This post is sponsored by GapKids. Check out all the fun Shine On activities at your nearest Gap store. For event dates and locations, visit Gap’s Facebook page and join the conversation on Twitter with hashtag #ShineOn.
How do you spend a fun Saturday morning with the kids?
By heading down to your local GapKids store during the Shine on Saturdays event!
I recently attended the GapKids Shine on Saturday event at the GapKids store in Cocowalk, Coconut Grove. I arrived bright and early, and I was the first one there! I got to talk to the ladies running the event and find out a little more about it while we waited for parents to start arriving with their little ones.
The concept behind the GapKids Shine on Saturday event is that GapKids wants children to get creative! They enlisted the help of Merrilee Liddiard of Mer Mag to come up with fun and inspiring art projects for little kids to do.
Merrilee Liddiard's projects were inspired by the GapKids and babyGap fall collection, including the best new 1969 denim - Jewel Box Skinnies for girls (the new skinny jean updated in bright stretchy denim) and Action Stretch Denim for boys (designed for play all day- it’s denim that’s made to move).
From creating geometric masterpieces on canvas using paint and tape to colorful, custom journals to get kids ready for back-to-school, the projects help kids express their creativity!
Sounds like a lot of fun, right? The kids had a blast creating little personalized journals with the help of the ladies running the Shine on Saturday event. Creative activities like this are wonderful for children because as we all know, art and creative expression is vital for children's self esteem! They can be goofy, silly, or completely serious and no matter what they do, creative art is always "right."
There is still one more GapKids Shine on Saturday event left in Miami! Check it out! You can also find other events around the country here!
Saturday, August 25th 10 am - 1 pm
Gap Kids at Aventura Mall
19575 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 331 - Lower Level
Aventura, FL 33180
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
Amanda
That looks like a lot of fun! I wonder if our local GapKids participates...
HilLesha
So awesome!
Meghan
How cute! I'll have to check this out.
Stefani
Sounds like a great event.
Zipporah Sandler
Love the Gap
A Time Out for Mommy- Elaina
Looks like so much fun!
debra
That looks like a great event!
Virginia from That Bald Chick
Sounds like a load of fun!
Kelly
So cute. My little guy would eat up those sticker though.
Lolo
I am all about anything to get kids tapping into their creativity.
Stefanie
My daughter loves Gap Kids...I know she wants all the leopard stuff in your photos.
Kathleen
Looks like fun! Love that they are doing this for kids.
Maggie
Looks like a cool event. Glad you had fun! I love GAP!
Kathy
What a great event idea!
Courtney
nice event!
Emily
How fun! Anything to inspiring creativity is a great thing!
Jenn
Looks like fun! I had no idea GAP has this. My daughter would probably enjoy this more than the Lowe's kids stuff.
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