Paper Fireworks

 

This can be a great way to a a pop of color to your room! You can cover the walls in different colored fireworks, the same colored fireworks, or whatever you feel like! These are simple to make, and only take a couple minutes and supplies!

Supplies:

Paper (in a color of your choice)

Paper (in a different color than the other one)

Glue

Scissors

Directions:

Take one of your papers, and cut it into strips that aren’t to wide and not to thin (a little less than 1 and a half inches I think) (and cut from the longer side of the paper)

2. Keep doing this until you have a good amount

3. Now add a bit of glue to the center of one of your strips

4. Place another strips center right on top of where you glued (just make sure it goes in a different direction!)

5. Keep repeating this until you get this shape:

6. Now take your other piece of paper, and cut it into strips (cut from the shorter side of the paper)

7. Now cut those strips in half

8. Now do the same glue steps with these ones, and glue them onto the other paper so it looks like this:

9. And now you’re done!

Things to do When You are Bored and Have a Lot of Time on Your Hands

 

We all get bored. And, at least for me, being bored is not fun. But there are ways to end boredom! And I am going to list a few of them to keep you away from the terrible thing that is boredom. So join me today as I list things to do when you are bored!

Learn an instrument:

Not a lot of things make me happier than when I am working on my guitar. When I first started working on learning a song on guitar, it was difficult. But when I got the right sound, I literally kicked my legs in the air since I was so happy. I also hugged my guitar, I may be weird to you, but it did feel nice to hug it. Luckily for me, I have a great guitar teacher that is helping me learn guitar. But you can also watch videos on how to play your instrument, or perhaps you know someone who can teach you. Learning an instrument is hard, but it is so worth it! And it is fun as well!

Make a map:

There are a lot of maps you could make. You could make a fantasy map, where you create your own world and the places in it! Or you could create a map that shows where you live, and places around you! All you need is a pen or pencil, paper, and that’s it! Making a map is fun, and you can even invent new names for places that surround you! For example, plain old ‘Smith Road’ can be changed to something much more exciting! If it has a lot of trees, you could call it ‘The Branch Pathway’. Or if you do your best thinking there, it could be ‘Imagination Way’. The possibilities are endless!

Craft:

Crafting is very fun! You can invent your own craft or do one you have seen. Crafting is a great way to pass the time, especially if you are doing a big craft. You can craft decor for your room, craft things you can use, create things with nature, or whatever! The choice is yours!

Write a Song:

The possibilities are endless when it comes to writing a song. It can be about you, family members, your life, something silly, nature, anything! Writing a song can be very enjoyable, and it does take time. I love writing songs, all of them are roughly under a minute ;), but it was still fun to write. And I like to sing the songs in front of my sisters, some of them are total hits! It is fun to perform, and to write the songs. 

Plan an Imaginary Vacation:

This can be very enjoyable, and who knows! Maybe you will actually go on the vacation someday! All you have to do in order to plan a vacation (imaginary or real) is: pick a place, pick things to do, figure out who you’ll go with or if you will go alone, figure out how you will get there, places to stay, and much more! You can write all of your plans on a piece of paper, or you can just do it in your head. This is extra fun if you are planning an imaginary vacation with your friends!

Read a Book:

So. Many. Choices! Fantasy, romance, adventure, classic, fairy-tale, historical, and so much more! When it comes to books, there are so many options. So find one, open it, and see what it holds!

Cook:

Enjoyable and delicious! There are so many things out there that you could make. You could make a meal, or a dessert! The choice is yours. This activity takes time, and can teach you things in the process!

I hope this helped you. And I hope that now you have a fighting chance against boredom! Enjoy!

Fruity Popsicles

 

Makes: around 7 popsicles                    

Popsicles are a great snack when it comes to summer. They are refreshing, and delicious! And these ones are also healthy, well depending on your juice. So if it is hot, and you need a snack, make a popsicle!

Supplies:

Popsicle sticks

Fruit of your choice (I am going with strawberries)

Juice of your choice (I am going with tangerine juice)

Milk

Bananas

A popsicle mold

A blender

Directions:

1. Pour milk (one cup per 7 people) into your blender. 

2. Add bananas (one per 7 people) into the blender

3. And add some juice into the blender (I suggest 2/3 of a cup of juice per 7 people) and blend

Note: While this is blending, or some other time, you should chop your fruit, if you did not buy pre-cut fruit

4. Once that is fully blended, pour the mixture into your popsicle mold

5. Put it in the freezer for around 26ish minutes

6. After 26 minutes or so, drop the chunks of fruit in

Note: You may need to push the fruit down with a spoon or a popsicle stick

7. Place a popsicle stick into each section

8. Let freeze until they are completely frozen

9. Once they are frozen, you can eat them!

Little, or Big, Watermelons

 

You can use these DIY watermelons for whatever you like! Bookmarks, wall decor, garlands, etc. It’s all up to you! And they only take around 5 minutes to make (depending on size and amount of course)!

