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Life as we know it has changed drastically since being ordered to social distance to help stop spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic that has hit hard globally. My whole family of five in NYC have been indoors for a couple weeks now and our new normal consists of part of a simulated school day, snacks, arts & crafts, more snacks, board games, more snacks, outdoor time and staying hydrated with Juicy Juice Waters that come in flavors like orange, fruit punch and strawberry watermelon.
Eating and keeping busy has been what is getting us through these difficult times and Juicy Juice has a number of recipes and crafts to try with your family. The “Make Your Own Frozen Gummies” gummy recipe is pretty easy, using just 3 ingredients and is a perfect option for the always snacking little ones! Spending time in our backyard has become essential for the boys to get fresh air, a change of scenery and run around. Backyard expirations have become part of our new routine and we have noticed lots of birds in the area, so we decided to make some bird feeders to feed and observe them!
Upcycled Bird Feeder made with Juicy Juice Waters boxes
Materials:
- empty Juicy Juice boxes
- scissors
- Crayola washable Tempera paint
- paintbrushes
- twine
- bamboo skewer (10″)
- foam stickers
- hot glue gun
- bag of birdseed
Cut an opening in the front of the empty Juicy Juice Waters box, rinse it out with water and allow it to dry overnight. Paint the boxes using some washable Tempera paint, you may have to paint each box several times to achieve an opaque look. Allow them to dry thoroughly, preferably overnight.
Use the pointy part of a bamboo skewer to pierce a hole toward the bottom of the box.
Cut a 3 inch piece off of the skewer, insert it in the hole and use hot glue to secure it. This will serve as the perch.
Cut a 1 1/2 inch pice of a skewer and tie a piece of twine around it, this will be used to hang the feeder on a tree.
Use the pointy part of a skewer to pierce a hole on top of the box, thread both pieces of twine through and tie to make a hanger.
Use bright foam stickers to decorate the outside of the bird feeder to make it inviting., We used some fun foam fruit stickers we had.
Fill your new bird feeder up with birdseed and hang it on a tree in your backyard.
Our backyard visits now include filling up the bird feeders, sitting very still and waiting to see our feathered friends come feast!
We birdwatch both indoor and outdoor, making sure to document or snap pictures of the birds we see on our Bird Watching Log worksheet.
