Blog Entries for writerchickRelated SearchesJelly Belly Factory Tour15 Aug 2006 09:52 PM If you love candy, factories, or just want something fun to do if you're in northern California, you should stop by and see the Jelly Belly factory in Vallejo. I've been on the Jelly Belly tour four or five times in as many years, and I never get tired of it. Tags: candy | family fun | tours Cool Summer Games03 Aug 2006 08:42 PM Cool off with the kids by joining in some fun water games. Sponge Tag Blindfold one person and give him a bucket of wet sponges. Everyone else form a circle around him. Players have to stay in the circle and make noises. You could sing a song or make animal noises, or call out a name. Tags: games | summer | water games Real Pizza03 Aug 2006 06:53 PM There's a new guy where I work who comes in about 10:30 a.m. "Tomorrow I'm bringing in pizza for breakfast," he announced at the end of his shift one day. I eat breakfast around 7:00, and since I'm like a baby and need to eat every two or three hours, that sounded wonderful to me. Ten Summer Boredom Busters01 Aug 2006 08:58 PM Ten Summer Boredom Busters Only a few weeks left before school starts, and for some kids (or their parents!) it's not soon enough. Even kids who aren't anxious to return to school might find the long, lazy days of summer wearing a bit thin in August. Tags: fun | family fun | summer Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl01 Aug 2006 08:27 PM I just finished the former New York Times restaurant critic's book, Garlic and Sapphires, and found myself craving a fine dining experience. Although I'll skip the foie gras, Reichl's book had me pining for a three-hour, seven course tasting menu full of exotic foods. Tags: book | new york times | ruth reichl Pancake Toppings13 Jun 2006 11:04 PM When my husband is out of town (which he is at least once a week) the kids and I frequently make pancakes for dinner. It's quick and easy, and we don't get tired of them because there are many ways to top them. 1 comments — latest 14 Jun 2006 01:45 PM by Catherine Ipcizade Triathlon!12 Jun 2006 08:29 PM I did it. I finished a triathlon on Saturday, and I didn't come in last, which were my initial two goals. I am someone who, six months ago when I signed up, couldn't even run a mile, got winded after a few laps in the pool and had just decent bike skills, so this was quite an accomplishment for me. 3 comments — latest 13 Jun 2006 04:31 AM by Heather Long Tags: fitness | Laura Torres | triathlon Preschool Rhymes Glove Puppet10 Jun 2006 09:50 PM I learned this craft from a preschool teacher who made one to entertain her class, but you can make one at home for a lot of fun with your own preschooler. What you do is take a garden glove or other heavy cloth glove and attach Velcro to each of the five fingers. Tool Organizer for Dad08 Jun 2006 10:18 PM When we were kids, my dad was a stickler for keeping his tools where they belonged. When he went to find his hammer, he wanted to find it in its place. When he wanted his screwdriver, he didn't want to have to search through all the drawers in the house. Tags: craft | Father's Day | organize Pesto Recipes08 Jun 2006 09:54 PM No pasta sauce captures the fresh tastes of summer quite like pesto. I never crave pesto in the cold months--bring on the hearty tomato sauce--but come summer, pesto is what I want. Fresh basil is key, and so is good quality olive oil. 1 comments — latest 08 Jun 2006 11:40 PM by Catherine Ipcizade |
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