Today we talked about the science behind rainbows. We learned that all a rainbow needs is light and water so we went outside to try to create some or our own rainbows. Today we included more rainbow crafts, science, math, literature, and snacks. What Makes a Rainbow Discuss: A rainbow needs light and water for us… Continue reading Rainbows Day 5 -What Makes a Rainbow
Category: Buttercream
Christmas Sugar Cookies
We made Christmas sugar cookies for a family activity tonight. Sugar Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 ½ cup white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda Directions: In a bowl cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until… Continue reading Christmas Sugar Cookies
Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses
Our family Thanksgiving tradition is making Gingerbread Houses. This year we used graham crackers, we also tried chocolate graham crackers. I made buttercream icing to add the candies. Buttercream Icing Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 cup Crisco 4 cups powdered sugar (2 lbs) 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 tablespoon milk (if thick) Directions: Cream together the… Continue reading Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses
Transformers Birthday Cake -6
J is now 6 years old and getting into superheros and technology. He chose to have a Transformers cake this year. I made a 9×11 sheet cake and frosted it with gray street colored frosting. I added smaller squares of cake for the buildings and made windows by cutting mini marshmallows in half. I added… Continue reading Transformers Birthday Cake -6
Backyardigans Party -4
J loves to watch The Backyardigans and play dress up. I had a mirror set up low for the kids with a basket full of fun hats for them to try on and see themselves. We played The Backyardigans theme song and the kids danced with their hats on. J also loves music right now. … Continue reading Backyardigans Party -4
Blue’s Clues Party -2
J totally loves Blue’s Clues right now so I decided to give him a Blue’s Clues party for his second birthday. I decorated with lots of blue balloons and crepe paper. I love going crazy with the decorations while he is still so little because when he comes in the room for the first time… Continue reading Blue’s Clues Party -2