tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72058621310822857192024-03-15T21:09:46.597-04:00One Creative HousewifeA blog about Homemaking, Kids, and DIYAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12322344389710660574noreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205862131082285719.post-76766039778819353322014-10-10T20:34:00.001-04:002014-10-10T20:34:30.991-04:00Command Center Expansion / Update <div style="text-align: center;">
I guess, first I should address the number one question I have been receiving...</div>
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The #1 Question: Where have I been? </div>
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The Answer: Right here. Living life. Learning lessons. The biggest lesson I learned is that I can not handle more the 2 activities per child. Otherwise the rest of my life S-T-O-P-S!!!! I'm really not sure how all the activities happened. It was kind of a snowball effect where one joined an activity, then, another, and another. Next thing I knew we were spending 6 days a week at their activities and I was accomplishing nothing. Now we have cut back on activities for the kids, and I'm back to blogging. </div>
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I thought the best post to come back with would be an update on one of my most popular posts; my <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/07/time-to-get-organized.html" target="_blank">command center</a>!</div>
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If you would like to see where I purchased the products above, <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/07/time-to-get-organized.html" target="_blank">please check out this post</a>!</div>
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Below is the comparison on how things have changed over the past 2 years. To check out my previous update, go <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2013/01/command-center-update.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Now the general setup still remains the same, but the use has changed a little, and we have added on.</div>
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This is how we are using the original parts now.</div>
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What each section is used for is broken down below.</div>
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Calendar - Work hours, Volunteer hours, Activities going on, What day is day 1-6 of the kids' 6 day rotating schedule for school .... Pretty much anywhere anyone has to be, and it is all color coded.</div>
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School/Kids' Boards - What happens for each kid on the 6 day rotating schedule for school, All the information for their activities.</div>
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School/Kid's Bins - Any important paperwork for school or activities. everything has its' own folder.</div>
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Receipts - All our unfiled receipts.</div>
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Coupons - All our unfiled coupons.</div>
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Budget - Holds the notebook for all our outgoing money.</div>
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Mail - Has pretty much become the home to magazines I'm not ready to part with yet.</div>
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Work Schedule - My husband's work schedule.</div>
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Notes - Phone messages, schedule changes, etc.</div>
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This brings us to our expanded section of our command center. When I only had one child in school the 6 day rotating schedule for special classes was easy peasy. Now with two children in school I have no idea who has what. Especially when it comes to day 6. Day 6 rotates through the other 5 days plus has a bonus special. Unfortunately with not enough room on the calendar to write all our schedules and 2 specials, we had to cross reference what number each weekday was with what activity they had had on each day. My kids were unable to do this, and for me it was not easily accomplished with a quick glance.</div>
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My solution to forgotten library books, and wearing sandals on gym day was this...</div>
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Now my kids can easily tell what special class they have each day, and I can make sure they have what they need; without having to cross reference the the calendar to the board. As an added bonus this is the door we leave through each morning, so I can do one final check with out even thinking about it!</div>
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For their names and the days of the week, I used my Silhouette machine to cut adhesive vinyl and then I placed it on the door. My Silhouette machine is seriously one of the best purchases I have ever made when it come to making personalized home decor. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007R83VKE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007R83VKE&linkCode=as2&tag=onecreahous08-20&linkId=FDLORF3H62JHRIZI">Here is the newer version of the Silhouette that I have</a>. And these are just some of the projects I have done with my Silhouette, <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/09/diy-halloween-platter_13.html" target="_blank">Halloween platter</a>, <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/08/scrabble-family-art.html" target="_blank">Scrabble art</a>, <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/07/in-this-home-diy-wall-art.html" target="_blank">wall art</a>, and <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/08/getting-our-coat-closet-ready-for-school.html" target="_blank">closet organization</a>.</div>
