College Stinks!

 UWU Hi there friends,

I am having a hard time with school as it is my final year (unless I go back for my Doctorate) but everything is just really stressful and it makes it hard for both my CG and I. So this week I wanted to make a list of things I like and hopefully it will make me feel better and give me some ideas for self-care. 

• baths - warm and relaxing especially with salt or bubbles 
• soft and sweet tea - something warm and soothing
• bubbly water - great when you are feeling down and not a sugary as soda
• small candies - a small treat for when you are working hard on papers
• cooking - a great activity to take your mind off of the hard stuff while also creating something useful
• reading - take a break and read something fun no study work 
• listening to music - another break activity to take your mind off the hard stuff 
• dress up -  wear something fancy to write that term paper
• lists - a great way to make sure you stay on track 
• cuddling - even with just a stuffy a nice cozy pal to keep you warm and happy 
• using a paci or sippy - a little tradition to keep your mouth busy while your mind relaxes 
• take pictures - spend time outside and get some fresh air while also taking pictures
• take some time for self - brush your hair 100 times and wash your face and hands 
• go to the gym - take some time to work out and get those good chemicals going 
• playing video games - especially with friends 

This is a small list but its already making me feel better about taking care of myself for the next few days of school.

Take Time,

Pannyboi41

Rainy Days

 Hello again,

It's nice to see all of you again! For this weeks it has been really rainy and yucky outside so I wanted to blog about what to do on those days that are best for ducks. 

• snuggle - especially during really bad storms it's the best thing to do
• make hot coco - great for when it's a  little too cold out 
• play games - board games are the best and would be fine to play if the power goes out
• videogames - if the power is still on snuggle up with a good game like Stardew Valley where you can immerse yourself in the fun and play with you CG
• eat soup - the best meal for a cold rainy day keep your insides warm
• make cookies or other sweets - it keeps you busy until the rain pasts 
• have a spa day - maybe give one to your CG they need to relax too
• movie marathon - watch your favorites all day long 
• head out to the mall - it maybe raining outside but you can still enjoy the mall inside
• make art or color - the best thing to do when you have nothing else to do
• listen to the rain - a relaxing way to spend the day
• read - finally get to that story you have been missing out on 
• go out and play - watch out for little critters and maybe give them a hand getting to safety

Just because its raining doesn't mean you cant have fun get out there and do something you love, take time for yourself and let your caregiver know they are important. 

Sunshine and Rainbows,

Pannyboi41

 

Little Movies :3

 Hi there,

I haven't been in a super good mood lately just missing my daddy and just school has been getting stressful. A great way to combat stress is with a good wholesome movie. 

• Mary and the witch's flower- a great movie for a little adventure and magic it may be a little scary for the younger littles but good for a movie night
• Cloudy with a chance of meatballs - I love this movie its super cute and just little movie to watch on rainy days
• Most Ghibli movies- some are a little scary or sad for littles but most are written for a younger audience 
• Okko's Inn - a cute movie about a young girls adventure with ghost. I first saw this on a plane to see my daddy and I cried when it ended it was so good
• The Muppets- we all love them so share them with a little near you
• Klaus- another movie that made me cry, its for the holidays but if you need a feel good super cutely animated movie this is it.
• Mr. Peabody and Sherman- I used to binge this movie all the time I find it super fun and cute and just a great movie for a silly little
• The Rugrats movie and Rugrats go to Paris- Super fun and funny can be a little gross but that adds to the fun 
• Tinker Bell- She's not just for girls! I used to watch these when I would wake up in the middle of the night they always brought me peace.
• Any Disney movie- especially old classics they were written for the little audience bring back the comfort of old movies
• Hey Arnold! The Movie- I used to love watching this show and the movie is a great way to bring me into a little older little space, not for the babies, sorry sweeties.  

There are tons of kids movies but theses are a few that I have found to be really good for the little population. Hopefully this gives you a few ideas and you take the leap into watching something new or reliving something old. 

Popcorn and Candy,

Pannyboi41

A Little Easter

 Hello,

So I know we don't all celebrate this holiday but as a Catholic little, I wanted to share how Easter can be a fun holiday for a little and CG alike. 

• egg hunts -- such a fun activity hide them all over the house or if it's a nice day do them outside just make sure to count them and get them all, fill them with candy or cute notes
• coloring pages -- I used to love to get coloring for Easter maybe a book or even just a few cute print outs
• color eggs -- use 1/2 cups of hot water, 1 tsp of vinegar, and a little food coloring and color hard-boiled white eggs 
• enjoy a holiday movie -- there are a few easter movies for kids like Hopped
• eggie fights -- this is a family tradition in my house where you smash colored eggs together to see whose eggs make it to the end without cracking 
• enjoy the spring weather -- spend some time outside in the fresh air
• give gifts -- usually small gifts like books, movies, chalk, bubbles, and jump ropes anything that makes it fun to be outside is a great gift, or if your little likes the inside better books and coloring stuff is a great gift
• eat yummy food -- easter is a celebration celebrate with yummy food whatever you like from ham to turkey to corn and mashed potatoes anything you like
• candy -- I love candy I love jelly beans I love chocolate so easter is the best holiday for candy giving so make sure to get a little candy but make sure they don't eat it all

Easter is a fun holiday if you are Christian or not, just make it about being together and enjoying the springtime. Make it less about the church and more about being together, what are holidays for after all. 

Flowers and Chicks,

Pannyboi41