Friday, June 5, 2015

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.


Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Happy Camper Guide


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

Happy Camper Guide! Everything you need to know to camp in your RV, Tent or Campervan. What to bring, what to do, how to do it.

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:
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: 
See our camping boards on Pinterest:

Happy Camping! Wherever you go.


Monday, June 1, 2015

Happy June Full Moon Pals!


The June Moon:

Tuesday, June 2, 12:19 p.m. EDT. The Full Moon of June is known as the “Mead Moon,” “Strawberry Moon,” “Rose Moon,” or “Thunder Moon.” It rises around sunset and sets around sunrise; this is the only night in the month when the moon is in the sky all night long. The rest of the month, the moon spends at least some time in the daytime sky. 


See the names for every month

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



Tuesday, May 19, 2015

A Crafty Book Report Of Walt Disney

This Book Report Idea Is An A+

When Chris had to do extra credit for his book report of Walt Disney,  he chose to make a recycle DIY bottle sculpture craft of him, here's how!

This Book Report Idea Is An A+  When Chris had to do extra credit for his book report of Walt Disney,  he chose to make a Recycle DIY Bottle Sculpture Craft of him, here's how!
The Book Report:

Christopher's elementary class project was to read a book from the WHO WAS Series of biography books for kids.  Each child chose to read a different book and was encouraged, as extra credit, to make an image of the person they read about. 

The book Christopher chose to read and illustrate for his report was "WHO WAS Walt Disney". Since Christopher chose Walt Disney, he made an image of Walt for the extra credit. We are glad he went the extra mile! 


who was books book report
 WHO WAS Series of Biography books for kids.
His Extra Credit Project:

Given suggestions by the teacher, one of the project choices was to use a soda bottle. He started with a large 2 liter Soda Bottle, which he filled with some sand to make it stable.


recycle plastic bottle craft
Start with an empty soda bottle
  • Then he added some scraps of felt to make his outfit 
  • He covered a foam ball with clay for the head and mustache.
  • We suggest if you make one, you use DIY LINT Clay.  
  • Plus he added yarn scraps for hair, eyes and an arty outfit!

This Book Report Idea Is An A+  When Chris had to do extra credit for his book report of Walt Disney,  he chose to make a Recycle DIY Bottle Sculpture Craft of him, here's how!
The bottle sculpture half decorated
Finally,  to make it look just like Walt Disney, he added his finishing touches: 
  • An artist beret 
  • Mickey Mouse patch from felt scraps
  • A palette from recycled cardboard
  • Some paint and a brush  

Voila it's Walt!
This Book Report Idea Is An A+  When Chris had to do extra credit for his book report of Walt Disney,  he chose to make a Recycle DIY Bottle Sculpture Craft of him, here's how!
The finished sculpture of Walt Disney!
Great Job Chris!  Clever and creative just like Walt.  

Not only did Chris learn about one of the most visionary people of the world, he leaned how to upcycle and get crafty, like a Planetpal!

Definitaly an A+.