Starting the year being productive

 Welcome 2022!

Happy New year to everyone!

I hope everyone had blessed holidays in December. I know we sure are blessed. There were cookie parties, games, laughter, love, and some gifts. I do appreciate that getting older it feels so good to be the giver, but I won't turn down a few great gifts.

I am so excited to start my year off being more productive, and hopefully organized. 

I finally got a new desktop computer. Well, new-refurbished, but so far I'm pleased. I mean, it works, and I totally hooked everything up myself. The cords were a pain, but I figured it out in less than a day!

I ended up getting an HP, just because we've had several printers from them, and we've never had a problem with the brand. We just couldn't afford a whole brand-new HP desktop. Hence, eBay refurbished 

It is so nice to jump on here and actually get things done. Not sitting here F bombing under my breath and controlling the urge to throw it out the window! It seriously was so frustrating and a huge setback.

Almost everything I needed to accomplish was computer related.

Whether it was writing for my blog, book reviews, homeschooling material or websites, getting my crochet patterns, materials, etc., it was such a daily struggle! Every. Single. Day.

Now, that the computer issue is solved, I can move along and get productive!

I've already printed out about 4 new crochet patterns. Mostly Valentines and plushies. You can see my inspiration board here:

CWM Crochet Pinterest Board

I'm still in love with the Premier Parfait Chunky yarn. You can go see the snowmen I made with it. They are so soft and snugly!

Snowman Plushie

Oh! I got another great yarn/project organizer for Christmas too!

This one is bigger than my older one, so I can work on bigger projects, or projects with several color skeins at once.

Mine came from AliExpress

I love this site so much! They are the best place to get everything from safety eyes to hooks and stitch markers! I cannot tell you how much I have ordered from them!

I am using my time more wisely, so I've also been working on homeschool for the new year. We pretty much roll our own way, but we definitely use the internet. I find charts, worksheets, classroom decor, record logs, science activities, from TeachersPayTeachers

I do have my own little shop started. Now, I will be able to get more material made, so much faster!

I cannot tell you how excited I am! This truly is a blessing for me and this new year! This computer will absolutely be worth the money!

Look at me making Pinterest pins using Canva!

This is the best site to create all different types of graphics. They even have pre-sized templates, so you can just click what you need(Pin, FB header, etc) and get creating!

So, so worth it.

Now that I have my first official 2022 blog post ready, using my new computer, I can hit publish!

I have lots more to do today! Enjoy the weekend and definitely be watching for posts more frequently!

20 MORE Summer Writing Prompts For kids

  20 MORE Summer Writing Prompts For Kids

Hi y'all.

I wanted to take the chance to add another great list of writing prompts before Summer officially ends. If you missed my first list, be sure to check it out:

20 Summer Writing Prompts

In Ohio, we only have about 28 days left before all the kids head back to their 8 hours of structured confinement. 

I'm using this time to let them use those little brains as creatively as possible! 

Yes, these are prompts, but please use them as just that. Let the littles come up with a few of their own!

I know it is a huge confidence booster when they realize how creative they can be all on their own.

So, mommas....prompt and let go! Let them write.

Grab some pre-made printables here

1. Make a superhero

2. My greatest adventure

3. Build the perfect ice cream sundae

4. If I was inside/on my favorite television show

5. My dream grocery store list(what I would buy)

6. If I lived 100 years ago

7. My favorite indoor games

8. A perfect day at school

9. Plan my own themed party

10. A day at the zoo I designed

11. My dream bedroom

12. If I was the parent for a day

13. My imaginary pet

14. What I like best about being me

15. Worst chore ever

16. If it was always Winter

17. Best memory with Mom or Dad

18. If there weren't any cars/trains/airplanes

19. My dream job/career

20. If I could switch places with anyone

Well, here is my list of 20 more...

Have your kids done much writing over Summer vacation?

What was their favorite thing to write about?

I'd love to hear from you!

Keep checking back for more fun ideas.

20 Summer Writing Prompts for Kids

Hey, mommas!

Are you on Summer vacation? or stay-cation, as I am!

Are you like me?  Your kids are driving you crazy with all the long days of,..."We're soooo bored!!"?

I know we've all been there!

Whether you are a working momma or a stay at home momma...we know. 

Are the kids relentless with the days of doing nothing?

"I fed you!" 

"I gave you the TV!"

"Go outside, go play!"

"Have you cleaned....anything today?"

I also get to thinking, what have they been doing all summer?

So, when I really got into creative mom mode, I came up with this great idea of getting them to write!

I know rocket science, right?

Well, it may take some coaxing but if they are bored enough and you can get creative enough...it may work!

It never hurts for them to practice! Especially since there isn't much actual writing going on in public schools these days. Everything is done on Chrome books or computers.

So, I make them write. With an actual pencil and paper.

Creative writing, handwriting practice, and a enough "me" time to put on a fresh pot of coffee!

Sometimes our kids need a little creative jump start. So, I made up this great list of ideas for them.

I think most of these cover a pretty wide age group. My own daughters are quite spread out in age, so what may pique one's interest may not for another.

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Summer writing prompts for kids

1. Your best/worst day                  11. Best gift

2. Favorite movie                          12. Favorite hobby

3.Favorite meal                             13. Best/worst school subject

4. Best accomplishment                14. Favorite time of day

5. Your wish list                            15. Favorite game/sport/activity

6. Top 3 movies or books              16. A time you were scared

7. Your role model                         17. If you had a super power

8. Best vacation                             18. A goal for the year

9. Best friend                                 19. Make up your own character

10. Favorite holiday                       20. Write your own recipe

I hope these give you some creative ideas.

Do you "make" your kids write during summer?

Do you have some more great prompts?

If you are looking for some more great summer activities for your kids check out The Crafting Chicks, 100 Summer Activities and chart

You can also check out my fun and crafty board over here: Fun Craft Ideas

Happy Summer y'all!

Update:

I have added 20 more great ideas to this list! Be sure to also check out:  20 MORE WRITING PROMPTS