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Then using pic art from Google and the Paint program on my computer I made tags, and printed them on white card stock. I had to make three sets of the special class tags, because of the day 6 rotation there is the possibility of needing three of the same tags at the same time.</div>
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After cutting the tags out, I attached them to black card stock using a glue stick. You could use any color card stock you like. I just stuck with the black and white theme from the main section of my command center.</div>
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Then I put 3-4 tags in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VBXB48/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007VBXB48&linkCode=as2&tag=onecreahous08-20&linkId=FOILYDDX4FJG6J33">3 mil laminating pouches</a>, and ran each pouch through my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010JEJPC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0010JEJPC&linkCode=as2&tag=onecreahous08-20&linkId=SFF2HVICHZJC6JTB">laminator</a>. Another one of my favorite purchases E-V-E-R!!!</div>
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I then cut the tags out of the lamination, and attached <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00114LU8K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00114LU8K&linkCode=as2&tag=onecreahous08-20&linkId=SALBLJBBHHXIFWPT">magnetic tape</a>
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Now I adjust the specials every Sunday, and we are good to go for the week. I store the extra tags in the "Tags for Days of the Week" bin on our dry erase board (labeled in one of the pictures above).</div>
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As an added bonus I have started hanging the kids spelling words and study guides for the week under their columns. Now we always know where they are and the kids can easily access them when it is time to study.</div>
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This is what the entire setup looks like now and it has been working wonderfully for us.<br />
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If you are trying to come up with something to take to a holiday picnic next week; here
are some patriotic recipes that I have shared with you in the past that
would be great for the 4th of July! They are all refreshing treats for a hot day
and super easy to make. Personally I'm looking forward to the mini deep dish fruit pizzas...YUM!</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/06/patriotic-poke-cake.html" target="_blank">Patriotic Poke Cake</a></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/07/flag-mini-deep-dish-fruit-pizzas.html" target="_blank">Flag Mini Deep Dish Fruit Pizzas </a></b></div>
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<b> <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/06/red-and-blue-star-shapped-jello-shots.html" target="_blank">Red and Blue Star Shaped Jello Shots</a> </b></div>
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<b> <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/07/kid-friendly-patriotic-jello.html" target="_blank">Kid Friendly Patriotic Jello </a></b></div>
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Ok the next ones aren't Red, White "and" Blue, but they are totally delicious, and go with every picnic <br />
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This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and Tuesday the 7th is Teacher Appreciation Day. My daughter loves her teacher and we wanted to thank her for all the work she has done for my daughter's class this year. I wanted the gift to be something her teacher could use, but still be cute. I came across this adorable idea for a <a href="http://www.thehappyscraps.com/2012/05/dry-erase-marker-bouquet-teacher-gift.html" target="_blank">Dry Erase Marker Bouquet from The Happy Scraps</a>, and decided to make my own spin on it.</div>
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I picked up a pack of Expo Markers and a Gift Card from Target. I had everything else left over from my daughter's <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/08/lalaloopsy-birthday-party.html" target="_blank">Lalaloopsy Birthday Party</a>. <br />
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I used a fine tip Sharpie to draw around the edges of the foam flowers (from Oriental Trading Company), and just placed the tip of the markers through pre-cut holes in the flowers. I used tissue paper to hold the markers in place, and taped a wooden skewer (with the tip cut off) to the gift card.<br />
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I hope this little gesture lets her teacher know how grateful we are for all that she does!<br />
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Lately the only vegetable my daughter wants to eat is cauliflower. I am kind of getting tired of steamed cauliflower so I went to my fail proof way of cooking vegetables and the cauliflower was delicious. My family actually ate an entire head of cauliflower for dinner.</div>
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4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.</div>
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5. Toss the cauliflower until evenly coated.</div>
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7. Bake the cauliflower for 30-40 minutes, turning part way through.</div>
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Serve as a side or a snack. My kids like dipping it in ketchup, but I like it just as it is.</div>
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I have been trying for a while now to come up with a mix to replace the packaged ranch mixes I have been buying. There are a ton of recipes out there but some were too salty, some to garlicy for my families taste, and some just didn't have enough flavor. I finally came up with a mix that is just right for my family.</div>
