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Stuffed animal. Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes Recipe. As I mentioned on Friday, I have been doing some experimentation with the beer and chocolate combination.
The Guinness-chocolate ice cream that I made totally kicked butt, so I couldn’t wait to see how I liked beer and chocolate in my cake. The answer? I like it, a whole heck of a lot. This was my first time doing Guinness-chocolate cakes, and I was totally optimistic that I would love it, and I was definitely right. These cupcakes are fashioned after the popular drink that consists of a shot of Baileys Irish Cream and Irish whiskey dropped into a pint of Guinness. These cupcakes consist of a Guinness-chocolate cake base, which has a wonderful depth of flavor and is also supremely moist. While you can’t really taste the beer in the cupcakes (it serves as more of a flavor enhancer for the chocolate), you can definitely taste the alcohol in the filling and the frosting. Starfall's Learn to Read with phonics.
How Do You Keep Santa Alive for Your Kids? How To Build The World's Best Paper Airplanes. Keep the Tradition of Santa Going. Halloween Face Painting Ideas and Tutorial » Dear Crissy. Looking for some great Halloween face painting ideas?
Look no further than Extreme Face Painting: 25 FRIENDLY Step-by-Step Demos (Enhanced Edition) for iPhone/iPad or Nook, a really cool e-book, chock full of fun Halloween face painting tutorials like this one. I just love this little jack o’lantern halloween face painting tutorial! Step 1. Apply an orange basecoat across the right half of the face, using a sponge to lay in a somewhat jagged geometric shape.
Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Book Features: · Includes step-by-step video instruction· Easy-to-follow instruction from two award-winning artists· 25 step -by-step projects ranging from simple to more advanced· Designs include popular kid and adult themes for parties, performances, Halloween and other occasions· Expert techniques for painting remarkably realistic textures, making human features virtually disappear, creating the look of age and other surprising, fool-the-eye effects. Swim Kids Lesson 1: Getting in the pool.
A Willy Wonka Birthday Party for the WIN! My lovely friend Pilgrim is colorful, creative and the world’s best mama!
You’ve seen her fabulous illustrations (she designed our super amazing masthead—including the spooktacular October version!) But wait til you see this spectacular party she threw for her little man D, who was turning a grand old FIVE. I’m so thrilled to share with you, Draw! Pilgrim’s Magical Willy Wonka Party! I think my favorite thing about this party is that with a little planning, and a defined color scheme, you can create something pretty spectacular faster than you can say Oompa Loompa Loopety Doo!
“i started off “small” with the invitations. the obvious choice was to send out bars of chocolate with golden tickets! How sweet! For decor, Pilgrim did not disappoint. . ~ Ze Delicious Menu ~ fizzy lifting lemonade everlasting bubblegum cordial (if you’re in australia, cottee’s make blue “gubble bum” flavored cordial) ice water chocolate crackles birthday cake flavor rice krispie treats chocolate+candy spoons jelly slice. Fun Fitness Activities for Children. The No-Panic Guide to Kids’ Health Emergencies. How to Teach Kids to Swim Age by Age. Some kids are just born little swimmers, while others are petrified of the water from day one.
But no matter how your child feels, knowing how to swim is an essential life skill. Read on for expert advice to help kids learn to love swimming and be comfortable in the water -- whether they're wading into the baby pool or diving into the deep end. Start YoungA parent-child swimming class in a warm pool is a great way to start -- though the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting until your baby is at least 6 months old before introducing her to the water. “You can introduce kids to the feel of their bodies in the water and show them it’s fun,” says B.J.
Fisher, Health and Safety Director of the American Lifeguard Association (ALA). 5 Free Ways to Entertain Your Kids. Planting A Pineapple. Did y’all know that you can take this and turn it into… This?
And that this will eventually produce… This? Yes, I’m talking about turning your average, ordinary grocery store pineapple into a tropical showpiece within your home. A plant that is not only impressive but will WOW! Planting a Pineapple 1. 2. 3. In 24 months (sounds better than two years) it will look like this. You will have an actual, large, utterly delicious pineapple in 24-36 months. The thought of growing my own pineapple always makes me smile and giggle just a little bit. Now what am I supposed to do with all of this leftover pineapple? I see something sweet coming soon. While you’re waiting for me to make something yummy with the leftovers, go ahead and plant a pineapple.