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..here's something that has inspired me!

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The Foamerator

One of the things my kids love to do in summer is blow bubbles. Such a simple thing, but it provides hours of entertainment. This project is blowing bubbles with a twist. We first made these foamerators last summer and they quickly became a big hit.

You will need:
an empty soda or water bottle
a washcloth
a rubber band

1. Cut the bottom off of the bottle.


2. Fold the washcloth in half and cover the bottom of the bottle with it. Secure with the rubber band.


3. Dip the bottle in some bubble solution or dish soap and blow! The foamerator creates long foam snakes. Lots of fun!

Paper Plate Watermelon

Around here, our favorite summertime fruit is watermelon! So, we decided to pay tribute to our favorite snack by making a paper plate watermelon slice!

1. Paint the center of a paper plate with red paint. We just finger painted it because sometimes we just like to get messy!


2. Using our fingers dipped in green paint we painted the outside edge of the plate.


3. Last we used a Q-Tip dipped in black paint for the seeds.


4. Here you have it! Our watermelon!


* This would be the perfect project for this finger paint recipe!

Oo-Octopus

Onward to letter Oo! An octopus is the perfect addition to our alphabet book!

Muffin Tin Monday-Soup and Sandwich Style

After a weekend of picnics and pigging out on tons of goodies, we are enjoying a nice soup and sandwich lunch today. Here it is:

We have Goldfish crackers, chicken noodle soup, almonds and raisins, grilled cheese sandwiches and tomatoes. Delicious!

To participate in Muffin tin Monday or to check out what everyone else is having, head on over to Her Cup Overfloweth!

Flag Cake

Every year for Independence Day, we make this yummy cake! I know I am a day late posting it, but YOU can make it anytime! It's very simple!

You will need:
1 yellow cake mix
1 large box of Jello
1 cup of boiling water
Cool Whip
strawberries
blueberries

Prepare the cake according to the directions on the package. Allow it to cool. When the cake is cool, mix the Jello and boiling water. Poke holes all over the cake and slowly pour the Jello on. Refrigerate the cake for about 10 minutes. When it's chilled, cover the top with Cool Whip and decorate it with the strawberries and blueberries!