Free To You - Children Workshops

I've been trying to find some indoor (GA weather is already in the 90's) activities for us to do with Jack. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram then you might've see the picture I posted of Jack at Lowe's.  Lowe's offers free kids clinics on select stores every other Saturday and Sunday of each month. While some of the projects are geared towards older children, the experience is still great for younger kids. On June 8th, Jack and I went to a Monsters University sponsored workshop and "we" put together two movable scarries - Scully and Mike Wazowski. During the month on June, Lowe's is offering fun wooden kits inspired by the new Disney movie. 

Jack and Sulley

Jack not only received two wooden kits but he also got an apron and a patch upon completion of his projects. We had such a great time during this workshop that I've already signed him up (and Brad) for the next one held June 22nd.

A few recommendations:

• Make sure you register online first:  Our workshop was packed, if you want to insure your child receives a kit, make sure you register before attending.
• Call your store after registering: If your child is younger than the recommended age - Jack is - make sure you call and get the ok from the store before bringing your child in.
• Be there ahead of time: We arrived at 9:50 and there was already a line waiting to get into the workshop. There were about 6 other children ahead of us and we were the last ones to get a free apron.

Home Depot also offers free kids workshops during the first Saturday of every month (Jack is also registered for this clinic). During the month of July, children will create crafts inspired by new Despicable Me 2 movie.  Home Depot's workshops also provide children with a free apron and a commemorative pin. 

Are you and your family attending any other free activities this summer?

 I would love to hear what you have planned!

A Father's Day Tribute - Thanks Dad!

Today on Hello Jack we are honoring the men who raise our children. I asked fellow moms to share their favorite images of dad and their children as well as a special Father's Day message. While this is not a material gift, the dads featured in today's post are receiving the biggest gifts there are - the love and appreciation of their families.  Happy Father's Day!

 What Is A Dad? 

A dad is someone who

wants to catch you before you fall 

but instead picks you up, 

brushes you off, and lets you try again. 

A dad is someone who
wants to keep you from making mistakes
but instead lets you find your own way,
even though his heart breaks in silence when you get hurt.

A dad is someone who
holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break the rules,
shines with pride when you succeed,
and has faith in you even when you fail...
 - Unknown

Product Love: Random Kindness Bag

As a mom I'm always looking for the perfect bag to carry all of our stuff. There's so much crap to take everywhere, on a weekend trip, to the park, the beach, the pool...there's always something else that needs to be packed. This oversized bag by Wild & Wolf measures 19 x 22.5 x 10 inches and it's ideal to carry all of our “random crap”.

Cool Fact - Wild & Wolf  supports the organization WaterAid, which helps provide clean drinking water to people around the world.

 

Let Me Take You Down...

Last Tuesday we went strawberry and flower picking at Goraski Plantation.  Jack and I have been there about a month ago with my local moms group and he had a great time, this time Brad, Jack's best friend Price and his dad Sean came with us.

It was a Tuesday morning so we pretty much had the entire place to ourselves. The boys enjoyed running up and down the field, picking and eating a couple of strawberries.

Best Buds!

Yum, absolutely delicious!

Spring family activity approved!

Using part of our haul, we made the most amazing strawberry jam. It was our first time ever and I was so surprised at how easy it was and delicious it turned out - no more store bought jam for us.  I'll be sharing the simple recipe soon! 

I also got the chance to pick the most beautiful flower while at the plantation. My favorite ones were these huge and bright gladiolus, aren't they gorgeous? And you won't believe how much they were... 75 cents each. Yes, only 75 cents!

Personalized Astrology Child Poems on Canvas Prints

 

Please help me welcome our newest sponsor ASTROLOETRY - where astrology meets poetry. Written by professional writer Stephanie Andolino, ASTROLOETRY combines the art of poetry with astrology for a custom poem for your favorite baby or child based on his/her astrological chart! Each ASTROLOETRY 11x14 canvas print is made to order and personalized with no two poems exactly alike.

 With seven color choices available including the rainbow - a mix of everything -  you are bound to find the perfect canvas print to for the little one in your life!

 

SPECIAL OFFER

Stephanie has graciously offered Hello Jack readers $5 off on their next  ASTROLOETRY custom order.  Simply enter "HELLOJACKCOUPON" during check out. Offer valid for US residents only. Expires 7.5.13.These canvas prints make great newborn and birthday gifts!

Treat is giving away 1 million cards!

From now through June 17, any new customer to Treat can get a free card for any occasion - Father's Day is just around the corner! 

If you're not familiar with Treat, they are the cards you won't find in stores, because stores don't sell cards that are this personalized. You choose your own message, add photos, and even pick your own fonts. 

To get the card totally free, have it shipped to you. For the cost of a stamp, Treat can mail it directly to the recipient. You can even choose the delivery date for those far off dates. 

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