Supplies:

Red paper

Green paper

Pencil/pen/marker

Glue

Scissors

Directions:

1. Take your green paper and draw your watermelon shape, as big as you like.

2. Cut the watermelon shape out

3. Take your red paper, and draw a smaller watermelon shape

4. Then proceed to cut this one out as well

5. Glue the red piece onto the green

Note: if your green part sticks out more than you would like, feel free to cut it so it is shorter on the sides

6. Now draw little seeds onto the red bit with a pen or a pencil, or whatever you like

7. And now it is just up to you to decide what you want to do with it!

Games to Play on Long Road Trips

 

There are lots of kids out there that get bored on trips. But today, I am going to list a couple games that you can play in the car! They may not last you forever, but they will last for some time. So here we go!

Spot It!

This is the car version of I Spy. Here’s how you play:

You will need at least 2 players

One person says ‘I spy something green’ the green is just an example. It can be anything you like, from colors, to textures. The other person then has to try to figure out what they saw. If they saw a green car, it might take a while to guess. You get 2 hints per round. These hints can be almost anything. For example, if it was a car, you could say it was fast. The person to win 5 rounds first wins! If you give up on a round, then you do not win that round. And you take turns saying I spy.

Pipe Cleaner Challenge

2 players at least

For this game you will need some pipe cleaner (be careful not to lose any in the car!) 1 person looks to the left or right (or they think of the first thing that comes to mind) and whatever they see they, you both have to make with the pipe cleaner. Take turns doing so. When you have both finished making this, you attempt to see whose was better. If there is a 3rd person they can judge, if not you both vote to see whose was better. If you both vote yourselves, it is a tie. And if you vote each other, it’s a tie. But if one of you votes yourself, and the other votes you, you win. Or vice versa.

What is it?

Two players at least

One person looks out their window, while the other grabs an object (not connected to the car!). That person then either hides it in their hands, or between their legs depending on the size. When they are ready, the other person turns from the window to look at the hider. They then proceed to guess what was taken. They get 3 guesses. If you guess on the 1st try you get 5 points. 2nd try= 4 points. And the 3rd try= 2 points. If you go over 3 guesses no points are earned. The first to 20 (or more for a longer game) wins! This game can also be played without points if you wish.

That’s all everybody! I hope you enjoyed it and found it helpful!

Reviews of More Books I’ve Read

 

Ok, I know what you’re thinking, ‘Hasn’t she already put out a post of book reviews??’ And the answer is, yes, I have. But there are just so many good books out there, I couldn’t help myself! Reading is one of the things that makes me the most happy. So here is a list of books that I enjoyed:

Anne of Green Gables     by: Lucy Maud Montgomery

I loved this book so much! It was truly amazing. It is fun to read how Anne goes about her life, the trouble she gets into ;), and how she views the world around her. This book was so amazing. I love the entire series of Anne, and they are truly amazing books that really make you think about the world around you.

Alice in Wonderland    by: Lewis Carrol

This book was so quirky and fun! I have always been an Alice in Wonderland fan, but I had never actually read the book. But once I did, I was so glad. This book is so fun to read, you can never get bored when diving into one of Alice’s adventures. All of the fun and well-written parts of this book make up an incredible book, that I definitely recommend reading!

My Family for the War    by: Anne C. Voorhoeve

This book definitely isn’t perfect, and may not be the best for especially little kids. It has a slight amount of cursing in it. But other than that, I found this a great read. It really shows you the life of some of the people in the World Wars. You will find yourself clinging to hope just like Frances does, and your heart will drop as you read through her life story. This book is truly amazing, and I felt like I was really going through Frances’ life as I read it. It was a truly amazing experience to read this one.

Farewell  to Manzanar    by: Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston

This book was incredible! It tells the story of World War II. The life of Jeanne Wakatsuki. Sent to many internment camps. This story was very enjoyable. This book really shows what life was like for some of the people in World War II. This story was amazing and well-written. I loved reading about this girls incredible journey.

And that, my friends, is the end of my reviews. I hope you enjoyed this, and are inspired to read a few of these good books.

DIY Ball

 

This ball is great for a game of catch, tossing, soccer, or whatever you like! Just keep in mind, it doesn’t bounce. And this ball can be made in all different colors, so long as you have certain fabrics for those colors. Let’s get to it!

Supplies:

Fabric

A toiler paper roll

Fabric glue (or a hot glue gun might work better)

Directions:

1. Using the directions from the blog post titled ‘T.P. Roll Present’, make a square box with your toilet paper roll

2. Next, take your fabric, and wrap it around one side of the box, and then cut out that strip just a little longer, so it will overlap with itself 

3. Wrap it around that one side of the box, and where it overlaps, add your fabric glue so it stays secure

4. Now take your fabric again, and cut out a strip for the side that still shows the box instead of fabric

5. Wrap it around that side of the box, and secure the part that overlaps with glue

6. Now wait till it dries, and then you have a ball great for catch, tossing, soccer, or whatever you like!