Summer Escape at the Homemaking-Cottage
Friday, June 11, 2010
“Life is a glorious banquet, a limitless and delicious buffet.” – Maya AngelouSummer is here and we are feeling the heat. The Homemaking Cottage & Co. has ideas for your children to stay busy from summer boredom and you can all beat the heat by making your own Italian ice! We have so much to offer this month, we’ll just begin to list them:
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In the free magazine edition of the Homemaking-Cottage we’re featuring:
Supporting Dad Creates Harmony in the Home
By Kristy Powers
There's a scenario that plays itself out too often in my home: I feel overworked and then mentally gripe at my husband when he comes home from work and sits on the couch with his computer, while I'm still cleaning up after everyone. Later, in a calmer moment, I am so glad I didn't gripe out loud, though I am still ashamed for my attitude as I did my work....
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For my Dad: Father's Day Surprises Kids can Handle
By Kristy Powers
Does Dad get a new tie every Father's Day? Are the children's gifts to him similar from year to year? Try some new surprises this year that put the kids in charge of Dad's day.
Pick and choose from the list or, in a large family, have each child do one of these jobs that usually belong to their father. Giggles are a nice accompaniment to each "gift".....
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Key Lime Pie
By Shiloah Baker
Easy to make and delicious. It’s the perfect pie to make for the summer.
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For all the fitness buffs and hot mamas working on weight loss, we have articles for you too:
Life is Better When you ExerciseBy Shiloah Baker
...or at least it FEELS better!
I hit 37 weeks yesterday. After fruitless contractions last night, I woke up this morning feeling like I'm going to be pregnant forever. Then I started looking pictures of me last June and got depressed- just wanting my life back and feeling so ready to hold this little one....
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Tips for Starting a Running Fitness Program
If you’re looking to get in shape, there’s little that beats running for fitness. Running offers a number of health benefits, weight loss benefits and it offers fast results. If you’re looking to start running for fitness, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
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In the Deals that are Nifty Column we're featuring the following articles:
School's Out, Now What?
By Trina Boice
Yay! School is out! Now what? You’ll have a house full of kids who are looking for something good to do. Not to worry! Sister Thrifty has some inexpensive and FREE ideas for you:
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Celebrating the Graduate
By Trina Boice
It’s that time of year again….time to bid farewell to teachers, textbooks, campus, homework and school chums. It’s always a little bitter-sweet saying goodbye, but that full summer ahead sure takes the sting out fast!
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Our writers are hard at work to share original and creative ideas:
Letterboxing: A Treasure Hunt in Your Own Town
By Jen Voight
This is just like a treasure hunt in your own town! It’s a easy, fun, and cheap way to make summer an adventure and help your kids learn navigational skills.
All over the world, hidden in public, outdoor locations, are thousands of boxes containing...
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Swing the Pendulum Back: Encouraging Men to be Men and Loving, Faithful Husbands and Fathers
By Shiloah Baker
Media influence is as powerful as ever today, and not for the good. Sadly, when was the last time you saw a strong father figure on television or a movie that was respected and not mocked by his wife, children, or peers for who he is and what he stands for? Society is losing the ideal man- the godly man who is stable, wise, a faithful husband, and a loving and involved father.
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The Birthday Box
By Shiloah Baker
Have you ever forgotten someone’s birthday because you have a difficult time finding a system of tracking birthdays that works for you? Are you a visual person and need to see a reminder?
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Fabric Flower Hair Clips
By Raejean Roberts
Girls wearing silk flowers in their hair has been a trend around here for over a year, and now there’s a new twist. I love these fabric flowers! They are so cute and easy to make.
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Fairy Magic Birthday
By Shiloah Baker
Birthdays are magical for children. What can be better than combining a fairy them with the magic of a birthday party? Treat your little birthday princess to a fairy birthday party that will make her dreams come true. From fairy wands to winged cups and other “tiny” details in between, this is a fun birthday- fairy style!
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So Easy Even Dad Can Do It: Santa Fe Pasta Salad
By Brynn Dahlquist
This pasta salad is awesome paired with grilled hot dogs or hamburgers making it an ideal side dish for Dad to mix up with an evening of barbecue. It is also sensational potluck fair that is pretty and doesn't require much of anything which you wouldn't have in a pantry.
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Plant a Pizza Garden
By Jen Voight
Just about everyone loves good Italian food: pizza, lasagna, spaghetti…mmmm! We all love food with freshly grown ingredients, so what could be better than growing your own Italian herb and vegetable garden, sometimes called a pizza garden, with your children?
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Fun Backyard Scavenger Hunts
By Jen Voight
Kids absolutely love a scavenger hunt. There’s an element of excitement and mystery when they are racing for the next clue, wondering what they will find at the end of the hunt. Best of all, this activity can occupy even the most easily bored child. Scavenger hunts are a great way to add an extra measure of fun to finding the Easter basket on Easter morning, or finding a special present on a birthday. It’s a great activity for a party or a rainy day and is suitable for the very young or even adults.
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Perfection vs Reality
By Jen Voight
Picture two different scenarios: in the first, you walk into a new friend’s home and everything is perfect. The children are all clean, dressed in matching clothes, and well-behaved, every sofa cushion is in place, all the toys are put away, and the house looks like it should be featured in a magazine.
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A Date Night For Dad
By Brynn Dahlquist
For many dad's, life with family is a continually fulfilling and inspiring journey with their wives and children. However, by the time kids are around the carefree, whimsical days of courting Mom are well over. Now responsibility, disciplining kids, potty training, bad grades, mowing the lawn and paying bills all seem to creep into the personal time that Dad used to enjoy with his soon to be wife.
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Snow Ice Cream
By Jo Lynn Francis
We made this during our snow falls last winter. In the summer, you can grind up your ice to slushy form and make it for an awesome summer treat.
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Family History Summer Program
By Raejean Roberts
Family history brings families together when I share stories and information with other family members. I felt I had shared my hobby with my children until one of my children was filling out a four generation pedigree chart. I realized I haven’t done a very good job when half my children didn’t know Grandpa’s first name. The first thing I did to spark some interest in our family history was...
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Sour Cream and Onion Biscuits
By Shiloah Baker
Drop by heading tablespoonfuls onto a greased sheet or ungreased baking stone. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese...
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Giving Dad the Day Off
By Brynn Dahlquist
Many of the chores which Dad has around the house come second to the largest chore of all: working to earn a living. As a tribute to all Dad's hard work, have your kids give Dad the day off by doing his chores for him. There are many things kids can do to actually help out, rather than just cause more work for Dad.
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Italian Ice
By Jen Voight
Italian Ice is also known as granita in Italy and is a cool, refreshing summer treat that’s lighter than ice cream or sherbet, and more granular than French sorbet. Reminiscent of a snow cone, Italian ice is easy to make and fun to eat.
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