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It is not a secret that we love LEGOs in this house. </div>
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I don't think a day goes by that my kids don't play with LEGOs at some point. </div>
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The other day my daughter asked if she could have a LEGO hair clip, and of course I said, "Yes!"<br />
I thought since flowers are blooming everywhere around here that a flower hair clip would be prefect.</div>
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2 metal hair clips (I use <a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/metal-curl-clips/SBS-292507,default,pd.html">these</a>) </div>
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My favorite way to cut ribbon is to lay the glass from a picture frame
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I had another x-ray on my foot this week, and it looks like I will be spending at least 3 more weeks in my boot. For some reason, whenever I ask the doctor any questions about my foot heeling on its own or not; he looks at me like I'm a crazy person, puts on his best poker face and says, "It's too soon to tell." All I can say is this boot better not cut into my summer sandal time!</div>
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I packed her mini pancakes, syrup, grapes, and a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Twist-Bottle-Assorted-Colors/dp/B008TF60SY/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&keywords=sistema%20twist%20n%20sip&linkCode=ur2&qid=1347587868&sr=8-2&tag=onecreahous08-20" target="_blank">Sistema Twist N' Sip*</a> of water.</div>
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She had a sandwich cut with an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NTIPWG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002NTIPWG&linkCode=as2&tag=onecreahous08-20">Elephant Lunch Punch*</a>, squeezable applesauce, carrots, 2 cookies, and a Capri Sun.</div>
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She had a sandwich cut with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lunch-Punch-Sandwich-Cutters-Whimsical/dp/B003Y7JSAE/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&keywords=lunch%20punch&linkCode=ur2&qid=1350698091&sr=8-3&tag=onecreahous08-20" target="_blank">Crown Lunch Punch*</a>, grapes, carrots, M&Ms, and a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Twist-Bottle-Assorted-Colors/dp/B008TF60SY/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&keywords=sistema%20twist%20n%20sip&linkCode=ur2&qid=1347587868&sr=8-2&tag=onecreahous08-20" target="_blank">Sistema Twist N' Sip*</a> of water. </div>
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I packed her a sandwich cut with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lunch-Punch-Sandwich-Cutters-Whimsical/dp/B003Y7JSAE/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&keywords=lunch%20punch&linkCode=ur2&qid=1350698091&sr=8-3&tag=onecreahous08-20" target="_blank">Princess Lunch Punch*</a>, squeezable applesauce, carrots, pretzels, and a Capri Sun. </div>
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I'm lazy, L-A-Z-Y! </div>
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I hate making my bed just to unmake it every night, so I usually don't make it.</div>
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I hate folding laundry and putting it away, so I almost never put laundry away the same day I wash it.</div>
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I hate digging through a make-up bag everyday and putting it all away everyday, so I just leave everything out on my bathroom counter. </div>
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Unfortunately the last one, about the make-up, made my kids think that they could play with my make-up. This resulted in smashed eye shadows, damaged brushes, and lipstick all over my kids and their clothes. FYI, lip gloss makes really good hair gel.</div>
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The other day on Pinterest I came across a recipe called <a href="http://picky-palate.com/2013/03/27/cheesy-grown-up-spaghettios/">Cheesy Grown-Up Spaghetti O's</a>. Due to my husbands extreme love of Spaghetti O's I knew this was something I had to make for him ASAP. </div>
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Everyone in my house L-O-V-E-D this. The great part about these, was that they tasted great the next day too! </div>
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She had an egg shaped sandwich with a Peep coming out of it, pretzels, carrots, and a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Twist-Bottle-Assorted-Colors/dp/B008TF60SY/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&keywords=sistema%20twist%20n%20sip&linkCode=ur2&qid=1347587868&sr=8-2&tag=onecreahous08-20" target="_blank">Sistema Twist N' Sip*</a> of water. </div>
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I have been making chicken enchiladas for years, but a few years ago I added a new seasoning mix to the chicken and I have never gone back to my old recipe. The chicken now has so much flavor and the enchiladas are delicious!</div>
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1 pound Chicken Breast, cooked and shredded (If you are looking for a super simple way to shred chicken go <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/07/best-use-for-kitchen-aid-mixer-ever.html">here</a>.)</div>
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8 oz 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, softened</div>
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2 - 10oz cans of Enchilada Sauce (You could replace 1 can with salsa but my husband won't eat chunks of tomato*sigh*)</div>
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8 oz Shredded Cheese (I like to use a bag of preshredded "Mexican blend" or "taco cheese")</div>
