July 19, 2014

A Simplified Week : Outside Toys

As part of Start Here. I post a weekly recap with a couple ideas (mostly simple and easy to implement) for the week’s focus and a few ideas from the web that I’ve enjoyed over the week. Did you grab July’s FREE cleaning and organizing calendar? Go here to grab it!

Outside Toys:

Now is that time in the summer where all the outside toys could use a little cleaning and organizing after being used. Round up the kiddos and put some order back in to your outside toys. Via Clean Mama
Considering how much LEGOs get used in a lot of homes, it is no surprise that they tend to accumulate all sorts of who-knows-what on them. I love this easy solution to get them clean in a jiffy from Gettin’ By.
Get your little ones involved in the toy cleaning by setting up a little cleaning station for them, too. I’ve done this and been amazed by how long it holds their attention. Via Hands On As We Grow

Something to Eat:

This seriously looks like so much fun and so yummy, too – A S’mores Bar Party. Check out the fun combinations that would be perfect for a casual summer get-together or special night with your family. Via What’s Gaby Cooking

Something to Make:

Road trip in your future? Whip up a simple iPad or tablet holder to attach to the headrest to allow for easy viewing. Via Infarrantly Creative

Something for the Kids:

It can be tricky to figure out just how to have your children help in the kitchen in a truly constructive way. I love these ideas from 30 Handmade Days that detail how to get your kids involved and what sorts of skills you can start to teach.

Simplify:

Take advantage of all the yummy summer produce or a great sale and make your own bags of frozen fruit. Perfectly prepped and ready to toss in your smoothies for that creamy texture. Via Oh Basil