Fun Ways to Celebrate Shark Week – Shark Week Themed Viewing Party Ideas

When I heard that it’s the 30^th Anniversary of SHARK WEEK I could hardly believe it!  I know many families watch the Discovery Channel and look forward to this annual event, so what better way to mark it then to put together some SHARK WEEK Party Ideas from all over the internet!  Some are for the kiddos but there a few for the adults to enjoy as well.  Let us know if you try any of them out by leaving a comment below

Shark Slime DIY

Have fun with this Slime Craft. Get the info at https://momluck.com/diy-shark-slime-perfect-activity-shark-week

Shark Sensory Bottle DIY

Learn how to put it together at https://modernmomlife.com/diy-shark-sensory-bottle

Ocean Themed Activities

Lots of printables and ocean themed fun at https://extremecouponingmom.ca/diy-summer-camp-at-home-ocean-theme

Shark Theme Party

This Shark Theme Wedding Idea list has lots of great Shark Week Party Ideas http://www.abrideonabudget.com/2014/08/shark-week-wedding-ideas.html

Make These Fun Shark Suckers

Find the recipe at https://www.theflyingcouponer.com/make-these-fun-shark-suckers

Vegan and Gluten-Free Shark Attack Float

Get the recipe at https://nerdymamma.com/shark-attack-float-aka-blue-raspberry-float-vegan-and-gluten-free

Vegan and Gluten-Free Shark Attack Coconut Ice Cream

This fun snack can be found at https://nerdymamma.com/shark-attack-coconut-ice-cream-vegan-gluten-free

Shark Attack Mocktail (or Cocktail for the Adults)

This one is not for the faint of heart.  It uses grenadine to replicate the blood https://thesuburbansoapbox.com/shark-attack-cocktail

Shark Themed Cocktails (for the Adults)

After keeping the kids busy with all the Shark Week ideas, you deserve something for yourself http://robyns.world/2014/08/15/5-shark-week-cocktail-recipes

Do you have a SHARK WEEK idea to add? Leave the info in the comments!

Mother's Day Tea At The Kitchener Market

 

Tea With Mom

Mothers Day Tea. Saturday May 9th at 10.00 a.m.in the Upper Marketplace at the Kitchener Market.  Bring your mom to enjoy a lovely cupcake and some tea, and make a nice gift for your mom today. This is a free event with a donation to the foodbank, but you must REGISTER!!!!

 

Visit http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Mother-s-Day-Celebrations.asp to register before the event fills up!

 

 

Looking For Other Mother's Day Ideas?

Check Out These Links

 

How To Make A Sock Cupcake http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.ca/2013/07/how-to-make-sock-cupcake-with-demo.html

Make A Tea Card From The Boredom Busters Book http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/03/more-boredom-busters-book-review.html

 

Have an easy Mother's Day craft you want to share? Leave the idea in the comments below.

Be sure to wish your Mom a Happy Mother's Day from us!

 



More Boredom Busters - Book Review

Making The Most Of March Break

Caroline Fernandez has created a follow up to her Boredom Busters book.  2015 brings More Boredom Busters to the bookshelves with over 50 activities for kids age 7 and up! With March Break this week, the timing is perfect!

What You Will Like About It

Many of the activities in the book use items that can be found in most households. From empty yogurt containers to toilet paper rolls your family will be able to upcycle many of the items that would end up in your recycle bin.  For the extra crafting items you need for the activity, I would guess you could find a lot of things your need at the local dollar store. 

Also the book is set up by season so it can be used as a learning tool to teach about special occasions. Think of all the artistic "Make Ahead" gifts you could be making too!

Here is an example of a spring art craft to make for Mother's Day.



Plus the you don't have to worry about bookmarking all the pages.  The index in the back is designed to be very helpful to see a quick list of what project you might be interested in creating.

What Will You Make?

Do you have some creative "makers" in your home? Or perhaps you are looking to let your inner "crafter" out. Let us know in the comments what you like to craft at home.  Need some inspiration? For ideas we suggest heading out to grab More Boredom Busters! Perhaps you can get it when you head to the Chapters Waterloo March Break events this week!

Valentine's Day DIY For The Whole Family To Get Involved In

We were thrilled to learn that Leanne Lee, otherwise known as the Diva of DIY created this family friendly project for our readers!

Get the family together and create this wonderful project just in time for Valentine's Day!

The Diva of DIY, Leanne Lee, is at it again....creating Pallet Art! Pallet Art is one of the most inexpensive ways that you can add texture and color to any decor. Not to mention any level of DIY'er can create this piece...it's also a great one to get the kiddos involved in!

Begin by cutting 3-6 pallet boards the same length. This length depends on the size of your project. I cut 4 boards 16" long. Next, Cut 2 more pallet boards long enough to fit across your first boards. You will screw these into the back of the pallet wood to hold them together. I cut these 2 boards 14" long.

 

I decided to make a heart on this DIY Pallet art piece. I wanted it to remind me of my childhood. Remember when we would have a little crush on someone and we would doodle their names in our notebook? lol

I didn't have the exact red I was looking for. You know...that dirty, barn red? So what does a Diva of DIY do???? We make our own! To tone down a bright red, take a little black and add it in until you get the color you are looking for.

DIVA TIP: When buying acrylic craft paints, buy big bottles in colors with a medium value. Then buy a black and a white and mix your own colors.

Take a pencil and lightly outline your design. Not comfortable with your art skills??? No worries...Take a piece of tracing paper and trace your design and then transfer it to your art piece or better yet, just wing it! Making pallet art shouldn't be stressful...it should be fun. Treat it like that piece of paper from junior high and doodle away!

 

Fill your design in and let it dry. This is where you can adjust the design if needed. After it dried, I took a small paint brush and the white craft paint and added my hubby and I's initials.

J+L=♥

I smile just thinking about that innocent, sweet, junior high crush. Truth be told...I still have a crush on my husband. I hope he likes my DIY Pallet Art I made for him.

 

Last but not least, I aged the entire piece with a little aging glaze I mixed up using Americana's Burnt Umber, water and a sponge.

DIVA TIP: To age something instantly....mix 1 part Burnt Umber or Dark Brown Paint to 4 parts water. Stir thoroughly and wipe across the surface with a sponge. Let dry.

 

I had to give a little love to my husband, John, so I made sure to create a little nostalgic piece to remind us of our love! I think it's fabulous, don't you?

I can't wait to see your Pallet Art Projects! I LOVE seeing the pieces ya'll create and especially because they often turn out better than mine ;) Be sure to share them with me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook! While I'm at it, have you signed up for the Diva of DIY's New Newsletter? It gets you the latest projects delivered to you inbox...I PROMISE I won't sell your info to those spammers....I hate that!

Are you going to make this project with your family? Let us know in the comments!
Thanks again to Leanne Lee for providing us with this great DIY decor item for families!