How to make a watermelon shark that is sure to be a hit at your next summer BBQ! Fill with fruit and gummy fish for a fun added detail! You might also like our summer kebab party, red white and blue mini fruit pizzas or our homemade lime ice cream! Watch our step by step video! Watermelon Shark Making a watermelon shark is such a fun summer tradition that we have. We usually make one for the 4th of July, but have brought them to summer BBQs with friends at other times too. They aren't ... Read More about Make a Watermelon Shark (Video)
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Poor Man’s Cookies Recipe (Video)
Poor Man's cookies come from an old issue of Country Magazine. They are the BEST oatmeal cookies and are made without eggs, butter, milk or nuts! Crispy on the outside, soft in the center, and a hint of toasted coconut flavor, although they do not contain coconut. Maybe it's the brown sugar that makes them so rich in flavor? You might also like our iced oatmeal cookie recipe (which is a spin off of our Poor Man's cookies recipe) or our crispy coconut cookies with chocolate ... Read More about Poor Man’s Cookies Recipe (Video)
Life Cycle of a Butterfly Lunch for Preschoolers (Video)
This life cycle of a butterfly lunch is such a fun way to teach kids about the amazing transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis. It's fun to eat, too! This post was originally shared in 2011 and now includes a video. This post contains an affiliate link. Learning about zoo animals at preschool? You'll love this simple zoo lunch and snack mix! The monkey muffins are hilarious! Watch our step by step video! We first made this fun little butterfly lunch when Kaylee was 3 years ... Read More about Life Cycle of a Butterfly Lunch for Preschoolers (Video)
It’s It Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe (Video)
This copy cat It's It ice cream sandwich recipe is a family favorite! And the best part? The cookies are made from scratch, making them even better than the original! This post was originally shared in 2016 and now includes a step by step video! You might also like our homemade Hostess cupcakes, our toasted coconut chocolate ice cream recipe or our ice cream sandwich cake! Watch our step by step video! What's an It's It? It's It ice cream sandwiches are made with oatmeal ... Read More about It’s It Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe (Video)
5 Steps to Perfectly Charcoal Grilled Chicken Legs
Intimidated by grilling with charcoal? Don't be! Here's our guide: 5 steps for making perfectly charcoal grilled chicken legs. Originally shared in 2015. You might also like our guide for perfectly grilled ribs or top rated crispy fried chicken tender recipe! Last month I posted a photo on Facebook of a plate of chicken legs that my husband had grilled up for us. I was surprised with the many comments and likes it received. I even received requests for his recipe and technique. Honestly, ... Read More about 5 Steps to Perfectly Charcoal Grilled Chicken Legs
Easy Homemade Butter in 10 Minutes! (Video)
Making your own butter is easy to do and a fun project for kids. I'll show you how to make easy homemade butter in 10 minutes using a mixer. You can also make it in a jar! You'll love serving your homemade butter with slices of our favorite crusty bread, Amish dinner rolls or banana bread! Watch our step by step video! Raise you hand if you remember making butter in a baby food jar in elementary school! Making your own butter is literally just shaking up cream until it separates. So ... Read More about Easy Homemade Butter in 10 Minutes! (Video)
Bubble Gum Ice Cream Recipe: No Churn, with Gum Balls (Video)
This bubble gum ice cream recipe is super simple! Whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, bubble gum flavoring (optional), and bubble gum pieces! A sweet treat just like the one served at our favorite little ice cream shop in town. You might also like our no-churn cake batter ice cream, our homemade strawberry ice cream, or our key lime ice cream recipe! Watch our step by step video! My girls LOVE bubble gum ice cream. If an ice cream shop offers it, you can bet that is what both of ... Read More about Bubble Gum Ice Cream Recipe: No Churn, with Gum Balls (Video)
Easiest Friendship Bracelets (3 Ways with Video!)
These are the easiest friendship bracelets you'll ever make for kids of all ages! Wear all 3 together for a fun look. If you can braid or tie basic knots, you can make these bracelets. Perfect for summer camp, youth activities, or craft afternoons with friends and great for beginners. This post contains affiliate links. You might also like these acrylic dog tag necklaces, fluffy flip flops, or nail polish washer necklaces. I just finished the post on our yarn rainbow keychains that we're ... Read More about Easiest Friendship Bracelets (3 Ways with Video!)
Duck Softie Sewing Pattern for Kids (Video)
Make your own duck softie! A simple sewing project for kids using scrap felt and a needle and thread! Such a sweet and simple way to make your own stuffed animal! This is the final part of a 6 part sewing series for kids. Today we're making a duck! In part 1 we made a hippo, in part 2 we made a Corgi puppy, in part 3 we made a pig, in part 4 we made a panda bear, and in part 5 we made a penguin! I hope you've had fun making your own stuffed animals with us! Looking for more sewing projects ... Read More about Duck Softie Sewing Pattern for Kids (Video)
