Summers are filled with picnics and BBQs, pool parties and lazy days at the beach, weekends at the cabin and camping trips. We love any excuse to get together with friends and family. Often, the coolers are packed with delicious food and lots of ice cold beverages. If you happen to be pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant, are the sober cab for your fun get togethers, or want special drinks for the kids to enjoy, the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) has some refreshing ‘summer sippers’ that we think you’ll enjoy. With help from supporters, they have compiled a whole recipe book full of great non-alcohol drinks worth checking out, whether you are a mommy-to-be or not! 049 These mocktails/summer sippers are super yummy and are not only good for pregnant ladies, they make perfect drinks for kids, and some are a great substitute for calorie filled alcoholic beverages if you are on a weight loss challenge like Jamie is this summer! Nightlock We wish … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
Paper Ring Count Down to Kindergarten
My oldest starts Kindergarten this year and I can assure you he will not let anyone forget it. He has been asking me "when do I get to start Kindergarten?" for at least a year now. Now that we're in the home stretch for the first day of school I thought it would be fun to make a "visual" for him so he could really understand how much longer until that big day. (Well, OK to be completely honest- my mom gave me the idea!) I made an old fashion paper ring counter for him. I found a cute school bus photo online and printed it out. Then I counted off the days until the first day of school and made a paper ring for each day. Starting last night he gets to tear off one ring before bed and when he gets to the school bus he knows it's school time! What fun! My mom even had a great idea to add to the "good ol' fashion paper ring"....mark off special dates along the way with big events so he has even more to look forward to. I added a special ring for "the state fair starts," "back to school … [Read more...]
Mommy Blogger, What I Really Do…
Inspired by all the "What People Think I Do" photos floating around the internet, I decided to make my own about being a Mommy Blogger. You will need to click on the photo to make it bigger! … [Read more...]
Rainy Day Activities
It's hard enough to entertain your kids during the summer, let alone when it rains outside. Today we're bringing you 10 ways to keep your kids occupied during the rain. #10- Make your own treasure hunt #9- Corn starch and water #8- Indoor obstacle course #7- Popsicle stick puzzles #6- Scratch drawings #5- Make cleaning fun #4- Make your own playdough #3- Shaving cream and glue #2- Coloring with your kids #1- Tissue paper flowers … [Read more...]
Hammered Flower Art
Hammered flower art can be both fun and beautiful. I've seen some gorgeous prints in person and online so I decided to try it out with my girls. Here's what you'll need if you want to try it with your kids: variety of flowers and/or leaves paper (plain paper will work but not as well as construction, watercolor, or other more absorbent paper) hammer hard surface to work on such as a cutting board or piece of wood (you are going to be hammering on it) paper towels scissors tape (optional) 1) Find flowers and leaves. Walk around your yard or neighborhood and look for brightly colored flowers and leaves. They need to be fresh but not overly moist. Try a variety of things because some will work better than others. Of note, pale yellow and white flowers do not work! 2) Put your paper on your hard surface. Then put the flower on the paper. Spread the flower out and cut off the mushy/moist part that sticks up in the center. Some flowers you might have to … [Read more...]
Avocado Corn Dip
Doesn't this look tasty? My kids LOVE it and it goes great with tortilla chips. A perfect summer dip. Here's the recipe: 1 can black beans(drained) 1-16oz frozen corn 1 can sliced black olives 1 onion 4 small tomatoes 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/3 cup olive oil 1 lemon 3 T oregano 1/2 tsp. salt/pepper 3 T vinegar 4 ripe avocados Mix and enjoy! Leave the avocado pits in the salad to keep the avocados from discoloring. … [Read more...]
