Tag: Family Life

Lowes Build and Grow Clinic for Kids: FREE Jimmie Johnson Pullback Car!

Bring your kids to build a FREE Jimmie Johnson Pullback Car and Grow Clinic For Kids on Thursday, March 24th at 10 am. Your child will love this FREE Jimmie Johnson Pullback Car and Grow Clinic! Bring them to Lowe’s on the 24th to build one of their favorite pullback cars! My little boy would absolutely love this, wohoo!

Build and Grow Clinics are free to the public and occur every other Saturday as well at 10am. Registration opens a few weeks before each clinic’s date. 

Homemade ‘Oreo’ Cookies Recipe!

If you are like me, then nothing beats the taste of Oreo cookies and some milk! However, paying over $3.00 for cookies that won’t last more than a few days can be troubling to your budget. If you want a different alternative to these cookies, then check out this recipe for homemade ‘Oreo’ Cookies. You’ll need the following:

For the Dough:

• 1 1/3 cups Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling:

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Let us know what you thought of this recipe and how it turned out! We love to hear from our readers! For additional directions on how to make this sweet treat, click here!

Pistachio and Chocolate Leprechaun Cookies Recipe! These Sound Amazing!

Saint Patricks Day is next Thursday, so our family has been planning some fun recipes for the day! So, I’ve been looking up recipes and these Pistachio and Chocolate Leprechaun Cookies look amazing! My husband is a big pistachio fan and I’ve never used them in cookies! Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding (dry mix)
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup green M&Ms
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• green food coloring *optional

How did your recipe turn out? Let us know, we love to hear from our readers! For additional directions on how to make this sweet treat, visit the I Heart Naptime Webpage!

Make an Earphone Holder! So Genius!

Do you listen to music with your earphones on a daily basis? If so, we have a genius DIY to show you! You can make an earphone holder with an old mint container. Isn’t that great? I am going to make this DIY project pronto, because it can clip on your purse or gym bag. You’ll need:

• Fabric or Scrapbook Paper
• Mod Podge
• Key Chain Link & Fastener
• Goo Gone Spray (to remove any sticker residue)
• Drill
• Cup/Lid/Bowl (to cut fabric circle)
• Scissors
• Empty Mint Container

Let us know how your project turned out and what you thought! I am super excited for this project! For additional directions, be sure to visit the Make It Love It Webpage.

Vicks Vapor Rub Shower Disks DIY! Great For Helping With The Flu!

I am pleased to announce that I’ve done this DIY project and it is amazing! Make these Vicks Vapor Rub Shower Disks and save them when you or your family have a sickness like the flu. From experience, I love using these shower disks when I have body aches from working out as well! You’ll need:
Baking Soda, cornstarch, Vicks (Can use baby Vicks for a more gentle smell), water, and Mold tray (ice cube, chocolate).

How did you think of this DIY project and how did yours turn out? Let us know, we love to hear from our readers! For additional directions on how to make these shower disks, visit the Our Kids Mom Webpage!