I have fond memories of tie-dying t-shirts and tote bags as a child, with my Girl Scout troop. Tie-dye is something I never did at home with my mom, which, as a mom myself now, I don’t understand, because unlike other activities, tie-dying can be rather low-maintenance in terms of the mess it makes and how much you need to clean up after. I lay down 2-3 garbage bags across our kitchen table, and a single layer of paper towels on top (the paper towels are there to absorb the majority of “splashing” and “puddling” of dyes, while the garbage bags beneath catch the rest and protect the table’s surface). Then all you need is a dozen or so rubber bands, and a few white shirts (t-shirts, long-sleeved, turtlenecks, heck in a pinch even undershirts will do), plus the tie-dye kit itself, and you’re good to go.
The only “downside” to this particular activity is that unless your children are 10+ years of age, they’ll most likely need some supervision and guidance, especially when it comes to wrapping the rubber bands around the clothing, and choosing the dyes to use with one another. I wanted to window shop for wedding shower invitations (for a friend who wanted my input – I’m already married, remember?), but during this particular activity that just wasn’t a possibility. Oh well – Alyssa and Ryan had a blast picking out the colors they wanted on their shirts and painstakingly applying the dye everywhere, and I had a lot of fun helping them. 
My name is Jenn, and I'm 27 years old. I'm happily married to my best friend and soulmate, Daniel. Together we have a seven year old daughter named 
Name: Alyssa
Name: Ryan
Fabulous tie-dyed shirts!
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