During the summer I like to keep their brains going doing worksheets a few times a week. Maybe a morning brain warmer, or a rainy day refresher! I love using the site www.worksheetfun.com They have it organized really well by age/grade as well as by subject. If you are wondering what curriculum you should be focusing on, you can check your local school board site to download next year's goals! They also have a really great selection of traceable worksheets for those learning

My daughter is into all things tiny recently. She loves Shopkins, Num Noms, Hatchimals, etc... we came across these teeny tiny fairy miniatures for gardens, and she HAD TO HAVE them! They are adorable, and really pretty! We bought most of our larger items from Michaels, the entire section was on sale for 40% off!!! JACKPOT! We went for a "playground" theme! We found our miniature items and rocks for our fairy garden at Michaels. I bought two jars of the rocks to fill our tray

We have finally mastered the best slime! It's called butter slime, and trust me it feels SO good, you won't want to put it down! Ingredients: 1 (4-ounce) bottle glue 1/2 cup warm water (+ empty bottle filled with water) 1 teaspoon Borax Food coloring, (Optional - We use US Cake Supply coloring find it here! ) Lotion Fragrance Oil (Optional - I use Soap/Candle Fragrance oils from VA Candle Supply. Here is the direct link for Fruit Loops Scent. You just need 1-3 drops! We also

Measure 1 Cup of Rice into a container. Add 1 Teaspoon of Vinegar. Add as much food coloring as desired (deeper color= more food coloring) If you want to add a scent, I use Soap/Candle Fragrance oils from VA Candle Supply. Here is the direct link for Fruit Loops Scent. You just need 1-3 drops! We also LOVE Birthday Cake Scent! Cover and SHAKE vigorously for a minute or two. Check to see if it's coated well! Spread on paper towel or plate to dry. *Remember, if you want to make

Fun at Home with Kids has a great recipe for dying Lima Beans!

We love using this recipe from Laughing Kids Learn! 1/2 cup raw popping corn kernels small zip lock bags (one for each color you want) food coloring hand sanitizer (optional) Simply add 1 tablespoon of corn kernels to a small zip lock bag. Add 10-15 drops of food coloring to each bag and a pea-sized squirt of hand sanitizer. Shake the bag really well so that the food coloring completely coats the corn kernels. Leave the bag open overnight to dry and the color to set completel