Bryan the Winkeez Polar Bear wants to share some exciting news! Today is International Polar Bear Day! Today is a day to learn all about Polar Bears and how to keep his family safe! Read more at Polar Bears International!
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this year which says we are going to have 6 more weeks of winter! http://www.mastategroundhog.com/
It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog (Deitsch: Grundsau, Grunddax, Dax) emerging from its burrow on this day sees a shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks, and if he does not, due to cloudiness, spring season will arrive early. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundhog_Day
Just Kidding! Today is Opposite Day! (See what I did there?!)
How did Opposite Day Start? According to HolidayCalendars.com...
While no one really knows the origin of Opposite Day, it is believed that it goes back to an old childhood game that dates all the way back to the turn of the 20th century. This game involved children asking each other silly and often nonsensical questions and then reversing the answers to make one another laugh.
Check out http://www.holidayscalendar.com/event/opposite-day/ for more fun facts about Opposite Day!
Today we remember the strength and sacrifices of Martin Luther King, Jr. in his quest for equal rights among all Americans. Please join us today in remembering our past to help strength our nations future.
Who doesn't love a good bubble bath? Especially in the colder winter months to warm up those toes! So after a long day at school, work, or where ever you have been today, make sure and celebrate National Bubble Bath Day!
For some more Bubble Bath Fun, visit Kid Spot for a fun DIY Bubble Bath Recipe:
http://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/activity-articles/bubble-bath/news-story/52ae0549fe9f523f1dbbd66d6a704d66
Christmas Garland out of construction paper
Who doesn't remember this from growing up! Another old classic being brought back. One of the great parts about making Christmas Garland with your kids is you can do all of the cutting preparations before the kids ever know what they will be working on! This allows for kids of all ages to join in.
Materials:
Cut Strips from 1" to 2" wide, your preference. Stack by color for easy selection. Depending on the age of your kids, it is suggested to cover the table if it is not specifically meant for crafts and to get messy.
Color designs on the strips of paper if you or the kids want that. Snowflakes, stars, the skies the limit!
Start the chain with the single loop and each following loop glued through the previous ring until it is the length you want! Hang it on the tree, in doorways, wrapped around pillars, or in windows. so many places it can be used.
Such a simple project, but if you want to go more detailed check out the link below for more paper garland ideas!
http://www.guidepatterns.com/37-diy-paper-garland-ideas.php
Let's get crafty! Instead of rushing off to the big box store to buy a costume for your kiddos, why not make one at home with them for this year's Halloween? Check out these cool and crafty costumes below.
This no-sew Halloween costume is sure to be buzzworthy!
Get the tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts.
What you'll need: black t-shirt ($10; amazon.com), black leggings ($7-10; amazon.com), bee headband ($3; amazon.com) , elastic ($5; amazon.com), sparkle tulle ($9 for 10 yards; amazon.com, wooden beads ($8 for 200; amazon.com), craft paint ($5 each; amazon.com)
Does it get any cuter than a baby panda?
Get the tutorial at C.R.A.F.T.
What you'll need: black onesie ($8; amazon.com), white beanie ($7; amazon.com), felt ($6.50 each for 5 sheets; amazon.com), hot glue gun ($9; amazon.com)
This adorable costume will get your little one in the moooo-d to trick-or-treat.
Get the tutorial at Make It and Love It.
What you'll need: white onesie ($6-$10; amazon.com), white fleece ($8 per yard; amazon.com), black fleece ($4 per yard; amazon.com), pink felt ($5; amazon.com), black felt ($5; amazon.com), bottle nipples ($3; amazon.com), epoxy glue ($5; amazon.com)
You can make this cozy costume entirely from fleece and batting. Just imagine how cute your child will be waddling around in this suit!
Get the tutorial at Make It & Love It.
All you need are some old T-shirts, fabric glue, and a few hours to make this easy owl costume Ellen Luckett Baker made for alphamom.com
Get the tutorial at Alpha Mom.
Create an adorable costume for the smallest chick-a-dee in the roost with these tips from blogger Jessica Kesterson. She used a couple of boas for the soft feathers and kitchen gloves for the little rooster's legs and feet. The hat is just a T-shirt, a few bits of felt, and some big black buttons.
Get the tutorial at Living the Swell Life.
What you'll need: onesies ($10 for 5; amazon.com), stuffing ($8; amazon.com), feather boa ($6; amazon.com), dish gloves ($7 for 6; amazon.com), felt ($11; amazon.com), buttons ($1.50; amazon.com)