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1. Cook and shred the chicken breast.</div>
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3. In a medium-large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, and seasoning, until evenly mixed. Start with 2-tablespoons of seasoning, and increase if desired.</div>
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I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. We celebrated Easter at home this year and had a lot of fun! Below are some of the fun things we did this weekend.</div>
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<u>DYING EGGS</u></div>
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On Saturday we dyed and decorated eggs. My daughter made Lalaloopsy eggs and my son made Star Wars eggs.</div>
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Saturday in the late afternoon the kids planted jelly beans in our back yard, and waited for lollipops to grow overnight.</div>
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On Sunday Morning they awoke to find their baskets from the Easter Bunny.</div>
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Later on Sunday the kids got to pick the lollipops that "grew" from the jelly beans they planted the day before.</div>
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After they picked their lollipops, they had their egg hunt.</div>
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This is my kids favorite part of the egg hunt. After they open their eggs, they get to put all the change they get from the eggs in their piggy banks.<br />
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After this fun filled weekend I can only hope that my kids will carry these memories with them throughout their lives, and look forward to doing them each year.</div>
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This past week I received a request asking for the recipe to the pudding dessert I served at my kids' birthday parties. My daughter was on Spring Break this week and I have no lunches to share, so I thought it would be the perfect time to share the "DIRT" recipe.</div>
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<u>DIRT - pudding dessert</u></div>
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Adapted from <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/dirt-cups-57763.aspx">KraftRecipes.com</a></div>
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2 cups cold milk</div>
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1- 4 serving size package of chocolate instant pudding</div>
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1 - 8 oz. tub Cool Whip, thawed</div>
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3/4 -1 package of Oreo cookies, finely crushed</div>
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gummy worms or fruit snacks (optional)</div>
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1. Crush the Oreos in a food processor, or by hand in a ziploc bag.</div>
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2. In a large bowl beat the milk and pudding with a wire whisk, until well blended.</div>
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3. Allow the pudding mixture to stand for 5 minutes.</div>
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4. Fold the Cool Whip into the pudding mixture.</div>
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5. Layer the crushed Oreos and pudding mixture in a bowl, or individual cups. </div>
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6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.</div>
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7. Garnish with gummy worms or fruit snacks, if desired.</div>
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For my son's <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2013/02/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle-party-part_20.html">Ninja Turtle</a> party I made a 1.5 batch the recipe and layered it in an 8" diameter round truffle bowl. </div>
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To make 1.5 times the batch the measurements are:</div>
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3 cups cold milk</div>
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1- 6 serving size package of chocolate instant pudding</div>
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1.5 - 8 oz. tub Cool Whip, thawed</div>
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1 package of Oreo cookies, finely crushed</div>
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For my daughter's <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/07/little-miss-sunshine-party-part-2-food.html">Little Miss Sunshine</a> and <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/08/lalaloopsy-birthday-party.html">Lalaloopsy</a> parties, I layered the DIRT in a large bowl and decorated it with flowers and gummies.</div>
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For the <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/07/little-miss-sunshine-party-part-2-food.html">Little Miss Sunshine</a> party I made a single batch.</div>
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1 box brownie mix, prepared according to package directions (I used Pillsbury Fudge Brownies, Family Size)</div>
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1 package Oreo Cookies, divided into 3rds and coarsely chopped (I used the original ones)</div>
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2 cups powdered sugar</div>
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1. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions, and fold in 1/3 of the chopped Oreos. I made them in a 9x13 glass pan.</div>
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2. Bake the brownies according to the package, until a toothpick inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean.</div>
3. Allow the brownies to cool completely.<br />
