#1FUNTHING 2014: Water Fight!

We're baaaack with our #1FunThing summer challenge! Remember the challenge last year? From touring your town to chalking it up, we had a ball challenging ourselves and YOU!  Once again, we are encouraging kids to do one fun, outdoor activity each weekend  and then share an image of what you did with us using the hashtag #1FUNTHING so we can see it. We may feature your little on our website and in social media!

First challenge of 2014, WATER FIGHT! So glad our friends at Hasbro sent us these awesome Nerf super soaker blasters, say bye, bye to those little plastic guns of the past - these things literally SOAKED the boys! Normally we are big on conserving water and trying our best not to be wasteful. But we thought we'd take this one time to cool off and go a little nutty. Anyway, the boys didn't waste too much water -- they were so exhausted after 20 minutes they gave up!

I LOVE how these images catch the water drops. These images will be a great summer memory for them, don't you think? Are you going to JOIN THE CHALLENGE THIS WEEKEND?? We hope so! We want to see your pictures next week. Don't forget to use #1FUNTHING when you post!

HAPPY EARTH DAY: 5 Fun Green Activities for Kids

Happy Earth Day 2014 Everyone! This is one of our favorite "holidays" because it is one day where people who normally don't focus on the Earth or its resources, actually do. Here are a few fun activities from the Tristin + Tyler archives that you can do with your littles. Since most New York City public school kiddos don't have school, it's a great day to take on one (or more) of these projects before heading back to classes tomorrow! Enjoy!

1. Head to A Local Nature Center - Most towns and cities have local nature centers where kids can learn about the animals and plants that live in their parks. The boys had a ball when they went to the Inwood nature center here in NYC. They met Sunny the park ranger, and learned how to take care of trees with mulch and water. It was hard work, but they loved it! You can see the video below.

2. Head to a Gardening Class - There are so many fun ways for kids to learn about gardening and caring for plants and flowers. Look one up. They are usually pretty inexpensive depending on what area you are in. It's fun to watch kids as they grow life, they are so amazed! If you're a New Yorker, try here.

3. Reuse Something - If it's raining out, take the fun indoors. It's sooo easy to reuse stuff from around the house. And kids LOVE the idea of takng something ordinary and making it EXTRAordinary! We are big fans of toilet paper roll people, but what else can you make out of toilet paper rolls, a milk jug or coffee filters? The possibilities are endless!

4. Head to A Bookstore for Green Reading - If the weather just isn't right for trekking outdoors, head to bookstore for some green reading! One our fave books is Think Green also try reading about super hero vegetables from the Super Sprowtz! We were lucky to meet them and be a part of their website! :)

5. Take a Short Bike Trip - If you're lucky enough to have a safe bike trail around you, take a ride with the family today. So much to see and do when you're not pre-occupied with TV and/or video games.

Whatever you do, ENJOY IT!! :)

TOP 5 #Green Kids Video Countdown: #4

We are counting down the TOP 5 GREEN KIDS VIDEOS shot by me and featuring little T&T just in time for Earth Day on April 22!  If you missed it, this was our #5 pick.  For our #4 pick, we meet a woman who is super creative in more ways than one. Did you ever think you or your kids could craft in an art studio that can travel anywhere?  Well, then you haven't met Laurie of You Gotta Have Art! Meet her and take a peek inside her super crafty school bus in this fun episode -- don't forget to watch with the kiddos! 

HAPPY EARTH MONTH! 

Join Us! LOVE + CREATE + CRAFT

We are SUPER excited to have teamed up with Swedish childrens wear brand Polarn O. Pyret USA for a fun post-Valentine's day LOVE + CREATE + CRAFT Event!! Tristin + Tyler will be reading fun stories, crafting, enjoying yummy treats and having a good ole' time with friends!! Will you join us? We'd love to have you!  Let us know if you'll be there!  xx

1 Fun Thing to Do: Get Outdoors!

Heading outdoors with the kids for a day of fun is only as good as the activities you bring for them, right? Leave them bored too long, and you'll have a big problem on your hands! So grab your bubbles, sidewalk chalk, face paint, hulahoops and fun snacks and GET OUTSIDE. This week's 1 Fun Thing challenge is all about staying outdoors for an entire day! Last weekend it was my niece Madison's 3rd birthday so we spent the entire day at a park by the Hudson River! From color bubbles from Crayola, to a hula hoop contest (that Tristin rocked and won $10 for), we mixed activites, with good old family fun all day. Will you join our 1 Fun Thing challenge this week? Just use hashtag #1FunThing and share a photo of your child doing our challenge on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and we may share it on our site! If you missed last week's Chalk It Up challenge, check it out here and feel free to use share with us! Check out our fun below, which part is your favorite?

My niece, Madison! Now three years old!

1 Fun Thing To Do: CHALK IT UP

Whether you head outside for a few to catch some rays, or go for a bike ride, Summer is in full swing! We love how simple it is to have a good time with family and friends in the Summer so we've decied to share 1 FUN THING you and your family can do each week. Each activitiy is simple, low-cost and fun. Each activity is sure to make you and your family smile. We want to smile when we see what you do too, so use hashtag #1FUNTHING on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter so we can find your picture and maybe share it! Cool!? Okay, let's go!!

First up! CHALK IT UP:  Get some cool chalk and have some fun with art in a playground or on your side walk. The boys put on their Crayola Converse by Kids Foot Locker and had fun making silly themes like a rainy day, balloons and flowers Crayola multi-colored chalk. But they also each had fun making their own adventures in chalk! Tyler made a track for skateboard riding and Tristin made a fun scavenger hunt out of chalk called follow me! Will you do this 1 FUN THING this week? Make sure to tag us with #1FUNTHING! See ya soon! Stay tuned for next week!

Reporting for Time Out NY Kids: The Cupcake Crawl

Holy cupcakes! We're so excited to share our second video for TimeOut New York Kids with you! Did you see our first video about Vogue Bambini's Kids Fashion Week?  We love reporting for TONY and checking out the coolest events and activities for your family to try!  This time we team up with Sugar Tooth Tours for a cupcake crawl around New York City. We hopped on the train and walked the city till we found some really cool cupcake spots that aren't the big chain bakeries you're used to. Check out our video below and please share, this video is super sweet!