New Twists on the Dry Erase Marker... Wowzers!

I just discovered a new decorating tool in a very unlikely place! If you're not yet familiar with EXPO BrightSticks Wet-Erase Fluorescent Markers you're missing out on a bold new way to express yourself on non-porous surfaces. For me, that means windows! lol I had a bit of fun this afternoon decorating the storm door on the back of my house. Isn't this fun? For my husband's birthday I'm thinking I should shout it out to the world on our van windows. lol Nothing says Happy Birthday like a brightly colored greeting on the back of your automobile.

You'll love these markers as they're low odor, nontoxic, and wipe off with absolutely no effort... all you'll need is a damp cloth. This means your kids can even play with them. What's more... their artwork will look neon under black light or fluorescent lamps. Pretty cool! Now we just have to go out and get a black light! I always wanted a good reason to acquire a black light.

Expo makes great wet-erase markers, as I mentioned above, but what do they offer for those needing dry-erase markers? Can I just say that EXPO is our first choice for the kids to take to school? Why? Because they're nontoxic and low order. This is actually hard to find sometimes. Since we took a break from homeschool, we were surprised to find that our kids were actually required to bring 2 dry erase markers to school... did you know they don't use chalk boards anymore? lol It's true, and can I tell you that I had to look in 3 stores before I found the right fit? They were EXPO! Additionally, I prefer Expo's chisel tip markers over the rounded variety we've found with other manufactures.

Another plus EXPO has going for it is their dry-erase cleaning solution and eraser. Do you have problems with your dry erase boards looking discolored... leaving behind heavy tones of color, even after you've taken cleaning supplies to them? It's because you weren't using the right product. The cleaner, like the markers themselves is completely nontoxic and therefor safe for your children to use. :)

Speaking of dry erase markers, since our last shopping excursion for school supplies, they've actually come out with a retractable dry-erase marker. I especially like this for myself. No mess and I can make a quick note to my refrigerator calendar with just one hand. Aren't we moms just always multi-tasking? I rarely have two hands for anything anymore, so these retractables are a welcome addition in my home. What's more they're smear proof and quick drying and like their regular dry-erase markers, are made with a chisel tip rather than a rounded point. This gives you the flexibility to write with a fine line or broad line, all with just one marker.

There are so many benefits to using dry erase markers in your homeschool. The first one that comes to my mind is the environment. Think of how many trees you'd save if you did most of your lessons on a dry erase board? Maybe just use paper for testing and artwork or special assignments? What's more, you can now turn a window into a learning station with the wet-erase markers! Maybe practice multiplication on your storm door... just for something a little different. Perhaps make a game. Play hangman for instance and use what's outside your window as clues!

What a great last minute stocking stuffer idea! Especially the wet-erase markers for your kids. Stock up on the EXPO Click Retractable markers for yourself and your spouse too. Isn't technology a wonderful thing? lol And we thought it only applied to electronics.

As if you needed another reason to purchase the Expo brand, for every package of EXPO makers sold in the US this November and December, EXPO will donate one marker to the Kids in Need Foundation up to 100,000 markers! This foundation operates resource centers across the nation where teachers from Title 1 schools are allowed to shop for free school supplies. Cool!