A friend of ours told me about classes that they have at Lowe’s for kids. I didn’t give it too much thought. I’m not much of a “handy” person. I can craft up a storm, but hammer and nails… not so much. My brother and sister were granted that talent in our family. But the other day I thought I’d google Lowe’s and see what these classes were all about. Was I a fool to not listen earlier!
Lowe’s Build and Grow Program is amazing! It is held every Saturday at 10am in most Lowe’s stores. You can register online and get more info on all the classes and projects.
So I registered my kids and we showed up at 10am last Saturday. WOW! I am usually pretty good with words but… WOW! It was awesome. They handed both of my kids an apron and safety goggles and a packet with all the supplies they would need for a bird house. They even have little hammers for little hands. The aprons and goggles are their to keep. Yep, keep! For free! Did I mention this whole project was for free?!?! No cost at all involved.
So we went to one of the “tables” set up there. My kids put on their new aprons and goggles (safety first, of course) and we started looking through the directions on how to build a bird house. After reading the directions and looking at all the pieces I was starting to feel pretty confident. Maybe I can actually build something!
Both of my kids needed a little bit of help with the hammering but not a lot. All of the pieces of wood had pre-drilled holes so you knew where to put the nails (thank you Lowe’s!)
When we finished our projects and turned in the hammers my kids both received a certificate and a patch. The patch goes on their aprons (did I mention we got to keep the aprons! and goggles!!!) So next time we go back my kids will have a patch on their aprons and feel like they are experts at this building stuff.
Did I mention this was completely free?!?!
Aaahhhh, this is the best ever!!!! Just look at those happy faces. You find the GREATEST activites and they’re FREE. I’m happy you had such a good time. The kids will be thrilled when they see the birds come to their new houses.
I’m sooo in! We’re signing up. I wonder how young they take the kids? My favorite stuff to do with the kids…FREE stuff! Thanks a million.
Alex aka Ma What’s for Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
Erin-This is so neat and Free 🙂 You never know when something might spark a lifelong interest! This was such a great family activity. I can just see the intensity and pride in those adorable little faces! ps–I can always email you a picture of how to do one of the cut-up cakes…$46..geez! …sometime I guess it pays to be vintage 🙂 Thanks for dropping by!
What a great blog!!! My kids love to go to Home Depot and do their kids crafts with my hubby. I also LOVE the candy bouquet idea. I would love for you to link up to my Messy Monday linky party.
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