Tawny, the Mighty Yellow School Bus

School has started for everyone by now and I’m sure there are a lot of mixed feeling from the kids about it. But one thing I have found that every child seems to like is taking the  school bus. Yesterday was the first day of school for my boys. My oldest, Parker, was very excited…

Five Minute Mug Cake Recipe

I wanted to share this fun cake recipe. This cake can be made in the microwave in five minutes. What you’ll need to make one cake: 1 Mug 4 tablespoons cake flour (plain flour) 4 tablespoons sugar 2 table spoons baking cocoa 1 egg 3 table spoons milk 3 table spoons oil 1 dash vanilla…

Keeping Cool

With temperatures souring it’s important to stay cool while you’re having fun. Here are a few things to do to beat the heat. Ice Ball What you’ll need: Balloons (small or medium sized) Water Food Coloring A freezer What to do: Fill a balloon with water and add a couple drops of food coloring. Place…

Art in the Yard

This week I’m bring you art for your yard. Since it’s getting pretty hot outside now here’s a few things you can do inside. When it cools down in the evening you can put your newly created art in the yard to enjoy.   Alphabet Rocks What you’ll need: Stick on letters Smooth unpolished rocks,…

Backyard Olympics

Friday is the opening ceremonies for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. It’s so exciting to watch the sports and cheer for the athletes. It’s also fun to go out with the kids and have your own Olympic games in the back yard or local park. So let the games begin.   Obstacle Course This…

Frogs and Toads

This time of year the frogs and toads are out in force. You can hear them talking to each other when the sun starts to set into the evening. Kids love to find tadpoles in ponds and frogs hiding in their yards. Have fun this week exploring the world of frogs and toads.   Making…

Let’s Get Outside

Let’s get outside to enjoy the great summer weather. Create a backyard log book. The backyard log book is great all year round. In the book you can document the weather every day, what bugs and animals you’ve found, what plants are growing and blooming. Draw a map of your backyard on the front page.…