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2013-02-19 08:17:37 PM lynniemarie Outdoor tea party
2013-02-19 08:17:42 PM esemper just fresh air with lemonade
2013-02-19 08:17:52 PM kathyhughes How about the Men?
2013-02-19 08:17:54 PM dtkimble reading poetry outdoors...singing songs
2013-02-19 08:17:56 PM rvmann I got spinner flowers to put in windows , color and fresh air
2013-02-19 08:17:58 PM coachlcs73 warm sunshine-ahhh
2013-02-19 08:17:58 PM cathymayle fishing
2013-02-19 08:18:00 PM charlenecrissman there are several parks around town and we have picnics in the park and hire an entertainer
2013-02-19 08:18:12 PM lynniemarie left the chat room
2013-02-19 08:18:12 PM dtkimble I could bring in my guitar....:)
2013-02-19 08:18:15 PM mwilson we played washers today with the mens group
2013-02-19 08:18:17 PM charlenecrissman :)
2013-02-19 08:18:19 PM eddie22 smells of spring
2013-02-19 08:18:22 PM lynniemarie enter the chat room
2013-02-19 08:18:26 PM rvmann i want to see about having someone bring in baby bunnys and chicks
2013-02-19 08:18:28 PM dtkimble I had a men's dinner party last night.
2013-02-19 08:18:29 PM jsebastian spring training - baseball themed
2013-02-19 08:18:29 PM christinacochran enter the chat room
2013-02-19 08:18:30 PM richardsonl We created a sensory garden for residents with grant money. We had pipes that made noise just by taking a piece of foam and hitting it. The residents enjoyed this.
2013-02-19 08:18:30 PM mattgr Home maid lemonade in the shade
2013-02-19 08:18:32 PM kathyhughes Is there certain thngs that people do to get ready for Spring?
2013-02-19 08:18:33 PM scruz1 we have the beach the men can fish
2013-02-19 08:18:34 PM sonceegreen car show for men
2013-02-19 08:18:36 PM jamiecraig left the chat room
2013-02-19 08:18:41 PM mizrizza I get the Sensey girl to leave the containers that are empty, my MC residents love it
2013-02-19 08:18:42 PM richardsonl Spring cleaning
2013-02-19 08:18:43 PM eddie22 use candle wax that smells like grass, flowers, etc
2013-02-19 08:18:50 PM coachlcs73 shovel a path on the patio
2013-02-19 08:18:51 PM khorne cleaning is a must
2013-02-19 08:18:53 PM jamiecraig enter the chat room
2013-02-19 08:19:00 PM dtkimble change the wardrobe
2013-02-19 08:19:07 PM dtkimble rake
2013-02-19 08:19:15 PM lynniemarie Make a floral arrangment together
2013-02-19 08:19:16 PM sharonbeseda Spring brings the wind, the rain, the flowers. It brings freshness, more sun, more birds. Things are coming alive again
2013-02-19 08:19:23 PM rvmann my residents want to garden but the snow just hasn't left here yet
2013-02-19 08:19:24 PM khurley2013 plant seeds
2013-02-19 08:19:37 PM richardsonl A lot of my residents enjoy going to walks or strolls. They can't wait for the warmer weather.
2013-02-19 08:19:38 PM dtkimble yes! starter gardens indoors
2013-02-19 08:19:39 PM kathyhughes How about Spring Cleaning?
2013-02-19 08:19:42 PM christinacochran plant seeds , spring claning
2013-02-19 08:19:42 PM sonceegreen try terrarium inside
2013-02-19 08:19:43 PM coachlcs73 grow window sill herbs
2013-02-19 08:19:44 PM angel4aml18 baby chicks will arrive soon!
2013-02-19 08:19:49 PM rvmann I have bought seeds for us to sort, veges from flowers
2013-02-19 08:19:51 PM dtkimble outings!
2013-02-19 08:19:52 PM christinacochran cleaning
2013-02-19 08:19:54 PM yey2525 old car show
2013-02-19 08:19:55 PM mattgr Residents can help make the lemonade
2013-02-19 08:20:02 PM kathyhughes Do you enjoy the smell of Spring? and what does it smell like?
