We also took our findings from the taste test and graphed them. Using this printable m&m Tasting Graph, we graphed each try with the color of crayon that matched the m&m in our mouth. It was fun to see the results and how either red or green m&ms got picked. Then we answered some questions at the end from the m&m findings of our graph. Which one had the most?...
Have you ever wondered how to reupholster a chair? Let me show you how… the easy way! The very first thing I did was remove the seat. I sanded the wood, primed it with spray primer and gave it two coats of red spray paint. Steps for covering the seat: Lay the seat on your fabric and cut it out leaving a couple inches around each side. I covered the fabric that was already on there, but you could certainly remove it first....
I’m thrilled to be partnering with my local Safeway store and their exclusive O Organics® brand to help with after-school snack time. I LOVE O Organics products, found exclusively at Albertsons and Safeway stores, they are always my go-to for quality and value when I see their items on the shelves, truly. Not only are they great tasting products, I really try hard to choose organic food for my family, so it’s a win-win!...
My girls have surprised me with their love for lentils. Teach your kids how to make this meal, and maybe they will love lentils, too! Recipe: 1 cup dried brown or green lentils 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 28-oz can crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/2 yellow onion, chopped fine 3 Tablespoons maple syrup 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika (smoked paprika is delicious in this) 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt dash of black pepper...
Here they are 4 days later. Here they are 8 days later. It’s creepy how fast they grow. My son wakes up in the morning and goes straight to the caterpillars, seeing how much bigger they are from the day before. They seem to double in size everyday. They’re kinda gross, but amazing creatures. They leave their poop lying around, they spin silky webs, and eat this dried paste at the bottom of the jar....
Supplies for Negative Shape Collages: background paper (in color of your choice) paper scraps: construction paper, scrapbook paper, magazine/catalog pages (optional) other flat items to collage, such as doilies, foil, patterned tape, etc. glue stick scissors stencil or tracer for your shape – pre-made or make your own! Choose a color for your background paper – this will be the color of your negative space shape when your collage is finished....
I have a vivid memory of getting off the bus in 4th grade and walking down the driveway while carefully holding a “make and take” in my hand. It was a tiny turkey made out of an Oreo and a few pieces of candy. A room-mother had come to our class that day and taught us to make them. I knew my mom (who is pretty crafty herself) would adore these little turkeys so I decided not to eat mine and bring it home instead....
The recipes in Honest Pretzels are kid-friendly, both in taste and preparation. Geared towards ages 8 and up, most recipes require just a little adult assistance, usually with the oven or stove top. There are more than 60 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snack time. All the recipes are vegetarian, too. So far, the recipes we have tried have all been successful and yummy. The format is really what makes this book a winner in our house....
Ok, so if the phrase “Make Christmas the Whole Year Through,” rings a (silver) bell, I challenge you to make it Fashion Week all year — with mother earth in mind. One of the best ways to do it, without breaking the bank, is getting over the need for NEW, and just going for FABU. You may not believe it, but in my past life (pre kids and stay-at-home-momness) I read InStyle religiously, tried my best to live fashion-forward and had a nasty affinity for designer handbags....
Today we would love to share with you a book by one of my favourite authors and a little cute fridge magnet craft! We do love a good read. And what better time to while away those long summer afternoons, reading a storybook on a picnic blanket or on a shady bench? Great for some quality time together. Today, I would love to share one my favourite “authors” – David Wiesner and his book Flotsam....
Supplies: colored felt scraps fabric scraps buttons colored embroidery floss large needle scissors Instructions: This is a very open-ended sewing project that your kids (and you!) can be creative with. The flowers are made of felt and fabric layers, stacked and secured with a button center. For the flower layers, cut two or three shapes to stack. We experimented with regular circles, scalloped edges, fringe, cloud shapes, and other free-form organic shapes....
Supplies for Jingle Bell Craft: pipe cleaners (aka chenille stems) small jingle bells, 1/2 inch – 1 inch size bells Now they’re ready for a one horse open sleigh! Have fun jingle belling at Christmas.
Perfect addition to every gathering table or party. You can chop the fruits in advance and have the bowl covered with foil or refrigerate (if will be awhile before serving it) before adding the glaze and serve. The Honey Orange glazed is so delicious! It’s made with only 3 ingredients: orange juice, lemon juice and honey. The perfect combination of orange, lemon and honey enhances the flavors of the fruit and will leave your taste buds wanting more....
Supplies for Mother’s Day Mason Jar Vase: Small glass canning jar 18″ of at least 24 gauge (or thicker) wire 18″ piece of ribbon clear glass marbles (optional) Stamped tag and hanging hardware (optional) Fill your jar 1/3 full of glass marbles. Cut a piece of crafting wire about 18″ long. Wrap it around the neck of the jar just below where you screw the ring on top. Twist the end around the longer piece to secure....
Fluffy, creamy, infused with butter, this Mashed Potatoes recipe is so Thanksgiving and Christmas worthy! To make the best mashed potatoes you’ll only need 4 ingredients: potatoes, warm milk, butter and salt! Sometimes, simple will go a long way. You can garnish with some chopped fresh herbs: parsley, chives or even dill!. I could add dill in any savory dish. Add a platter of this Onion and Apple Stuffing, and you’re set for Thanksgiving....
The man-of-the-house is all for America adopting the burping is a “compliment to the chef” cultural tradition. The kids would like to add wrestling, fork stabbing, and feet-in-the-face to that. Now, there’s something to be said for having fun and goofing around as a family, I’m all about a good laugh. But, everyone should know when and where to implement their manners. For example, when I’m at The Olive Garden, it’s not the right time for little Shane to start burping his ABC’s for everyone to hear (although, he IS crazy-good at it!...
Lately, we’ve been experimenting with adding white to our basic colors, creating lighter color variations called tints. These tinted landscape paintings are a fun way for your school-age kids to experiment with mixing and painting with tints. Supplies: heavy drawing paper or watercolor paper paints – basic colors plus white palette, cup, or paper plate for mixing paint brush Start with just a small amount of your base color. You will continue adding white to this paint as you layer your painting....
Here are 15 ways to show your excitement for the upcoming school year. Your school teacher will love and appreciate the handmade love! 15 Back to School DIY Teacher Gifts Personalized Pencil Mugs: You don’t have to worry about someone walking off with your mug when your name is on it! Find the tutorial over at Make and Takes. Back to School Ruler Art: Every classroom needs something pretty on the wall, and this ruler art fits the bill....
Supplies: Glass bottles (try empty food bottles from the recycling bin, or pick something up at the thrift store for next to nothing!) Spray paint (optional)–I used Krylon’s Dual Paint + Primer in Ivory Digital Halloween labels, printed on card stock (find these all over the Internet, like here or here) Scissors Instant coffee crystals or tea bags (coffee makes for a darker dye, and black teas work much better than herbal teas) Artist paint brush Adhesive (I used a strong double-sided tape)...
For one of our recent self-portrait projects, we made adjective self-portraits. The girls had great fun brainstorming words to describe their looks, personality, and talents. Start with creating a drawing of yourself. It helps to look in the mirror, or have a recent photograph to look at while drawing. Don’t forget the little details like eyelashes, eyebrows, hair highlights, and freckles. We drew with pencil, then colored in with colored pencils and crayons this time....
