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Pet Monster Rocks

20 Friday Jun 2014

Posted by Young Wifey in Creating, Kids

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children, children's book, craft, monster, pet, pet rock, rainy day, rock, summer, summer activities, vacation

This week’s Nephew Camp draws to an end, as my nephew gets picked up today. He’s already planned activities for the next time he comes stay with me. This one-on-one time together was a nice break from his usual (visiting) routine of following around his idol (Pumpkin).

Nephew wanted me to elaborate on some of the projects he mentioned in his letters to Mom & Dad (if he forgots, because he wants to teach his younger brother and sister someday)…

On Day 2 of Nephew Camp, the pet monster rocks were a big hit. We actually collected a few small rocks when playing in the creek on Monday (that wasn’t part of Nephew Camp, but was 8 of us having quality family time).

Materials for Pet Monster Rocks

Materials for Pet Monster Rocks

Step 1: Paint two coats of acrylic paint on rocks (front & back), allow to dry between coats.

Making Monster Rocks

Making Monster Rocks

Step 2: Embellish rocks by painting on different mouths, noses, and eyebrows (nephew decided to go with just mouths). Allow to dry.

Step 3: Coat front and back with two coats of clear acrylic sealer, allow to dry between coats.

Step 4: Glue on different sizes and combinations of googly eyes and allow to dry.

Pet Monster Rocks

Pet Monster Rocks

We think the yellow one looks like a minion. Nephew likes the dark blue and the red the best. I, too, like the red.
Which one is your favorite?

XOXO,
Young Wifey

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Nephew Camp: Day 2

18 Wednesday Jun 2014

Posted by Young Wifey in Kids

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craft, family, summer, vacation

Day two of our quality time continues!

Dear Mom & Dad,

Last night, I had so much fun at the playground. After playing for a while, I got tired and went home (He was running around and then stopped still for a few minutes).

Swinging High

Swinging High

Running Amok

Running Amok

I took a shower and went to bed really early. Aunt R- says I slept through another loud thunderstorm!

Early this morning, we went swimming in the pool! Then we got ready to go to a Chinese restaurant for lunch (He was so well behaved).

We met Aunt R-‘s friends at the restaurant. S- has two kids, and they came over to play. It started raining, so we played inside with giant building blocks. The sun started shining, and we went swimming for a while. When we dried off, we had a dance party (playing several Just Dance games)! We also played frisbee with Belle. Then, we played basketball. It was a really fun day! I was so exhausted, I took a nap after they left (My goodness, is he hard to wake up! I even tickled him to wake him).

Aunt R- let me play Mario Kart while she made dinner. After dinner, I made pet monster rocks! They are awesome!

Making Monster Rocks

Making Monster Rocks

Pet Monster Rocks

Pet Monster Rocks

When it was time to brush my teeth, I had to go through a red laser maze first!

Red Laser Maze

Red Laser Maze

Fun Laser Maze

Fun Laser Maze

Now it’s time to read a few books before bed. I can’t wait for tomorrow!

I love & miss you,
J-

Nephew Camp: Day 1
Nephew Camp: Day 3

 

 

Nephew Camp: Day 1

17 Tuesday Jun 2014

Posted by Young Wifey in Kids

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family, Kids, summer, vacation

This week, my one nephew and I are spending some quality one-on-one time together.

Dear Mom & Dad,

Last night, we wrote our schedule of all the fun thing we were going to do today. Aunt R- said I fell asleep right away and slept through a loud thunder-storm last night.

This morning, I ate oatmeal for breakfast, and then we went berry picking. It was hot outside, and I ate a few strawberries as we were picking (He also danced around the strawberry field and serenaded nearby pickers). We picked 10.5 lbs. (Aunt R- picked 10 lbs…)! 

Strawberry Picking

Strawberry Picking

 

10.5 lbs. of Strawberries!

10.5 lbs. of Strawberries!

Today for lunch, I made my own chicken & cheese sardines! (He means quesadillas!) It was yummy! I love sardines! After lunch, we had quiet time. I fell asleep for a few minutes, but Aunt R- woke me up.

This afternoon, we made green, blue, and red gummi candy. Then we went swimming for a little while, but then it started thundering and had to get out of the pool.

Then, we chopped up our strawberries and made ice cream. It was yummy! Aunt R- even let me have a little before dinner.

