Must Have Monday! Got Milk? Magic Milk Straws

This is a great item that we like to have as a treat in our house!

Got Milk? Magic Milk Straws

Place the straw in a glass of milk and as you sip, you get the taste of the yummy flavored bits inside the straw. Our favorite is Cookies and Cream!

If you haven't tried these, make sure that you do. A great way to get your picky ones to drink their milk :)

Things to Make Thursday! Hydro Bracelets

It is "Things to Make Thursday!"...one of my favorite days of the week :) I found this nice summer craft on familyfun.com.

Hydro means water, and that's just what makes the beads and glitter in these bracelets float and sparkle. Makes 3 bracelets!

Materials

• 2 feet of clear plastic tubing with a ¼-inch inner diameter
• 3 inches of clear plastic tubing with a 3/8-inch inner diameter (sold in most hardware stores)

• Ruler and scissors
• Tiny beads or glitter and water

 Instructions

1. To make each bracelet, cut an 8-inch-long piece from the 1/4-inch tubing and cut a 1-inch length from the 3/8-inch tubing (for a fastener). Slide both ends of the 8-inch tube into the fastener, as shown, and have your child try on the bracelet for fit. If it's too big, take it apart and trim it to size, remembering that it will need to slip over her hand.
2. Remove one end of the bracelet from the fastener. Use a finger to stopper one end while your child drops in tiny beads or pieces of glitter -- or anything she likes that fits in the tube and can be submerged in water.
3. When she's done, slowly fill the tube with water, leaving several inches of air so it has room to move. Carefully slide the free end into the fastener as far as it will go. This should create a snug fit that won't come undone without a good tug.

What the Heck? Wednesday

For "What the Heck? Wednesday" I googled the word cow and glanced through images to find the most unusual photo that had to do with the word cow. I came across this photo of a 2 headed cow. Now, I know that there have been reports, especially with Ripley's Believe it or Not, that there have, in fact, been 2 headed cows out there. However, there is something very unusual about this one. Check out the eye on the right cow....doesn't that look like a human eye?!!!!!

Tips Tuesday! Making Eggs Last Longer

Making Eggs Last Longer

For long-term storage of eggs,crack open the eggs and add individually to an ice tray.When completely frozen put the frozen eggs cubes in a sealed freezer bag and use when needed.

Must Have Monday!! Orbit White

It is "Must Have Monday"

Since I have been on this journey to weight loss (have lost 47 lb so far!!) I have found it is much easier to get through the day without munching if I have a piece of gum in my mouth. With Orbit White, you are killing 2 birds with one stone!! You get the gum, that by the way is outstanding in taste, while you whiten your teeth!! This does work by the way. I noticed this past week while looking in the mirror how much whiter my teeth looked. Forgetting that I had been chewing whitening gum, I tried to figure out what I was doing differently. I was reminded after cleaning out my purse and finding the package :) I am very pleased with this product. A definite "must have!"

Things to Make Thursday! Twig Birdhouses

It is Spring :) What better time to make a little humble abode for our bird friends! Found this cute craft on www.makingfriends.com


Twig Bird House



You Need:
Empty, Clean 1/2 Gallon Milk Carton
Black, Brown or Grey Paint
Lots of Twigs
Low Temp Glue Gun or Tacky Glue
Scissors
Ruler
Pencil
String or Fishing Line

Instructions:
Measure and mark 3" from the bottom all around an empty milk carton. Cut into 2 pieces. Saving both the top and the bottom.

Cut a 2" circle in the middle front of the top piece. Cut the bottom piece down to 1" high. Put some glue on all four sides of the bottom piece on the outside. Push the bottom piece into the bottom of the top piece, making a new base for the milk carton. Glue pour spout closed. Paint the outside of the milk carton in a dark color. This will help the spaces you will have between the sticks blend in. Set aside to dry.

Gather lots of thin, straight sticks. Thicker sticks will go faster but you may need a hand saw or pruning shears to cut sticks to size. Thinner sticks, as shown above, can be broken to size.

Poke a hole through the middle of the top ridge. Push string or line through the hole to hang the bird house.

Break or cut sticks to cover the bottom and all sides working around the hole cut in the center front. Glue them into place. Glue a small stick under the hole for a perch.

Cut or brake sticks for the roof. Glue into place. Glue stick to cover the top ridge.

What the Heck Wednesday! Ladybug

For "What the Heck" Wednesday, I googled the word ladybug and this photo popped up:

Tattoo of course, but poor ladybug :(

No roach available?!!