Aiden's 1st DIY Workshop

This Saturday we took Aiden to his first kids workshop at Home Depot. These are FREE workshops held at ALL Home Depot stores on the first Saturday of every month. I really wish I would've taken him to these workshops sooner because he really enjoyed it. The website states for ages between 5-12 but I saw plenty of younger kids there. Any who, I was really glad we finally made it to one.

The workshop was held outside in a closed off area of the parking lot. There were several tables set up with hammers and wood glue. There were also a few games set up with a prize table, popcorn, and balloons to be given out after they completed their project. We happened to be the first ones there, so we went over to the sign up table and  Aiden wrote his name on the sign up sheet. He received the signature orange Home Depot apron and a kit to get started on. Their project was to build and paint a football ring-toss game, just in time for football season. Aiden got his apron on, opened up the packaging to his kit, and both he and Dad got to building while I took pictures of course. :)

 Excited to get building! 

                                                            Dad helping with the directions 

                                        He felt so grown up being able to use REAL tools. :)

 

                                 

                                                                The finished product!

                             

                                                               Proud of his work

 

He was very proud of his work and happy to bring something home that he built. He received a certificate of completion and a project pin to add to his apron. When I asked him, he said his favorite part was hammering the nails. This was a different experience for him compared to other crafts he's done at home and at school because he got to use tools. This is the first of many workshops we'll be attending!

Newfound Creativity

Well, it's after 1:00 AM and I'm still awake, thanks to this time change (which I'm NOT complaining about). I'm pretty thrilled to announce that I recently added a new hobby to my schedule. I'm very excited about it and look forward to what this will bring. I started my own small Tutu business. I'm offering custom made tutu dresses and skirts for girls of all ages.

I started this little project as a way to make something special for my niece who lives across the country. She is one of the few little girls in my family and finding a way to make her feel like a princess was very important to me. If you're interested in these tutus no matter what part of the country you're in, or just want to browse, stop by my Facebook page! Thanks for your support, wish me luck!