homemade puffy paint for kids

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I had seen a few versions of this homemade puffy paint floating around pinterest, and I knew my kiddos would love it. We decided to make some of our own, and the kiddos had a blast. They seriously didn't want to stop and pretty much used every last drop of it. Once your kids have completed their artwork, you just pop it in the microwave for a few seconds and it rises right off the paper. It is so cool. This was a craft that we made and tossed because I really didn't think I wanted to keep anything with cooked flour in it (ewww, mold). I made sure to take pictures of all their lovely creations though. This just requires a few simple ingredients to make, and I definitely think it will be one we make again and again. Here's what you'll need:





What you'll need (to make 6 rainbow colours like I did)

6 wilton squeeze bottles
6 bowls and spoons
canvas (without staples in it) or heavy cardstock
microwave

For each colour (so if you're making 6 colours, you'll need to multiply these ingredients by 6):

1/4 self-rising flour - the self-rising part is important!
1/4 cup salt
4 tbsp water
gel icing colour



Directions

1. In a bowl mix 1/4 cup self-rising flour, 1/4 cup salt, 4 tbsp water and a bit of wilton gel icing colour (just 1 colour at a time!).

2. Mix the above all together until smooth and runny.

3. Pour your mixture into a wilton squeeze bottle.

4. Repeat the above process for each colour you make - we made a beautiful rainbow of colours.

5. Give the paints to your kiddos and let them go wild.

6. When they are finished their masterpieces, pop them in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds, or until the artwork starts to rise off the paper.

7. Admire your artwork and check out how cool the 3-dimensional-ness is!

And here's a little picture overload of some of my kiddo's masterpieces:































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a Canada Day lunch for the kiddos

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With Canada Day coming this weekend, I couldn't exactly let the day go by without creating something cute for the kiddos. Come check out Canadian Family to get the details.

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this week in bento boxes

Pin It We've started the countdown to the last day of school. 4 days to go! My little Kirsten has enjoyed her first year of school soooo much. She's actually been quite upset this past week that school is coming to an end. We're so lucky that she had such an awesome teacher, she made so many great friends and learned so much. I can't believe Cam is starting school in the Fall - I'll have one in JK and one in SK. It will definitely be fun! Here are some more bento boxes from the archives.



This adorable bento box was for Kirsten's morning nutrition break. The top tier held a sliced cereal bar in a flower silicone muffin cup and some mini pretzels. The bottom tier held some raspberries and blackberries with an adorable bunny pick.



Here's another bento that was made for Kirsten's morning nutrition break. The top tier held some unsweetened applesauce with a sprinkling of sugar sprinkles. The bottom tier held a flower silicone muffin cup filled with craisins and a floral piece of baran and some plain cheerios.



This bento was made for Kirsten's afternoon nutrition break. The top tier held some sliced celery. The bottom tier held a chicken sandwich cut into a circle with a little cheese princess on top. The princess was made using some small plastic cutters and food safe markers. There was also a silicone muffin cup with sliced baby carrots.



Here's a bento for Kirsten's morning nutrition break. The top tier held some yogurt. The bottom tier held some sliced apples (brushed with lemon juice to prevent browning) with a cute bunny pick and a flower silicone muffin cup with a sliced cereal bar.



And lastly, another bento from Kirsten's afternoon nutrition break. The top tier held some butterfly cut cucumbers. The bottom tier held a cherry silicone cup filled with craisins and a circle cut sandwich with a marble cheese butterfly.

Here are some of the supplies I used (or similar) to make these lunches:




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the cutest whale cupcake ever

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I just love this adorable little whale on top of this delicious cupcake. It was probably one of my most favourite cupcakes to make. How cute would these be for an 'under the sea' themed birthday party or great for a kids summer beach/BBQ party. These were beyond simple to make (like everything I make - are you starting to see a trend??). I tinted some white icing with a little blue gel icing colour and frosted a prepared cupcake. On top I stuck a blue jordan almond and 2 blue jelly belly jellybeans for the back fins. Then I used a toothpick and my gel icing colours and drew on a mouth, eyes and a spout. SOOOOO cute and SOOOOO easy.



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dancing queen

Pin It Another dance season has come to a successful end. Kirsten had her dance recital on the weekend and she did so well. I am one proud mama. She's in a combo ballet/jazz/tap class and they did a tap routine for the recital. There's nothing cuter than a bunch of four and five year olds tapping around on stage. Too cute! I am just so delighted that Kirsten is enjoying dancing, seeing as I danced myself for 13 years. We're looking forward to another great season next year! Here are a few pics I took of Kirsten before heading to her recital:















And Kirsten wanted to let you know how old she is:



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