Since I’ve signed up for emails from Toys R Us I get these as well. I have no need for baby things anymore so I’m sharing this to you.
Watermelon-Blueberry Ice Pops June 29, 2012
Watermelon-Blueberry Ice Pops
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| Serves | 10 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 6 hours |
| Total time | 6 hours, 10 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert, Snack |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Serve Cold |
| Website | Eating Well |
Ingredients
- 10 (3-ounce) freezer pops
- 3 3/4 cups chopped seedless watermelon
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 - 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Note
Make Ahead Tip: Freeze for up to 3 weeks. | Equipment: Ten 3-ounce (or similar-size) freezer-pop molds
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Puree watermelon, lime juice and sugar to taste in a food processor or blender until smooth. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Divide blueberries among freezer-pop molds. Top with the watermelon mixture. Insert the sticks and freeze until completely firm, about 6 hours. Dip the molds briefly in hot water before unmolding. | |
Patriotic 4th of July Cupcakes June 29, 2012
Patriotic 4th of July Cupcakes
| Serves | 18 |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Website | Food.com |
Ingredients
- 18 1/4oz white cake mix
- 1 cup water (or as indicated on cake mix directions)
- 1/3 cup oil (or as indicated on cake mix directions)
- 3 eggs (or as indicated on cake mix directions)
- 1/2 teaspoon blue food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- 16oz can vanilla frosting
- red white and blue candy sprinkles
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Prepare cake mix according to package directions. | |
| Step 2 | |
| In a small bowl, combine 1 1/3 cups batter with blue food coloring. In another small bowl, combine red food coloring with 1 1/3 cups batter. Leave the remaining batter plain. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Fill paper-lined muffin tins with 2 tablespoons red batter, 2 tablespoons plain batter, and 2 tablespoons blue batter. Do not swirl batter, leave it layered. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Bake at 350ºF for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a cupcake comes out clean. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Cool 10 minutes in pan and then remove cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely. | |
| Step 6 | |
| Frost with vanilla frosting and decorate with sprinkles. | |
4th of July Pre-K Pack June 28, 2012
I just saw this cute printable over at Over The Big Moon. I wish they had all these cute ideas when my son was born. He’s to old now for it but I figured I’d share it for those out there with younger children.
Lego Jigglers June 28, 2012
I saw this and it look pretty cool to do. Especially for the kids that just love lego’s like my son.
Jell-O Jiggers June 28, 2012
I’ve been looking around and seeing some pretty cool ideas for Jell-O Jigglers. I’m going to start posting some but here’s the recipe for them.
JELL-O® JIGGLERS®
| Cook time | 3 hours |
| Meal type | Dessert, Snack |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Serve Cold |
| Website | Kraft Recipes |
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups boiling water (Do not add cold water.)
- 2 Pkg. (8-serving size each) JELL-O Gelatin, any flavor
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| STIR boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 3 min. until completely dissolved. Pour into 13x9-inch pan. | |
| Step 2 | |
| REFRIGERATE at least 3 hours or until firm. | |
| Step 3 | |
| DIP bottom of pan in warm water 15 sec. Cut into 24 decorative shapes using 2-inch cookie cutters, being careful to cut all the way through gelatin to bottom of pan. Lift JIGGLERS® from pan. Reserve scraps for snacking. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator. | |
I am a single mom of a very active nine year old boy. I work full time for the NYS Assembly. I love doing crafts and saving money. So I will be posting my ideas or ideas that I have found from one of my favorite sites 
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