2013-02-19 08:20:02 PM cathymayle bbq
2013-02-19 08:20:03 PM scruz1 we talked about having a pool party for the residents with a kiddie pool and have their feet in their and kick the beach ball
2013-02-19 08:20:03 PM lynniemarie My folks don't like to clean!
2013-02-19 08:20:04 PM sharonbeseda When you said Sharon e-mail me for info, Are you talking to me????
2013-02-19 08:20:08 PM mizrizza Help the reisdents go through closets and box winter clothing
2013-02-19 08:20:11 PM khurley2013 fresh cut grass
2013-02-19 08:20:16 PM ra419pena we have a butterfly house in the rose garden so all th residents can go up to it and see the progress of the catapillar to butterfly, its our easter project
2013-02-19 08:20:17 PM richardsonl Smells like allergies
2013-02-19 08:20:17 PM sonceegreen fresh grass, flowers
2013-02-19 08:20:22 PM angel4aml18 smell of flowers
2013-02-19 08:20:22 PM jsebastian "going green" - putt putt, green foods, irish spring soap
2013-02-19 08:20:22 PM sonceegreen lol
2013-02-19 08:20:27 PM dtkimble worms after the spring rain
2013-02-19 08:20:29 PM charlenecrissman Since this area is mostly farming, we have many residents that love to go out and get the grounds ready for the upcoming warm mnths
2013-02-19 08:20:29 PM christinacochran fresh flowers and freshly cut grass
2013-02-19 08:20:32 PM coachlcs73 freshly mown grass
2013-02-19 08:20:33 PM jamiecraig i think of water colors foe art and lemonade and planting and were gona do a big trucks for the community like dump truck and tractors
2013-02-19 08:20:45 PM sharonbeseda Horseshoes for the menfolk
2013-02-19 08:20:46 PM eddie22 sun tea!
2013-02-19 08:20:57 PM scruz1 sun tea
2013-02-19 08:21:00 PM slado509 Oh i like that idea!
2013-02-19 08:21:06 PM scruz1 good idea
2013-02-19 08:21:07 PM jamiecraig i like that sun tea good one
2013-02-19 08:21:11 PM richardsonl What about an art show with bright vivid colors and also how about flower pressing
2013-02-19 08:21:12 PM eddie22 thank you
2013-02-19 08:21:14 PM mwilson not to get off subject to far but for anyone who has the budget for printing and does a news letter illustratus is amazing they put it all together you just have to edit it if u dont like one of there stories and add your own
2013-02-19 08:21:16 PM kathyhughes So how do we get the residents who are unaware of their surroundings ready for Spring?
2013-02-19 08:21:16 PM angel4aml18 we make mint tea with fresh mint that grows in our garden
2013-02-19 08:21:19 PM rvmann I want to get someone to bring a horse for residents to see outside. Something they can pet and love
2013-02-19 08:21:31 PM mwilson touch and smell therphy
2013-02-19 08:21:35 PM sonceegreen aromas
2013-02-19 08:21:35 PM rvmann Still fresh air and sunshine
2013-02-19 08:21:38 PM dtkimble color
2013-02-19 08:21:39 PM sharonbeseda They do spring cleaning so that spring can be welcomed properly
2013-02-19 08:21:46 PM charlenecrissman we do sensory journey with scented oils
2013-02-19 08:21:52 PM sharonbeseda They till their gardens
2013-02-19 08:21:53 PM khurley2013 aromas, decor
2013-02-19 08:21:55 PM kathyhughes what kind of scents?
2013-02-19 08:21:57 PM sonceegreen i also use the oils
2013-02-19 08:21:59 PM christinacochran bright colors,
2013-02-19 08:22:00 PM coachlcs73 talk about it- let them feel sun, grass on feet
2013-02-19 08:22:01 PM khorne Make it very obvious with decorations
2013-02-19 08:22:03 PM dtkimble roses
2013-02-19 08:22:05 PM sonceegreen lavendar
2013-02-19 08:22:06 PM jamiecraig what is a sensory jerney?
