Summer is almost over, but don’t put those swimming noodles in storage just yet. Soccer season has just begun, why not make a obsticle course to practice all those fancy kicks and maneuvers? This quick course took literally minutes to set up. All you need are some high quality wire hangers and a few swimming noodles. (One wire hanger for each […]
“Pitcher This” as a Thank You Idea
While snapping pictures for another post, my cute neighbor, Sarah was working on a thank you gift for a woman who had helped her with a girl’s camp. She gave us a “Yoo hoo” and handed it over the fence. Ahhh! Pre-made post, no waiting. Thank you, Sarah and check back with me in a few weeks please. (I’ll be waiting by […]
Super Tee Duper
Are you looking for a birthday theme, play group activity, Halloween costume, or even just a rainy day project? Look no further. Super heroes to the rescue! You can make a “super cool” cape from an ordinary t-shirt! Making a super hero cape is easy peasy: Simply remove the sleeves and cut off the front of the t-shirt. Cut […]
Mason Jar Watermelon Sorbet
Lime sherbet, pineapple sherbet, raspberry sorbet, and dark chocolate chips…Oh, if you insist. If you’re having a summer dinner party, bbq, girlie lunch or a summer birthday bash; this dessert will hit the spot and make you look like you worked all day. Fresh, light and super yummy this dessert can be made casual with mason jars or dressed […]
Popping Off
Looking for a fun activity for a birthday party, activity days, scouts or just for fun? This is it! We’ve seen versions of these poppers around in magazines and other websites but they were made out of heavy plastic cups. We made several of them to use as a possible activity for a preschool camp. They were fun, but so […]
4 Ingredient “Magic Shell” Chocolate Sauce
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 4 tbsp butter 1/2 cup coconut oil (secret ingredient) 1/2 tsp vanilla Mix all of the above ingredients in a saucepan or double boiler on low heat until incorporated. The sauce will be runny unless you put in on ice cream. ( Coconut oil turns to a solid at […]
Flip For These Flops
Pretend you’ve never seen these before…O.K… fine, but we love them. Kiddie flip-flops (or “bigger than kiddie” flip-flops) tied off with a cute bow. Ribbon that’s skinny or fat, two different colors or curly or straight. You can’t go wrong. Flip-flops for girls could match their fourth of July outfit, or even their swimming suit. I can picture some pretty sassy walks from little girls, as […]
Dip In
Years ago my “blog sister” asked if I had a quick and easy recipe for a treat she could take to a pot- luck type work party. I told her about a yummy fruit dip that was super easy and sooo good. I called her later and asked her if people liked the dip. She was still at the party […]
Three Thoughts
1) STRAP IT IN! I went to the grocery store and watched a woman as she searched frantically for her missing purse. She had turned her back to pick out some produce and when she turned around, her purse was gone. Some one was watching and patiently waiting for the perfect opportunity. All the woman in our family […]
That’s Using Your Noodle
What do swords, wands and Lightsabers have to do with going to the pool? EVERYTHING…if you made them with pool noodles! Swords,wands and Lightsabers. (OH MY)! Talk about two for one. Every boy (or girl) needs a sword that’s high on fun and low on “possible injuries” right? These fun pool noodle toys can be used in the pool […]