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Friday Favorites

This week for Friday Favorites, I'm gonna write about all my favorite games. Summer is coming, but while Spring is here, there are still lots of rainy days remaining (we just had one yesterday) and while you're trapped inside you might as well play some games, but if it's sunny wherever you live, then some of these are great for outside, too. Or if you're stuck in the car because you have to go to Costco, I'm sure one of these can suit your needs. These are my favorites that I either play with my sister or my friends, and some of these are board games, ball games, mind games, etc. Try some of them out this weekend when you have a little down time with family or friends (or your dog) :)

-Monopoly board game
-Sorry board game
-Guess What I'm Thinking Of (the name is self explanatory)
-Hide-and-Seek
-I Spy Eagle Eye board game
-The Game Where You Have to Make the Person Laugh without Touching Them
-The Blindfolded Smell Test
-Upwords board game
-Spill-n-Spell
-Jenga
-Scrabble board game (my grandpa is BOSS at this)
-Hangman
-Tic-Tac-Toe handshake
-LittleBigPlanet
-Hide and Seek IN THE DARK
-Shadow Tag
-Four Square
-Hunger Games WATER VERSION (play it in the pool)
-Make a Fairy Home

These are just a few of my very favorite games to play rain or shine- what are some of your favorite games? Tell me in the comments. Thanks for reading!

xx Savannah

 

Friday DIY Roundup #15

Mother's Day is over and summer is on it's way- we are already looking forward to the lat day of school, the day when you barbeque and throw water balloons while you drink something cold and get in the dunk tank. It's the kickoff for the summer, and one of the happiest days of the year (besides Christmas and all that). But we've still got a whole lot of May left and even more Spring left- so let's fill it with the most wonderful of DIYs! I've found some of the best stuff, some stuff you may never have to buy again- but then again, it's your choice, either spend a bunch or craft it yourself. Here are this week's Friday DIYs:
 
1. Homemade Mod Podge ( I really want to do this) by LULASTIC

2. DIY Life Planner by DIYMamaBlog

3. Makeup Remover Wipes (I need this) by One Good Thing

4. DIY Lotion Bars by All For the Everyday 

5. DIY Febreze by Coffee Light and Sweet

6. Easy Light Bulb Aquarium by Soap Deli News 

7. Pineapple Drawstring Backpack by Makeit-Loveit

I'm wondering if the light bulb aquarium is really that easy or if that's just false advertising... But it looks so cool. I'm ever so curious about the lotion bars and that life planner is just cool. Tell me in the comments if you try any of this stuff, thanks for reading!

xx Savannah

Art Journaling Inspiration

Keeping an art journal is a great way to maintain a creative mind. They have been called a bunch of different things on Pinterest, such as art journals, art books, smash books, inspiration book, etc. You can call it whatever you want, and if you don't know how to make one, here are  few tips: simply grab a regular old sketchbook from the art store. Nothing fancy, but a hardcover works well. Then, get all your art supplies together and decorate every single page to your heart's content! Do anything you want- paint, draw, sketch, paste, cut, etc.; your creativity is the limit! One of the funnest things to do with art books is make them out of actual books- grab an old book either of your own or from a thrift store- not a picture book, but a big book with mostly words. Now use that as your surface! I did that in art class, and it was one of the best projects I've ever done. Here's some more inspiration for your pages:

1. Draw the outline of a spider on a page, put some glue in it, and sprinkle tea leaves on it- it will look like a tarantula! This is a great one for young children, but also people who just like spiders or have a tarantula (I WANT ONE).

2. Like in the photo to the right, draw a few boxes- however many you want- and fill them all with different things, like patterns and designs, words, etc. Give them some color, and viola!

3. Write a favorite recipe on a page in black marker- big enough so that ti covers the whole page- and then watercolor over it lightly. It adds a small splash of color and hunger. 

4. Collage a few photos in there and write captions around them- if you'd like, write on the photos themselves. 

5. Use tape in an old book or newspaper to pick up words and phrases straight from the paper- I love this technique, I have used it many times!

6. Watercolor or put random paint on a page, then use a white gel pen to write over it, draw designs on it, etc. (Cover the whole page with paint)

7. Write in a 30 day drawing challenge that you made up for others to see, then use the next 30 days & pages to demonstrate the prompts. 

That's all I have for right now, but trust me, I'll be posting more soon upon request. (There have been multiple requests in person & by email) Thanks for reading!

xx Savannah

Best Online Journaling Sites

Journaling is something that is evolving every day, and for a while now, people have stopped using pen and paper and have moved onto using online journaling sites. There are plenty of them out there, and though I enjoy using a pen and paper over an online journal, I've made a list of a few of those great sites to help you out if you need some advice on what to try. Here are a couple of great choices if you are seeming to be indecisive or are unable to find any site that fits your needs. Keep in mind, there are lots out there, and these aren't the only ones, so try exploring on your own; I'm sure these aren't the only best ones. If you have a suggestion, leave the name in the comments and I'll try to add it to he list. 

1. Penzu is a great online journaling site that is mostly free, allowing you to upload pictures and type as if you have a real journal. There is also a paid version called Penzu Pro, but the free version offers so much that you just cannot resist.

2. Oneword is a super simple site where they give you only one word as a writing prompt and you have 60 seconds to write about it- personally, I think it could teach some people to type faster as the words flow from their minds faster and faster. 

3. 750words is a free online journaling site that gives you a prompt every morning to write your 750 words (assuming the average person writes 250 words per page, there are 3 pages). It motivates you in many ways, including badges that are awarded for when you complete certain days in a row.

4. Journalate is a private diary open for use 24/7 on any device- oh, and did I mention it's free? You can sign up today free of charge; I like that in a journal. ;) In fact, I just now made an account and tried it out- 5 stars!!!

