Tag: Family Life

Easy Egg Carton Ladybug Project!

Do you have any empty egg cartons? If so, why not make this Easy Egg Carton Ladybug project?! This is a great way to make crafts with items that were going to be thrown away. My kids enjoyed this craft and yours will too! If you’d like to make this project with your kids, then be sure to have the following:

• egg carton
• black pipe cleaner
• googly eyes
• black pom poms
• red paint
• black marker
• glue gun or white tacky craft glue
• scissors

How did this DIY turn out for our readers? Be sure to let us know in the comments below! We love to hear from our readers. For additional directions on making this project, be sure to visit the One Little Project Webpage for more.

Shark Fin Jello Cups! Perfect After Visiting The Aquarium!

Are you planning on taking your kids to the aquarium/ Sea World this summer? If so, why not make a themed treat to accompany the fun? Be sure to try these Shark Fin Jello Cups! These jello cups look relatively easy and inexpensive to make! Plus, my kids will love to make this project! I love finding these DIY themed treats. Here is what you will need to make this treat at home:

• Blue Jell-O
• Whip Topping
• Plastic Cups
• Gray Foam
• Spoons
• Glue

PS: I’ve had success finding plastic cups, spoons, and glue at my local Dollar Tree. This may help lower the cost of your project.  Keep in mind that merchandise can vary from store to store.

Let us know what you thought about this DIY project in the comments below! For additional directions on how to make these Shark Fin Jello Cups, be sure to visit the Oh My Creative Webpage.

Raspberry Lemonade Iced Tea Recipe!

Need a new and refreshing drink this summer? If so, then you must try this Raspberry Lemonade Iced Tea recipe. I have not yet made this tasty beverage myself, but it looks delicious. Plus, I love raspberry lemonade! If you’d like to make this too, be sure to pick up the following:

• 6 raspberry teabags
• ¾ cup organic sugar
• 2 oz can frozen organic lemonade concentrate
• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• water
• 1 lemon
• ½ cup fresh raspberries

For additional directions on making this drink, be sure to visit the Gather For Bread Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this drink, we’d love to know your opinions on the comments below.

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Best Ever Meatloaf Recipe!

Need something delicious to make for dinner tonight? If so, why not make this Best Ever Meatloaf Recipe?! I recently tried this dish and it lives up to the name. My kids love to eat this dish with my homemade garlic mash potatoes! Want to make this as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Pip & Debby Webpage for more details. Let us know how your meatloaf turned out, we love to hear from our readers.