4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until combined. <br />
5. Fold the Cool Whip and another 1/3 of coarsely chopped Oreos, into the cream cheese mixture.<br />
6. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the cooled brownies.<br />
7. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and the vegetable oil on medium power for 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. <br />
8. Spread the chocolate evenly over the cream cheese layer.<br />
9. Sprinkle the remaining Oreos on top of the melted chocolate.<br />
10. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.<br />
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Monkey Bread is an oldie but a goodie. I remember loving this when I was a kid, but this past weekend was the first time I ever made it for my kids. Its cinnamon, gooey, goodness is just so good!</div>
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2 cans refrigerated jumbo buttermilk biscuits<br />
1 cup granulated sugar<br />
2 Tablespoon cinnamon<br />
1/2 cup butter<br />
1 cup light brown sugar<br />
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3. In a medium/large bowl with a lid or a large ziploc bag, place the granulated sugar, and cinnamon.<br />
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Well, I wouldn't classify this as my favorite week so far this year. </div>
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This past weekend I broke my foot, and now I have to wear a stylin' orthopedic boot for 6 weeks. Then my husband (who almost never gets sick) actually gets such a bad cold that they sent him home from work. Although I must admit him losing his voice has been entertaining...LOL </div>
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I packed her some leftover shamrock pancakes and syrup, grapes, Lucky Charms, and a Capri Sun.</div>
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Lately Sundays mean pancakes for dinner in our home. I'm not really sure how this came to be, but pancakes are easy and make everyone happy; so I'm sticking with it. Since St. Patrick's Day fell on a Sunday this year green pancakes were a must!</div>
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My son has been waking-up at all times of the night thinking that it is morning, and is ready to go for the day. Needless to say I have been one tired Mama. This week was my son's first week using his new clock to wake-up to. </div>
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The clock lights up green when it is "ok" for him to get out of bed in the morning. After the first few days of use I thought I had wasted $40, but after only one week he is staying in bed until the clock lights up green. The past 2 days when he got out of bed at 7am I was so excited! I think that this the latest I have slept since he was born 4 years ago!! </div>
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I have been on a quinoa kick lately, so it was just a matter of time before I mixed it with my two favorite things; tomato, and basil. I just love the smell and taste of fresh basil, it soothes my soul.</div>
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Last week I started a new exercise program, so it makes complete sense that my kids would be begging me to make them a goodie this weekend. We had a pretty busy weekend planned so it had to be something that I had the ingredients for, and something that is super simple to make. A ton of different ideas went through my head, but I knew I would eat them with the kids. My solution was to make something that I am slightly allergic to, so I wouldn't be able to eat a lot of it...LOL!</div>
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On Monday I went to Target, and apparently my little stroll through the Easter section, made a huge impact on the lunches I made for my daughter the rest of the week. </div>
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I am totally convinced that cereal was invented so that we could all enjoy cereal treats, not so that it could be drench in milk. If the <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/07/trix-treats.html" target="_blank">Trix Treats</a> I shared with you didn't convince you of this, then the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Treats I'm sharing today will.</div>
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Recipe Adapted From <a href="http://cookiesandcups.com/junkie/" target="_blank">Cookies & Cups</a></div>
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5. Add the Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Rice Krispies, and 1/2 a bag of mini marshmallows to the pot with the melted marshmallows and butter. Stir until everything is coated.
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Everyone loved these just as they were, but next time I think I'll leave the white chocolate off or switch it with milk or dark chocolate. </div>
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This week at my daughter's school they celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday, so of course I had to make her a special Dr. Seuss lunch too!</div>
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I packed her heart shaped pancakes and syrup, carrots, apple slices, and a Capri Sun.</div>
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She had a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0063MKP90/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=onecreahous08-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0063MKP90">cupcake shaped*</a>
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She had a butterfly shaped sandwich, Cheez-Its, carrots, Hello Kitty fruit snacks, and a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Twist-Bottle-Assorted-Colors/dp/B008TF60SY/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&keywords=sistema%20twist%20n%20sip&linkCode=ur2&qid=1347587868&sr=8-2&tag=onecreahous08-20" target="_blank">Sistema Twist N' Sip*</a> of water.
