Super Quick Snack

Out of desperation for something to snack on the other day, we were looking around the kitchen for something to satisfy the munchies.  Daughter number 4 found a box of French Vanilla cake mix.  Hmmm, what to do with it besides making a cake?

I did a google search, and came across a recipe for cookies, called Super Fast Sugar Cookies (Cake Mix Sugar Cookies).  All it takes is the cake mix, eggs, oil, and VOILA!  Instant satisfaction!

                                          (Picture courtesy of Sweet Treats And More)


We didn't use frosting, just sprinkles. Boy, were they good!  The only problem with them is, for a family of five, they don't go very far.  I would recommend doubling the recipe.  This recipe is definitely a repeat in this house!

Here's the link to the recipe for the cookies and frosting:  http://sweettreatsmore.com/2012/02/super-fast-sugar-cookies-cake-mix-sugar/

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Simple Rules of Etiquette by Age 9

I came across this list one day, possibly on Facebook, I can't remember now.  Anyway, it has some very important tips on manners your child should know by age 9.  It's all common sense, but very helpful reminders for people with small children. 


 
The list comes from the 2011 issue of Parents Magazine.  Thanks to Stacey for posting this on her blog, staceyaltamirano.com.

Experimenting With Science: Exploring Gas

After the kids started going to school, I got back into babysitting.  I have become obsessed with Pinterest-once I log on, unless the house is on fire, I have a lot of trouble getting off.  I have come across a plethora of kids' ideas there, and found some really neat experiments, crafts, etc,etc....  One website I stumbled on was www.momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com.  This particular website had a post called, "Exploring Gas w/Balloons, Baking Soda and Vinegar.

What You Need:

baking soda

vinegar

plastic bottle

balloon

funnel

What To Do:

1. Using your funnel, pour vinegar into your bottle.

You only need to fill about 1/3 of the bottle.

2. Using another (dry) funnel, pour baking soda into your balloon.

Fill the balloon approx. 1/2 way.

3. Cover the top of the bottle with your balloon.

Make sure you don't let the baking soda spill into the bottle prematurely.

                         4. When ready, lift your balloon and let the baking soda fall into the vinegar.

5. Watch as the mixture fizzes, bubbles & expands your balloon!

                                Repeat! Believe me, your kids will want to do this more than once.

It was lots of fun to watch the ingredients combine

and form a reaction that was so visual - blowing up the balloon.

The science behind it - Baking soda and the vinegar create an ACID-BASE reaction. When combined/mixed they create a gas - carbon dioxide. Gasses need room to spread, so the carbon dioxide fills the bottle and then moves into the balloon inflating it.

Now, go ahead and try it.  You know you want to!  

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