Magic Jell-O

Nifty little product to share with you today.

Have you seen theses on the Jell-O aisle?

The kiddos sure did and could not wait to make them.

We pulled out everything we needed to make the pudding first.

Three things… my kinda of cooking and clean-up!

Waived our magic wand!

And ta-da, green pudding.

Fun summertime cooking, next we are going to try the Jell-O with Root Beer!

Estate sale vs. Birthday Party

I hit an Estate sale this past Saturday, while Hannah was at a Fear Factor Birthday party.

 Funny now that she is a “tween” having boys come to the birthday party isn’t quite the same as when she was two!

Anyway, they had some really great stuff, if I had been there two hours earlier.

 I did end up with this cart, for $8.00.

Brought it home wiped it down and tossed my junk on it.

 For now it’s going to hang out here.

I also bought a great big snow shovel. It was 108 that day and I was remembering how just a mere 5 months earlier it was -30 below….

Head Country, WHAT?

Sometimes I wonder how far down in the sand my head is buried. It seems to be the simple things that I am clueless on!

 A few weeks ago a friend of mine was telling me all about how she made a BBQ meatloaf using Head Country Spice.

What, back up, you mean Head Country BBQ Sauce. Nope the spice!

We have used nothing but Head Country BBQ sauce for years. I had no idea that they also make and sell a spice. So, I spent two weeks trying to catch it in stock at the store.

Yesterday, I gave it a try for the first time on some grilled shrimp and veggies.

Delish and no worries about burning the sauce at the end. I am looking forward to it on hamburgers, chicken and that meatloaf!

Now, I have done my duty and spread the love. Pass it on and help another buried in the sand soul!

Linking up to all these great places today Tempt my Tummy - Tuesday at the Table - Tasty Tuesday - Home Sweet Farm

Yep, it's hot!

This was my dash board yesterday...

Yep, it's HOT! And there is no end in sight of tripple digit days!

Think I'll let the kiddos try the ole frying an egg on the sidewalk tomorrow.

Maybe it's because I live here in the South and hate how the Junebugs gather around the lights outside. But, when I read Anne Graham Lotz devotional yesterday I so could understand. Thought I would share with you.

Just Turn on the Light!

You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.

Ephesians 5:8, NKJV

I live in the southern part of the United States. During the warmer months in particular, if I leave the porch light on at night, all sorts of moths and insects swarm to it. The variety can be fascinating. Everything from large luna moths to beetles to strange green crawly things beat and flutter their way to the light. I have never stood at the door and called these insects to come or set out bait for them. All I have to do is to turn on the light and they come of their own volition - by the hundreds. Moths, in the midst of the darkness, are not attracted to more darkness. They are attracted to the light.

People today, living in the midst of "darkness," are not attracted to more darkness; they are attracted to the Light. So let your Light shine! Lift it high! You don't have to have a clever presentation to your witness or learn evangelistic formulas or take a course on communicating to postmodern man. For heaven's sake, just turn on the Light!

Demolition Play Day

This is hands down one of my kid’s favorite activity to do.

Whenever it’s extreme weather outside…HEAT, snow or ice…we have a demolish day!

It all starts with a trip to Goodwill to pick up a few old VCR’s, phones and any “cool” gadget.

 Next I pull out the tool box and let them start taking apart “the goods”.

They can spend hours unscrewing, wire cutting and rebuilding their treasures.

If the heat has you the kiddos bouncing off the wall just toss them that old iron that no longer works and kick your feet up.

This project builds creativity, fine motor skills and working together. And is far better than having to pick up the remains of 500 popped water balloons!

Linking up at these great blogs Fingerprints on the Fridge - Hodgepodge Friday - A Little Knick Knack - Tidy Mom - Bubbly Nature -

H-O-T!

Has it been hot in your neck of the woods?

Here {in Oklahoma} we are on day 16 of 100-105 degrees ... DAY 16!

 Do you know what that does to kiddos during the summer?

 I have been keeping them locked inside until about 8pm. Only to tie glow sticks around their necks so I can keep tabs on them outside in the dark.

So, these next few days I’ll be sharing some activites {beside the movies, library and mall} my kiddos have loved during these HOT summer days. In hopes to help some parent out there that is feeling my pain. And hopefully you will have some great ideas to share too.

Sunday afternoon I filled and tied 500 water balloons, while the neighborhood boys stared and drooled in amazement.

At 8:00 p.m. sharp they had about 15 minutes to launch as many balloons at each other they could.

The hubby {big kid at heart} joined in the fun.

I think the kids had more fun trying to nail him with balloons.

For a mere $5.00 and two hours of filling time the kids had a blast. Sometimes I forget about the simple things kids love.