Glittery Playdough Made with Sunscreen!

This glittery no cook playdough is perfect for summer play. It is made with a unique ingredient for a fun and fragrant hands on play session!

I have been making lots of homemade playdough for Harper. I love using different ingredients to create something I know she will love. 

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When Sea Star Sparkle sent me an assortment of sunscreens, I thought this would be a fun chance to try a unique glittery, fragrant sunscreen playdough. 

This recipe is easy and requires no cooking. It comes together in a matter of moments to create a fun way to have hand on play, with ingredients you may have at home.

I used Very Berry Scented sunscreen. I love that it is made with eco friendly glitter and the scent really adds something special to this playdough! It makes for a totally pleasant sensory experience between the soft dough, eye catching glitter and delicious fragrance!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of sea star sparkle eco friendly sunscreen

Water; several tablespoons

Neon Food Coloring

1- 1.5 cups of flour 

Directions:

Place 2 tablespoons of water and 1 cup of water in a medium mixing bowl.

Add a few drops of food coloring and 1/2 cup of sea star sparkle sunscreen to the flour.

Stir until well combined and the contents begin to clump.

At this point, you will decide if you need to add additional flour. If the mixture feels sticky, add an additional 1/4 cup of flour, and continue to stir.

When the flour has been incorporated, test for stickiness. 

Add additional flour if needed

When the playdough is not sticky, it is ready to play with!

Store in an airtight container when not in use.

When you are not playing with the dough, be sure to store it in an airtight container for up to a week.

You can find more hands on fun here.

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12 Pretty Peacock Projects

Spring is near and we can't wait to visit the Kingwood Center in Mansfield to view the lovely early flowers, stop by the green house and of course, check out their gorgeous peacocks!

To build on our excitement I thought it would be fun to make a few pretty peacock crafts! I found 12 lovely ideas that I can't wait to share with you. If you like peacocks you are going to want to make a few of these too.

DIY Etched Peacock Cuff Bracelet by Happy hour Projects
Peacock Wreath by Artsy Fartsy Mama
Peacock Soap by Suzy's Sitcom
Peacock Tutu Skirt by Life Sew Savory
Peacock Necklace by Mad in Crafts
Peacock Shoe Clips by Sugar Bee Crafts
Peacock Painted Curtains by Live Laugh Rowe
Peacock Feather Wreath by Doodle Crafts
DIY Peacock Stamped Dress by Twin Dragonfly Designs
Peacock Garden Art by Morena's Corner
DIY Peacock Earrings by Artsy Fartsy Mama
Pretty Peacock Journal by Suzy's Sitcom

I think the feather wreath is gorgeous! That would add so much color to my doorstep this spring! Which of these 12 pretty peacock projects is your favorite? Leave me a comment to let me know!

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Developing The Fine Skill Of Driving Safer

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Driving is one of those things that we all take for granted. It's something in life that we have to do but we may not necessarily put much effort into it, perhaps when it comes to cleaning the car maybe. But because driving is one of those things that we have to do, we may not necessarily invest so much in it. Driving safely is one of those things that should be drilled into us, but so many people seldom do this. It's a skill that we all need to develop, and maybe you don't drive much, or you get the kids from A to B and then that's all you need to do. But we've all had some form of close call (some may have even had to call someone like this car accident attorney too at some point in their life), and while it's easy to blame the other person, it could very well be to do with our own driving habits as well. We got to be smart when it comes to driving; after all, this piece of machinery is incredibly deadly. But what can we do to help our skills and drive safer all of the time?

Cover Your Blind Spots

We all get taught to put our mirrors so we can see the side of our car. The fact of the matter is that we
need to move our mirrors further out so that we can cover our blind spots. Instead of turning our head
to check a blind spot before we make a maneuver, we can use the mirrors for this and turn just to double
check, therefore doubling our safety. Adjusting your mirrors so they are all overlapping with each other
means there is a greater field of vision. There are plenty of guides online to help you with this, and when
it comes to making a maneuver, such as changing lanes, and there's a car behind you doing the same,
you should see them moving from one mirror to the next.

Stop Driving Distracted!

The modern car has so many different features, and we take all these for granted, or we use them all.
Whether it's connecting our phone to Bluetooth so we can call people, or turning the music up as loud
as humanly possible, it's all of these little things that can add up to a multitude of distractions. When you
look at any car accident lawyer web page, like the Derrick Law Firm legal representation site, distracted
driving is one of the primary culprits that cause car accidents. Think about it the next time you go in the
car, how many things are taking your attention off the road, for even a split second. Driving safer is
about putting your focus on the road 110% of the time. We all know that we have lapses in concentration.
And unfortunately, it just takes a split second for something bad to happen. And while we can't control
what other drivers do, we can control how well we react to things.

Learn Defensive Driving

One of the most common ways to improve your skills is to go on a defensive driving course. There are
many positives to this; it can take points off your driving license, or help you save money on your car
insurance. But if you've been driving for a long time, and you develop your own unique approach to
driving, a refresher is always worthwhile. It's a small price to pay for a lifetime's worth of reduced
insurance and additional driving skill.

