Go Away Big Green Monster is a favorite in our house! I decided to make a felt story to go along with the book. This was pretty easy to make, I used a template of the face that I found on Google. My son is enjoying it :)
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Sunny Days at Sesame Place!!
We are living up our last 2 weeks of summer before the kids go back to school. Last week, I took my youngest to Sesame Place along with some friends and we had a blast! It was perfect for him! A group of us pre-bought tickets as a group to get the group rate which saved us 50%!
The best part about our visit was seeing the kids "be young" again! Sounds funny, I know! LOL My son is 4 & 1/2 and really hasn't been into watching Sesame Street for awhile now, he seemed to think that it is a baby show. While we were there, he got so into it! After we came home, he wanted to watch Sesame Street and begged me to take out his Sesame Street figures that I had put away in my garage since he no longer played with them.
The other kids we went with were 6 and 7 years old and they got so into it too!
So much fun!
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Homemade Easy Mac & Cheese in a Mug!
My kids are big fans of Easy Mac, me not so much. It is okay, but there is nothing like homemade Mac and Cheese. Unfortunately, making homemade Mac and Cheese isn't always convenient, especially during lunchtime. Today, we decided to try to make our own version of Easy Mac and homemade-- homemade Macaroni & Cheese in the microwave in minutes!!
1/3 cup pasta
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I like to use a Mexican Blend)
Combine the pasta and water in a large mug or bowl. Microwave on high for two minutes, then stir. Repeat this for at least 2 to 4 more minutes, stirring at each 2-minute interval. The water should absorb completely and the pasta will be cooked through. If the pasta needs another minute it is okay to add one more teaspoon of water and microwave for another minute. *The water may overflow, this is normal. Too avoid this, use a larger bowl.
Remove it from the microwave and stir in the milk and cheese. Microwave for another minute. Stir the cheese thoroughly into the pasta and eat up!
Looks good, huh?
It is!!
I even made a mug for myself and topped it with my homemade seasoning mix.
It tastes just like homemade Macaroni and Cheese!!
My kids really enjoyed making and eating this! I love when they can each make their own portion from start to finish! This would be great dorm room food!
Monday, August 19, 2013
Adorable Felt Bat Stuffies
I made these bats for an exchange I recently participated in. The exchange was for the book Stellaluna, which is a story about a little bat that gets lost and is raised by birds. I figured with Halloween right around the corner, I'd share them. I plan on making some more of these for my son to give to his friends for Halloween. They are adorable and easy to make. I hand sewed them together and they are made from black felt and black pipe cleaners. I used a pattern found on All Things Crafty. My son wanted googley eyes on them instead of buttons, which I ended up really liking. Cute, huh? My son loves his!
Simple, Healthy, and Delicious Snack-- And a Great Way to Get Your Kids to Eat Yogurt!
My boys are always hungry and are always looking for a snack. This is easy to make, healthy, and delicious-- not only for my kids, but for me too! My kids enjoyed putting it together almost as much as they enjoyed eating it! We just put some Greek yogurt in a bowl, poured some honey on top, and added some fresh berries-- yum!
Free Lowes Kid's Build and Grow Workshops-- My Kids Really Enjoy These!!
If you have a Lowes nearby, you definitely should check out their free kids workshops!
They offer 2 different projects each month!
My son really enjoys going and always looks forward to the next one! It is a great program and the kids get so much out of it. They give the kids a project, a Lowes work apron, safety goggles, a patch, and a certificate of completion. They have small children's hammers for the kids to use as well.
Did I mention that it is all FREE??
Awesome, huh?
This month, both projects are from the new movie PLANES!
Last weekend, they made Dusty and this upcoming weekend they are offering El Chupacabra. Be sure to sign up in advance by visiting their website, which can be found here.
This is my little guy and his plane, Dusty, that he proudly built with some help from dad.
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