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This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Monkey Mat. I received a Monkey Mat to review and all thoughts and sparkles are my own.

Have you seen those Monkey Mats? I had been eyeing them and thinking to myself I can totally use that in so many ways. Monkey Mat is a water resistant self storing travel mat if you will that’s machine washable! It folds down into a tiny pouch-which it’s attached too and is super easy to store.

How can you use your Monkey Mat…..well

How about when you are out and about on those long days for kids sports? I know so many people who spend all day at the field with their kids. The Monkey Mat can easily be laid down for littles to play on and for those in between game breaks.

Amusement parks. So if you read my blog you know we love amusement parks. The Monkey Mat folds down inside it’s attached pocket and can easily be stored in a backpack or for us our stroller. Perfect for placing down on wet sidewalks for parades or just to save your spot. We will definitely be doing this.

Beach days! The Monkey Mat also has anchor hooks-sold separately….but I would get them! You can lay the weighted Monkey Mat down on the sand and anchor it with your stakes. What if it got wet-no worries this baby dries up quickly and don’t worry about spills either just throw some water on them and let the Monkey Mat dry.

Outdoor Concerts-we are lucky to have several venues in our area where we can go and sit outside and listen to concerts. The Monkey Mat is lightweight and much easier to carry than a blanket.

A Cover! Monkey Mat should not be placed over heads but guess what it can be placed over…wagons-cover and tie with your anchors in the rain, your stroller, and oh boy I wish we has this on our last vacation, a scooter since the control panel can’t get wet. Wish we has known that while we were on a ride and Grandmas scooter was parked outside and got rained on…not fun, not fun.

Monkey Mat works for our family and travel needs. I especially love how small and easy to store it is because less is more!

How would you use your Monkey Mat?

This week we went to the beach for Grandma’s birthday and we made discovery bottles! So I’ve been eying discovery bottles since I taught Kindergarten. I always had this pile-o-projects of things to make for the classroom and discovery bottles were definitely on it. So Row and I have been focusing on colors-a different one each week. Easy! Nothing major I just talk about one color more when it comes up naturally in conversation. When we read everyday I point out one thing in the book that is that color. So when I started the discovery bottle journey I decided to start with colors.

Red R-E-D-that’s where I started….why? Because I happened upon the red glitter at the craft store first. This is also your excuse to buy every color glitter imaginable. The first thing is choosing a water bottle that’s just right. On a side note the one I chose for this bottle I wouldn’t choose again. It’s too flimsy and I’ve decided I want a little bit smaller one. Aquafina small bottles! They’re firmer and smaller.

To make simply add in supplies-similar to those shown-remember that Dollar Store post???

Fill with a couple of red items-not jammed packed, glitter, and water-not to the brim-just below. HOT GLUE THE LID! That one’s important step!

Row is loving it and she can sling it around the room and it’s fine. I plan on making all the primary colors for now-a couple of weeks apart so as to not overwhelm her. We went to Galveston today for Grandma’s birthday and we walked on the beach-Row’s first time. We also gathered some seashells and sand to make a beach bottle!!!!

Do you have any cool ideas for discovery bottles? Any ways to store them? That’s definitely on my list!

5 Ways to Use Your Monkey Mat

Discovery Color Bottles