How to make a magnetic chalk board

I have wanted to turn our fridge into a chalkboard for a while but didn't want to permanently change it nor did I want to spend hundreds of dollars so I created a magnetic chalkboard and you can too.

Supplies:

Magnetic sheeting that you can find at Dick Blick by the foot, I ordered 3 feet for our fridge, so just measure where you would like yours to fit.

Chalkboard Paint from our local hardware.

Paint roller and pan

Chalk

Eraser

First spread out some newspaper and roll out your magnetic sheeting.

Follow the instructions on your paint can. I applied two coats and allowed it to dry for 4 hours in between coats.

Once your chalkboard is completely covered with paint allow it to cure and dry for 3 days. Next stick your magnetic chalkboard to your fridge. Before you use your chalkboard condition it by using the broad side of a piece of chalk and completely cover and then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Finally have some fun and get creative.

 

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VeggieTales Robin Good and the Not-So-Merry Men

We are huge fans of VeggieTales and were excited to see the new DVD Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men.

DVD Synopsis:

"A long time ago, in the faraway town of Bethlingham, roved a band of merry men, led by the fearless Robin Good. Their mission: to help people by fundraising from the rich and giving to the poor!  But when a greedy Prince starts stealing the townspeople's hams, donations are down and Robins friends take off and decide to give robbing from the rich a try. Feeling rejected, Robin thinks things can't get any worse until he finds out that the ham-hoarding Prince has also captured his friends.  Can Robin overcome his own hurt, rescue his friends and restore the townspeople's hope? Find out in this fun Veggie story where kids learn that there's no hurt too big for God!"

Robin Good and his Not-So-Merry Men is a family-friendly movie packed with so many life lessons. It shows children that even when your friends aren't doing the right thing they should still do the right thing.   This story deals with rejection and disappointment and shows children how God's words can help them through their challenges.  Robin Good and the Not-So-Merry Men is sure to entertain the entire family.

 The DVD also includes a animated short, "Lenny & the Lost Birthday" which also helps teach lessons about handling hurt and forgiveness. 

We always find theVeggie Tales stories entertaining and watch them again and again.  You can visit the Veggie Tales site  to purchase the DVD and see their entire collection.  Kids can also play free online games.   I hope you enjoy the Veggie Tales stories as much as we do. 

I {heart} Kraft paper!

I purchased a huge roll of kraft paper HERE and we have been having so much fun with it. At the last two family get togethers I torn off a huge piece and covered our dining room table and had Will help me decorate it and then when the other kids arrived they joined in the fun too. The best part is it is cheap! We have been using it to paint on, color and I am thinking we could decorate it and then use it to wrap presents. Who doesn't like to doodle?

Eli's Lid Winner

Congratulations to Heather Brandt, Heather is the winner of the Lid from Eli's Lids.

Heather Brandt said...

I love the surfer for my son :)

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