Printable Seashell Flashcards & Scavenger Hunt

Summer is rapidly approaching — and with it, the promise of getting outside again to enjoy some salty air and sandy toes. If your family is planning a future beach vacation — whether in Florida, California, or a tropical island somewhere — you’re probably on the lookout for fun and affordable activities that everyone can enjoy. So what better way to spend a beach day than hunting for seashells?

There are hundreds of thousands of sea creatures that make shells, and each one is unique. Learning about seashells is a great way to get kids curious about marine life and basic biology. To make learning fun, try these printable seashell identification flashcards. They’re a great way to practice identifying seashells if you’re not able to get to the beach right away.

Click here to download the printable flashcards.

Once you’re able to get to the beach, put your kids’ seashell knowledge to the test by going on a seashell scavenger hunt! The first one to check off five from this printable checklist wins.

Click here to download the printable scavenger hunt.

Seashell collecting is a great way to build lasting family memories. Plus, any treasures you find are free souvenirs! Happy treasure hunting!

Easy DIY Painted Stripe

Checking 'to do' items off our list, one of which

was touching up all the paint in our home. With little

fingers and tiny thrown toys at times, our walls had

a few dings that needed repaired and touched up. 

This dresser had one of those beloved dings on the 

top drawer and it has bothered me for over a year.

I already had the blue paint out to touch up the 

large horizontal stripe that goes around our sons room

and decided to 'fix' up their plain jane white dresser

from IKEA while I was at it.

I eyeballed my first tape line, then grabbed a ruler 

for the second to make sure I was even from each end.

A little hole filler - no sanding on anything - a foam

brush and paint. 

First coat...I waited until completely dry. I set a mini

fan in front of the dresser to help quicken my drying

time, since my todo list seemed miles long, isn't it 

always, haha!

Second Coat

and Third Coat...you can still see a bit of the ding

but it's not as noticeable now that the dresser is painted.

I wanted to make sure the paint would hold up to my boys,

hence the third coat.

 Peeled off the tape and am in LOVE with the new look!

 Have you painted anything in the new year?