Time to start gearing up for the day of L-O-V-E! Sick of the same old Valentine's Day cards and envelopes? Are you a bit short on cash? Homemade valentine's gifts are a great idea for anybody, and of course they're totally adorable--not to mention heartfelt! These crafts are a great idea for any sleepover, and even when you're just hanging out at home!
What You'll Need:
Corrugated or regular cardboard
Scissors
Twine or ribbon
Strong glue
Buttons, dried flowers or beads
Paper or fabric cutouts
What You'll Do:
1-Cut the cardboard into 8 1/2-by-11-inch pieces.
2-Fold cardboard up to 4 inches from the bottom and 3 inches from the top, overlapping the top flap over the bottom part.
3-Glue the 4-inch sides together. Let dry completely.
4-Put your gift or letter inside the envelope and close shut. secure with twine or ribbon.
5-Add buttons, dried flowers or beads to decorate. Glue cutouts to decorate.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Egg Salad
Try this on a rye or whole-wheat bagel with a lettuce leaf. Even though the taste of the curry powder is barely noticeable, if curry isn’t your thing, leave it out and add a little Dijon mustard instead.
What You’ll Need:
Serves 2 Vegetarian
2 hard-boiled eggs
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
A pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
What You’ll Do:
1. Place the eggs in a small sauce pan; fill with cold water until the eggs are covered. Place over high heat just until it starts to boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Chill the eggs for at least two hours or put them in a bowl of ice-cold water for 20 minutes.
2. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the other ingredients. The easiest way to peel an egg is to peel it under cold, running water. Place it in an egg slicer; first one way and then the other so the egg is diced. Add to the bowl and stir, mashing the egg yolks.
3. Refrigerate until the next morning and assemble your sandwich then. (If you make it the night before, the bread will get soggy.)
What You’ll Need:
Serves 2 Vegetarian
2 hard-boiled eggs
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
A pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
What You’ll Do:
1. Place the eggs in a small sauce pan; fill with cold water until the eggs are covered. Place over high heat just until it starts to boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Chill the eggs for at least two hours or put them in a bowl of ice-cold water for 20 minutes.
2. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the other ingredients. The easiest way to peel an egg is to peel it under cold, running water. Place it in an egg slicer; first one way and then the other so the egg is diced. Add to the bowl and stir, mashing the egg yolks.
3. Refrigerate until the next morning and assemble your sandwich then. (If you make it the night before, the bread will get soggy.)
Friday, June 19, 2009
Burger Bar!
Treat dad and the fam to a good old fashioned meat and potatoes meal for Father's Day. Not having a big family dinner?
Cook up one for dad and make him his own unique burger based on his faves (see some of our all-new add-ons below!). Either way, it's delish din that's as simple as the pie you'll serve for dessert (Get a great recipe RIGHT HERE!)
What You'll Need:
1 Box of hamburger patties from the grocery store freezer section1 Bag of hamburger bunsVeggies like shredded lettuce, tomatoes onions, relish, pickles, olives, chili peppers, etc.
The fun part? Go topping cuh-razy!
Make your patty oh-so-perf with some of these cool substitutions. Mix and match for your own unique creation.
*Instead of American cheese, use: cheddar, mozzarella, provolone or add a li'l spice with pepperjack.*Instead of mustard, ketchup or mayo top your burger with a fave salad dressing like blue cheese or ranch.*Add a li'l bit of kick with a touch of hot sauce or your fave spice sprinkled on top of the patty.
What You'll Do:
1. Set the table up like a good ol' fashioned picnic (red-checkered cloth, a few fresh flowers, maybe some cute framed pics of you and dad).
2. Have mom (or daddyo himself) help you cook the hamburgers on the grill.
3. Put hamburgers in buns out on a big plate.
4. Place the bowls of toppers and condiments on the table near your burgers.
5. Let everyone dig in and make their burger just how they like it, with tons of different combinations. See who can come up with the craziest (and most delicious!) burger.
Cook up one for dad and make him his own unique burger based on his faves (see some of our all-new add-ons below!). Either way, it's delish din that's as simple as the pie you'll serve for dessert (Get a great recipe RIGHT HERE!)
