Tag: Family Life

Mason Jar Superhero Banks!

Have you seen the new Batman v. Superman movie or the recently released Captain American: Civil War movie? If so, you can make these fun Mason Jar Superhero Banks. This would be a great way to enjoy your fandom at home with a DIY project! Here is what you’ll need:

• Regular Mouth Quart Jars
• Coin Bank Mason Jar Caps
• Self-healing Cutting Mat
• X-ACTO Knife
• Yellow Duct Tape
• Red Duct Tape
• Blue Spray Paint
• Black Spray Paint

For additional directions on how to make this craft, be sure to visit the Fire Flies and Mudpies Webpage! Let us know what projects you’ve made with your family, we love to hear from our readers.

Avocado Egg Salad Recipe! Mayo Free!

Trying to cut out Mayo and other fatty foods from your diet? If so, be try to make this Avocado Egg Salad recipe. I have yet to try this, but it looks delicious. Plus, I absolutely love eating avocados. This would be a great lunch dish, so be sure to make it and let us know what you thought. Here is what you’ll need:

• 6 eggs, hard boiled
• 1-½ ripe avocados, peeled and mashed
• 1-1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or lime juice)
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Roasted Root Webpage for more. Let us know how your recipe turned out in the comments below. We love to hear from our readers.

Adorable Mini Paper Kites DIY!

Looking for something fun to do with your kids this weekend? If so, why not make these adorable mini paper kites! This would be a great way to bust boredom and spend time with your kids. Isn’t this a fun idea? If you’d like to make this DIY with your family, be sure to have the following supplies:

• Coordinating craft paper (any 8.5 x 11″ paper will work)
• Paper straws (2 per kite)
• String or twine for the kite string (at least 25-30″ long)
• Light-weight string, twine or decorative ribbon for the tail of kite (at least 20″ long)
• Decorative ribbon scraps
• Elmer’s X-treme School Glue Stick
• All purpose glue
• Glittler glue for decorating (optional)
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Ruler

How did your mini paper kites turn out? Did they stay in the air? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. For further instruction on how to make these paper kites, be sure to visit the One Creative Mommy Webpage!

Chicken And Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe!

Want a yummy recipe for dinner tonight? If so, you must try this chicken and broccoli stir fry dish. I made this stir fry recipe last weekend and my husband loved it! Want to make this yummy dinner yourself? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups small broccoli florets
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (if you don’t like mushrooms you can add more broccoli instead)
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup oyster sauce
• ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth or water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• salt and pepper to taste

For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Dinner At the Zoo Webpage! Let us know what you thought about this recipe in the comments below. We love to hear from our readers.

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!