This year, we grew POPCORN! More specifically, strawberry popcorn. Here is how to pop it!: Microwave: throw the entire cob into a paper bag, twist the top to close and microwave for 2ish minutes. Popcorn popper: remove kernels from cob. Follow popper instructions. Stovetop: locate a decent sized pan. Add oil, enough to let the kernels dance freely. Turn on medium heat. After 3 mins, add a couple tester kernels to the pan. Once popped, add remaining kernels and cover while swooshing the kernels back and forth in the pan. Once the last few stop popping, remove from heat and directly put in a bowl.
Another year old calls for another fun party! My 6 year old requested a luau this time around. We schemed up some fun games, great food and other party-tastic shenanigans. (Note the below contains some affiliated links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Food: Hawaiian Rolls, unpleasantly named Funeral Rolls Coconut Shrimp Fruit - Pineapple, Mango, Watermelon Hawaiian meatballs Cupcakes - we made little beach scenes with the following. White frosting Blue frosting Cocktail Umbrellas Teddy Grahams Rainbow Belts (for beach towels) Be sure to add the candies the DAY OF the party, otherwise they get wonky and stale. Games: Limbo, Hula hoop & Corn hole competitions Mannequin Lei tossing game - We happen to have a dress form that needed to participate in the party. We threw a hawaiin shirt on him and had the kids try to throw party leis on it from different distances. Other activities : Tour of the tropics - We have a great nature trail that we turned into