First flatten and pinch one end of the straw. Then it will fit into the next straw. Keep going until you have it as long and crazy as it will go. We like the flexible straws so they can make crazy turns. We also made some Straw Wands. Good ol’ McDonald’s Happy Meal has a punch out star that makes a wand with your straw. They loved it so much, casting spells with abracadabra, that we made some more....
Who can resist these delicious thin golden French crepes served with your favorite filling?! You can make this basic crepes recipe for breakfast or to enjoy it as a traditional French dessert. Just drizzle some fruit syrup on top and it doesn’t get easier than this! Crepes have somehow the reputation for being quite tricky to make, but in all reality it is quite simple to make them. If you are looking for a new summer dessert recipe that does not involve turning on the oven, these simple crepes will prove to be a real crowd-pleaser!...
Have always been a huge Greek food fan! I love everything about it, starting with the fresh flavors, super bright colors and not to mention it is light and healthy too. What else you can wish for than a quick, easy and a lot of flavor in just one bowl?! Today’s Greek Chicken, Avocado and Quinoa Salad Bowl recipe came together so easily. Being such a huge Greek food fan, it just happens to have almost all the ingredients already in my pantry/ fridge....
Layer the salad and make it extra pretty. My kids went wild over the rainbow fruit salad pictured above. (Strawberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, kiwi and green grapes, blueberries, purple grapes.) This probably goes without saying, but use fruit that’s in season whenever possible. Certain fruits are available all year long, but when they’re in season they taste better. Use more citrus in the winter and berries in the summer....
Make a pretty fall tree that is beautiful window art as well. Using tissue paper and construction paper, this pretty tree craft is perfect for even the littlest hands. This is a great art and craft project to do while talking about fall, trees, colors and even texture. Supplies for Tissue Paper Fall Trees: Brown construction paper Red, orange, purple, brown and white tissue paper Scissors Glue Cut a tree shape from a piece of brown construction paper: Fold a piece of brown construction paper in half....
First buy a box of pectin. Pectin is the stuff that makes the jam jiggly. You will need it for any kind of jam you make. I usually buy the Sure Jell brand, but there is also Fruit Pectin, and others too. You can find it in the baking aisle, or next to the canning supplies. The directions to make the jam, whether it’s cooked & canned or for the freezer, are included right in the pectin box....
Puppets are a staple play item in our home. As a teacher and a mama, I love that puppets have the capacity for so much playful learning; promoting language skills, imagination, creativity, social awareness, they are even excellent for building confidence and self esteem. Puppets are also cheap and easy to make in a myriad of ways and making a puppet of your very own makes them extra magical in the eyes of a young child....
The author is Jill Starishevsky, a New York City child abuse and sex crimes prosecutor. She has seen many cases where the children never told anyone what happened and suffered in silence. So she decided that there needed to be a better way to introduce this into families, helping parents and children form communication of trust. This is where her book comes in. It’s designed to start a conversation with your children about abuse, in an inviting way....
To get the effect of these cute twirling ladybugs: Supplies for twirling ladybugs: construction paper, various colors pencil something round for tracing (jar, can, etc) scissors black craft paint small round spouncer paintbrush 8 medium wiggle eyes for each ladybug string white craft glue hot glue gun (optional but recommended) You will need two construction paper circles for each ladybug. Cut construction paper into 4.5″ squares. Stack two squares on top of each other and trace around something round to create your circle....
With back to school, these pencil holders make the perfect teacher gift to give your child’s new school teacher. Or maybe you want to use one for your child’s homework station, pencils are at the ready. I actually made a washi tape pencil holder for me and it’s sitting on my desk with pens and a pair of scissors. You can use any kind of container for these, they work great with old baking powder jars, glass jars, or yogurt containers!...
Supplies for Edible Finger Paint: Plain yogurt Food coloring (I used gel food coloring) One of my favorite tricks for a toddler is to mix little cups of plain yogurt (or vanilla pudding) with a few drops of food coloring in each cup. You don’t need that much food coloring because when the yogurt dries, the color is actually darker on the paper than it is when it’s wet. Also, you don’t want the paint to be so dark that it stains the kid and whatever he touches....
