earth party girls

Birthdays come and go as we get older. The magic we feel as children has long since faded, but we can relive it a bit through the special celebrations we throw for our own little ones. But wouldn't it be nice to feel like you're eight again... when you're really not? 

I figured out a way! Just invite a bunch of eight year olds over and have a party! Really- it's that easy! After hosting earth*craft (Creativity Camp) all week long, we celebrated the last day with a DIY Nature Party. The girls brainstormed what we could make and do with predominantly outside materials, and I guided them into creating as much as we could fit into a day. The fact that today is really my birthday made me feel like an earth queen- or maybe even princess!  What a blessing! Can't remember the last time that July 19th has felt so special! 

What did we do?

• Built fairy houses...
• Ran obstacle courses with walnuts on our heads and hopping with a large stick balancing water shoes to name a few... 
• Giggled...
• Danced through sprinklers, hula hooped and skipped rope... 

PLAY IS SO IMPORTANT! Whatever your age.

Baked cupcakes, of course! How about with edible flowers and wild berries...pretty food makes everyone feel special.

And wishes... there were wishes!

The girls made flower petal confetti, and at the end of the day, we each took turns making wishes while I sprinkled this colorful "fairy dust" on our heads.

Who says you can't be eight again? 

There are so many great photos and ideas to share from this past week at camp... all in good time. My daughter and I are off to a music festival tonight, and it's time to shake off the flower petals and put on our dancing shoes! Happy weekend to you all!