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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 tr...

Do you have a kid that loves space?! Our oldest has had this intergalactic love for years, now. For his 5th birthday, this past summer, he was bummed he couldn't have a big party due to the pandemic but we decked out a rented golf cart at the campground we were at and when we came home, we had a drive by birthday parade. (Note the below contains some affiliated links, and other direct links to tools or service sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Costume Links: Kid Astronaut Adult Astronaut Alien Hat Alien Headband & Glasses Adult Unitard Green Metallic Leggings Backdrop Link: Moon Backdrop Some of our friends drove by, making his day extra special!

 We LOVE parties over here. A party during a pandemic, however, makes it a little tricky! This year for our son's third birthday, we invited friends, and family to drive by for a tractor parade. Luckily for him, many friends and family nearby have tractors that they could enter in the parade! Treat bags were distributed to party goers and cookies too! Treat Bags: Ornaments: For these we added a personalized label to the back. Farm Animal Ornament  Labels  Coloring Books Animal Crayons Sticker Sheet Roll of Stickers Cellophane Treat Bags Napkins And a Cookie from Cheryl's Cookies! Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.

My mother and I just created Easter clip-on bow ties for my three boys! (Might need to make another for my 4th, slightly taller, boy!)  What you need: - Fabric: 2 pieces (10"×5" & 3"×1.5") - Interfacing - Needle, Thread, Scissors & Iron - Bow tie clips  (10 pack from Aliexpress) We followed this tutorial the best we could. (Note the above contains an affiliated link.)

My dad is notorious for his daily workout. For Christmas, I purchased a water bottle as a component of his gift. My husband claimed this was a lame gift... so, I spiced it up a bit by adding a camera lover play on words to the exterior. "I shoot people & sometimes I cut off their heads". 🤣 Water bottle  (Amazon) Vinyl (Amazon - Currently only $6 for 12 inches by 6 feet) Silhouette Design (Free Download) (Note the above contains affiliated links, a FREEBIE. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)