Time To Celebrate July Is A Two Moon Month

The July 2015 Moon:

We celebrate two moons this month!

The first full moon is Wednesday July 1, 10:20 pm EST and is known as the “Buck Moon. The second moon of July is Friday July 31st 6:43 am EST and is known as the “Blue Moon”…other names for the July Moon are Ripe Corn Moon, Summer Moon, Ghost Moon, Crane Moon, Rose Moon, Mead Moon and Moon of Mid Summer.

See the Full Moon names for every month

Learn more about the Full Moon Names,  Moon Phases and Moon Facts at Planetpals!

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle The Art of the Recycled VW Exterior

VW Exteriors: Talk about anything goes...anything is possible! 

Vw dream cars with creative restorations that will make you smile on and off the road. 

Here are some unique recycle ideas for VW Exteriors, painted and otherwise,  that will make you wish you owned one! 

What can I say!  A Classic from Florida

Tye Dye to dye for!

Painted with Black board paint from Stacy Lynn.  Allows  others experience their VW.  Ever changing! 

Alla 60's a painted VW  with Flower Power

Another all original ...Many owners want it that way   

Alla "60's" Mid Century style...with accessories to match 

Love Boat Style

Alla "now" the graffiti look

  

The Geometric 

Another Chalkboard painted car--allowing creativity and interaction. Great fun for show cars 

Flower Power in the garden!   

Another remake...Alla "Monster Car"...the Monster Van 

  

Creative recycling,  making your own model   

2 in one...a Bug trailer upcycle, pulled by a matching van. Sweet!

Vrrrrrrooom....The VW Bike...Now that's inventive!  

Bring it in!  The Vw Pool Table 

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The Art And Restoration Inside Vintage VW's

More Flower Power To You VW!

Anyone who knows me, knows I love VW's and events that display them! Whether it's the  VW Transport Fest in Boston,  Busses and Balloons in New Mexico or The VDub Hippiefest in Tarpon Springs, one thing is apparent, and that is, that every one of these old VW's has been saved from a landfill.

At every old car show you see vehicles in every stage of transformation, from totally reconditioned to original shabby chic. 

I love that people have found and rescued many of them and very creatively given them a new life. 

Oh, and did I say, that the VW's are fun and make you smile?  Just think of Fillmore, the 1960 VW Bus, in the movie Cars. 

Vw owners are particularly creative with their restorations. Partly because it's a playful car and partly because the parts are often hard to come by, so they have to be!   Here are some unique upcycle ideas that will not only bring you back in time, but put a smile on your face.  You may even  find some of them useful.

VW Interiors: Fun or funky,  happy faces or peace symbols. upcycle or recycle,  anything goes.

Alla "Smileys" vintage happy faces ...what could be more cheerful!

Alla "50's" ... The checkerboard diner look ..from socks off to sock hops

Iphone holders were not a thing of the past...but we need them now.  A clever one.

Wine Case holders cut at an angle make great storage options.

Burlap coffee bags line doors...Mexican seat covers ..Juan Valdaez would love this!

Peace and  Love and Tie Dye ... a Hippie Dream come true.

Polka dot heaven ...how cute is this?

Clean and crisp ... a tailored look on these redone door panels.

The designer look ..rolled pillows and matching drapes on this Westfalia Weekender

 Table redo using bar coasters...why not try it with show stickers or travel decals!  

Clever much needed storage options customize  this camper 

Match it up with useful 50's and 60's collectables. Why buy new. 

Show off your personality and favorite colors.  Make it homey! 

VW Exteriors: Talk about anything goes...anything is possible! 

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It's World Environment Day!

Did you know that WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY was established in 1972 by the general assembly of the UN? It's not Earth Day but still we should take notice.

To Learn more about World Environment Day, what it is, why it started , who started it and more,  go here.

To learn lots about your world see Planetpals.com the best place to learn how to have Healthy Planet and be Healthy People.

Happy Camper Guide

For many people camping is not just a place to stay but an experience!

There is nothing better than communing with nature. Waking up to smell the coffee and the scent of the ocean, the trees or admiring the vast landscape.  Wherever you camp it can bring you closer to the great outdoors.

Of course, whether you camp in a tent, camper van, yurt or RV, there are special memories to be made, particularly if you are sharing them with friends, family or loved ones.

Here is our simple guide to making those camping moments a little more special, fun and comfortable:

Know Before You Go!

• Check the weather.  
• Check checklists
• Bring directions or GPS
• Don't forget emergency Supplies

Decorate.  Make it yours.

Camp Set Up:

• Pitch your tent on level ground
• Separate eating and sleeping areas
• Designate a wet area for water and clean up
• Designate a trash area.  Keep food off the ground!
• Designate a Pet Place
• Keep things you need often handy!
• Accessorize with camping furniture, shelters, sports equipment, camper kitchen
• Decorate. Make it yours. Yes, you heard us.  A great project for the kids!  Find flowers for the table, put up a flag or sign, make a menu, make it happy.

Happy CampFire

Campfire Building:

• Matches: It is helpful to bring them in a waterproof container.  
• Logs: In different sizes. Note: Many national and state campsites don't let you bring logs because of infiltrating insects and decease, so you must buy them at the Camp Store. Check First!
• Fire Starters:  Many easy ways to make them (See our collection of DIY Fire Starters) 
• Build it: For a campfire, the Log Cabin style is considered best or Tee Pee style 
• Cooking: Let the logs burn for 30 minutes, that's the ideal temperature.

How to make a Campfire

Campfire Activities:

• Cooking. Why not let the kids cook! Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
• Dutch Oven Cooking is a campers favorite
• Hot coffee, Hot cocoa
• With Smores!  Try new recipes!
• Campfire songs and campfire stories
• Camp cocktails.  Doesn't have to be liquor to be fun!
• Start a tradition!
  
  

Outdoor Activities:

Play a game or make one

• Bike
• Swim
• Nature walk
• Natural scavenger hunt
• Invent a game
• Play a game or board game
• Read 
• Write in a nature journal.

Bed Time:

• Have pajamas and toiletries in an easily available spot. 
• Prepare individual bed/bath kit for each person with: PJ's/ towel / soap / toothbrush / toothpaste etc
• Have flashlights readily accessible
• Night time story 

What you need and why

Neccesities: 

• Camping essentials. Items you need in any situation while camping or outdoors. 
• Read more about what you need and why

See our camping boards on Pinterest:

• Camper and RV Upcycle Ideas
• Roadtrip, Picnic and Camping Ideas  
• Renovated VW Campervan Ideas
• Emergency Survival Ideas

Happy Camping! Wherever you go.