War Memorial and Green Kids Crafts Projects

Sorry I haven't been around much. Things have just been insane ever since we got back from Florida. I had the injury to my back, allergies have been knocking us all down, hubby has been in the hospital, we are looking into moving and well, the weather has been to beautiful to stay inside. How has the weather been in your area? Has spring arrived yet?

My father severed in the Navy on the U.S.S. America, so last week after Yang's Occupational Therapy appointment, we stopped by a local war memorial.

As Yang and I walked around, we talked about the various branches of the military and their main purpose. We discussed the uses of the military vehicles that were displayed at the war memorial as well.

This week we will start researching U.S.S. America both through the internet as well as gaining some information from my father. I am most excited to find the location of the U.S.S. America since she was sunk in a controlled scuttling on May 14, 2005. As we learn about World War I, World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam, we will revisit the Greenup War Memorial to learn more about those that served our great country from our local area. 

Almost 2 weeks ago we received our first Green Kids Crafts box in the mail, and just in time for Earth Day. Unfortunately, we haven't had the chance to do them all yet as things have been crazy. Allergies are not our friend around here and have really taken a toll on us all. Then hubby has been in the hospital. Sometimes I wonder if we will ever finish this school year!

Our box came packed with practically everything we would need for 3 crafts, including scissor, paint, soap and glue. 

The first project we did was the Paper Mache Earth. Of course with Yang's sensory issues we had to modify the way we added the pieces of tissue paper to our balloon. I poured the glue mixture into a bowl, set her balloon in another bowl and handed her a paint brush. She would dip the paint brush into the glue mixture and then "paint" the balloon. After she had some of the glue mixture on the balloon she would use the paint brush to pick up the tissue paper and dab it onto the balloon, and then "paint" over it again. Dad drew all the continents on the green tissue paper for us and then I cut them out. 

Next up from our Green Kids Crafts box - Wildflower Seed Paper Making Kit.

And well, because my hubby's name is Luke.............

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Jodi Stone's Children's Book 'An Easter Bonnet For Lily' Book Blast, Review & Giveaway

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A few weeks ago I actually got the chance to chat with via email with Jodi Stone, and I was given the chance to review An Easter Bonnet for Lily. It was nice to see how much we had in common - like with both have 3 daughters and one of them shares the same name!

Yang and I really enjoyed An Easter Bonnet for Lily. What I enjoyed most was there was a life lesson to be learned. Yang says that she liked how Savannah helped Lily. I think Yang was really able to relate to Savannah, being the youngest herself, and often feeling left out. Poppy and Owlet spend time running around with their friends, going to the mall, movies and even helping out with the bigger chores around the house. Now, Yang does get to go places but with her separation anxiety there are very few people she will go with. She does have some chores around the house like feeding and watering the dogs and hamsters, spraying the hermits cage several times a day, vacuuming the living room and taking the clothes out the dryer but sometimes she wants to do more. Last week I began teaching her how to sort the clothes to be washed, and why we sort them, as well as loading the washer and starting it. Little by little, my little girl is growing up!

We definitely give An Easter Bonnet for Lily 2 thumbs up and highly recommend you purchase it below!

Summary:

Easter is Savannah’s favorite holiday. She loves to dress up in her fanciest of dresses and bonnets, and enjoys all of the traditions her family continues year to year. Savannah finds herself struggling though on a day that she usually loves, and finds herself feeling discouraged. Across the land in Tulip, Easter Bunnies are preparing for the big day as well, all but one: Lily. Lily is the newest Easter Bunny recruit, but struggles with one major problem: her ears. Join both Savannah and Lily on this magical Easter adventure, where they will both realize that magic is held within your heart if you just believe.


Bio:

Jodi Stone is a published children’s book author who currently holds seven books to her credit, with an eighth on the horizon. Her path as a published author and illustrator began with Solstice Publishing, but she has truly established herself as a writer since joining Anchor Group in the Fall of 2012. Her first title, Savannah’s Story was published in October, and the next book in the Stone Sisters series is set to release soon. Jodi has an English Degree from the University of South Florida, and is happily married with three beautiful daughters who just happen to be the characters in every book she writes. Jodi is currently working on establishing her own line of greeting cards and paper dolls as well.

Giveaway: May 3 - May 24

                                                                               

Prize Pack:

$25 Visa giftcard

Paperback copy of 'An Easter Bonnet for Lily' ($10 value)

Jodi Stone Illustrated Greeting Cards ($10 value)

Jodi Stone Illustrated Paper Dolls, Magnets, bookmarks ($15 value)

Links:

http://www.facebook.com/JodiStone.childrensbookauthor

http://www.jodistories.mysite.com

http://www.goodreads.com/jodistone

                  

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Easter is Savannah’s favorite holiday. She loves to dress up in her fanciest of dresses and bonnets, and enjoys all of the traditions her family continues year to year. Savannah finds herself struggling though on a day that she usually loves, and finds herself feeling discouraged. Across the land in Tulip, Easter Bunnies are preparing for the big day as well, all but one: Lily. Lily is the newest Easter Bunny recruit, but struggles with one major problem: her ears. Join both Savannah and Lily on this magical Easter adventure, where they will both realize that magic is held within your heart if you just believe.

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