Bubbling Wizard's Brew...

We made this magic potion while Cole's cousin was over. They were so excited to see this bubble over. This is one that was in the science book we got.

You just need:

Vinegar

liquid soap

baking soda

food coloring

jars

We also added glitter

Missed the Creative line in heaven...

Since I have to see things before it jump starts my creativity, I bought a few books that we now just love around here and have been pulling them out everyday. Even if it is not create a craft Tuesday. Or whatever day that was on.

We have done a few experiments and crafts in these books and it has been so much fun.

I remember having a book when I was little that would show us all the crafts to make and also one that was a fun food book of little things to make in the kitchen. I loved doing those things and have really enjoyed doing this with Cole and soon Dailey too.

Inside Fun...

A few weeks ago I realized we were watching a little much tv around here. I usually only turn on PBS kids because well I don't love the disney channel for some reason. I think it does have some ok shows but I hate the cartoon ones. I think they are a little on the sassy side. Although I am not sure I know all the shows that are even on that station so I may be judging wrongly. Anyhow we stick to movies and pbs kids around here for the most part.

So Most people do these things on a regular basis but I need it written down to help me remember to do it. So I came up with this. Silly thing.

Mondays- We Clean, Laundry, and I want to organize 1 drawer or closet.

I want to teach these things to my kids too.

Tuesdays- Is Create a Craft Tuesday

I would like to do one for me and one for the kids

Wednesday- Play date Wednesday. I would like to visit people or invite people over

Thursday- Is Thinking Thursday. Where we learn something new or go to the Library

Friday- Is Field trip Friday- Go somewhere fun

We started doing this and Cole was so excited. He kept asking if it was field trip friday. Of Course we we are flexible and change around the days and even do all this on just one day sometimes but it is kind of fun to have a little bit of an outline of what we like to do even if it ends up being on all different day or all in one day!

Homemade Hamburger Buns...

I decided to try this recipe and make my own hamburger buns. They turned out really yummy. The dough was such a nice consistency. I also tried making parmesan chips. That idea came after I had Kneader's chips that they make from scratch.

Ingredients:

• 
  1 1/4 cups milk, slightly warmed
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 3/4 cups bread flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 Place all ingredients in pan of bread machine according to manufacturer's directions.

2 Select dough setting.

3 When cycle is complete, turn out onto floured surface.

4 Cut dough in half and roll each half out to a 1" thick circle.

5 Cut each half into six 3 1/2" rounds with inverted glass as a cutter.

6 Place on greased baking sheet far apart and brush with melted butter.

7 Cover and let rise until doubled, about one hour.

8 Bake at 350° for 9 minutes.

9 Note: Oven temperatures vary so check after 9 minutes to see if done. Some reviewers baked these anywhere from 12 to 30 minutes.

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-hamburger-buns-bread-machine-80413#ixzz1CNgO75Eo

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Bountiful Baskets...

I have never tried the co-op Bountiful Baskets. I have heard a few good things about it, so I thought I would give it a try. However on their site I did not really understand when they do it and I guess you sign up for it on a certain day. I am still looking into information on it.

In the mean time. I decided to do my own little bountiful basket. I went to Sam's club where I usually don't buy fruit but I picked me up some:

Oranges

Pears

Strawberries (Cole's suggestion)

Bananas

Pineapple

I thought it would not be like the co-op if I didn't pick up a fruit I don't normally buy and yes pineapple is that fruit.

I came home and put it out in a basket on our counter. It has been fun to look at and now I am seeing that we all are eating more fruit. Which is always a good thing. Right!

Baby Shower...

We threw a baby shower for Lizzy who is expecting her first boy any day now. It was fun to have everyone over and to see all the cute baby boy things.

We had everyone write advice in a baby book for her and also they could iron on onesies.

It was a fun little get together with great soup and bread bowls and yummy desserts.

I made this little pin wheel banner. I have been wanting to try to make pin wheels for a while!

Cole and stuffed animals...

As a kid I loved stuffed animals. I had so many and I would put them all over my bed. Than in my teenage years I started to hate them and didn't love it when people gave them as gifts to me.

Than as a parent I still didn't love them. But thought one or two was not bad.

When one of my niece's was born I bought her a soft, fluffy, pink bear. Oh she loved that thing. She carried it everywhere and I thought it was so cute! So Of Course. I wanted my kids to get attached to a favorite bear.

They didn't get attached to a bear it was "The blanket" which I loved too. However Cole loves stuffed animals. The other day it was really quiet and I thought "OH NO" but he was in his room talking and playing with all his animals.

~Jazz Bear

~Cozmo

~Giraffeee

~Chippy the dog

~Chameleon (as of just recent, a sweet cousin of mine gave it to him)

He made his bed and the picture above was how he arranged them. So Cute!