2013-02-19 08:22:08 PM christinacochran grass, flowers
2013-02-19 08:22:11 PM mwilson flowers trees
2013-02-19 08:22:14 PM dtkimble textures
2013-02-19 08:22:17 PM christinacochran lavendar
2013-02-19 08:22:18 PM mizrizza bring out spring clothes, help hang spring arts & crafts
2013-02-19 08:22:21 PM cathymayle lemons
2013-02-19 08:22:22 PM khurley2013 bring in fresh flowers
2013-02-19 08:22:28 PM christinacochran ice tea
2013-02-19 08:22:32 PM charlenecrissman different flowers, some smell like fresh cut grass, strawberries and citrus smells
2013-02-19 08:22:38 PM dtkimble I put fake flowers all over the table for the visual
2013-02-19 08:22:39 PM richardsonl Usually, I have them smell various scents of spring, I also show them photos of flowers and birds. I was working on my mid-term and I was reading a site about having a spring activity called this is for the birds. The entire day was themed about birds,
2013-02-19 08:22:42 PM charlenecrissman brings smiles to their faces
2013-02-19 08:22:43 PM rvmann hard boiled eggs
2013-02-19 08:22:55 PM sonceegreen easter eggs
2013-02-19 08:22:56 PM khurley2013 arrrange flowers with the residents
2013-02-19 08:23:03 PM kathyhughes Does anyone boil eggs in onion skins?
2013-02-19 08:23:08 PM christinacochran no
2013-02-19 08:23:10 PM charlenecrissman WHAT????
2013-02-19 08:23:11 PM angel4aml18 ??
2013-02-19 08:23:12 PM sonceegreen tried it before
2013-02-19 08:23:12 PM cathymayle no
2013-02-19 08:23:14 PM dtkimble what does it do?
2013-02-19 08:23:15 PM rvmann no
2013-02-19 08:23:15 PM mizrizza huh?
2013-02-19 08:23:15 PM eddie22 tell us more!
2013-02-19 08:23:16 PM khorne ?
2013-02-19 08:23:16 PM scruz1 what
2013-02-19 08:23:16 PM christinacochran what is that
2013-02-19 08:23:22 PM nikibryant onion skins?
2013-02-19 08:23:27 PM christinacochran do tell
2013-02-19 08:23:29 PM jamiecraig thats good we had live flower once but they kept eating them on our memory care unit
2013-02-19 08:23:34 PM mwilson have never mixed the two
2013-02-19 08:23:35 PM charlenecrissman never heard of that\
2013-02-19 08:23:36 PM richardsonl The bird theme included the chicken dance, bird bingo, making omelets and having a craft that involved pouring chocolate over ramen noodles
2013-02-19 08:23:38 PM kathyhughes I boil my eggs in onion skins...reegular and red onion skins
2013-02-19 08:23:43 PM dtkimble easier to peel?
2013-02-19 08:23:44 PM mizrizza why
2013-02-19 08:23:49 PM kathyhughes they turn a lovely brown
2013-02-19 08:23:50 PM charlenecrissman what does that do?
2013-02-19 08:23:56 PM mizrizza oh, nice lol
2013-02-19 08:24:01 PM rvmann really
2013-02-19 08:24:01 PM kathyhughes My grandparents did it
2013-02-19 08:24:04 PM christinacochran that's neat
2013-02-19 08:24:09 PM khurley2013 never tried it
2013-02-19 08:24:10 PM richardsonl Ill have to try the onion skin idea
2013-02-19 08:24:12 PM mizrizza thats different
2013-02-19 08:24:18 PM cathymayle can u color them
2013-02-19 08:24:24 PM dtkimble it doesn't alter the flavor?
2013-02-19 08:24:26 PM kathyhughes I had residents remember that their grandparents did that
2013-02-19 08:24:31 PM kathyhughes no flavor
2013-02-19 08:24:32 PM sharonbeseda Spring smells fresh, almost as good a newborn baby after putting baby majic lotion on
2013-02-19 08:24:36 PM dtkimble I love when that happens
2013-02-19 08:24:41 PM ra419pena do u put vingear in the water to w/the onion skins
2013-02-19 08:24:50 PM kathyhughes yes a little vinegar
2013-02-19 08:24:52 PM lynniemarie Fill plastic easter eggs with candy for a child hunt. We are inviting staff kids for a hunt and lunch on a Saturday.
