Little Pink Apple

Category: Celebrations

  • Our Summer Favorites

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    We can not believe summer is over.  It has been a lovely summer,  and it is very hard for us to say good bye to sleeping in, lounging in the pool, camp, and travel.  There were a few things that we really had a great time playing with this summer and couldn’t seem to get…

  • Kids in the Kitchen: Making a No-Bake 4th of July Tart

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    We made this tart for the 4th.  It looks fancy and difficult but it is so easy.  The most difficult part of this dessert is locating a long rectangular pan.  Fortunately, my local William-Sonoma had one in stock.  Here is the link to the no-bake tart recipe .  We used Ghirardelli chocolate, fresh raspberries, and…

  • Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty

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    My daughter and I had an absolutely wonderful trip visiting my best friend from college and her family in Colorado.  My best friend always finds the most wonderful toys.  This trip was no exception.  She introduced us to “Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty”.  My daughter absolutely loved it.  Needless to say we left Colorado with several…

  • State Study: Hawaii

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    “A Lei for Tutu” by Rebecca Nevers Fellows “How Maui Slowed the Sun” by Suelyn Ching Tune “The Last Princess: The Story of Princess Ka’iulani of Hawaii” by Fay Stanley “Remember Pearl Harbor” by Thomas B. Stanley “Pearl Harbor Ready to Read” by Stephen Krensky “Dog of the Sea Waves” by James Rumford “High Tide…

  • Kids in the Kitchen: Watermelon Pops

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    We had such a great time making and eating these cute pops.  The key to making layered pops is time and patience.  We took our time and made this a two day project. Begin by mixing (1) 3 oz. package of strawberry Jell-O, 1 cup boiling water, and enough ice to 1/2 a cup of…

  • Pool Fun

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    Summer is a breath away for us!  The kids and I are seriously excited about slowing down and spending our days in the pool.  This also means it is time to replenish our supply of pool toys and floats.  Here are some of our favorites for summer!   Doughnut Float Pool Jellyfish Volleyball Set Spot…

  • Kids in the Kitchen: Patriotic Cake Pops

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    This is a great, easy to make treat that kids and adults will enjoy. To make roughly 48 cake pops you will need: 2 boxes of cake mix 1 can of frosting 4 packs of cake pop sticks (they come 12 to a bag) 6 bags of candy melts (we used 3 blue, and 3…

  • Crock-pot Mexican Lasagna

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    If it is Tuesday odds are we are eating something out of the crock-pot.  We have more activities on Tuesday than any other day.  I have found that crock-pot recipes are hit or miss.  A lot of times I have found they smell better than they actually taste and are lacking in the flavor department. …

  • Bunny Munch

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    With Easter right around the corner I made bunny munch.  It makes a great snack for when you’re dying your Easter eggs.

  • Kids In the Kitchen: Shamrock Shakes

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    Serves 4 2 1/2 Cups of Milk 4 Cups of Ice Cream 1/2 tsp. of mint extract 18 drops of green food coloring green decorators sugar whipped cream for garnish   1.) Blend milk, ice cream, mint extract, and green food coloring.  Pour in four glasses. Garnish your shakes with whipped cream and green sugar.