Updating the Summer Fun Banner
As we do an activity on the Summer Fun Banner we take off the generic picture and replace it with a picture of our family. Here’s what we’ve done so far:
S’mores
Croquet:
Trampoline:
Roy Aquatic Pool:
Cedar City:
Chalk Drawing:
Lagoon:
And here’s our banner now:
Do you have a Summer Fun List you’re working on?
I’m linking to:
Motivate Me Monday at Keeping It Simple
Get Your Craft On Tuesday at Today’s Creative Blog
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Summer Fun Banner
This year I thought we’d amp up our Summer Fun List a bit. First I asked the kids what they wanted to do this Summer. Then I printed images off the computer that related to our list.
I trimmed them up.
And added some cardstock to the back to make them sturdier since I had just printed them on regular printer paper.
Then I trimmed the cardstock.
I finished them in the Living Room while watching So You Think You Can Dance.
Then I attached them to twine with small clothes pins.
And hung them on the Dining Room wall. This is the wall I’m suppose to hang all the plates on, but as you can see I haven’t even painted it yet. I’m such a slacker. Now it’s going to have to wait till the end of Summer.
I think it turned out pretty cute and the kids love it.
As we do each activity, we’ll take a picture and put it in place of the computer image.
By the end of Summer we should have pictures of our family replacing all the other pictures.
What do you think? I like it and now I have something on my blank wall.
Has your family made a Summer Fun List?
Don’t forget this Wednesday, June 23rd is We’re Organized Wednesday. I can’t wait to see what organizing tips and ideas you have to share.
I’m linking to:
Tutorial Tuesday at Hope Studios
Works For Me Wednesday at We Are That Family
Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design
Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts
Hookin Up With HOH at House of Hepworths
Show and Share Day at Just A Girl
Strut Your Stuff at Somewhat Simple
Favorite Things Friday at A Few Of My Favorite Things
Friday FUn Finds at Kojo Designs
Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tatertots and Jello
Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors
Sundae Scoop at I Heart Naptime
Sunday Showcase Party at Under The Table And Dreaming
DIY Project Parade at The DIY Showoff
Craft Schooling Sunday at Creative Jewish Mom
Motivate Me Monday at Keeping It Simple
Just Something I Whipped Up at The Girl Creative
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Should I announce the winners of the calendar giveaway? First, Jared Barnes is an amazing artist. His paintings are so beautiful and speak to my heart. I can’t describe how gorgeous this calendar is. I’m honored that he’s let me share this beautiful calendar with all of you and I wish you all could have won. But remember you can still order calendars directly from Jared here. All the images of Christ are so beautiful. How could you not enjoy looking at this calendar everyday? Drum Roll, Please…………….. and the winners are Mistie Boully and Christy from Embellished Bayou. Congratulations to both of you! Please send me an e-mail leanneja@organizeyourstuffnow.com and let me know your mailing address so I can get these beauties sent out to you.
What did you do this weekend? We spent Saturday morning watching our daughter in a Christmas play the school was putting on. Does your chest puff up and you feel all fluttery inside every time you watch your child perform or participate in anything? Yeah, mine too. It was fun to watch and all the kids worked really hard and practiced many hours. What a great way to start the holidays and get in the spirit of the season. Emilee had 2 parts. A narrator elf and Peppermint the Elf.
My favorite line she said: Or Shawanna’s Barbie Fairytpoia Mermaidia Elina Doll with removable fairy wings and other accessories? ( She’s standing next to Santa)
Doug’s favorite line: Oh, the humanity! (She’s crying in this part, on the end with the bunny).
As one of the narrators (on the right).
With another little elf friend after the performance.
This is what we came home to after the play.
It was blowing up on the front porch. I guess it’s time to bring the wicker chairs in.
Snowy pumpkins.
Do you love the first snow of the season? The kids couldn’t wait to get their coats and boots on and head outside.
What a beautiful day! I hope you had a beautiful weekend!
Filed under Children, Entertainment, Family, Giveaways | Comment (1)Planning the Amount of Food for Your Party
You’re having a party, but you’re not sure how much food to make. I usually prepare too much food and have plenty of leftovers, but what if you want to have just the right amount? All of the following foods and beverages are based on 24 servings:
Milk 1 cup amount 1 ½ gallons
Soft Drinks 1 cup amount 3 2-liter bottles
Orange Juice ½ cup amount 1 gallon
Lemonade 1 cup amount 1 ½ gallons
Cake 2 13×9 inch cakes 12 pieces per cake
Ice Cream ½ cup amount 3 quarts
Pie 1/8 pie amount 3 9-inch pies
Fresh Fruit- cut up ½ cup amount 3 quarts
Rice ¾ cup cooked amount 6 cups uncooked
Gelatin ½ cup amount 3 6-oz packages
Lettuce 1 cup amount 4 heads
Potato & Pasta Salad ½ cup amount 3 quarts
Soup 1 ½ cup amount 3 50-oz cans
Potatoes ½ cup amount 7 pounds
Frozen Vegetables ½ cup amount 3 16-oz packages
Butter 1 teaspoon ½ pound
Chips 1 ½ cup amount 1 ½ pounds
Mixed Nuts ¼ cup amount 24 ounces
Rolls 2 each 4 dozen
Carrot Sticks 2-3 stick amount 1 ¼ pounds
Cauliflower & Broccoli ½ cup amount 4 heads each
Celery 2-3 pieces 3 bundles
Olives 3-4 amount 5 cups
Pickle Spears 1 spear 1 ¼ quarts
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Planning a Party
It’s the beginning of the party season. Have you always wanted to host a holiday party, but aren’t sure how to pull it off without feeling overwhelmed? Break it down into smaller, easier to manage chunks. Start now to plan for the party you’ll be having in a few weeks.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
· Choose a party theme.
· Keep a file of all your party info-recipes, games, decorations, etc.
· Decide how many guests to invite-how many can you comfortably accommodate in your area?
· Set a date, time and place for your party.
· Make a shopping list for everything you will need.
· Make a list of tasks that can be done in advance and a list for the day of the party.
BUDGET
· Decorations
· Food and drinks
· Invitations and postage
· Entertainment
· Any rentals
· Miscellaneous expenses
A FEW WEEKS BEFORE
· Decide on your guest list.
· Purchase or make invitations and send them out.
· Purchase decorations and paper goods.
· Contract for entertainment and equipment rentals.
· Plan menu and purchase non-perishable foods and drinks.
· Pick out and record or download music to go with your theme.
ONE OR TWO WEEKS BEFORE
· Get a final count on the number of guests.
· Shop for bulk of perishable foods.
· Finalize your area layout and decorations.
· Choose what you and your family will wear to the party.
TWO OR THREE DAYS BEFORE
· Clean your house if you are having your party at home.
· Begin decorating.
· Shop for any last minute food or supplies.
· Prepare food.
· Touch base with rental and entertainment company.
· Make a plan for cleaning up, returning rentals, leftovers, etc.
· Enlist possible help from friends and family.
DAY OF PARTY
· Finalize the decorations and place settings.
· Prepare last minute foods.
· RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR PARTY.
