JEN SEVERN'S BLOG

A summer bucket list is a great way to keep track of all the fun summer activities you want to do!  We LOVE our Summer Bucket List!! Our family bucket list has been surprisingly great for a few reasons.  First, when my kids say, "Mommy, can we.....?"  I say, "That is a great idea!  Lets put it on our bucket list. Go write it down on a clothespin and hang it up."  Now my child's idea is heard, valued and remembered. Secondly, the bucket lists holds me accountable.  Too often my kids ideas fall on my, too-much-going-on-right-now-to-remember-that-later, deaf-ears.  My kids have good ideas, but often it's just not a good idea for right that minute.  Then we keep track of the idea and when it's the right time we get to do it and enjoy it!  It feels good to put that great idea into the bucket too! Thirdly, our summer bucket list ideas are nice dinner conversations.   We go around and ask, what would you like to do this summer?  We wri...

Serious Science! HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SLIME!! The slime you might find in a real Mad Scientist's lab would probably be the result of some horrible genetic mutation. You can make slime that looks radioactive and toxic, yet is actually easy to make and safe. Here's how you do it. INGREDIENTS 4-oz bottle school glue gel (for the best slime, use clear glue gel) borax (In the laundry detergent section of the store. USE BORAX!) water food coloring DIRECTIONS Mix 1 Cup of HOT water and 1/8 teaspoon of Borax. Stir until it stops dissolving. (Use 1/4 teaspoon for more firm slime.)  Put Glue in a medium size bowl add food coloring and stir. Add Borax solution to the glue.  Kneed with your hands. Have FUN!  Store in air tight container.

For any of you who have even been affected by a divorce I just heard a story that moved me.  I don't care if you are divorced, your friend is or your parents were.  I have been impacted by divorce.  I have a best friend who went through a divorce, people in my family who have been divorced, we have the crazy Christmas swap with kids here then there then there then....  I think most of us have someone near to our hearts who has been touched by divorce.  If you are divorced, hear this YOU are LOVED.  I heard this message and I could not help but get teary as I listened.  I think it's one of the most redeeming messages I have heard on divorce.  It's a message of honest pain, hope, love and redemption all around the big D.  Let me know what you think.  Below is a link to the audio, if you click around you can find the video too. Jack and Jill

A little man baby shower with a mustache theme is ADORABLE!  My sweet neighbor Lacey stopped by yesterday and showed me all the fun decorations she is putting together for a baby shower she is throwing.  She needed cupcake toppers and we found and put these together.  If you use them, I suggest you print them on card stock and use double sided tape or glue dots to stick them to a toothpick and together.  Real cute!  Love on that momma and baby for me! Mustache Cupcake Toppers!

Here is a Valentine's Day Hershey's Wrappers and a Valentine's Day Skylanders Hershey's Wrapper.  This is for all you Hershey's Chocolate LOVERS out there.  My daughter is bringing the red and white one to her friends for Valentine's day and of course my son is bringing the Skylanders Valentine's Day to his friends.  Just click and print!  This is for the 1.55 oz Hershey's, it's the kind that comes in a 6 pack at most grocery stores.

The 100th day of school is always something to celebrate!  Here are a bunch of fun ideas to help you celebrate! This is my little one's 100th day of Pre-K.  FUN! Lets celebrate 100 days of school. 100 days, that’s really cool! Enjoy 100 pieces of Cheez-it mix, Crackers, cheez-its & pretzel sticks. 100 days of school, HOORAY! Let celebrate this special day. There are 100 pieces in this sack. We are proud of you! Enjoy this snack! Rainbows, Shooting Stars, Diamonds and Shamrocks too, 100 Lucky Charms for you ; 100 days of school today, Give a cheer, “ hip-,hip,-hooray! ” 50 Hugs + 50 Kisses = 100 ways I love you! Congratulations on 100 days of school! This Twizzler says 100 days of school are done! Lets celebrate and have some fun! 20 Green + 20 Purple + 20 Yellow + 20 Orange + 20 Blue = 100 days of school f...