Life, Gluten Free

Marble Paintings

I found out about painting with marbles from Let The Children Play (on facebook) and the blog Moment to Moment. Painting with marbles? Really? Why didn't I think of that? I was really excited because I knew that my toddler, Sophie, would really dig it.

And she did.

First you take a blank canvas and tape cardboard around it so that the marbles can safely travel back and forth as you rock it and move it. It should look like this:

Next get your paints ready...

Dip the marbles in the paint and then toss them in!

I thought my hand was a work of art and I didn't really want to wash it off...

So, when you're done with your painting you will have something that looks like this and then you will prominently display it on your wall:

You can use as many marbles as you want, three ... or ten. I think we used about ten. It was so much fun to dip them and see them rolling around.

I had an idea to buy some mini canvases, maybe around 2" X 2" canvases and then give them as gifts. It would also be a neat party idea for toddlers. You could already have the cardboad attached to the canvases and each guest can paint one and take it home. Dick Blick sells a package of 5 for $4.99 so that makes it a pretty inexpensive party idea too.

Melissa & Doug Shopping Cart Review on OpenSky

Thank you to OpenSky plus Melissa and Doug for sponsoring this review for the Melissa and Doug Shopping Cart!

We are beyond impressed, folks. It was really easy to put together, which is always a huge plus. It is the most realistic shopping cart for kids that I've seen that is also very sturdy, durable and safe. It isn't "tipsy," which is especially a concern for younger ones.

I received it in a large box and it comes basically in three pieces. You attach the basket to the base (which is the wheels and handle part of the cart).The third piece is the plastic "seat"  that you attach after the basket is attached. The directions are clear and you do not need any extra tools because it comse with everything you need to get it up and going in say, 10 minutes.

My daughter is really thrilled and she loves to cart around her dolls in it too. I love how well it glides across the floor and how it is very solid (thanks to the metal construction).

Yes, it's a winner! Thanks Melissa and Doug.

Want one?! You can purcahse it from my OpenSky store with coupon code EXCITE25.

- From August 10th through August 16, use coupon code EXCITE25 you'll receive 25% off any product on OpenSky. 

What is OpenSky?

You may have heard of it already, but it is a platform for bloggers to sell products that they use to their readers. The seller (me) gets part of the proceeds when a product is purchased.

I decided to give it a shot, and today is the official day that it opens. I will start out with a few products. The big plus is that they will be products that we use and products that we trust. Ecofriendly products for kids and families, gluten-free products, allergen-free products, etc!

If you've read my recent post, then you know what has been going on with me personally. It was nice to have a "reason" to post to my blog. Thanks again to OpenSky and Melissa and Doug!