Studying Plants and Having Fun!

Our Strawberry plants have yielded their first harvest and as we went out to pick them, I knew there was a lesson in here somewhere! I wanted the kids to be able to pick their own fruits and veggies without pulling out the whole plant!

I found this fantastic worksheet online and printed it out, so that the kids would have something visual to work with. We studied a bit inside before taking out rules and scissors outside. As we were studying, the kids were so excited to learn parts, but more excited to get out and eat those berries! They were so careful outside, even the youngest (3years) said 'careful for root!'

What have you done outdoors lately?

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Back in the Garden!

 We are back in the garden, this time the container garden! I found a fantastic deal on plants at Lowes while we were out and had to pick up some plants! There were not many left, but we made do! I found  tomato, basil, lavender, pepper and strawberry plants all for 1.50 each! Then as we were walking to the register, I found the flat of assorted flowers for 1.79, so I grabbed one of those too! The kids and I had a blast putting in the soil and then watering, they have become pros by now and barely needed my help at all!

My youngest had a blast scooping the dirt, he designated that 'his' job! The oldest liked watering the plants and my oldest boy, loved squeezing the plants out of the flats they came in! Everyone seems to have found their 'place' in the garden!

The other sweet treat we found was hummingbird nectar! We are so excited to make a hummingbird feeder this Summer! I love the hardware store, it's always a treasure box of items that BEG to be used in ways other than their intended purpose!!

What are you up to on this fine Saturday?

Fridays Fabulously Funky Finds....

Alright people, sorry I missed yesterday, i've just been going through the wringer lately. It's been a rough week and i'm hoping next week is better! So let's get started! I wanted to share with you the things that caught my eye on Etsy this past week!

In this collage from Left to Right:

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries by JNilsson06 7.00

Crochet Tea Set by BerryCute 18.00

Vintage 60s Mini from FancyPantsAndMore 25.00

Large Pearl Wire Wrapped Ring by AdornMeJewelry 14.00

Personalized Family Metal Sign by MaureenWilson 15.00

Sushi Bar Neckle by MichellesCharmWorld 18.00

All these awesome treasures can be seen in my favorites too! Hope you all buy something fabulous this weekend! Come and share you latest purchase in the comments if you get a chance! I would love to see what caught your eye, even if it's not from this list! It's always good to see what's out there! Have a great weekend everyone and remember to stop in on monday!