The time has come...

to say goodbye! You know that saying, "Don't bite off more than you can chew"? I sure do! As much as I love this blog and the idea of this blog I am going to stop posting here and start posting ONLY on my family blog. No worries, I still will post our craft projects, recipes and family fun... Two blogs are just too much for me right now. It's hard enough to update just one! :) If you want to peek in on me and my fam our blog is edelbrockfamily.blogspot.com. It is a private blog so you will need to email me your email address so I can add you to our reader list!

Jeremiah 29:11

How cool are these??

click on the picture...

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)

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!

Un-meltable Popsicle!

1 package Jell-O

fruit juice or Kool-aid

Make Jell-O according to package directions,

but instead of adding cold water, add cold juice or Kool-aid.

Pour into popsicle mold

Freeze.

CLICK HERE for the original recipe and website

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!

Berry Crisp

A perfect tag a long to a BBQ, picnic or potluck. This is so easy I am giving you the recipe by memory.... here goes....4 cups berries (I used black berries)

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup flour (I used whole wheat)

3/4 cup oats

3/4 brown sugar

1/2 cup real butter

mix sugar and berries and place in square pan

mix flour, oats, brown sugar and butter until soft and crumbly

place topping on top of berries

bake for 30 minutes at 350

Told ya... easy. yummy. deeelish!