Peanut Butter Puzzle Time

I found this fun sandwich cutter and thought it would be great to add the edible paints that I saw over here.

You can probably guess the results...Caden wants a peanut butter puzzle sandwich for EVERY mean now...sometime without color

Fizzy Paint Fun

We trying to check off our summer bucket list but it seems like we've been SO BUSY , it's been difficult. This was a perfect activity for both my boys for different reasons. My 3 year old monkey LOVED mixing the baking soda, cornstarch and food coloring while my 8 year old artist/scientist LOVED the painting and popping. I found the idea over here. I highly recommend it!!

Garden Love

What can I do???

This is a question my 8 year old LOVES to ask...usually because he wants to play a video game but he knows he shouldn't because he's already had enough screen time for the day...it drives me a little CrAzY!

To try and help him find SoMeThInG to do, a few summers ago I created a list of things he could do when he felt stumped...see, often times when we are trying to get out of the house, or brush teeth or get ready for bed there are SUDDENLY a dozen things he wants to do and claims he NEVER has time to do them. I tried to put those on the list along with a few tasks that might just be a little too hopeful (like organize bookcase, wouldn't that be wonderful!!!)

Here is the list for this summer...hope it can help you find some ideas to keep your kiddos busy this summer!!

Tickled Pink Tootsies

As part of our end of the year teacher thank you gifts, I put together this super cute (Zero Calorie) treat. A while back I posted that I found this ADORABLE "Happy Summer" Printable and I knew immediately that I wanted to make a teacher card with it. I felt like I overloaded the boys' teachers with sweets for teacher appreciation and valentine's day so I was thinking of a non food item this time around. So what better way to prepare for summer then a new bottle of polish in a fun summer color. It was a win-win-win...easy, affordable, practical...that makes me HaPpY!!

Good Morning Sunshine!!

In honor of the first day of summer vacation, I made sunshine pancakes for breakfast. We don't need to mention that we didn't actually see the sun until after two. They were super simple to make and got easier with a little practice.

I started with basic pancake mix, yellow food coloring and a squeeze bottle (Target $ spot) I also had some yellow sugar in the cabinet so I sprinkled that on at the end with a little butter to help it stick.

Using the squirt bottle, I made a spiral circle first and then quickly made the rays. I learned you want 7 or more rays or else it will look like a star (yes, I know the sun is a star but I was going for the iconic summertime sun, not a holiday star)

Ta-Dah!

Summer Break starting off right!!

Summer Bucket List 2011

Not that it feels like summer today with the dark sky and drizzle but that isn't going to slow us down from our summer fun plan...here it is (first time using Google Docs, let's hope it works!)

summer fun

Been busy gearing up for summer fun! Here are a few links I've found...I'm especially crazy about the fizzing sidewalk paint!!!!


http://quirkymomma.com/2011/fizzing-sidewalk-paint/
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1658055/69_ways_to_get_outside_and_play.html
http://quirkymomma.com/2011/ten-ways-paint-with-preschoolers/
http://pbskids.org/zoom/printables/activities/
http://beeinourbonnet.blogspot.com/2011/06/edible-paints.html
http://frugalchicliving.org/2011/06/frugal-birthday-minute-to-win-it-party/
http://beeinourbonnet.blogspot.com/2010/07/messy-party.html
https://s3.amazonaws.com/mamma/CreativeMamma_readingkit_boy.pdf
http://www.handsonaswegrow.com/2011/06/outdoor-music-diy-windchimes.html?m=1
http://blissfullydomestic.com/fun-bliss/crafts-fun-bliss/watercolor-initials/


I love this one too but what I really love is the mom who gives he kids the baby wipes to clean the baseboards...I am stealing that one FOR SURE!!

Summer Prep

***UPDATE*** Here is the 2011 What Can I Do List***UPDATE***

Logan has 7 days of second grade left...it doesn't seem possible...I'm not ready!!

To help get the ball rolling, I dug up one of my favorite things from last summer, the "What can I do? list" That question makes me crazy!! and Logan knows it...so we brainstormed a go-to list for him to save my sanity and keep him busy.

We also made Logan's summer playlist... a few favorites are still around but the Lego Rockband influence is also obvious. This entertains us on car rides and also gives him some fun music to play in his room when it's time to (don't say the word!) clean ☺
We will Rock you, Kung Fu Fighting, Yellow Submarine, Hello Goodbye, Summer of ;69, Sloop John B, Boom Boom Pow(the clean version), Crocodile Rock, Check Yes Juliet, Dig, In too Deep, A couple Lion King Songs, Time of your life, Tick Tick Boom, The National Anthem, The Lion Sleeps Tonight.

Time to start thinking about this summer...I've started our things to do list based on this awesome list!! I'll share that soon...first thing on the list - Santee Lakes Spray Park with Sonic Strawberry Limeades...can't wait!!!

OH, and down forget to print this out! I'm thinking this will be an AWESOME Thank You card for teachers!!!