My DIY tie dye tee & Goals with my kids + Link up

For the second time in my life I attempted to make tie dye tees with my kids as part of a mommy and kid party and I would say the tees came out decent, but what an experience.

 

 

It is fun being creative with how to tie the tees, but the coloring gets everywhere. You would think that kids would LOVE getting messy, but nooo! Mommy did most of the dying, getting messy and all. Thanks four children of mine. I am glad the tees came out decent.  All joking aside, it was fun and I would do it again (but would appreciate more “little hands” help and enthusiasm haha).

As I mentioned above this tee was made at a mommy and child party my friend hosted. It was an event like this that reminded me that sometimes it is ok to reach out and do things beyond the norm with other moms or women.  I think sometimes I feel too comfortable being home with the kids or taking them to the store or park. I am now just realizing there is more out there to do with the kids, some of it free or very cheap.  It just takes planning ahead and budgetting extra money for those fun little day events.

Below is a list of things or goals I have researched and would like to do with my kids this summer:

-Summer Reading program at our local library (and finish it through).

-Swimming at our local Splash park at least once for family night.

-Swimming in the river nearby.

– Attend a $1 or free movie event at our local theater on designated days

– Visit more friends homes for play dates/Or host some play dates

-Attend storytime at Barnes & Noble more often

-Attend Touch-a-Truck

I think the list above is good for now as I don’t want to overwhelm my kids with too much as some of the stuff listed above is a weekly event and the summer is filling up fast with lots of fun stuff.

What are some things you do (or did if yours are older) with your kids in the summertime?

Outfit details: Tie Dye tee: my own DIY project using an old tank top of mine (similar one to buy)//Shorts: Old Navy, similar//Fringe Purse: from Plato’s Closet, similar//Shoes: Old Navy, old, similar// Bracelet: c/o My Arm Charms, similar.

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Now for “Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me” link up

Rachel of Garay Treasures blog:

 

Rachel is a former full time preschool special education teacher turned full time stay-at- home mom of four children with a passion for substitute teaching and blogging at Garay Treasures on the side. Garay Treasures is a fashion and lifestyle blog with some added posts on faith and everyday treasures. Rachel loves drinking several cups of coffee a day (hot or iced), blogging, and reading and playing with her children.

You can follow Rachel by bloglovin, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest.

Meet your co-host Whitney of Whitney Nic James Blog:

Whitney is a purpose driven wife and lifestyle blogger behind www.whitneynicjames.com. She is passionate about teaching women how to fearlessly live a stylish, affordable & uplifting lifestyle.

You can follow Whitney via the following social medias: Twitter, Facebook & Instagram.

 

 

Now on to the featured 5 bloggers from last week, this time I selected 5 of the most clicked posts starting with the highest clicked on,but this won’t happen often: 

Sherry looks so lovely in her watercolor dress and was the most clicked on from last week. See post here.

I love reading Stitch Fix box reviews, so this is one more to share and hopefully you will find something you like for your next fix. 

 

Marta shares her life lately story and the fun stuff she has encountered lately, here.

Candace looks fantastic in this dressed up shift dress look. See post here.

How adorable is Katies paint splatted skirt and denim top look. I love Katie’s colorful and bright feminine outfits, see this one here. 

Now it is your turn, please follow the rules below and enjoy!

1). Please link up recent posts and include the link up button or post this URL link back on your blog. The posts can be about fashion, DIY projects, recipes, inspiration, tips, etc. *If you link up other link ups or giveaways please be sure you share this link up on your link up post to share the blog love and I will be sure to link up to yours. Also please follow me in the below social medias and let me know how you are following and I will follow back. Thank you!

2). Please follow your host: Rachel of Garay Treasures either by Bloglovin, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter or all. Comment below and let me know how you are following so I can follow back.

3). Stop by and check out the other bloggers who have linked up and be inspired.

4). Have fun! Comment below if you have any questions! Thanks for linking

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