I also included a little bit of information on how pretzels became, and how the name originated. I got the information here http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0535.html
Here are a few pictures :)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Lenten Pretzels
Today I made my very first batch of homemade pretzels! I needed to bring a snack for my American Heritage Girls unit, so since it is Lent, I decided to make pretzels, which are a traditional Lenten food. I used this recipe http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Soft-Pretzels-II/Detail.aspx
I also included a little bit of information on how pretzels became, and how the name originated. I got the information here http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0535.html
Here are a few pictures :)
I also included a little bit of information on how pretzels became, and how the name originated. I got the information here http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0535.html
Here are a few pictures :)
Monday, February 20, 2012
Altoilds catapult!
Today I made an Altoids catapult using these awesome instructions! http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/07/13/altoids-tin-catapult-curiously-childlike/
Click on the little thing that says "Instructibles" at the end of the little description thing. It takes through step by step instructions on how to make it. I used a peppermint altoids tin, while the instructions used an altoids gum tin. I also used a half teaspoon, where as the instructions seemed to use a teaspoon.
The range isn't perfect. I think I can only get it to go maybe five feet, but that's not bad considering it's made of a few simple things that are probably already lying around your house. Just make sure you wind the rubber band up real good.
Anyways, this little bugger can shot any thing from marbles, to hairclips, to dog treats! (yes I tried that. That's what happens when you are sick and can't really do any other fun things. LOL)
And, if you take the little spoon out of the holder and place the handle part under the holder, (or push it real far in the holder) you can close it up and voila! You have a mini catapult disguised as some altoids! There is even some room for small ammo to hide in there too!
Click on the little thing that says "Instructibles" at the end of the little description thing. It takes through step by step instructions on how to make it. I used a peppermint altoids tin, while the instructions used an altoids gum tin. I also used a half teaspoon, where as the instructions seemed to use a teaspoon.
The range isn't perfect. I think I can only get it to go maybe five feet, but that's not bad considering it's made of a few simple things that are probably already lying around your house. Just make sure you wind the rubber band up real good.
Anyways, this little bugger can shot any thing from marbles, to hairclips, to dog treats! (yes I tried that. That's what happens when you are sick and can't really do any other fun things. LOL)
And, if you take the little spoon out of the holder and place the handle part under the holder, (or push it real far in the holder) you can close it up and voila! You have a mini catapult disguised as some altoids! There is even some room for small ammo to hide in there too!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Appreciation
If it weren't for the Rain, the Sun would not be special.
If it weren't for the Noise, the Silence would be loud.
If it weren't for the loneliness, Friends would not be appreciated.
If it weren't for the tension, Peace would not be so refreshing.
If it weren't for the cold, what would be so great about warm? If it weren't for the sadness, why would happiness have a name? If it were not for the clouds, there would never be a rainbow.
If it weren't for the Noise, the Silence would be loud.
If it weren't for the loneliness, Friends would not be appreciated.
If it weren't for the tension, Peace would not be so refreshing.
If it weren't for the cold, what would be so great about warm? If it weren't for the sadness, why would happiness have a name? If it were not for the clouds, there would never be a rainbow.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happy valentines day!
Happy valentines day! We were thinking about going to Ihop today for pancakes, but sadly, some of us are sick today :( so Ihop came to us! Well, not really. but Heart pancakes, homemade pink whipcream and maple syrup is pretty close!
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