Popsicles You Will Love

It's never too late to make popsicles - Is it?
Here is an easy Lemony Ice Cream Popsicle recipe:
1 gallon good quality vanilla ice cream
12 oz. frozen lemonade concentrate

Prep: Soften ice cream and frozen concentrate on the counter.  Once at
a point where they can be mixed together (don’t totally melt them),
place the two ingredients in your mixer and blend for a couple of
minutes.  Pour into molds and freeze.

Note: this recipe also works for a Frozen Lemon Ice Cream Pie.  Just
pour the lemon-ice cream mixture into a homemade graham cracker crust
and freeze.

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Fun Beach Activity - Musical Towels

As the summer starts to wind down,  take advantage of the last few
outings to the beach. This fun activity can be played by beach goers
of all ages. Musical towels - Lay down beach towels in a circle and
crank up summer tunes like Surfin' U.S.A., by the Beach Boys.

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Play House Made of Cardboard

I came across this cardboard play house that you can fold and put way.
Sadly, it is only in the design mode.
http://liyamairson.daportfolio.com/gallery/417213#2

Finger Print Cut Paper Art - ETSY Find

Amazing - have your finger print become a piece of art.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/loridanelle?section_id=7181473

Via http://www.designmom.com/

Rocking Alphabet

This is a fun idea.
http://thewritestart.typepad.com/the_write_start/2010/08/alpha-rocks.html

Play Capes Made from Old T-shirts

Put your old adult sized t-shirts to good use - make super hero capes
for boys or girls. What you need:
T-shirt
Scissors
Fabric Glue
Felt
Glitter paint

Via http://www.ohdeedoh.com

Playground Full Body Workout

You never thought going to the playground with your kids could turn into a full body work out. Well, heres how it can:
Swing Crisscross: targets Abs
Sit on a swing and hold the chains, then lean back about 45 degrees. Extend your legs straight in front of you with your feet together and toes pointed. Open your legs slightly to form a V, then cross your left calf over your right, contracting your core muscles to keep the swing as still as possible. Return to V position for one count, then cross your right calf over your left to complete the set. Do 12 to 15 sets.
Jungle-Gym Pull-Up: targets Back and biceps
Using an underhand grip, grasp a jungle-gym bar that's 3 to 4 feet high. Keep your hands shoulder-width apart and extend your legs in front of you until your chest is under the bar; place your feet hip-width apart. Pull your chest close to the bar by drawing your elbows alongside your ribs. Straighten arms and repeat. Aim to do five pull-ups; work up to 12 to 15.
Slide Lunge: targets Butt and Thighs
Stand facing away from the slide and rest your left foot on the bottom of it; place your hands on your hips. Bend your right knee until your right thigh is almost parallel to the ground, but don't let your knee move farther forward than above your toes. Return to starting position by pressing through your right heel. Do 12 to 15 reps, then repeat with the other leg.
Jungle-Gym Standing Push-Up: targets Chest, Shoulders and triceps.
Stand arm-length away from the jungle gym, with feet shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on a bar that's no higher than your chest. Keeping your body straight and your weight on your toes, bend your elbows until your chest nearly touches the bar. Do 12 to 15 push-ups.
For the complete playground work out: http://bit.ly/9LIhJx

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Dog Poo Bags - Sh*t Happens

This made me laugh. I had to share.

Ice Cream Cone Pop Cakes

Ice scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream pop cakes.
http://www.bakerella.com

Kids Thank You Notes Idea

The other day my kids received a package from a relative - What better
way to send a thank you with a one of a kind masterpiece? Use some
water color paints and card sock to create a simply work of art.

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