2013-02-19 08:25:00 PM rvmann my antiques borrowing program gets us that kind of response
2013-02-19 08:25:07 PM kathyhughes Remember it was before egg dye
2013-02-19 08:25:14 PM sharonbeseda We decorate for the spring, take walks outside to see new things coming up and watch the birds having the times of their lives
2013-02-19 08:25:32 PM charlenecrissman Kathy, will i get any credit for this chat if I leave now, the snow is really coming down and i have an hour and 15 minute drive home?
2013-02-19 08:25:33 PM christinacochran i love our morning walks
2013-02-19 08:25:35 PM angel4aml18 you can also use natural foods to dye the eggs rather than store bought dyes i.e beet juice
2013-02-19 08:25:43 PM nikibryant We are planting a garden soon too....
2013-02-19 08:25:43 PM kathyhughes And you can sue other veggies to dye eggs
2013-02-19 08:25:45 PM dtkimble we have many bird feeders around. The residents love the sounds and sights
2013-02-19 08:25:48 PM kathyhughes Yes Charlene
2013-02-19 08:26:07 PM ra419pena put easter eggs around the building with numbers inside which match up with the prize
2013-02-19 08:26:07 PM christinacochran so do we
2013-02-19 08:26:07 PM charlenecrissman thank you so much and wishing everyone a great and safe evening!
2013-02-19 08:26:08 PM sharonbeseda I also purchased an essential oil for aroma therapy that smell like cut grass
2013-02-19 08:26:20 PM rvmann Kathy I need to go soon too, I need to get ready my drum circle is tonight!
2013-02-19 08:26:23 PM esemper with like a lavender smell and something to hydrate them a light wind maybe from a fan if make sure they can have some sun on them
2013-02-19 08:26:23 PM christinacochran where did you find that?
2013-02-19 08:26:24 PM richardsonl Does anyone suggest any easy birder feeder crafts
2013-02-19 08:26:25 PM kathyhughes there is something out there that you can get to bring the bird sounds into your facility like a microphone on the birdfeeded
2013-02-19 08:26:25 PM mattgr Wow snow i dont see that much
2013-02-19 08:26:26 PM cathymayle be safe driving in the snow
2013-02-19 08:26:27 PM khurley2013 sounds of spring cd while painting
2013-02-19 08:26:31 PM charlenecrissman left the chat room
2013-02-19 08:26:46 PM khorne thats an interesting idea
2013-02-19 08:26:46 PM dtkimble one of the residents have a chirping bird clock
2013-02-19 08:26:47 PM mizrizza sounds pricey
2013-02-19 08:26:48 PM christinacochran i am so sick of snow
2013-02-19 08:26:52 PM coachlcs73 bird books with sounds
2013-02-19 08:26:58 PM mattgr Our springs are pretty Hot
2013-02-19 08:27:01 PM dtkimble it is annoying...the clock....to some that is
2013-02-19 08:27:01 PM kathyhughes Yep...
2013-02-19 08:27:09 PM mizrizza they have cds with bird noise
2013-02-19 08:27:11 PM rvmann night all, time to go drum!
2013-02-19 08:27:14 PM rvmann left the chat room
2013-02-19 08:27:21 PM cathymayle night
2013-02-19 08:27:24 PM angel4aml18 i toast bread in the oven and have residents spread peanut butter on the toast then have them dip into a tray of bird seed then we hang them in the courtyard for reisdnets to watch the birds from their windows. they have a blast making them!
2013-02-19 08:27:33 PM walleriuss enter the chat room
2013-02-19 08:27:40 PM coachlcs73 We do pine cones same idea
2013-02-19 08:27:44 PM dtkimble we've done peanut butter on pinecones with seeds
2013-02-19 08:27:53 PM khurley2013 we make strawberry butter with the residents
2013-02-19 08:27:53 PM dtkimble must be an upstate thing!
