If you've read this blog for a while you'd know I prefer the healthier side of things when it comes to my kids. I made their milk (lol), I made their baby food, we buy organic and I even make their fruit snacks. I will fully admit I do not make them ALL of the time but I do make them on occasion. They're really tasty and healthy.....oh, and super easy to make! You only need four ingredients! 2 ½ c. strawberries ½ c. lemon juice 2 TBS. honey ½ c. gelatin Simply add your fruit (in this case I used strawberries, but you can use pretty much any fruit), lemon juice and honey to a small pot and bring to a soft, rolling boil. Once the fruit has heated up properly it will become pretty soft. You should be able to easily mash the fruit with a fork. When it is fully softened pour your combination into a blender or food processor and puree it. Pour your puree back into your small pot and whisk in the Gelatin. Be sure to do this in small amounts so that you do not get lumps. Also make sure … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
VTech® Kid Connect on the InnoTab® 3S #Spon
If you haven't learned it already, we are big fans of the VTech® InnoTabs®. We've reviewed both the InnoTab® 2S and the InnoTab® 3S. Through those reviews we were given the opportunity to try the VTech Kid Connect app. The InnoTab 3S is the ONLY children’s learning tablet with VTech Kid Connect. What is this app? It is an exclusive app that lets kids and parents send text messages, voice messages, photos/drawings, and stickers between tablet-to-mobile and tablet-to-tablet. It helps parents stay connected to their kids when apart – anytime, anywhere! Though we haven't tried this app outside of our home, it has been great way to cut down the yelling in our house. I've texted the kids upstairs to tell them that dinner is ready rather than yelling at them from the kitchen! It's also been a super fun app for us to just have random fun during the day. My kids can't wait to try it out at a friend's house and I feel ok letting them do it because I know that the VTech Kid … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Advent Ideas
For $24 you can create your own Advent Calendar. I have done something similar each year with my kids. Last year we purchased 24 books and wrapped them all and let them unwrap one each night. It was so much fun. This year we decided to hit up our local Dollar Store. Here are 24 ideas for creating a Dollar Store Advent. 1. Rainbow Loom bracelets are all the rage right now. Dollar stores across the country have the rubber bands! 2. Flash Cards- just because they're on vacation doesn't mean the learning has to stop! 3. Foam balls are a huge hit in our house. 4. You can never go wrong with bubbles! If it's cold enough try making some frozen bubbles. 5. Jump Rope- seriously classic toys are still the best! 6. Another classic, paddle boards. 7. Add a little sunshine to a gloomy December day! Bendable flower pens! 8. Coloring and activity books are always a hot commodity in our house. 9. Every year they come out with new Holiday and Christmas books...for a dollar a … [Read more...]
Baked Brie Bites–Pinned it, Did it!
I've been eyeing these baked brie bites on Pinterest for a while but haven't really had an excuse to make them until I hosted book club at my house. They were a hit with the book club ladies, hubby, AND my girls! I'll definitely be making these again for our fall gatherings! You'll have to go to the original website for the actual recipe but here's a few things I learned: 1) Phyllo tarts can be hard to find (at least in my store). I found a tiny area in the freezer section. 2) Next time, more brie, definitely more brie! 3) Next time, slightly less brown sugar. What do you think? Would your family like baked brie bites? … [Read more...]
Mix of the Month- Cornbread
To make your own Corn Bread Mix you will need the following: 4 Cups unbleached flour, sifted 4 Cups yellow corn meal, fine ground 2 Cups buttermilk powder 1 Cup sugar 1/2 Cup baking powder 1 Tablespoon baking soda 2 Teaspoons salt Mix all ingredients well and store in an air-tight container. To make corn bread you will need the following: 1 egg, beaten 1/2 Cup water 2 Tablespoons Vegetable oil 1 1/3 cups of your cornbread mix Mix well and place into a greased square pan and bake at 425 for 13 minutes or until golden brown. … [Read more...]
Playdough of the Month- Pumpkin Pie
Here's what you need to make your very own Pumpkin Pie Playdough, just in time for the fall season! 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 4 tsp cream of tartar 3 tsp cinnamon 6 tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 cups water 2 T vegetable oil red and yellow coloring (optional) Simply combine the ingredients in a large pot and heat on the stove top until it begins to form a firm playdough consistency. … [Read more...]
