Sunday, August 29, 2010

Cookie Dough!

I got this from http://mycomputerismycanvas.blogspot.com/ Check it out! Raw cookie dough that is supposed to be eaten.... raw! Thanks Jill!
(click here picture to read the recipe)

Friday, August 20, 2010

Fall Routines!

I recently read a blog that inspired me to kick our fall routine into high gear. We had a great routine last school year and I am actually really excited to get this year started. Tonight, my daughter and I sat down and made a morning and evening schedule and night one went very well! I will keep you updated as the days go on. This is what our fall routine looks like:

Morning:
Wake up
Make bed
Change clothes
Do hair
Eat breakfast
Put dishes away
wash hands/face/brush teeth
(if this is all done 1/2 hour before school, she gets to watch her favorite show... if not, she loses that privilege)

Evening:
Dinner
Put dishes away
Wash hands
Pick up toys
Lay out clothes for next day
Get back pack ready and place by the front door
Bath
PJ's
Teeth
Potty
Story
Prayers
Hugs
(If this is not done by designated bed time, she misses out on her story)

It's not too much to ask and it allows her to gain some responsibility and independence. Try it out with your kids... you might be surprised how much easier your mornings and evenings become! I could blog about my grown up routine but it might make your head spin... more on that later!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Un-meltable Popsicle!


1 package Jell-O

fruit juice or Kool-aid

Make Jell-O according to package directions,

Pour into popsicle mold

Freeze.

CLICK HERE for the original recipe and website

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Theme Parties

There is no better way to entertain a bunch of kids then by throwing a party. We just had a Hula Party for the fun of it and it was a blast. It doesn't have to be expensive either! All you need to do is pick a theme. If you pick on that is just about to go out of season you might end up finding things at a discounted price. For us, because it was August, we got our hula stuff at 1/2 off! All you need to do is make a few yummy treats and have something for the kiddos to do. Because we chose a tropical theme the little ones came dressed in Hawaiian costumes, we had sprinklers, slip N slide, a mini pool and a Hawaiian pinata. To eat we had inexpensive candy, bright colored cookies and hot dogs rolled in crescent rolls. (so easy, right??) Because we got such a good deal, we also had the kids take home their very own pineapple mug and lei. Not that creative?? Thats ok! That's what party stores and party isles are for. Pick a theme and go for it! What fun to have a party for no reason at all!