2013-02-19 08:27:54 PM dtkimble :)
2013-02-19 08:27:58 PM cathymayle u can use bagels too
2013-02-19 08:28:00 PM richardsonl I like the toast idea.
2013-02-19 08:28:03 PM jsebastian we are making bird treats this friday then in a couple of weeks we are having a For the Birds program to hang them and make some nice spaces for birdwatching
2013-02-19 08:28:04 PM mattgr Yeh I've done pine cones
2013-02-19 08:28:06 PM christinacochran i took pine cones and put p. butter on them and rolled them in bird seed
2013-02-19 08:28:06 PM coachlcs73 survival of the fittest
2013-02-19 08:28:09 PM sharonbeseda I've never tried boiling eggs in onion skins, can you elaborate
2013-02-19 08:28:15 PM lynniemarie I have done every required chat but I don't have credit yet. Coming soon? MEPAP I 120412
2013-02-19 08:28:26 PM sonceegreen left the chat room
2013-02-19 08:28:27 PM sonceegreen enter the chat room
2013-02-19 08:28:37 PM khurley2013 they love it
2013-02-19 08:28:37 PM richardsonl Does anyone have residents that are sensitive to sounds. I worked with an autistic resident who didn't respond well to auditory sensory
2013-02-19 08:28:38 PM jamiecraig we make biscuts for the dogs at our local shelter from the mens club
2013-02-19 08:28:55 PM cathymayle do tell
2013-02-19 08:29:04 PM richardsonl How do you make dog biscuits
2013-02-19 08:29:05 PM lynniemarie We make dog and horse treats too!
2013-02-19 08:29:07 PM kathyhughes You simply put onion skins in a pot...add water and a little vinegar....then add the eggs...make sure they are covered by the onion skins and then boil them
2013-02-19 08:29:15 PM nikibryant I like the biscuts idea!!!
2013-02-19 08:29:17 PM lynniemarie Recipes on the interney
2013-02-19 08:29:26 PM jsebastian we are doing a "make a difference" group in which we make something for a charity or organization each month - i like the dog biscuit idea!
2013-02-19 08:29:47 PM lynniemarie inCharity project ideas please?
2013-02-19 08:29:58 PM sharonbeseda that sounds cool. How do you keep the hard boiled?? eggs in the onion skins
2013-02-19 08:30:01 PM jamiecraig they have tons of simple reciepies mosly flower penutbutter eggs
2013-02-19 08:30:09 PM angel4aml18 we make a crock pot soup each month for the local soup kitchen and the resident really feel good about their contribution to the community
2013-02-19 08:30:10 PM jsebastian we made beads for an organization called beads of hope/beads of courage
2013-02-19 08:30:15 PM kathyhughes I would call a local elementary school and see if they need anything
2013-02-19 08:30:19 PM lynniemarie Cool!
2013-02-19 08:30:23 PM christinacochran i made them with my residents we shaped them as poop and called them dog dookie donunts
2013-02-19 08:30:31 PM christinacochran lol
2013-02-19 08:30:35 PM sonceegreen lol
2013-02-19 08:30:36 PM richardsonl We made blankets for children in the hospital.
2013-02-19 08:30:37 PM cathymayle lol
2013-02-19 08:30:38 PM christinacochran they had a lot of fun
2013-02-19 08:30:41 PM mattgr lol
2013-02-19 08:30:42 PM lynniemarie They do look like poop!
2013-02-19 08:30:43 PM jsebastian called a local charity organization too and they requested anything for the kids so we are decorating gloves
2013-02-19 08:30:52 PM christinacochran yes they do
2013-02-19 08:30:53 PM kathyhughes we would make journals for the students and go there to have the students read to the residents
2013-02-19 08:30:56 PM walleriuss our residents started sewing dresses out of pillowcases and sending them to Africa, they,re real cute
2013-02-19 08:31:11 PM khorne well back to work. Have a good night everyone.
2013-02-19 08:31:14 PM khorne left the chat room
2013-02-19 08:31:16 PM jsebastian the gloves will be puppets!
