There are many ways that used and unwanted items in your home can be transformed into new and useful products. Take a look around your house for what can be upcycled and put to good use for the kids. Upcycling will teach your child skills and resourcefulness for eco-friendly living and will allow them to let their imagination run wild. Find great ideas on Pinterest and start reusing items in unique and creative ways throughout your home! Here are a few we love:
A Fun Way to Snack Do you have pieces of string or yarn lying around the house? Why not set up a snack station for your child to make their very own snack necklace? Let’s face it, kids love to eat and they love portable snacks. String pretzels, cereal, candies or fruit for an instant snack while on road trips, out for a walk, or to enjoy while watching a movie at home.
Stop the Drips Enjoying an ice pop can take the edge off of a hot summer day, but it’s no fun for you when it melts all over your child’s clothes. Why not poke the ice pop stick through a foil cupcake liner? It will catch the slips and drips and be a more enjoyable treat for you and your child.
Organize, Organize, Organize Attempting to straighten out the mess of crayons, paintbrushes, pencils, and the rest of your child’s art and school supplies after each craft or homework session can be a real headache. If you have an old shoe organizer at home, hang it in your child’s room as the perfect catchall to help make setup and cleanup quicker and easier, leaving more time for them to unleash their creativity.
Lunch Time: We all know how important it is to include a variety of foods in your child’s diet, but getting them to enjoy different types of food can be challenging. Try presenting your child’s lunch in an ice tray. This is a great way to encourage them to try new, healthy, colorful foods and expand their dietary horizons.
“I’m Bored” Jar As the long, hot days of summer go on, parents are tired of hearing the phrase, “Mom, I’m bored!” Using popsicle sticks to create your child’s very own “I’m Bored” jar is a great way to keep them entertained. The next time you hear your child start to utter those dreaded words, pull a popsicle stick and set off on doing the activity they chose.
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