Summer Learning with @LakeshoreLM

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With summer break right around the corner, I need to think of some fun activities to keep my children entertained as well as also continuing their learning and developing throughout the summer!

Lakeshore Learning is definitely one of my go-to companies for both learning and fun for my children because their products are so unique and fun that children don't even know they are learning while they play with their products!

Check out two of my favorite Summer Learning products from Lakeshore:

Build-It-Yourself Woodworking Kit

$34.99

All my children LOVE tools and building things so when I saw this Build-It-Yourself Woodworking Kit, I knew it would be the perfect summer activity for my children to do to not only stay busy but work on fine and gross motor development and creativity!

With this kit, kids create project after project using smooth pine pieces in a wide variety of shapes. They’ve also included a lightweight hammer, nails, glue and more. The kit comes complete with a guide that has instructions for multiple projects, plus a handy 7 3/4" x 12" storage box. Kit includes a total of over 80 pieces.

Real Bugs Discovery Kit

$24.99

One of the areas I struggle in teaching my daughter for preschool is Science, especially during Winter when we can't get outside much and explore! And during summer, we usually only see the same bugs over and over! With this Real Bugs Discovery Kit, my children can learn and actually look at different bugs up close without me having to be afraid of it! :)

Kids get an up-close look at 12 amazing bugs—from a leaf beetle to a lantern fly! Each real specimen is permanently encased in indestructible acrylic, so kids can safely explore them from every angle. Plus, you get a fascinating fact book and handy magnifier—all in a cute 10 1/2" storage tray with labeled compartments for each bug.

This Discovery Kit is perfect for rainy days this summer or even for comparing and contrasting to other bugs they find throughout the summer outside. My children LOVE this Discovery Kit and especially love that they can use their own magnifying glass to examine them on their own time.

Buy It:

You can purchase all these products from the Lakeshore Learning website.

* Thank you to Lakeshore Learning for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Finish Your Summer Projects with Dutch Boy Paints

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As a house owner, there ALWAYS seems to be a MILLION projects going on! When we moved in, the first project that got done was painting the bedrooms. One of the bedrooms was my baby's so I didn't want to pick just any ole' paint. I wanted one that was safe but also vibrant and washable!

That is why I turn to Dutch Boy Refresh paints EVERY TIME I paint any walls in our house! It is the only one I trust because it is GREENGUARD® Indoor Air Quality Certified and the color always looks great, the paint is easy to roll on and it is self-priming! I couldn't ask for any more!

Dutch Boy® Refresh® is a premium, self-priming paint that features long-term durability, stain resistance and scrubbability. Together with Arm & Hammer® technology, Refresh® Paint contributes to the reduction of odors and creation of a more beautiful environment. Refresh® Paint can be applied directly to previously painted surfaces or uncoated drywall without the use of a separate primer.

And don't worry...if you are looking to freshen up your ceilings along with your walls, they also offer a Dutch Boy Refresh Ceiling Paint! It is amazing what freshly painted ceilings can do for the look of a house!

And for all your fun summer DIY projects, check out their new Dutch Boy Chalky Finish Paint. It provides a trendy antique look when applied and provides surfaces such as varnished wood, bare wood, and laminate with a velvety, matte finish that creates a shabby chic look!

The new Dutch Boy® Chalky Finish Paint makes it easy for anyone to convert ordinary finds into one-of-a-kind pieces that never go out of style. Ideal for furniture and decorative pieces, this paint can turn everyday objects—frames, vases, even baskets—into elegant accessories.

Chalky Finish Paint provides a velvety, matte finish reminiscent of the shabby-chic trend that is popular amongst today’s homeowners. Application is easy, and the product can be used on previously painted surfaces, varnished wood, bare wood and laminate, resulting in a beautiful, antique finish—with or without distressing.

So, if you are looking to remodel, refinish, or just add a little fun to your furniture, then Dutch Boy Paints are a must have buy!

Buy It:

You can purchase Chalky Finish paint in 42 designer colors and retails for $19.97 per quart at Menards. You can also find the Refresh paints at Mendards. 

* Thank you to Dutch Boy for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*