We’re all celebrating summer close to home this year. Even though we might not be heading out on all the trips we planned and to the parties we hoped to attend, “staying close to home” can still be fun. It can still be cute and stylish for the kids too! Today we’ve teamed up with 2 favorite brands and  some friends to host a fun summer giveaway. One lucky winner will get $250 to shop Busy Bees Kids and $200 to shop Elephantito. We also have a great Busy Bees coupon code!

To enter the giveaway, visit this Instagram post. You’ll follow along with us and the other hosts and tag a friend that might like to enter too. Ready to see some of our favorite Busy Bees and Elephantito styles? Each of us is sharing a few photos below of fun kids’ outfits along with some of the activities we’ve been enjoying with our kids at home. 

Busy Bees coupon code 

Ready to shop Busy Bees? We have an awesome Busy Bees coupon code for this week: use code Chirping25 for 25% off the entire site except for masks. 

 

About the brands:

Busy Bees Kids

Busy Bees is an American Prep brand for boys and girls age three months to 16 years. Polished but not precious, comfortable but not fussy, traditional but not dated, Busy Bees clothing combines classic American style elements like crisp stripes, vibrant colors and unique details with a modern preppy twist that’s just perfect for today.

Busy Bees Kids now has a line of kids and adult masks. They are made with the beautiful, cheerful patterns of their clothes. I have one and so do all the kids and I can honestly say they fit everyone really well and make us smile. 

Elephantito

About ELEPHANTITO shoes:

• Crafted using only premium leather;
• Fully lined with natural sheepskin for softness, protection and absorption;
• Outsole rubber soles are lightweight, lasting and flexible;
• Insoles are constructed out of recycled leather sheet for support, with extra cushion, softness and absorption provided by a thick layer of Bontex wrapped in a fine layer of sheepskin;
• Heel and toe are reinforced to protect children’s feet as they grow, making our shoes as durable as they are comfortable.

About Elephantito the company:

• We own a fair-trade shoe factory in Lima, Peru, with state-of-the-art Italian machinery in the hands of over 40 shoe artisans;
• Our Vertical Integration Model gives us complete control of manufacturing operations, source of materials, distribution channels and costs, and the product quality of each component of our shoes, from leather to soles;
• The 5,500 SQ. FT. safe premises have a production capacity of over 12,000 pairs of shoes on a monthly basis;
• All our products are proudly Made in Peru, a “socially responsible” country where workers receive a fair salary and are protected by conscious laws. All Elephantito employees are entitled to Social Security, paid vacations and maternity leave among many other benefits;

Right now you can get buy 1 get 1 50% off in the Elephantito sale! 

The Giveaway Hosts

@thechirpingmoms

We’ve been enjoying lots of “slow” time in the back yard. With a new baby brother to snuggle, extra time at home is welcomed. After many (many!!) weeks of no activities we just started tennis and everyone is so excited. If you’re looking for more fun activities to do at home, check out our free printable “25 Easy Outdoor Games” here. 

@thebrokebrooke

The most fashionable little lady! 

@laur_diamantas

We recently made some delicious pink popsicles while home. Here’s the recipe: 

Pink Popsicle Tutorial

Ingredients:

• Popsicle mold with stick
• Simply watermelon juice
• Ghirardelli white melting wafers (not candy melts)
• Sprinkles
• Wax paper/Cookie Sheet
• Cup or bowl for dipping

Directions:

• Freeze popsicle molds with liquid overnight.
• Line cookie sheet with wax paper
• Pop popsicles out of mold and lay flat on cookie sheet
• Melt chocolate wafers on 50% power for 30 seconds, stir.
• Melt chocolate wafers on 50% power for 15 second intervals (until melted) and stirring in between. Hint: the mixture should not be hot.
• Drizzle mixture over each popsicle or dip in the melted mixture.
• Add sprinkles over chocolate
• Put back in freezer for 5-10 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy. 🙂

@homeofmalones

One activity we enjoyed recently was making patriotic blowers. Here’s a simple “how to”:

Kid Patriotic Blowers

Toilet Paper or Paper Towel Rolls Cut
Red Paint (or blue would be even better)
Gold Star Stickers (or white)
Blue and White Streamers (or Red and White if you paint it blue)
Spray Glue

Use a paint brush to paint your toilet paper roll. Let it dry. Let kids decorate it with your star stickers.
Cut Streamers about 6″ to 10″ inches long and then cut in half lengthwise.
Spray glue in roll and place the streamers in the tube.

Let the kids run and blow in their patriotic streamers!

@blakely.b

We’ve been really loving practicing golf in our backyard lately. We love to be outside and my husband found the perfect net we can practice on. It’s easy to move, and put away when needed, but we can all practice our swings together.