Does Driving Faster Get Us There Quicker?

We all get frustrated and end up overtaking someone because we're running a bit late. But apart from
the fact that if you get caught speeding, you're going to pay for it, the only time that it's worth speeding
is when you go on a very long journey. In a mathematical sense, you save a very minimal amount of
time on a trip by speeding. But if you hit a lot of traffic lights, the people you overtake will end up right
behind you anyway! So the next time you think about passively aggressively flipping the bird to someone
as you pass them, they'll be right there next to you in a couple of minutes’ time!

Driving safer is something we can all benefit from. But what is amazing these days is that fewer people
decide to take this on board. Find great insurance rates at access insurance company . As driving becomes more of a chore and less of a joy, we've got to learn
the fine skill of driving safer. There are so many other aspects that we can benefit from, but as we find
ourselves getting into bad habits, the one true thing we can really do to improve our driving skills is to
practice the safe habits.

15 Teacher Gifts for Under $15

If you are looking for teacher appreciation gifts that won't break the bank, these ideas are under $15! These thoughtful ideas will help you say thanks for a great year, and best of all, you can get them without leaving the house!

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Engraved Pastel Pencils
Teachers can never have enough pencils. Make the thought a personal one by adding the teachers name to these pretty pastel pencils.

Because I had a Teacher
Let a special teacher know how much of an impact they have had with this very sweet book. I am sure they will cherish it for years to come!

Teacher Keychains
This 3 keychain set is adorable, useful and a gift from the heart that won't break your budget. At under $8 for 3 this is perfect for saying thank you on a budget, with multiple teachers.

Glass Water Bottle
This durable glass water bottle is attractive and sweet with a thoughtful message. It is a great way to encourage a favorite teacher to stay hydrated while staying awesome!

Teachers Life Coloring Book
This is a fun and relaxing gift idea. This coloring book gives your favorite teacher a chance to unwind and giggle at the snarky humor of this adult coloring book.

Mason Jar Tumbler for Teachers
Give the teacher the tools to stay hydrated on the go over summer break with this mason jar tumbler. It features a thoughtful phrase to remind your favorite teacher how much they are appreciated.

Thanks for Helping Me Grow Mug
This terracotta style mug is perfect for any teacher. It is cute and functional and affordable!

Inspirational Bangles
Featuring 3 inspirational bangles, this set is a great way to say thanks to several  teachers on a budget. The bangles are pretty and will bring a smile to a special teachers face.

Popsocket for Teachers
This popsocket is perfect for any teacher with a sense of humor. It declares "chaos coordinator" and makes their phone easier to handle.

Magnetic Teacher Decal for Harry Potter Fans
If your favorite teacher loves Harry Potter this is the perfect way to share a smile at the end of the year. I love these decals over bumper stickers because they are are magnetic and can be easily removed.

Wooden Stamp Set
This stamp set is cute and so useful! Give it to a special teacher to make grading papers easier next year.

$15 Gift Card
If you aren't sure what to get, a gift card is always a safe bet. If you have multiple teachers to gift, a 3 pack of $15 gift cards for food, movies or amazon is a great way to say thanks!

Teacher's Planner
This unique and fun planner works for lesson plans, or as a journal. It is colorful, practical and affordable. I like this gift for the teacher you don't know much about, but want to thank none the less.

Air Plants
Simple little plants in a pretty little package makes for a gift to grow on. Air plants make unique gifts that are easy to care for and add a lot of life to the classroom!

Dry Erase Markers
Teachers go thru a ton of dry erase markers and they can get expensive. Giving a box for the classroom is a thoughtful way to keep the teacher prepared into the next year.

7 Appealing Asparagus Recipes

Asparagus is one of those veggies that brings a lot of flavor to any meal! I discovered 7 new ways to cook this favorite green and I know you will want to try all of these recipes!

I could eat asparagus for every meal and never regret a single bite of it. I love it every way you can serve it and if I dine at a restaurant that has it on the menu, please bring me 2 sides of asparagus!!

I found 7 recipes that I can't wait to try and I think you are going to love too! From a delectable bacon wrapped asparagus to a yummy creamy version with rice! If you have a great recipe for asparagus, please share it with me in a comment!

Asparagus can be used in so many dishes! I love that you can use this delectable veggie in:

• Breakfast Burritos
• On the Grill
• Smothered in Hollandaise 
• Roasted to perfection and more!

Below are those yummy recipes you stopped by for! Click the link below to view the original source.

Cheesy Asparagus Straws
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Creamy Asparagus Rice
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Shaved Asparagus Pizza
Ham and Asparagus Spaghetti
Asparagus Salad

As if that isn't enough delicious ideas, you also might like my fully loaded breakfast burrito recipe, it has asparagus in it too!!

If you are craving more summer food check out this reader favorite  Must Try Corn on the Cob Recipes.