Sunday, June 15, 2014

Happy Father's Day



“Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a dad.” — Anne Geddes


Monday, June 9, 2014

Popsicles: Great Family Summer Fun





 Popsicles are a treat that everyone in the family loves and a great way to introduce cooking to your children without the dangers of heat. 

Popsicle mold cups can be purchased at any dollar store in your area or you can use a plastic cup and spoon if you don’t have the cups. 


Start with fruit juice, fruit drinks and add any variety of fruit into the cup with the fruit juice. Make sure that the fruit is not over-ripe and taste the mixture before freezing. If the mixture needs sweetening, don’t just settle for sugar, you can use honey, agave nectar or any other natural sweetener.

To make creamy popsicles, simply add yogurt, milk or half and half to the mixture. My favorite is chocolate popsicles so I use chocolate milk. Ok, natural isn’t for everyone.

Don’t expect your child to have perfect aim, they are learning and they have little hands so they cannot hold large containers full of liquid.  Use small sized measuring cups with handles for liquids. Plan for spills by using towels under the Popsicle mold form.



 Any way you make it, this is a great and inexpensive way to spend quality time with your child/children.

Monday, May 12, 2014

Merlin's Magic Dinner Theater presents a monthly magic showcase.



 
This open-mic show is open to magicians and other variety acts who are working on their acts. You'll never know what or who you'll see, but it's always a fun evening. There is no cover charge (but there is a 2 item minimum). Kids are welcome to attend and dress is casual. Come and enjoy the fun.

There are always Magic Castle members in the show, feel free to ask for a Magic Castle Visitor's Pass.