I am super excited to be taking part in the Painting Challenge this month hosted by Messy Little Monster. Each day for 35 days a different blogger is highlighting a different painting technique for kids. Since we love painting with balloons at my house, I jumped at the chance to write about Balloon Printing. Along with the process of painting with balloons, I am also sharing this fun Chicks Craft you can make for Spring using balloon prints....
Real dragons may not have ever existed, but we have some real creatures alive today that come pretty close! The bearded dragon would be one of these animals, and not just because they have dragon in their name. These unique reptiles are native to Australia, and they get their name from the puffy section below their face that looks a little like a beard. This unique appearance that they have can also make it lots of fun to learn how to draw a bearded dragon!...
Somewhere between week one and today, we burned out on cooking our regular kitchen repertoire. Pasta, pancakes, pouring oat milk into a bowl of cereal, all of it. Refresh your meal prep or simply call it a lazy-but-tasty night with these offerings you can order online and get delivered to your front door. From keto-friendly meal kits to easy smoothies, here are a few of the best meal kit services to consider trying at home right now....
While the sun may be moving north, adding minutes of light almost daily, weeknight mountain bike rides are still a while away. Unless you have a night-riding setup. “I would liken [night mountain biking] to full moon powder skiing—fun for a different set of reasons than the same activity during daylight hours,” says Dillon Osleger, the executive director of the Sage Trail Alliance in Santa Barbara, CA, and an occasional winter evening mountain biker....
After a long day of work, sometimes we need to do something to relieve the stress. Every day can’t be a cake walk and we need to unwind. A great way to do that is to kick up your feet in the living room with a nice stiff drink. If you like to unwind with some liquor in your hand, then you need to pick up the Infused Golf Decanter Set from Bespoke Post right now....
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Elmer’s. As always, all opinions are my own. We hope you add these colorful DIY Christmas Photo Ornaments to your crafting projects this holiday season. Are you looking for an easy gift for your kids to make for mom, dad or grandparents this year? We have the perfect solution! Whether you make these DIY Christmas Photo Ornaments at home to give to grandparents, or in the classroom for a special present for Mom, they are sure to be a big hit....
Spring is here and that means it is time to add some new items to your wardrobe. Lighter clothes that will keep you cool while the temperatures rise. If you wanna pick up some stylish new duds during, you should head on over to Rhone and pick up the best selling Commuter Short. One of the best aspects of the Spring is that it is bringing shorts weather to our lives....
Here’s What Happened To Guzzle Buddy After Shark Tank By Ree Winter/Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 9:39 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Have you ever seen a product in a TV show and thought, “That looks great, I need one,” only to discover it doesn’t actually exist but was made up just for the show? That’s what happened to Jennifer Sullivan and her brother-in-law, Randy Rothfus....
Iconic Fictional Bartenders We Wish Could Serve Us FXX By Adam Swierk/Dec. 18, 2022 10:30 am EST Life is hard. Sure, we could elaborate about the toils and troubles of human existence. But like Occam’s razor, the simplest available description is sometimes the best. Besides, we’re not interested in any eloquence regarding the human condition. Rather, we’re here to discuss one of life’s simple pleasures, one many of us turn to when we’re eager to let off a little steam: drinking alcohol....
Investigation Says Dollar General May Be Overcharging Customers viewimage/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Nov. 2, 2022 7:20 pm EST At Dollar General, you’re promised incredibly low savings on everyday items, from name-brand to generic products. But how sure can you be that you’re actually getting those low savings? What if it turned out that you’re actually being overcharged every time you visit your local Dollar General? According to a recent report from FOX Business, several Dollar General locations in Southwest Ohio underwent an audit inspection that revealed an incredible discrepancy between prices listed on store shelves and what customers were actually being charged....
McDonald’s Is In On The Joke About Its Ice Cream Machines Wachiwit/Shutterstock By Charley Rekstis/Dec. 10, 2022 11:00 am EST We have all been there. You roll up to your neighborhood McDonald’s, ready to order your medium McNugget meal and an M&M McFlurry. You’re next in line. Your mouth waters thinking of the delicious ice cream dessert you’re about to devour. You go to order your meal and the moment the word “McFlurry” leaves your mouth, the worker at the fast-food chain replies, “Sorry, our ice cream machine is broken....
One Reason You Might Want To Take A Photo In The Grocery Store Aleksandar Malivuk/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/Dec. 19, 2022 10:33 am EST Only the bravest of warriors take their fresh produce through the self-checkout process at the grocery store. This highly-trafficked arena is fraught with obstacles for those who aren’t grocery clerks or don’t have photographic memories to recall the codes for each separate item. The expansion of self-checkout in grocery stores nationwide coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic....
Our obsession with using newspaper for crafting continues today with us sharing how to make this painted newspaper puffy heart craft. There’s so much to love about this simple Valentine’s Day craft! It is made out of newspaper, which is awesome if you love crafting with recyclable materials, and the threading is fabulous for working fine motor muscles. Go grab your supplies and get ready for some Valentine’s Day fun! Look for some book recommendations at the bottom of this post....
As its title suggests, Patagonia’s latest film, The Scale Of Hope, takes a positive and proactive approach to a world in deep crisis. Conservationists and eco-warriors looking for helpful strategies, if not all the answers, in addressing climate change will want to give this recently released documentary a watch. The one-hour film profiles Molly Kawahata, an alpine climber and former climate advisor to the Obama White House, while also addressing familiar themes of struggle and hope amidst the greatest environmental challenge of our time....
Drawing humans is never an easy task. Even when it’s a simple standing pose, there are aspects like positioning and proportion that have to be just right or it will look unnatural. When you have more advanced positions, the challenge gets increased exponentially, and this is doubly so when more than one human is involved in the image. That can make learning how to draw people hugging quite a challenge to do....
Working out from home is the best. That may be one opinion, but it seems to be one that we share. Because being able to skip the hassle of having to leave the house and deal with crowds of people milling around the same equipment at the cost of an overpriced monthly membership is a godsend. Having a home gym is the best, especially with the AllvodesBands Resistance Bands Set in the home....
The myths and legends originating from ancient Greece are the sources of many incredible stories, characters and fables that we enjoy to this day! These legends tell the stories of many larger-than-life gods, mortals and creatures that capture the imagination. One of the most famous of these characters is the winged steed Pegasus, and this collection of free Pegasus coloring pages for kids is here to celebrate this famous horse! We have 10 gorgeous pages that are focused on this winged steed for you to color, and there are many different styles and scenarios presented for you to work your magic on!...
Halloween is one of the funnest holidays that is celebrated around the world. This spooky occasion is an excuse to put up awesome scary decorations and dress up as your favorite characters! It’s also a time where you get to go to different houses to trick or treat in order to get some delicious candy. This practice is what we will be focusing on in this collection of free trick or treat coloring pages for kids!...
This article was produced in partnership with 5.11 Tactical Byron Rodgers spent four years as a squad leader in the United States Marine Corps, completing two tours of duty in Iraq. Now he works in executive protection, serving as a bodyguard for high-net-worth clients around the world. Rodgers has never had much margin for error in his job. After all, in his work, he has a lot more on the line than a paycheck....
Cartoons were once seen as mindless entertainment for children, but the medium of animation has garnered much more respect in recent years. There are even many animated shows and movies geared specifically to adults, and Rick and Morty is one of the most popular examples of this. Known for its quirky characters, smart plotting and dark humor, it has won many fans around the world. Learning how to draw Rick from the show is a great way to put this great character in some unique scenarios!...
