Billy has made a bet with his friends that he can eat 15 worms in 15 days. He gets $50 from his buddy if he succeeds. His friend doesn’t want to give up the money, so he keeps tricking him out of eating the worms. Billy’s mom even calls the doctor to make sure eating worms won’t poison him, then she gets in on the fun too. How does an Ice Cream Worm Sundae sound?...
Today, I’m sharing a simple and fun activity my preschool students enjoyed during summer camp. We spent most of the camp days outside, immersed in crazy painting activities, cool science experiments, and all kinds of summer fun. Our giant bubbles were definitely one of the highlights of the camp! Materials for making giant bubbles: Hard-shell kiddie pool Dish soap (we used blue Dawn) Hula hoop Directions for making giant bubbles Add water to the kiddie pool, then add a cup or two of dish soap....
The best apples to use for apple pies Although Granny Smith apples are the preferred favorite of most people for apple pies, I actually prefer Pink Lady apples. You can even use a combination of apples, such as have Granny Smith and half Pink Lady. Avoid apples that have a lot of juice because they are more likely to turn your apple pie filling very liquid-like, thus creating a mushy pie crust and an applesauce consistency in the middle....
In the midst of all the fun and family and fireworks, there is a lot of waiting! This year, I thought I’d pack along some fun facts and trivia about the 4th of July to go over with my kids. What a good opportunity to talk about the history of the United States! Directions for Independence Day Printable Flash Cards: Print pages 2-4: Independence Day Printable Flash Cards Fold along the center dotted line (blue)...
We sure do love our nature crafts around here. Spring is in full swing, so we are spending more and more time outside here in India. Just the other day we, went to a park nearby and spent the day collecting twigs, stone and feeding the ducks. In short, we had a blast. Once we were back home, it was time to put the items collected to good use and what better way to do that than to craft with them!...
This quick chicken casserole recipe comes together super easy and makes a great option for a weeknight dinner. All you have to do is boil some pasta al dente, mix it with some shredded chicken meat, a jar of Alfredo sauce, add it to a baking dish, spread shredded mozzarella on top and bake it for 20 minutes! That easy :) Leftovers taste sooo great and this dish also freezes well, making it one of those perfect make ahead recipes to be reheated when convenient....
Duct tape is so versitile and perfect for craft projects. Today, I’ve come up with some fun paper tube bracelets, as well as fun wands with Amanda’s post from the 4th of July. Supplies for Duct Tape Bracelets: paper tubes – empty wrapping paper rolls or paper towel tubes scissors – you can use child scissors, but adult scissors work best – for adult use only Scotch Duct Tape – in super cool colors...
Square Foot Gardening Supplies: garden bed, filled with a mix of soil and compost ruler pencil twine – something that will last through rain or shine tape staple gun – you can use stakes if you don’t have a wood frame for a garden bed vegetable seeds or starter plants – I use a mix of both Instructions: Measure out your garden bed by feet. My bed is 4 feet by 5 feet....
Supplies: mini-sized cookies ice cream ice cream scoop, or melon baller tray bowls and spoons Instructions: Grab some mini-sized cookies and your favorite flavor of ice cream. We went with mini chocolate chip cookies and mini vanilla wafer cookies, plus some classic vanilla ice cream. A melon-baller, measuring spoon, or cookie dough scoop work great for making small scoops of ice cream. You’ll also need a tray or plate to put your ice cream sandwiches on....
Neon Puffy Paint Easter Eggs If you’re looking for a fun and different way to decorate your eggs, this is it! Puffy paint is super fun to use and makes for a fun decoration on your eggs. You could use this to decorate plastic eggs or your hard-boiled eggs as well – if you purchase “non-toxic” puffy paint. Supplies: puffy paint – non-toxic hard-boiled eggs or plastic eggs Instructions: Simply boil your eggs and allow to cool....
I wanted to create a sign we could display in our home to remind us of our goal. These wooden signs are so fun to make and you could use them for your favorite quotes as well. Here’s what supplies you’ll need to make your own: Wooden board Spray Paint Vinyl/Transfer Tape or Stencil and brush Directions: Purchase a wooden board from Home Depot or Lowes. I bought a 2×1 ft board, but a 12×12 inch would look good too....
Bakerella also came up with a recipe for Oreo Truffles and her most recent is a Cakescicle! I did make my balls a little smaller, just to get more of an even chocolate to peanut butter ratio. Thanks Bakerella for all the bite sized fun.
I’ve been lucky to live in Utah near so many great ski resorts, and Park City is one of the best. They have fabulous skiing in the winter and fun biking and hiking in the summer. They even have a great blog with ideas on how to get the whole family out playing in the fun called, Snow Mamas. Here’s my son skiing down the hill with his class. His Signature 5 class got to be out on the mountain all day, with lunch in between....
Oh look, another post where Heather paints something random with acrylic paint! What can I say, acrylic paint is one of the cheapest and most versatile art/craft supplies around! This time, we’re painting t-shirts and onesies. You don’t need anything special to paint clothing – don’t bother checking out the fabric paint section at your craft store. You can use that regular old acrylic craft paint, and it will stay permanent and vibrant!...
Let’s get crafting! Supplies for Paper Bag Art Work Portfolios: paper grocery bag scissors stapler duct tape drawing and/or painting materials A big, sturdy grocery bag works best for this project. The first step is to cut apart the grocery bag. Following the fold on one of the sides, cut all the way to the bottom of the bag. Then, cut all the way around the bottom of the bag to remove the bottom piece....
Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet giant Cornerstore. Junior, the company’s top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race to make their first-ever baby drop – in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks’ true mission in the world....
Here’s how the program works, all for just $25: You must be a Utah resident You must be a first time skier or rider Ages 6 and up Afternoon ski or snowboard lesson and lift access (1:00 – 4:00 pm) Ski or Snowboard equipment rental Bounce back option: 4 more times for $25 each, including all day lift ticket, equipment rental, and a 2 hour lesson. Park City Mountain Resort is sponsoring my little 6 year old guy to go through the StartNOW program....
We were given the book Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes and the accompanying audio CD for Christmas this past year. Let me tell you, if it were possible to wear out a CD just from listening to it, that would definitely be the case here! In the book, Pete steps in various things — strawberries, blueberries, mud, and water — which change the color of his shoes....
Kids can get creative and come up with all sorts of fun wintry shapes. Animals, snowflakes, or a snowman! I’m sharing the full tutorial over at Family Crafts at About.com. Head over for the step-by-step instructions and to find more fun family crafts!
I love Mother’s Day brunch at home! There is no better thing than brunch at home… at least when it comes to Mother’s Day. No waiting line, no reservations, no last minute unpleasant surprises, just hanging out with your family while you are still enjoying all your favorite treats. One of my favorite brunch recipe for Mother’s Day is Raspberry Chocolate Croissant Pudding. Quick and so easy to make, this pudding will certainly brighten your mom’s day....