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My kids love having pinatas at their parties. I however, am not very
fond of the idea of a bunch of preschoolers swinging a stick around
inside my house. This is why I like to turn regular pinatas into
pull-string pinatas. It is actually very easy, and can be done to any
pinata.</div>
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Pinata<br />
Ribbon<br />
Scissors<br />
Tape <br />
Exacto Knife or Box Cutter <br />
Stick Glue<br />
Matching Tissue Paper (optional)<br />
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<u>Method </u><br />
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1. Carefully remove anything that can be used to cover the ribbon
locations. (If you don't have anything to remove move on to Step 2.)</div>
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2. Using a box cutter, carefully cut 3 sides of a rectangle in the
bottom of the pinata, to create a little "door". You want to make the
opening big enough for what you are filling your pinata with to come
out, but you do not want it to be so large that the pressure of the
filling pushes the door open.</div>
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3. Cut your ribbon in to pieces that are 2-3 feet in length. You want
them long enough so that the kids will be able to reach them when the
pinata is hung. Try to make the pieces similar length. You can make as
many or as few ribbons as you'd like, I did 2 for each child attending
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4. Make a small slit in the center of the "door", and place one piece of
the ribbon through the hole. Tie a knot in the ribbon, on the inside of
the "door", and tape the ribbon down. (If you are filling your pinata
through the "door", fill it now. If you are filling it through a premade
hole in the top you can fill it whenever you like.)</div>
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5. Close the "door", and randomly tape the rest of the ribbons on and
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6. Cover the "door" opening and ribbon ends with pieces of matching tissue paper.<br />
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slits in the brown piece I replaced, so that the ribbons would drop
through. Then I glued the brown piece down around the edges.</div>
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Your pinata is now ready to P-A-R-T-Y!<br />
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To turn the turtle pinata into a Ninja Turtle, I first carefully removed
the eyes. Then I glued a piece of crape paper around the turtles head
and knotted it in the back. Next I glued the eyes back on over the crape
paper, and attached a piece of black electrical tape for a mouth. </div>
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This was a cheap and super simple solution to my problem of not finding a Ninja Turtle pinata on the market.<br />
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If you would like to see more from my son's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle party, check out these posts.<br />
<a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2013/02/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle-party-part.html" target="_blank">The Decorations {Part 1}</a><br />
<a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2013/02/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle-party-part_20.html" target="_blank">The Food {Part 2}</a><br />
<a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2013/02/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle-party-part_25.html" target="_blank">The Favors {Part 3} </a><br />
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To make the bags for the favors I made freehand patterns of the head and eye wrap. Then I traced them on card stock, cut them out and glued them to the bags. I used the same eyes that I used on the balloons and lanterns <a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2013/02/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle-party-part.html" target="_blank">seen here</a>. I drew on the mouths and wrote on the names of all the kids attending the party with a Sharpie.</div>
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Each favor bag contained a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles coloring book, a 24pk of crayons, some candy, a toy skateboard, an eye wrap, and some toxic ooze.</div>
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To make the Toxic Ooze I purchased tiny tubs of glitter putty from Party City. Then I printed out "Toxic Ooze" on Avery 8160 labels.</div>
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I made the eye wraps from T shirts, size XL. I purchased the T shirts at ACMoore. </div>
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I cut 3" strips off the T shirts, so you end up with a big band of fabric. Then I cut the band so you just have one really long piece of material.</div>
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Next I folded the piece of material in half longways, and then in half again. Now you should have 4 layers of fabric overlapping. I cut a half circle from arrow to arrow on the picture above. That will give you 2 eye holes. Then all you have to do is tie it on.</div>
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Update If you would like to see more from my son's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle party, check out these posts.<br />
<a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2013/02/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle-party-part.html" target="_blank">The Decorations {Part 1}</a><br />
<a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2013/02/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle-party-part_20.html" target="_blank">The Food {Part 2}</a><br />
<a href="http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2013/02/how-to-make-pull-string-pinata-from.html" target="_blank">How to Make a Pull-String Pinata </a><br />
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