5. Memiary is a Twitter-like website great for people who are pressed for time and don't have the time and energy to do a real online journal. 

Thanks for reading, I hope you try some of these out- Journalate is my favorite so far! Tell me what you thought in the comments. 

xx Savannah

100 of My Favorite Boards on Pinterest

I'm a Pinterest addict, someone who cannot stop Pinning for the life of them- which means, I have a board for everything. Crafts, food, art, funny things I find, things I just simply LOVE, writing and journaling, strange fun facts, etc. There's a lot; I have 14 boards in all, and yet only 24 followers to love them. There's more than one Harry Potter board that I'm following, because I just can't stop being a Potter head, and I am also following multiple Midori, Filofax, Bullet journaling, writing, etc. boards out there because I just love seeing them. So, here are my favorite boards on Pinterest- 100 of them, to be exact. I'll include a hyperlink for your convenience. 

1. Tumblr by Loree Horony

2. . neon . by Sharon Smith

3. Funny Tumblr by Talia

4. Harry Potter by Shweta

5. Harry∞Potter by theamazingstephanie

6. Facts by Litsa Kou

7. Plan Your Adventure by Sarah Shotts

8. Art Prints by ilovedoodle

9. Midori by Michelle Ringor

10. Filofax, Planners and Journaling by Robin Imhof

11. Midori, Moleskine, Journaling, Washi Tape Ideas by Doni Hall

12. // media by mari

13. blog post prompts and inspiration Barbara (Olyve) Harvie

14. Tumblr by Norman Ellison

15. I LOVE IT // by Fat Mum Slim

16. HOME // by Fat Mum Slim

17. DELIGHTFUL DIYS // by Fat Mum Slim

18. PHOTO CHALLENGES // by Fat Mum Slim

19. KIDS ROOMS // by Fat Mum Slim

20. CRAFTS FOR KIDS // by Fat Mum Slim

21. BEAUTY // by Fat Mum Slim

22. PARTY // by Fat Mum Slim

23. ARTWORKS // by Fat Mum Slim


24. PRINTABLE // by Fat Mum Slim

25. DESIGN DONE RIGHT // by Fat Mum Slim

26. CHRISTMAS // by Fat Mum Slim

27. WRAPPED // by Fat Mum Slim

28. CUTE STUFF // by Fat Mum Slim

29. ICE CREAM PARTY // by Fat Mum Slim

30. PHOTOS I WISH I TOOK // by Fat Mum Slim

31. FOOD STYLING // by Fat Mum Slim

32. SCATTER LOVE 03 // by Fat Mum Slim 

33. EASTER // by Fat Mum Slim

34. LIFE HACKS // by Fat Mum Slim

35. SAVOURY // by Fat Mum Slim

36. SWEET // by Fat Mum Slim

37. WORDS // by Fat Mum Slim

38. PHOTO TIPS // by Fat Mum Slim

39. BLOG // by Fat Mum Slim

40. SLOW COOKER RECIPES // by Fat Mum Slim

41. D.I.Y. home decor by Elsie Larson

42. craft night by Elsie Larson

43. gift giving by Elsie Larson

44. party time by Elsie Larson

45. studio inspiration by Elsie Larson

46. donuts by Elsie Larson

47. i scream by Elsie Larson 

48. treats by Elsie Larson 

49. brunch me by Elsie Larson

50. green food by Elsie Larson

51. meal ideas by Elsie Larson

52. small bites by Elsie Larson

53. forever soup by Elsie Larson

54. foodie by Elsie Larson

55. my home by Elsie Larson

56. decor details by Elsie Larson

57. bathroom by Elsie Larson

58. living room by Elsie Larson

59. laundry room by Elsie Larson

60. entryway by Elsie Larson

61. kitchen by Elsie Larson

62. bedroom by Elsie Larson

63. office by Elsie Larson 

64. organize everything by Elsie Larson

65. pattern love by Elsie Larson

66. spring + summer by Elsie Larson

67. scrapbook by Elsie Larson

68. someday i'll make a quilt by Elsie Larson

69. life is colorful by Elsie Larson

70. photography by Elsie Larson

71. life is beautiful by Elsie Larson

72. Illustrations by Mary Doodles 

73. Garden by Mary Doodles 

74. Favorite Places and Spaces by Mary Doodles 

75. Nail design ideas :) by Bonnalee Ader 

76. Otters by Holy Cuteness

77. Bears by Holy Cuteness

78. Elephants by Holy Cuteness

79. Hedgehogs by Holy Cuteness

80. Whales and Dolphins by Holy Cuteness

81. Dogs and Puppies by Holy Cuteness

82. Cats and Kittens by Holy Cuteness

83. Interspecies Mingling by Holy Cuteness

84. Bunnies by Holy Cuteness

85. Marsupials by Holy Cuteness 

86. Primates by Holy Cuteness

87. Big Cats and Cubs by Holy Cuteness

88. Other Animals by Holy Cuteness

89. Photos with Captions by Holy Cuteness

90. Birds by Holy Cuteness


91. Quotes to Live By by Picmonkey

92. Picmonkey Tutorials by Picmonkey

93. Effects by Picmonkey

94. Typography Inspiration by Picmonkey

95. Hope School :) by Bonnalee Ader 

96. Hair color ideas by Bonnalee Ader

97. Tattoos~ by Bonnalee Ader

98. Bullet Journal by Sumana 

99. kiddo bedroom by Elsie Larson

100. { Bloggy Stuff } by DIY Virtual Biz

I hope you get a chance to check out some of these boards, hopefully you can bookmark this and check out all of them- they're awesome, that's why I posted them! Thanks for reading. 

xx Savannah