2013-02-19 08:31:16 PM eddie22 great idea to help others
2013-02-19 08:31:18 PM sonceegreen good nite
2013-02-19 08:31:34 PM jamiecraig we have kids from day care come over and do a craft with our residents
2013-02-19 08:31:36 PM kathyhughes Also see if your local church is having a vacation bible school and if they need anything made for the kids
2013-02-19 08:31:40 PM jsebastian we also have a helping hands group where residents take on projects to help others in their own facility
2013-02-19 08:31:44 PM nikibryant We had a knitting club/crocheting club 1st meeting this week... Bookmarks...
2013-02-19 08:31:48 PM khurley2013 i like that idea walleriuss
2013-02-19 08:31:49 PM sharonbeseda My sister's chickens lay brown and brown with speckled eggs.. Ha ha 8-|
2013-02-19 08:32:09 PM kathyhughes We would donate pain pillows to the Fire Dept
2013-02-19 08:32:11 PM sonceegreen used to have a chicken layed green eggs
2013-02-19 08:32:22 PM kathyhughes and we would also cook for them and take them lunch
2013-02-19 08:32:26 PM ra419pena whats a pain pillow
2013-02-19 08:32:27 PM lynniemarie What are pain pillows?
2013-02-19 08:32:27 PM christinacochran green eggs and ham lol
2013-02-19 08:32:35 PM sonceegreen yep
2013-02-19 08:32:38 PM khurley2013 plain
2013-02-19 08:32:39 PM eddie22 cute
2013-02-19 08:32:49 PM jamiecraig we do care packages to the troops
2013-02-19 08:32:53 PM richardsonl Apparently where I work they have always had trouble getting volunteers. I was thinking about inviting the local youth groups to come out and help with an activity. One of the youth groups in the area is raising money for a missions trip.
2013-02-19 08:32:54 PM sharonbeseda What is a drum circle??
2013-02-19 08:32:59 PM betchayvega good idea to let resident assist VBS
2013-02-19 08:32:59 PM kathyhughes They were just pillows made from remenanats...the residents would make them
2013-02-19 08:33:05 PM nikibryant Our budget is being cut census is a little low is this happening anywhere else
2013-02-19 08:33:08 PM walleriuss I'm trying to organize a knitting club, any special ideas
2013-02-19 08:33:14 PM kathyhughes So that someone in trouble would have a nice fluffly pillow
2013-02-19 08:33:16 PM lynniemarie To sleep on?
2013-02-19 08:33:21 PM esemper left the chat room
2013-02-19 08:33:23 PM kathyhughes to hold
2013-02-19 08:33:24 PM sonceegreen all the time
2013-02-19 08:33:33 PM kathyhughes Knitting lap robes
2013-02-19 08:33:39 PM cathymayle census down here too
2013-02-19 08:33:42 PM dtkimble I want to learn to knit....
2013-02-19 08:33:44 PM christinacochran me too
2013-02-19 08:33:44 PM richardsonl I was thinking, about having an activity that the residents and youth group could get together to help each other out? What about having the kids and residents make soup in a jar to sell them
2013-02-19 08:33:46 PM nikibryant I need cost saving help
2013-02-19 08:33:50 PM dtkimble and be an activity director!
2013-02-19 08:33:51 PM coachlcs73 What about trauma dolls for the rescue squads
2013-02-19 08:33:56 PM scruz1 census low here too
2013-02-19 08:34:00 PM nikibryant Good ideas..
2013-02-19 08:34:02 PM kathyhughes Good idea
2013-02-19 08:34:05 PM sharonbeseda We never have much snow in Texas, it is alway way warm
2013-02-19 08:34:06 PM jamiecraig i love a drum circle its havind a guy come in with tons of different drums and they all get to play them its therapudic
2013-02-19 08:34:07 PM walleriuss nice, i like the lap robes
2013-02-19 08:34:09 PM kathyhughes That works too
2013-02-19 08:34:13 PM jsebastian our census is down and we are struggling too. it's everywhere
2013-02-19 08:34:32 PM jsebastian drum circle is a fave at my place
2013-02-19 08:34:33 PM kathyhughes Time to get the residents out and about to bring in people
2013-02-19 08:34:41 PM nikibryant We have to be more creative than ever
2013-02-19 08:34:42 PM sonceegreen I have very low functioning residents it's hard to do crafts
2013-02-19 08:34:48 PM coachlcs73 NYS is changing the way it funds our houses so we are in limbo
2013-02-19 08:34:49 PM betchayvega yes, its also happening to us, census is low and new management
2013-02-19 08:34:58 PM dtkimble really. we no sooner fill up and then we get 5 empty
2013-02-19 08:35:05 PM lynniemarie Making cards for resident & staff b-days is cheap, fun, and creative.
