Sunday, July 14, 2013

We Built It!!

    Today I took the kids to something really cool and I simply had to share!!  While at Lowe’s yesterday picking up a huge bottle of bug killer my daughter and I came across a cool workshop for kids back by the ladies toilet.  We simply HAD TO PEE  and rushed to the back of the store.  Right down from the bathrooms were long tables set up and several kids and parents congregating around.   I simply could not resist finding out what was going on!!  They were having a “Build to Grown Clinic” for kids to build a Pizza Planet Delivery Truck as seen in the Disney Pixar movie “Toy Story”

      How totally cool!!  The only problem was that my son happened to be at the house with my husband.  The lady asked me if my daughter would like to participate and I figured my son would be upset if he didn’t get to build a truck too.  The best news was that she said we could come back the next day because they were holding the workshop then too.  Then I thought to ask the all-important question…how much does this little adventure cost?  Even more great news…the workshop was free and included all materials!  How could I not take my kids for this event?  It was free and it looked like fun plus they would have a cool toy to take home for their efforts.


     This afternoon we headed back to Lowe’s and made a beeline back to the area where the workshop was being held.  Lowe’s is a big store and my kids literally raced to the back of the store like the hounds of hell were after them.  I refused to run…after all, I am a mature adult most of the time so I kept all of us at a brisk walk.  Each kid received a pre-packaged kit of all the pre-cut wood, nails, and decals they needed to complete the project.  They also got a free cloth apron and safety goggles to keep and they got to use cute little hammers.  It reminded me of something Santa’s elves would have.  Each kit had step-by-step instructions.  All the holes for the nails were pre-drilled and the project was pretty easy to assemble.


        It was a lot of fun.  While my daughter had no trouble assembling her truck, I got to help my son get his together.  When their trucks were completed they each received an iron on patch to put on their aprons and a certificate for their 
accomplishment.  How cool is that?  Evidently they hold these little workshops for kids twice a month so you can bet your last dollar the kids and I will be at the next workshop where the kids are looking forward to building a replica of Toy Story’s R.C.  It just goes to prove you don’t have to spend a dime to have fun and day 14 of the UltimateBlogging Challenge and NaBloPoMo is now in the record books!


   

27 comments:

  1. I love those workshops. Ran several when I was a Cub Scout leader. Now, I wish my sons would find nice ladies and give me kids to play with.

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    1. Christopher, it was really a do it yourself deal. The lady gave us the kit with the instructions, wood, and a hammer and then we were on our own. The kids really loved it and were begging me to buy them some of the kits they had for sale in the store as we were leaving. They had a great time. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  2. That's very cool and I saw quite a few of these projects posted on Facebook by other parents!

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    1. JoJo, I love it. How cool to have an all wooden toy that they built themselves. They were both so stoked by the experience. They wanted to build more and can't wait to go do it again! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  3. Thanks for your post, I am going to have to see when the Lowes by us has one. I never knew that they were free. You can't pass that up. I am visiting from the UBC and am now following you.

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  4. Oh that's neat! They have these at other stores too like Michael's and Home Depot... I love free activities!

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    1. Moms Gone Crazy, I have never went to the activities at Michael's or Home Depot, but if the enjoyment level of this activity was any indication I intend to check into more of them! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments and the tip! ♥

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  5. What a cool way to teach young kids a new hobby in a constructive way, and let them keep the toy too. I bet your kids feel really good whenever they see their certificates and aprons. Proof of a job well done.
    You must be one proud mommy.
    I was tickled pink by the reference to yourself as a mature adult who doesn't run most of the time.

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    1. Cythnia, I am really a big kid masquerading as an adult. LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments. ♥

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  6. What a fun way to spend bonding with kids, and that too for free... sometimes these workshops are a bit heavier on the purse and that act as spoilers, but glad for you this one was way too good and happy to see that you had fun together :)

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    1. Bhavya, it sure was a blessing it was free. We all loved it. It was fun and the truck is sturdy and just awesome!! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  7. that's so cool... my kids would like to do something like that!

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    1. The little princess, mine sure did and my son loves playing with his new truck. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  8. What a cool workshop. While it was a fun experience for all of you it must have been a great learning experience too. Super! :)

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    1. Shilpa, I learned that nails can go in crooked no matter how hard you try to hammer them in straight...oh and follow the directions!! LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  9. This is totally cool!! A different kind of activity which involves the kids & is fun too.

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    1. Smita, it was cool and both of my kids loved it!! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  10. Look at your son smile so sweetly like an angel :) and activity games are very important for all age groups. Such things always result in better development of child and sometimes even parents :)

    thanks for sharing your world with us, its quite a lovely experience :)

    Richa

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    1. Richa, we look forward to the next one in a couple of weeks. I am so pleased you enjoyed my post. Sometimes it is hard to know what to write.LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  11. This is GREAT and I'm so glad that your kids have this activity.

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    1. Betty, thank you for stopping in and for your kind comments! ♥

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  12. If kids are assigned the work of their interest their hands will perform miracles.Nice go.

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    1. rudraprayaga, yes!! Thank you for stopping in and for your sweet comments and wisdom. ♥

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  13. oh so beautiful.. your kids are a gem :) :) .. by the looks of it and your post I am sure you guys had a lot of fun :) :)

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    1. Sukupedia, awww thank you!! We did have a lot of fun. It felt like we struggled a bit at first but then once we figured it out...we were on our way. Thank you so much for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!!

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  14. I've participated in these workshops before and they're really great! Glad your kids had fun!

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    1. Roshni, it was awesome and so cool the store offers these opportunities. The kids and I look forward to taking advantage of more workshops. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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