Springtime!!
If your allergies can handle it, this is a great time to get out and
enjoy the outdoors, snap a few pictures, and make some new memories!
Take A Trip to Nowhere:
Everyone has unexplored territory only miles from his or her home. Go
north, or west, or in any direction you don't usually explore. The weather is
beautiful, so drive around the back roads and country lanes and see what you
can find. With a little effort, you will discover many great places to
photograph, and have a fun time doing it!
Plan a day outdoors:
Go to the zoo, the botanical gardens, or just enjoy those tall swings at
a local park! This time of year, there's an abundance of local outdoor
activities and art shows, so take the time to enjoy them. Don't forget to bring
your camera and shoot whatever looks lovely to you!
Stop at local farms, nurseries, or outdoor markets: This time of year, flowers and fresh produce
are plentiful! Pick up lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as flowers
for the yard, but don't forget to take some photos while you're there! The
local farmers market will undoubtedly have many interesting spring displays,
all sure to be ripe and brilliant with color! Capture them now, and the colors
of spring flowers can brighten your home long after the flowers have
disappeared!
Take a Puddle Walk:
Don’t let a rainy day get you down... embrace it! Once the hard rains have subsided (and there
is NO threat of lightening) let your kids break the rules a little and get
soaked in Mother Nature’s water park!
Strap on some boots and hit every puddle you can find until everyone is
soaking wet and all giggled out! If
you’re feeling brave, you can even let the kids take a dive in a mud puddle...
just be prepared for the laundry!
Most importantly, it's Spring! Take an antihistimine and get out and ENJOY it.
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Family Craft: Eggshell Photo Frame
Your children worked so hard carefully dying those
beautiful Easter eggs, have you ever wanted to preserve them? Now you can!
Here's a great idea for turning those Easter Egg shells into a beautiful
picture frame, and best of all, the kids can help!
Spread Tacky Glue over a precut photo mat or heavy white
cardboard. Press egg shell pieces over frame. It's easier to use larger pieces
and press them flat than to handle a lot of little pieces. Gently shake off
extras, and fill in any blank spots. For an extra touch, seal with Modge Podge
decoupage paste (available at craft stores). When dry, glue on an easel or
pretty ribbon to hang on the wall. Add
your spring photos and enjoy!
See my Pinterest Craft board for a photo and link to instructions.
