
Puddle Jumping - We still have a rainy day here & there are plenty of puddles to be had. The kids see the puddle, a big smile creeps across their faces, they look up at me with hopeful eyes and I nod yes. Oh, the joy! They run, they jump and splash and giggle, with not a worry in the world. It lifts my spirits just to watch!
Bird watching - This is the perfect time to do some bird watching. If
you don't have a bird book, check one out at the library. The kids like for us to take pictures of each new bird that we discover. The regular visitors to our bird feeders are: Blue Jay, Cardinal, Nuthatch, Wren, Grackle, Dove and Robins in our yard. We also have a purple finch that has nested here at our house. We're looking forward to seeing those babies! Make a Bird Feeder - Click HERE for simple instructions on making a milk jug bird feeder!
Garden Fun - With little cost and effort, you can grow a garden of
your own. We were delighted on a recent trip to the Dollar Tree, where we found flower and veggie seed packets (4 for $1) and supplies like a plastic shovel, watering can, bug catcher and colorful yard pinwheels for $1. My children chose Asters, a wildflower mix and Sunflowers. We'll see if they grow!
Fresh Flowers - Bring Spring In! We like to take leisurely drives
through the country and we've been stopping to pick many beautiful wildflowers for our home. They brighten up every room. My husband picked me a bunch of Buttercups the other day. Gorgeous! My kids now know that by holding a Buttercup under your chin, that the yellow glow means they like butter. They've been testing everyone out!
Another treat was the patch of Lilies of the Valley near our church. I picked a few and my kitchen smelled heavenly for the next week.
Running out of vases? We bought a few decorative plastic cups the other day from Walmart, that were on clearance for $1.50 each. They work great as a vase!
Another treat was the patch of Lilies of the Valley near our church. I picked a few and my kitchen smelled heavenly for the next week.
Running out of vases? We bought a few decorative plastic cups the other day from Walmart, that were on clearance for $1.50 each. They work great as a vase!
Go Fly a Kite - We found plastic kites at the Dollar Tree as well.
For just a buck, each child could have their own!
Make a Windsock - Click HERE to learn how to make your own
windsock, with supplies you may already have laying around.
Rain Art - Have card stock and washable markers? We love this
Umbrella Painting - What a neat way to spruce up a solid colored
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