A lot of things look different this year, including all the summer plans for kids. With so much happening in the Space sector with the launch of NASA's astronauts- Robert (Bob) Behnken and Douglas (Doug) Hurley on SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft (on May 30, 2020), the pending launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover on July 30th, 2020, and the return of astronauts Bob and Dog, to earth, on August 2, 2020. How could we not help but make ...
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Beat the heat with what we think is the best tropical smoothie recipe
Ask any Indian and they will tell you the king of all fruit is the mango. Most homes, in South India, that have fruit trees, will almost always have a mango tree, a papaya tree and a banana tree. I guess that's the reason I love this tropical smoothie recipe- it reminds me of home. Or as I love to tell the kids when I eat or drink something that invokes a special memory, "it's a hug to my throat." With our Texas summers continuing to be ...
How to make a clear vegetable soup.
My mother will attest to my love-hate relationship with soups growing up. It would frustrate her no end to listen to me whine and groan about downing a mug of soup. A friend of hers assured her that things would change when I would grow older. Things would move full circle and sure enough, here I am today making soups for my family. Why? Because it's good for them! (I see all the mamas nodding in agreement.) This clear vegetable soup recipe, ...
How to make your Minions: The Rise Of Gru party unforgettable.
We've all fallen in love with those tiny yellow creatures with crazy, big personalities, the funniest lingo, and their love for bananas. Right from their first appearance in Despicable Me, followed by Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3, and finally the ultimate Minions-centric movie- Minions, they've dominated the big screen. Earlier on in the year, my kids started counting down to the slotted summer release of Minions : The Rise of Gru but ...
Practical Life lessons from the Trolls World Tour Characters (+ A Blu-Ray Giveaway, Fun Crafts and Treats)
If you're wondering whether or not you want to own Poppy's latest musical dance extravaganza on DVD and Blu-Ray, just reading a few wise words from the Trolls World Tour Characters will be enough to inspire you to grab a copy. This feature has been sponsored by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. All opinions are my own. Queen Poppy (Anna Kendrick), Branch (Justin Timberlake), and the rest of your favorite Trolls are back for ...
The best online learning programs for kids with a free trial
When school moved from in-person attendance to distance learning right after Spring break here in Texas, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, reactions were mixed. Kids were excited to be able to sleep in, wear their pjs and have classes online, teachers struggled with adapting to an online model that came to life onscreen, and parents chewed through fingernails, concerned their kids weren't getting the full learning experience. And now well ...
Easy Peasy 4th of July Brownies to celebrate the holiday (+ Free Printable Independence Day Workbook for Older Kids)
I love partnering with fun brands that make the ordinary pop with personality. It's not hard to fall in love with Sweetworks especially if you're hardpressed on time or not confident you can decorate a cake. With just a little frosting and all the colorful Sweetworks assortments, you can have a sweet creation that looks fantastic. Circa 2015, my then 8-year-old and 4-year-old created this beautiful floral cake using nothing but ...