It's blueberry season in our garden, and the boys saw a recipe inspiration in the latest issue of High Five....so off we went to harvest: And had a yummy breakfast in a few minutes time..... Red White and Blue 4th of July Toast Ingredients: 1 piece bread per person 13 fresh blueberries per person Strawberry… Continue reading Red White and Blue 4th of July Toast
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Book Review: 3 New Paper Craft Books
Paper Craft Books - my boys love these so much! And on rainy PNW afternoons, after school, it keeps them busy. Less TV, more creativity. As far as crafting time goes, I like paper ones. The worst cleanup is I have to get out the vacuum. And what kid doesn't love snipping with scissors? 100… Continue reading Book Review: 3 New Paper Craft Books
Whole Fruit Fruit Snacks
If you have bags of frozen fruit lying around, with no plans...this is a fun way to make fruit snacks for the kids. Unlike those made with juice, these are opaque, and have a real chewy texture. Whole Fruit Fruit Snacks Ingredients: 16-ounce bag frozen pitted cherries 16-ounce bag frozen strawberries Orange juice ½ cup… Continue reading Whole Fruit Fruit Snacks
The Big Dig Birthday Cake
This week was Alistaire's 4th birthday. Very hard to wrap it around in my head he is 4 already. No more babies! With his allergies, I take the kids to Safeway to look at the big book of cakes, and ask them what they want. Well, Alistaire saw a Big Dig Birthday Cake and that… Continue reading The Big Dig Birthday Cake