Picture of the Day

Every silver lining has a touch of grey.
-Grateful Dead

Picture of the Day

Some people care too much I think it's called love.
-Winnie the Pooh 

Picture of the Day

"I have nothing to do today but smile"
-Paul Simon 

Picture of the Day

"The only way to do great work is to love what you. If you haven't found it yet keep looking. Don't settle. "
-Steve Jobs  

Fall Time

When the weather gets cooler and  you need too get the old  rake you know its fall time!!! Here are some fun things to do and go. When you are raking ask your family to help it will the job done quicker (maybe) but let the kids jump in the leaf pile when you are done. Picking pumpkins is a

Summer Garden Update #1

Check out these pictures from around my garden!

Butterflies love this flower and the Bee Balm in the photo below. These are great if you don't want a butterfly bush.

Soul Surfer Review

The movie Soul Surfer is based on a true story about Bethany Hamilton. Bethany is a great surfer who never gives up. When something devastating happens will she stick to dream (surfing) or give up? I like this movie because it is based on a true story and it has a moral. I would give this movie 5 stars.

Ecotastic Kid Tip: Buy this movie used instead of buying it new!

Be Inspired: Disney Citizenship

Did you know Disney isn't just shows or movies? Disney Citizenship is an organization that helps care for the world we share through healthy living, strengthening communities through volunteering, conserving nature, inspiring creativity, and making your ideas happen! This is definitely Ecotastic!!!!

Learn more about Disney Citizenship here: http://citizenship.disney.com/

The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book Review

If you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, you should get the The Wimpy Kid Do-It Yourself Book! You can do lots of fun activities in this book. There are also lots of comics in the book. You can even make your own diary with some pages in the back. I like this book because it has everyone's favorite Wimpy Kid characters (Greg Heffley and Rowley), funny comics, and fun activities. It is for ages 8-12.

Paper Cup Telephone Craft

 
Looking for a fun craft to do? Make this paper cup telephone in three easy steps!

Ecotastic Kid Challenge: Plant a Tree

Trees help us survive so we need to keep them safe. When you cut down a lot of trees it makes the earth get hotter and hotter. People need oxygen to survive and when we pollute trees help clean the air. Make a difference and plant a tree to help our earth. It will make you feel happy when you do it too.

Minion Rush App Review

Minion Rush is an app you can play on your tablet. It is based on everyone's favorite movies, Despicable Me 1 and 2. There are several different levels you can beat. They have clothes for your Minion character that you can buy with earned coins/bananas (or with real money). I give this app 5 stars for being super fun!

Summer Fun: Bathing Suit Reviews for Kids

If you are looking for a good bathing suit for the beach try Envya Yellow Crochet Ruffle Bathing Suit (for older girls). It fits nicely and and uses wonderful colors and style. It is also nice because it one piece. You can find this on Zulily.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Book 1 Review

 
The first Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, by Jeff Kinney, is about Greg Heffley starting Westmore Middle School. Nothing is going well for him. Greg gets in trouble and pretends to be his best friend Rowley. When Rowley finds out, he turns his back on Greg.