Tag: DIY

DIY Kaleidoscope Kids Craft!

Do you remember having a kaleidoscope as a kid? I do, because it was one of my favorite toys! So, why not make one for your kids to enjoy? Plus, this seems like a relatively easy DIY project to make. I need to make this project with my own kids sometime soon! Here are the supplies, you’ll need for this craft:

• Paper towel tube
• 12 x 12 card stock or scrapbook paper
• Thin clear plastic (can be scrap from packaging)
• Colorful translucent beads
• Cardboard
• Aluminum foil
• Hot glue gun
• Scissors
• Marker
• Washi tape or other decorations (optional)

How did your DIY Kaleidoscope Kids Craft turn out? For additional directions on how to make this toy for your kids, be sure to visit the Darcy & Brian webpage.

Southwestern Egg Rolls Recipe! A Family Favorite!

My family loves these Southwestern Egg Rolls! We ate something similar at a restaurant and searched the internet for a copy-cat recipe of sorts. This is the one we found and love! These egg rolls are filled with chicken, corn, beans, spinach, and tex-mex spices. What is better than that?

Want to make these as well? If so, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts,cut into small bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced green onion
• ½ cup frozen corn
• ¼ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 tablespoons diced jalapeños
• ½ tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• dash of cayenne pepper
• ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 5 8-inch flour tortillas
• vegetable oil, for frying

• ¼ cup smashed, fresh avocado (about half of an avocado)
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon buttermilk
• 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon dried parsley
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
• dash of dried dill weed
• dash of garlic powder
• dash of pepper

How did you like this recipe? Let us know in the comments below. For additional directions on making these Southwestern Egg Rolls, be sure to visit the Taste and Tell Blog!

18 Homemade Salsas to Make!

Are you a fan of salsa? My family sure is! We make a new batch every summer and can them in jars, so we can eat homemade salsa all year! If you are wanting to make some delicious salsas, here are 18 Homemade Salsas to Make!

1. Green Tomato Salsa Verde
2. Cucumber-Mango Salsa
3. Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa
4. Fermented Salsa
5. Citrus-Habanero Salsa
6. Southwest Salsa
7. Simple Mango Salsa
8. Mango-Black Bean Salsa
9. Fire-Roasted Tomatillo and Corn Salsa
10. Pineapple Salsa
11. Charred Corn Salsa
12. Tomatillo Salsa Verde
13. Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa
14. Apple-Acocado Salsa With Honey-Lime Dressing
15. Roasted Tomato-Poblano Salsa
16. Salsa Casera de Jesusita
17. Grilled Pineapple Salsa
18. Simple Southwestern Salsa

Thanks, Wonky Wonderful, Oh My Veggies, Brookyln Supper, Tasty Yummies, Laylita’s Recipes, Like Mother Like Daughter, The View From Great Island, Two Peas and Their Pod, Simple Bites, Diethood, Cooking on the Weekends, Muy Bueno Cookbooks, Little Ferraro Kitchen, and Beard and Bonnet webpage for these recipe creations.

For additional directions on how to make these salsas, be sure to click the links above.

Non-Alcoholic Mad Hatter Party Punch!

Are your kids excited for the new Alice Through the Looking Glass movie? Mine are! I searched the internet and found a recipe that they’d love to make after watching the movie. If your family is excited too, then be sure to make this Non-Alcoholic Mad Hatter Party Punch! Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• 1 gallon Hawaiian Punch (I used green – but any color could be used)
• 2-liter lemon-lime soda
• 46-oz pineapple juice (this size comes in a can – I used 4½ 10 oz bottles)

Let us know what you thought about this recipe in the comments below. We love to hear from our readers. For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Mommy Musings Webpage!

DIY Cookie Sheet Chore Chart!

Do you have any unused cookie sheets at home? If so, did you know that you could make a chore cart with it? Plus, you can sometimes head to your local thrift store and find these cookie sheets for about $1 in good condition. If you do not have kids, you could use this as a magnet board. Isn’t this a fun idea?! You will need the following supplies:

• Scotch Pro Thermal Laminator
• 2- 8.5″ x 11″ Laminating Pouches
• Designer Scissors
• Quick-Dry Adhesive
• Scotch® Expressions Decals – this project used “Backwoods” design
• Cookie Sheet – 1 for each child
• 3/4″ Circle Magnets
• Washi Tape in coordinating colors
• 1 can of Spray Paint
• Cardstock in coordinating colors
• Hot Glue Gun
• 1″ Circle Paper Punch
• Die Cutter
• Drill
• 1.5″ wide Orange Ribbon – about 3 yards
• Chore Chart and Progress Chart (you can make your own or print one from the internet)

How did your DIY Cookie Sheet Chore Chart turn out? Let us know in the comments below, because we love to hear from our readers. For additional directions on how to make this chore cart, be sure to visit the CraftAholics Webpage!