I would rather jab my eye with a fork than play Pokemon cards again. Really. Can anyone else relate? Thanks to some quality phone time with a good friend, I know I’m not alone in this. I just needed to change my attitude and step it up a notch… for everyone’s sake! If you’re in the same boat, and are looking for activities that you can do with your kids over Spring Break, or on rainy weekends, I’ve put together some sanity-saving DIY’s this week!
Have you heard of yarn-bombing before? I posted an example of it here… but I’m not a knitter, so I won’t be doing that. When I discovered eyebombing last week, I thought “HOW FUN! The boys would love this!” And I was right! My oldest and I spent a half hour placing eyes strategically throughout the house to surprise his younger sibling. It was really fun for us eye-bombers to watch all the faces being discovered with glee. And, now the younger one is excited to surprise his brother the next time he’s out.
This one’s good for the kid at heart too, don’t you think! I would love to hear what YOUR favorite activities are to do with kids! Oh, and stay tuned for more, because I’m only just getting started!
Photo Credit: Rosa Pearson (FlutterFlutter)
32 comments :
Zoe Furby March 12, 2012 6:57AM
Super cute idea! It reminds me of when I was a kid and my Dad would put on a big Easter egg hunt for us using jelly beans. Suffice it to say some were very well hidden and we’d find more jelly beans months after Easter was said and done. It always made us smile! I am sure you will be finding googly eyes for days!
Rosa March 12, 2012 7:02AM
Thanks Zoe! It’s perfect for a rainy day!!
Lily from Birch + Bird March 12, 2012 9:19AM
Oh, these are cute! Thankfully, have not entered the world of Pokemon cards with my brood but am definitely looking for fun activities for us all to share…especially if this rain continues! Will be waiting eagerly for more tips ๐
Lisa Fyfe March 12, 2012 12:53PM
cutest simplest thing ever! love it.
Eyebombers March 12, 2012 1:02PM
Glad that you boys got so much joy out of our little project!
Tjeck out http://www.eyebombing.com for inspiration.
– And now, go eyebomb outside!
nook. March 12, 2012 2:10PM
haah i love it!!! how cute. xo
meesh@idreamofchairs March 12, 2012 2:44PM
Oh fun! That last guy looks like he’s sticking his tongue out! Haha!
amy walters, aDESIGNdock March 12, 2012 2:58PM
haha…too cute. Love it Rosa!
janis - pinecone camp March 12, 2012 3:51PM
Cute idea! I’ve played pokeman with my nephews and it made me crazy. I can’t imagine having to do that daily. ๐
Tracey March 12, 2012 5:09PM
Now I would even want to play this game ……… what a hoot. I look forward to the invitation!!! ๐
jan March 12, 2012 7:21PM
So fun!
carol@thedesignpages March 12, 2012 7:22PM
What a good mom!! Such a fun idea.
Shannon(8foot6) March 12, 2012 7:54PM
This is the cutest!!!
We will have to play along!!!!!!!!!!
Sheila @ SZInteriors March 12, 2012 10:10PM
This looks like so much fun! I’m having to negotiate Miss Teenage independence terrain… Swap you that for Pokeman cards!
Rosa March 13, 2012 1:16AM
LOL Sheila! Yes, I can’t say I’m eagerly awaiting teen angst and independance!!
Elizabeth {sixth and garnet} March 12, 2012 10:48PM
As someone who has wanted to tear my hair out on many rainy days stuck inside with the kids, I can totally relate! This is such a great idea, definitely something to try in the upcoming holidays.
Shannon { A Mom's Year} March 13, 2012 3:05AM
I love this idea! My seven-year-old will go crazy.
Rosa March 13, 2012 7:03AM
I’m so glad Shannon! I’ve got more ideas coming throughout the week!
Colleen March 14, 2012 3:32AM
EYEBOMBERS…so cute.You are such a smart momma to be so creative for your sweet boys!
Shannon March 14, 2012 4:41PM
this is fun. I think my husband and I will enjoy it as much as your boys do!
Janet March 16, 2012 2:04PM
This is the cutest and most creative idea EVER! I’m sure your kids got a huge kick out of this.
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