1. Homemade Strawberry Creamsicle Pops: These strawberry creamsicle pops taste like a delicious dessert, but they only require two healthy ingredients! (via Super Healthy Kids) 2. Homemade Fudge Pops: Fudge pops are a cross between popsicles and ice cream, which means they’ll be the perfect treat for a hot summer day! (via Make and Takes) 3. Cookies and Coconut Cream Popsicles: These cookies and cream popsicles have a whole Oreo cookie hidden inside....
Heart Pencil Topper: These pencil toppers are the perfect Valentine’s gift for your child’s fellow students at school. Easy and loveable! Little Love Birds: These birds are cute, crafty, and easy to make. Hang sweet love notes from these birds for Valentine’s Day. Knock Knock Jokes for Your Valentine: Add some humor to your Valentine’s Day with these knock knock joke boxes. Fill them with treats and give them to your loved ones....
1.Mini Pumpkin Pies in a Muffin Tin – This is such a great option for Thanksgiving dessert. These mini pumpkin pies are the perfect little bite-size pies that everyone will love. And they are really fun to make! via Make and Takes 2. Caramel Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel – Mmmm, I want to make this right now. That caramel and streusel is calling to me for Thanksgiving dessert! It’s a simple recipe you’ll be making every year....
I love all different kinds of pretzels. Pretzel thins with a little hummus, munching on mini pretzels on road trips, and a big soft pretzel from the mall. Nothing beats soft pretzels while you’re walking around the mall. Why are they so good? Cinnamon and sugar is my favorite but I love a good salty one too. I searched around for some delicious looking pretzel recipes for all of us to read about and try at home!...
Googly Eye Drink Glasses: Make these spooky drink glasses for your Halloween parties! Just add googly eyes and a green drink! Easy Halloween Snack Ideas: There are few things I love more than a charcuterie/snack board. This Halloween themed one is TOO FUN! (via Fork and Beans) Halloween Graveyard Brownies: Needing an easy Halloween themed dessert? These graveyard brownies are your answer! (via Tastes Better From Scratch) Pumpkin Quesadillas: These cheesy jack-o-lantern quesadillas are perfect for lunches, dinners, and all of your Halloween parties this year....
9 Now Ideas for Modern DIY Christmas Tree Decor DIY Bottlebrush Christmas Tree Hack: Can we talk about these beauties for a minute?! I’m in love with them and want about 100 in my house this month. Such a fun DIY project. (via The House That Lars Built) How to Make DIY Bottle Brush Trees: I love the look of these modern bottle brush trees. Colorful, happy, and oh-so cute....
9 Ideas for Super Bowl Game Snacks Crispy Homemade Tortilla Chips: Crispy Homemade Tortilla Chips are so easy to make with just a couple of ingredients needed! Perfect addition to a party or game night, served with fresh chunky guacamole or salsa. Crispy Fried Onion Rings: You cannot have enough of these perfectly crunchy onion rings on a game night or if you’re having some friends/ family over. Pair them with some popular sauces like tomato ketchup, mayo, sriracha sauce or any favorite sauce combination and you have a crowd pleaser appetizer, or a homemade snack....
9 Ideas to Make Cute Couch Pillows How to Sew a Book Pillow: Once you get the hang of making a book pillow you can whip more pillow covers out in under 30-minutes. What I love about these is they have the envelope back making it easier to remove the cover and wash it. How to Sew a Bolster Pillow: How cute are these bolster pillows? Make a couple for your home with this simple tutorial....
Muffin Tin Pumpkin Pies Recipe Ingredients pumpkin pie filling for one 9-inch pie 2 9-inch pie crust doughs – pre-made from a box or I love this recipe from Martha Stewart bowl or round cookie cutter 4 inches in diameter muffin tin whipped cream Makes 12 mini pumpkin pies Method Prep your dough. Using a bowl or 4 inch round cookie cutter, cut out 12 circles from your 2 9-inch pie crust doughs....
