Spinach Chips

These are amazing!

How to:

350 degree oven

Bag of spinach - wash & dry

Toss 1/4 tsp of oil (I like olive oil)

Salt (I suggest to use very little) 

Put in oven for 8-10 minutes until crispy

Let me know what you think. :) 

Valentine Fruit Platter

A very simple fruit platter to create. 

3 Steps: 

My boys loved it. I hope you enjoy the idea too! :) 

Perfect cake, I mean Cupcake

Cupcakes from Kupcakespot

Good cakes are hard to come by and the cupcakes from Kupcakespot are definitely a success! During a friends baby shower, we sampled both flavors, Salted Carmel Cupcake and Lemon Raspberry. Not only were the cupcakes beautiful but the Salted Carmel Cupcake by far was the moistest and had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. A definite hit! Enjoy! =)

Perfect Polish Every Time!

I love doing my nails and no matter how often I do them I ALWAYS get polish on my cuticle. I found this trick on Madtown Macs and it is wonderful!  

You will Need:

• Greasy Lotion (like Vaseline or Aquaphor)
• Q-tips
• Cuticle Stick

How it works:

1. Put lotion on your cuticle using the Q-tip (make sure not to get it on your nail)
2. Polish your nails (as you normally would)
3. Use the cuticle stick to remove the polish mistakes (be careful not to touch your nails if the polish is still wet)
4. Dry Nails & Ta-da! A perfect polish!

I hope this helps. Enjoy! 

Coloring Fun!

I love to color and thought it was such a childish thing to do with kids coloring books. However, when I began coloring Shel Silverstein’s books it didn’t seem so childish after all. J 

This activity is wonderful for both adults and kids and can be used as a keepsake for the family.

All you need is:

Color Pencils, and Fun Books like Shel Silverstein’s collection: Where the Sidewalk Ends, The Giving Tree, A Light in the Attic

My Results: 

It's Dark in Here

 Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me Too!

Jimmy Jet and His TV Set

Dry Shampoo Spray?

I love washing my hair but I have been told that it is best to not wash it daily and I hate how oily it gets on the days I don’t wash it. Years ago, my sis-in-law suggested I use good ol’baby powder to keep it from being oily. I love the idea, did it often but hate the powder residue. Recently found this idea: Dry Shampoo Spray at HookableDesigns. I was so eager to explore new options, I tried it, and now LOVE it!

Recipe:

1 tbsp – Corn Starch

1 tbsp – Rubbing Alcohol

4 tbsp – Water

Need: 

1-Spray Bottle

How to: 

Mix all ingredients in the spray bottle and mist lightly on oily areas. 

I used the blow-dryer to dry out the mist and there was some corn starch residue on my hair. I brushed it off, my hair felt a bit stiff at first but after styling, it was as if I had just washed it. 

If you try it, let me know what you think. =)

Re-create Crayons!

My oldest boy (2 years old) loves crayons and breaks them often. =) So I decided to do something with the broken pieces. This activity can be done with the help of a child but adult supervision is a must.

This is what I did: 

1. Peel all broken crayons.

2. Break into small pieces and fit into a fun mold. Similar colors together are awesome but rainbow crayons are the best!

3. Melt in the microwave (I did 1 minute initially then 30 second intervals – until completely melted, about 3 minutes total for the molds I chose).

4. Wait for them to dry and ta-da! New crayons! =)

My LO loved them! I hope you do too. Enjoy!