Summer Frozen Fun

 

Want to find a way to keep the little dudes happy for a while? Even if it's really hot outside, this is a perfect way to keep those busy hands busy. Thank you to Counting Coconuts for the idea. I can imagine Neacel digging at this forever, Brody I don't think would care about much other then the feel of the ice, but that's OK. Still keeps them busy!

She freezes everything in layers and then gave her son different tools to try and break/melt the ice. (sugar, sand, hammer,  salt, warm water etc. I'm sure you have somethings around the house) So not only are they having fun, but learning from it too. You could do random toys or themed. The one pictured is water creatures and some gems. I would think you could spend $5 at the dollar store and have a ton. You could do this in a bowls, cups, plastic tubs...any size is perfect. I saw one comment on the post said she froze a few in cups and put them in the bathtub and they pretended they were icebergs! Genius for a rainy day fun....

Cookie Recipes!

I love Christmas time, I love everything about it. One of my favorite things is the excuse to bake way too much, and eat more sweets then you should. Thanksgiving is all about savory things, Christmas is about the sweet things! It just comes with the holiday, right? I wanted to share some of my favorite and simple recipes that I use constantly. A few recipes are on my to do list that I can't wait to make!

Chocolate Chip Cookies -honestly the best Chocolate Chip recipe we have found.

Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies -made these for the first time and love them!!!

Whatchamacallits -addicting! Watch out!

Sugar Cookies -can't go wrong with sugar cookies!

Microwave Peanut Brittle -simple and easy, and people think you spent a lot of time making it!

Peanut Butter Cookies -some people like plain, hubby likes them with Hershey kisses, I take them off.

Snickerdoodles -love love love.

Lace Cookies -childhood favorite.

No Bake Cookies - enough said!

Hello Dollies -my mom makes these all the time.

Gingersnaps -who doesn't love gingersnaps? Can't wait to make these.

Molasses Sugar Cookies- haven't tried them yet but they are on my list this year.

Wedding Cookies- soooo addicting, you can't eat just one or three, you want them all!

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie -my favorite cookies in the world, one day I will make these.

What are some of your favorites? I would love to hear some new recipes. I love to bake cookies, even more now that hubby gave me an early Christmas present.....a cookie scoop! Cookies are fun to make and hand out to friends, (if you don't eat them all first) not to mention something easy to let the little ones help. What is your cookie list this year?

IX Trick or Treat Street!

Today was a blast! We were able to take the boys to IX Trick or Treat Street. Perfect for kids, rides, candy and everything is for kids 10 and under. Not too scary but enough. My almost 3 year old LOVED it. The rides I think were a huge hit for him. Both boys wore their costumes, Spiderman and a monkey. I think we saw at least 4 other Spidermen with built in muscles. If you didn't make it this weekend and want to do something fun next weekend, other then going door to door for candy, make the trip out there with the kids. They open at 11am on Saturday, so you could easy make the drive, enjoy the place, head home and trick or treat later that day. We were there for about 2 1/2 hours and it was more then enough times. Some rides had longer waits then others but nothing bad at all. We were able to walk onto most of the rides. Tickets are $12 and parking is $8. Tickets are for trick or treating and the rides (pony rides cost $5 and putt putt was $2) You can get tickets from Drug Mart its only $9.99. Big perk for parents is you get a ticket for free admission (one per parent so we were able to get 2) You'll receive one FREE I-X Indoor Amusement Park ticket valid for opening day only-Friday, March 23rd, 2012!! I know we will be going to that next year. Now that we only have to pay for one child, possibly 2. So empty the piggy bank and take the kiddos next weekend or even tomorrow if you want!