Get your Craft ON!

Summer always seems so fun once school is over, but after a while, you get BORED! You don't know what to do, and you end up wasting your summer. Well, today, I am going to give you idea's for making crafts!!! I love to make different things and try new idea's. Here some things that you guys should try out:

• Jewelry making(earrings, bracelets, etc.)




• Sewing(start out by making a pillow, and soon you'll find yourself making a little doll!)




• Knitting(Start from the beginning, and make your way to the top!)




• Felting(This is a very interesting craft my sister finds very fun!)




• Crocheting(Also great for giving as gifts)




• Painting(Let your heart onto the paper)




• Writing a book for little siblings to enjoy!(Its great to think of others)

The possibilities go on forever, but these are things that I love to do! And after you have made so much stuff, what do you do with it? give them as gifts, or open a business! Get creative, and make your summer fun! Just take my advice, and don't sit inside playing on the computer, get into art and make it fun!

Just Ask KATE!

KATE CHALENGE: Make one of the above crafts, and if you can, post the picture of it on your blog, or give it to me. It would be really great if I could get the picture if possible:)

Enemies are People Too

Is there someone that when you see them, you just get SO ANNOYED? Are they mean or rude to you? Well, if this is true for you, for one momment consider their feelings. Even the people you dislike have feelings. I understand if they bully you, or act rude and mean, because there are people I dislike as well. But usually people are like that because they don't have any friends, or nobody is nice to them. My advice to people who have someone picking on them, or someone who just plain bothers you, is take a deep breath, go to go up to them, and nicely say hi. Ask them about their day, or compliment them. You may realize you were totally wrong about them, and they have many things in common with you. So don't judge someone to quickly, even if they did hurt your feelings, the same thing could have happened to them.

Show some love!

KATE CHALLENGE: Take my advice, and get to know someone you dislike a little bit more. Some people will never change sadly, but tell me how it goes, and you will have another Kate Challenge finished!

New Faces and Old

Making new friends can be challenging and keeping old friends is even harder. Sometimes you'll get into fights over silly or serious things that can break up your friendship forever. When you and your friend are in a fight I suggest that you talk to your friend instead of the silent treatment. You don't even know why she's upset do you? And does she know why you are? NOPE!!! You have to talk it out together and try to understand him/her. Next time your best friend from since preschool gets into a fight with you remember what you have read.

And now you all may want to know hats a good strategy for meeting new people and getting to know them and maybe even become their friend is. The best place to go and make new friends is a new activity. Take a cooking class, sign up for a sports team, audition for a play, or join an art club. Do something you will enjoy because most likely the people around will like some of the same things you do. Once you're in a friendly and comfortable environment, look for someone who is alone, because you will be less nervous and they are likely to also need a friend. After you find someone you want to talk to, the rest is simple: Say "Hello my name is....." and THAT'S how it all starts. Just keep the conversations going and try to meet up with him/her other places. Soon you've got a friendship you both will treasure!

Happy Friendships,

KATE CHALLENGE: Start a new activity, or one where there is new people to meet, and make a new friend. Or you can also call an old friend of yours that you don't get to talk to often. Try to remember all the good times you had together and how much you missed talking to her!

About the Kate Challenges

I have decided to make the end date for the Kate Challenges sooner. The end date is now August 15th, and all challenges must be completed before 5:00pm if they are to qualify. Thank you all, keep up with the Kate challenges. Oh, and about the prize. I have figured it out, but it's a surprise:) Tell me if the date changes is not convenient for you.



Happy SUMMER

Party TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How do I throw a party most everyone will enjoy? The answers are here! Throwing a party can be so much fun, but also a lot of work. You are responsible for what goes on during the party, and make sure it gets cleaned up. The best way to throw a party is to include everyone, make it safe, and make sure you have time for everyone invited. Here are some tips:

• Invite people you trust. Don't invite people you think will cause trouble.






• Have a theme. If you stick to it, most likely things wont get to off topic






• Include everyone. Don't leave anyone out of the fun






• Make sure your guest will enjoy the party. Consider their personalities and opinions, make sure they wont be offended or bored

Stick to these simple tips and you'll all enjoy the party! Make sure that there are also refreshments so the guests don't get thirsty or hungry.

Happy PARTYING!

KATE CHALLENGE: Throw a party or a sleepover with a few of your friends. Follow the tips, and at the end of the party, review the guests. If most of them liked it, you get this challenge!!!! Good luck to ALL!!!!!!!!!!