What You'll Need:
1 Box of hamburger patties from the grocery store freezer section1 Bag of hamburger bunsVeggies like shredded lettuce, tomatoes onions, relish, pickles, olives, chili peppers, etc.
The fun part? Go topping cuh-razy!
Make your patty oh-so-perf with some of these cool substitutions. Mix and match for your own unique creation.
*Instead of American cheese, use: cheddar, mozzarella, provolone or add a li'l spice with pepperjack.*Instead of mustard, ketchup or mayo top your burger with a fave salad dressing like blue cheese or ranch.*Add a li'l bit of kick with a touch of hot sauce or your fave spice sprinkled on top of the patty.
What You'll Do:
1. Set the table up like a good ol' fashioned picnic (red-checkered cloth, a few fresh flowers, maybe some cute framed pics of you and dad).
2. Have mom (or daddyo himself) help you cook the hamburgers on the grill.
3. Put hamburgers in buns out on a big plate.
4. Place the bowls of toppers and condiments on the table near your burgers.
5. Let everyone dig in and make their burger just how they like it, with tons of different combinations. See who can come up with the craziest (and most delicious!) burger.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Dad's Day Craft – Make a Memory Mug!
Father's Day is next Sunday...eek! What are you gonna give dear ol' Dad to say thanks for cheering you on at all those soccer games, cooking you pancakes on the weekends or taking you to baseball games? Give him a presh li'l prezzie and remind him of all the good times when you make your own memory mug.
It's easy to do and super fun, too!
What You'll Need:
White coffee mugEnamel paints – any colors you want
Paint brush
Mementos of you and your Dad – pics, concert tix, sea shells from a vacay
What You'll Do:
1. Buy a new coffee mug, or use an old one – just make sure that it's clean and dry before you use it.
2. With the enamel paint, be creative and decorate the mug with all sorts of fun stuff. Write "I Love You, Dad," draw hearts, stars, and other patterns with all different colors. With a thinner paint brush, you can even do stick figures of you and your dad together, or write a longer message to him.
3. Once you're finished decorating, bake the mug in the oven at a low temp. See the directions on the enamel paint bottle for how long to bake it. You can also leave the mug out to dry, which can take a few days.
4. Once the mug is all dry, get ready to load the inside with all sorts of goodies for dear ol' Dad. Include funny pics, movie ticket stubs from your fave flicks, silly sayings that you two share and of course a little note about how much you love him! Another great idea? Slip in some coupons that entitle daddyo to some favors. Taking out the trash, doing dishes or making his fave dish will def put a smile on dad's face!
It's easy to do and super fun, too!
What You'll Need:
White coffee mugEnamel paints – any colors you want
Paint brush
Mementos of you and your Dad – pics, concert tix, sea shells from a vacay
What You'll Do:
1. Buy a new coffee mug, or use an old one – just make sure that it's clean and dry before you use it.
2. With the enamel paint, be creative and decorate the mug with all sorts of fun stuff. Write "I Love You, Dad," draw hearts, stars, and other patterns with all different colors. With a thinner paint brush, you can even do stick figures of you and your dad together, or write a longer message to him.
3. Once you're finished decorating, bake the mug in the oven at a low temp. See the directions on the enamel paint bottle for how long to bake it. You can also leave the mug out to dry, which can take a few days.
4. Once the mug is all dry, get ready to load the inside with all sorts of goodies for dear ol' Dad. Include funny pics, movie ticket stubs from your fave flicks, silly sayings that you two share and of course a little note about how much you love him! Another great idea? Slip in some coupons that entitle daddyo to some favors. Taking out the trash, doing dishes or making his fave dish will def put a smile on dad's face!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Easy Peanut Butter Pie
Difficulty: 1
Ingredients:
(1) Store bought pie crust
1 Cup - Confectioners' Sugar
1/2 Cup - Crunchy Peanut Butter
1 Package_ Pudding (chocolate or vanilla)
Materials:
Pie Tin
Spatula
Directions:
1. Open your pie crust from the store. It can be graham cracker or whatever you like.
2. Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter with spatula and spread in bottom of crust.
