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Fruit Rollups « The Copycat Cook
(Psst – looking for advice on how to eat gluten-free or dairy-free? Check out my one-to-one nutrition consulting services here.) Did you ever wrap a fruit rollup around your finger as a child, then gnaw away at it until you were left with a sticky, goopy mess? I sure did. Gross. Rest assured, I ate these fruit rollups like a grown up with the utmost dignity and decorum. It’s hard to find fault with a raw cleanse that includes fruit rollups in the meal plan. I knew strawberries were high in vitamin C and antioxidants, but I was excited to learn about research that shows they have anti-inflammatory properties. Cinnamon is no slouch, either. These fruit rollups were easy to prepare, though they do take a while to dry out. This post is part of a month-long series about exploring the raw food lifestyle. Click here if you’d like to check out other posts in the series. Fruit Rollups Total time 2 cups organic strawberries¼ tsp cinnamon
Science Experiment: Elephant Toothpaste
Update: "Elephant toothpaste" is a science experiment that I used to do with my high school students. It is a strong multi-sensory demonstration that goes great with a lot of chemistry concepts. It is also very popular with preschoolers and homeschoolers! The internet loves it too! 323K+Save This exciting science experiment works great in a discussion on reactions, as a demonstration, or as an actual experiment. 1. 2. ** 2 Tablespoons warm water** 1 teaspoon yeast 3. ** 1/2 cup 6% hydrogen peroxide. 4. If you're working with older kids, you may be interested in how "elephant toothpaste" works:The reaction is summarized by this formula: 2 H2O2 --> 2 H2O + 02.Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) naturally breaks down into water and oxygen. And, of course, here are some other supplies for this experiment: UPDATE: As discussed in the comments, it is called "elephant toothpaste" because it is so foamy it looks as if an elephant could brush with it. Would you like more science project ideas for kids? Carla
Cloth Headband (Free Sewing Pattern)
The Wider Style! If you have been hoarding scraps of fabric in the hope that you will someday be able to put them to use, you will love this cloth headband sewing pattern! This takes less than 1/8 yard of fabric and is a very good way of using the left over fabric from a dress to make a matching accessory. It will keep the hair out of your face while adding a touch of style. Materials Required 1. 1/8 yard of any medium weight fabric of your choice. 2. 3/8 inch elastic - you will need a strip that is 6 ½ inches long 3. Size Finished size is 21 inches.
Sliders and Shooters and Snackies Oh my! ~ Late Night Wedding Treats to Keep the Party Going - My Wedding Reception Ideas | Blog
Warning! This tantalizing food-filled blog post may leave you with your mouth watering and your stomach growling! We're talking wedding snacks, and lots of them! Trending right now at many weddings is the late night wedding snack. Receptions are running later and your guests are staying longer. Partying into the night can no doubt work up an appetite. From espresso shots topped with mini doughnuts to slider burgers with petite milkshakes, these treats are the perfect way to end the night.
Crystal Egg Geodes
Geodes can be grown without using egg dye. The resulting crystals are clear to milky white, like quartz. While large chicken eggshells are suggested in this process, larger eggshells can be used. Simply increase the size of the plastic or glass container and double or triple the amounts of dye (1 packet), alum (3/4 part), and water (2 parts) used to create the growing solution. This Easter craft from Jim "Figgy" Noonan doubles as a science project, offering an opportunity to show kids the crystallization process at work. Resources: If you don't want to blow your own egg or would like to try a larger eggshell, pre-blown shells are available from The Eggery Place.
Pillowcases, pillowcases
I've decided to jump on the 1 Million Pillowcase bandwagon. Rather late than never, right? You can read about it over here but basically the American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine folks have issued a challenge to have 1 million pillowcases made and donated to charity by the end of 2010. They have some wonderful buttons for your blog over here. When you make and donate pillowcases you can update their list and add to the total. They have some great pillowcase patterns over there, but when I was on retreat earlier this month I learned an AMAZING (and very easy) technique that results in a pillowcase with absolutely no seams showing. Magical Pillowcase (also known as "burrito" pillowcase) Tutorial * My pillowcase (and the tutorial) uses three fabrics - a main fabric, a cuff/contrast fabric, and a trim fabric. For each (standard size) pillowcase you will need: 3/4 yd (27") main fabric 1/3 yd (12") contrast fabric 1/8 yd trim fabric 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
Tortillas de Harina / Flour tortillas
Tortillas de Harina Flour Tortillas (wheat)(this are NOT to be confused with CORN tortillas. Corn tortillas are made with MASECA, this are made with plain wheat flour, or you can use whole wheat also. Flour tortillas are rolled with a rolling pin, NOT pressed with a tortilla press) These tortillas are great for quesadillas or burritos (I guess you could even do “wraps” with them, as long as you use them warm, otherwise they’re not very flexible). They are moist and buttery, and even if they don’t come out perfectly round (mine never do!), you can wow your friends and family! revisions/comments in red (makes about 35 tortillas about 6 inches in diameter) 1 kilogram of Flour (all purpose OR whole wheat) + 1 cup for rolling surface (=2.2 lbs, OR 8 cups) 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil (I used oil because it was easy to find in a Swiss supermarket. (on the photos I had henna in my hands… they’re not dirty! thanks to all those who have taken the time to comment and give tips and feedback!
Recursos Educativos y Didácticos, Educación Inclusiva - Programa Recapacita
paper scrap recycling
Today’s projects are ones that use up old bits of paper scraps I can’t bear to throw away. I save these pieces of paper (gift wrap, envelope liners, art papers, origami papers, etc.) and then wonder what can I do with them? I have covered pencils and jar lids to brighten them up a bit here. CLICK HERE for the full instructions for both the jar lids and covered pencils projects after the jump! Materials paper scraps Mod Podge in matte finish pencil scissors medium craft brush jars with screw lids plain wood pencils unsharpened Instructions for jars 1. 2. 3. Instructions for pencils 1.
El Blog de Espe: Inglés Educación Infantil - Mi aula de inglés. Desarrollo de las sesiones y metodología.
Cuando, hace ya muchos años, se empezó a implantar de modo experimental el inglés a estas edades en Murcia y me tocó entrar a las aulas de infantil me sentí horrorizada; no sabía por dónde empezar. No había apenas recursos, ni bibliografía, ni formación específica para trabajar con niños de estas edades. Gracias, en muy buena parte a las TIC, ha llovido mucho desde entonces. A día de hoy llevo ya unos cuantos cursos dando inglés en infantil por elección propia. Confío en que este cuaderno sea de ayuda, especialmente para los maestros especialistas de inglés que entran por primera vez a las aulas de educación infantil; también para aquéllos que, habiéndolo hecho como especialistas de infantil, “debutan” como maestros de inglés en esta misma etapa. Con él pretendo compartir un recurso que espero sea útil y eficaz a la hora de realizar nuestras programaciones.