2013-02-19 08:35:06 PM christinacochran new management here too
2013-02-19 08:35:07 PM sonceegreen same here
2013-02-19 08:35:14 PM nikibryant I think winter is slow move in time
2013-02-19 08:35:14 PM richardsonl I love the drum circle. I forgot about that. I used to have wooden sticks the residents used to strike together to the beat of music.
2013-02-19 08:35:16 PM jamiecraig we just had a great debate with abe and teddy it was a great time
2013-02-19 08:35:16 PM kathyhughes There are a ton of easy crafts for kids on the internet Soncee
2013-02-19 08:35:23 PM sharonbeseda Does this really bring the birds around? i toast bread in the oven and have residents spread peanut butter on the toast then have them dip into a tray of bird seed then we hang them in the courtyard for reisdnets to watch the birds from their windows.
2013-02-19 08:35:40 PM kathyhughes it does
2013-02-19 08:35:43 PM walleriuss our place is leaning to the corporate side, yuk
2013-02-19 08:35:47 PM sonceegreen been looking there
2013-02-19 08:35:48 PM kathyhughes Birds find food anywhere
2013-02-19 08:35:49 PM sharonbeseda I like the peanut butter on pinecone idea
2013-02-19 08:35:50 PM jsebastian for low functioning residents i use foam crafts since they are easy to assemble and cut
2013-02-19 08:35:51 PM coachlcs73 I have low functioning residents- make their goals activities and cut back on the crafts- also do house wide things-casino, mardi gras etc so aides are there to help
2013-02-19 08:35:57 PM angel4aml18 it brings the birds in PA!
2013-02-19 08:35:59 PM kathyhughes I will see what I can find
2013-02-19 08:36:07 PM christinacochran so did the birds lol
2013-02-19 08:36:17 PM sonceegreen I use the foam with the self adhesive stickers
2013-02-19 08:36:22 PM nikibryant Love the peanut butter pinecones!!!!
2013-02-19 08:36:22 PM richardsonl angel4aml18: what part of PA are you from
2013-02-19 08:36:27 PM kathyhughes Thats a start
2013-02-19 08:36:38 PM dtkimble I like the self adhesive too. Much easier for the dementia residents
2013-02-19 08:36:39 PM angel4aml18 Souderton in Montgomery County
2013-02-19 08:36:44 PM kathyhughes I might suggest that you also look at art projects
2013-02-19 08:36:49 PM sonceegreen ok
2013-02-19 08:36:52 PM jsebastian watercolor painting is fun and easy
2013-02-19 08:37:03 PM coachlcs73 so is fingerpinting
2013-02-19 08:37:03 PM betchayvega being corporate is much better.....I think
2013-02-19 08:37:05 PM jamiecraig i love self adhesive
2013-02-19 08:37:05 PM kathyhughes sometimes art....painting is something they all can do
2013-02-19 08:37:07 PM jsebastian so is tissue paper art
2013-02-19 08:37:08 PM lynniemarie Painting with watercolor sets isn't too pricey.
2013-02-19 08:37:13 PM christinacochran it's hard for mine to hold the brushes
2013-02-19 08:37:14 PM sharonbeseda OK about the directions for boiling eggs covered by onion skins Kathy Thanks
2013-02-19 08:37:20 PM cathymayle anybody do fingerpainting
2013-02-19 08:37:20 PM khurley2013 We did glamour shots, all you need is lipstick/applicator, blush and a cute hat or flower to put in their hair. bow ties for the men. it was fun, we played music and the residents really got into it!

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