Themed weeks!

SO excited to start our themed weeks. I just wanted to make a quick post about the weeks planned (I reserve the right to change) if you have a great idea for one of the weeks or want to guest post or sponsor a giveaway that would fit in to one of the weeks just shoot me an email using the contact form!

I got a ton of great ideas from you all so if one of your weeks didn't make it I will definitely be using the idea for future activities! Travel Tuesday will be posted as it fits into the weeks and Fort Friday will still continue on as usual!

Here are the weeks planned in order starting with this week:

• Spy
• Pirate
• Construction
• Fort
• Art
• Space
• Dinosaurs
• Camping/Cowboy
• Science
• Animals
• Cars
• Gross
• Digital to Real Life

Which week are you most excited about?!

April Fools!

With April Fools coming up I thought I'd share some more fun and innocent pranks

Our Ketchup + Mustard bottle prank

I'd do this for my oldest but probably not my youngest. His reaction would cause a ruckus in the lunch room lol! from Morena's Corner

Love the colored water prank from Martha Stewart

Solid juice is pretty funny - from The 303 Griffiths

How about making your kids some Brown E's - from Dump A Day

And of course the water bottle prank we shared yesterday

What are you favorite pranks?!

Water Bottle Prank

I got pranked this weekend and the boys thought it was the best thing ever. It's an easy one too - perfect for April Fool's Day.

You just need a water bottle and a pin. Fill the bottle pretty full with water. Over the sink poke holes all around the center of the bottle.

Wait until the water stops dripping, very gently wipe off and place on the counter somewhere you know it will get seen and picked up.

When someone finally picks it up (I did in frustration of the boys leaving things out everywhere)...

Yep, you get sprayed. It was pretty funny. This works best with the thinner plastic water bottles. Have fun!

(Obviously young kids should be supervised when using needles)

Spring / Easter Inspiration!

Some of you are starting Spring Break or getting ready to and some are gearing up for Easter. It's about time for a little inspiration round up! There are some awesome ideas from last year HERE / HERE / HERE

Peep jousting deserves a mention all it's own. It's a must in our house this time of year

I love the homemade "baskets" and shirts from Mer Mag last year

How cute is this printable egg delivery truck from Mr. Printables?!

Decorating eggs with Sharpies is a great idea! from Mom.Me

Here's a fun egg toss game from A Mom with a Lesson Plan

Get messy with cracked egg painting! From Growing a Jeweled Rose

Maybe instead of purchasing a basket this year - you could have your kids make theirs - out of LEGO bricks! from Logan Makes a Mess

Hex Nut + Balloon

We have a quick easy activity for you today that's fun anytime especially because it makes noise. All you'll need is a hex nut (a smaller one) and a balloon.

Put the nut into the balloon and blow it up.

Tie off the balloon. Hold in one spot while spinning the hex nut inside around the balloon. You'll get a screechy noise!

We made a quick video so you can hear what it sounds like since photos can't show you that.

If you shake the balloon too crazy and against things it will pop and the hex nut will go flying - so play with caution (this is said from experience).

TRAVEL TUESDAY

I love finding new travel ideas because not only are they good for full on road trips but great for everyday travel or long waits as well!

There is so much you can do with your own felt board - make up stories, add on to each other's scenes, even make your own Angry Birds! from Ian and Wendy

A fun idea for a road trip - a Vacation Trip Tracker from Once a Month Mom

This Yarnd and Sandpaper tray from I Can Teach My Child is a great idea!

I used to keep a stack of different sticker scenes on hand when the boys were younger. They loved doing these! from Etsy

Toddler Inspiration

I know many of you area always on the lookout for new toddler activities. Click. Pray. Love. has shared some with us before and I was peeking at her blog the other day and noticed her series on Toddler Trays.

She has tons of ideas I think you'll love!

You can find the instructions for these and many more activity ideas on Click. Pray. Love

Fan Fort

I saw a similar idea last summer using plastic sheeting. My problem with that is you'd die in there in 10 minutes in the desert in the summer (oven anyone?!) so I've been wanting to try it with something a little more breathable.

 We don't have a small box fan just a tall skinny one. Instead of waiting for the perfect materials I decided to make it work with what we have. After all you all are going to be working with whatever you have at your house which isn't all the same!

I used a duvet cover since it's already secured on 3 sides but if you don't have one just secure 2 flat sheets together (you can duct tape or sew the ends together) I used duct tape to secure the open end around a fan and left an opening for the boys. You'll need to have a way to secure the opening once they're in. Binder clips, clamps, or clothespins are great for this - especially if they can do it from the inside!

That's it! A cool, breathable fan fort! The boys loved it right away.

Then this happened. And they loved it even more.

There is a dog and a kid in there somewhere.

Next week is Spring Break - wish me luck! ;)