3. Make a package of vanilla or chocolate instant pudding as directed on package,
4. Spread pudding above the peanut butter and sugar mixture.
5. You can decorate it with Reeses Pieces, chocolate chips...or try it with bananas!
Ingredients:
(1) Store bought pie crust
1 Cup - Confectioners' Sugar
1/2 Cup - Crunchy Peanut Butter
1 Package_ Pudding (chocolate or vanilla)
Materials:
Pie Tin
Spatula
Directions:
1. Open your pie crust from the store. It can be graham cracker or whatever you like.
2. Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter with spatula and spread in bottom of crust.
3. Make a package of vanilla or chocolate instant pudding as directed on package,
4. Spread pudding above the peanut butter and sugar mixture.
5. You can decorate it with Reeses Pieces, chocolate chips...or try it with bananas!
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
Are you a chocoholic who loves strawberry shortcake? Well, we've got the perfect recipe for YOU! Bring this simple and satisfying dessert to your next sleepover, BBQ or pool party.
The combo of mouthwatering chocolate and fresh strawberries is sure to be a huge hit.
What You’ll Need:
Boxed brownie mix and all the ingredients called for on the box (water, oil, eggs, etc.) If you have a healthier recipe for brownies, don’t hesitate to use it!Low fat vanilla yogurt or whipped cream Strawberries
What You'll Do:
1. Prepare and bake brownies according to the instructions on the box.2. Once the brownies are done, let them cool off completely. 3. Cut the brownies into equally sized squares. 4. While the brownies are baking or cooling off, take fresh strawberries and slice them vertically (recommended thickness: ¼ inch) 5. Take a piece of brownie and spread a good amount of vanilla yogurt or whipped cream on the top surface. 6. Place sliced strawberries on top.7. Add another layer of yogurt.8. Place another brownie piece on top. Decorate your mini cake any way you want! (You can use the strawberries for more fruit or sprinkles, icing, chocolate etc.)
The combo of mouthwatering chocolate and fresh strawberries is sure to be a huge hit.
What You’ll Need:
Boxed brownie mix and all the ingredients called for on the box (water, oil, eggs, etc.) If you have a healthier recipe for brownies, don’t hesitate to use it!Low fat vanilla yogurt or whipped cream Strawberries
What You'll Do:
1. Prepare and bake brownies according to the instructions on the box.2. Once the brownies are done, let them cool off completely. 3. Cut the brownies into equally sized squares. 4. While the brownies are baking or cooling off, take fresh strawberries and slice them vertically (recommended thickness: ¼ inch) 5. Take a piece of brownie and spread a good amount of vanilla yogurt or whipped cream on the top surface. 6. Place sliced strawberries on top.7. Add another layer of yogurt.8. Place another brownie piece on top. Decorate your mini cake any way you want! (You can use the strawberries for more fruit or sprinkles, icing, chocolate etc.)
Thursday, June 11, 2009
BFF Summer Special: Unique Envelopes!
Yay! It's summer and that means it's time for tonsa vacays and fun travels...but also lots of time away from your BFF. How are you gonna let her know how fab it is when you're at the lake with your fam? Who can you dish to the next time that dude at the snack shack smiles at you?
Whether you're traveling far and wide, or she's the one cutting loose at sleepaway soccer camp, you two can keep in touch the old school way – letters. Check out these oh-so-easy envelopes to send 'em in. Feeling more short 'n' sweet? Check out these collage postcards RIGHT HERE.
What You'll Need
Your fave old mag
Glue
What You'll Do:
1. Find a magazine and pick out your fave page or any colorful page.
2. Take one of those pages and fold two of the longer sides over a half an inch and glue down.
3. Fold the bottom end of the page and glue the sides together to make a pocket.
4. Take the top and fold the corners over then glue them down.
5. Fold the top over the bottom and voila you have your own unique envelope!
Whether you're traveling far and wide, or she's the one cutting loose at sleepaway soccer camp, you two can keep in touch the old school way – letters. Check out these oh-so-easy envelopes to send 'em in. Feeling more short 'n' sweet? Check out these collage postcards RIGHT HERE.
What You'll Need
Your fave old mag
Glue
What You'll Do:
1. Find a magazine and pick out your fave page or any colorful page.
2. Take one of those pages and fold two of the longer sides over a half an inch and glue down.
3. Fold the bottom end of the page and glue the sides together to make a pocket.
4. Take the top and fold the corners over then glue them down.
5. Fold the top over the bottom and voila you have your own unique envelope!
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