Mixing The Ice Cream

Mixing The Ice Cream

I helped make turkey meatballs for dinner. We ate spaghetti, meatballs, and broccoli. We ate a bowl of strawberry ice cream and sat down to write you a letter.

Soon, we’re going to walk down to the park and play at the playground. Then it’s time to come home, read a few books and go to bed. I’m having fun!

I love you,
J-

Nephew Camp: Day 2
Nephew Camp: Day 3

Travel Tips

01 Saturday Aug 2009

Posted by Young Wifey in Home Maintenance, Travel

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get ready for vacation, get your house ready for vacation, Home Maintenance, home security, vacation, vacation check list

From My Home to Yours
While getting ready for another vacation (one week this time), I decided my to do list might be helpful for fellow vacationers. Whether  you’re headed to the beach or the mountains, cross-country or out of the country, here are a few tips to keep your home safe while you’re away.

Lights – Put lamps on a timer in at least two room, set them to come on a few hours at night and in the morning while it’s dark. If you don’t own a motion sensor on your porch lights, consider putting them on a timer as well.

Windows – Make sure they’re all locked and your blinds are down or curtains are pulled close.

Lawn – Mow your lawn, trim your hedges, weed your landscaping just before you leave, so your house appears well-kept. If you’re going to be gone a week or longer, considering hiring a trusted high-school student to mow your lawn for you.

Driveway – Leave a car parked in your driveway. If you don’t have an extra car, ask a neighbor to use your driveway while you’re away.

Thermostat – Check your thermostat before you leave and make sure it’s turned off or set at an appropriate temperature while you’re away.

Water – Turn off the water where it come into the house. However if you have someone coming over the check on pets/plants, turn off the valves to the washing machine, dishwasher, or any other appliance, you never know what might happen and don’t want to come home to a flooded home and a huge water bill.

Bills – Pay all bills before you leave and contact your utility companies if you’re going away longer than a week.

Unplug It – Unplug any unnecessary appliances to avoid wasting electricity, your appliances from getting zapped during a storm or from a possible house fire.

Bank – Deposit any checks or cash you have on hand, don’t leave it sitting in your home. Inform your bank of your vacation of there are no holds on any check/debt card transactions.

Mail – Have the post office hold your mail while you’re away, you can have them deliver all of your mail the day you return or opt to pick it up at the post office (I prefer the previous).  If you live in the States, this is the easiest thing to do, just go to the USPS website and fill out the information.

Plants– Use Aquaglobes for your plants or ask a close friend to stop over to water your indoor plants while you’re away.

Pets – If you’re leaving pets at home, then you’ll obviously have someone come over to check on them. Keep a list of instructions, extra food/snacks, vet numbers, medications, etc.. on the kitchen counter or somewhere previously agreed upon. I suggest getting a 10 lb. dry food dispenser and a 3 gallon water dispenser for cats and/or dogs (although I’d rather board my dog then leave her home alone). If you have a cat set out extra litter pans and make it easy for someone else to clean and dispose.

Cleaning – I inherited this from my mother. Make sure your house is completely straightened and cleaned before you leave. Run the vacuüm, empty the dish washer, dust, wipe the floors, make the beds, etc.. It’s so much nicer to come back from vacation and relax. Most people don’t allow enough time after vacation before jumping back into their busy schedules, so get it done ahead of time.

Hide-A-Key – Remove your hidden key before you leave, no matter where it’s hidden, they may be found easily. If you must have an extra key, leave it in the glove box of your car. If you have a friend checking on your house, have them keep the key at their house (they probably already have one).

Notify the Neighbor – Have a close neighbor keep an eye on your house and call the police if they noticed anything suspicious. Also let them know of your plans, when you’ll be back, where you’re headed and a number to reach you.

Valuables – Lock all valuables and important documents in a fireproof safe. It’s good to keep an up to date list of all your possessions in the safe, as well as send a backup copy to your email. Photograph your home, all angles of each room and outside to help documents your possessions, keep copies in your safe and email yourself copies.

Lock the Doors – Make sure you check both storm and screen doors for your front door, side door, back door and garage door. Make sure any bilco or basement doors are closed and locked. Lock the ladder to the pool deck, gate to the pool fence, tool shed and any other accesses you have.

Pack your family and luggage in the car and double-check everything, get in the car, leave for your vacation (hopefully you don’t have to turn around a few minutes later for any missing items) and enjoy.

What other things do you do to prep your house for your vacation?

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