Friday Food Fun: Strawberryville

Did you know that there are about 200 seeds on the outside of a strawberry?

How about that one acre of land can grow about 500,000 strawberries -- that's the same weight as 4 elephants!

Your kids can find out these facts and many more about the beautiful juicy strawberry at Strawberryville, an adorable website dedicated to this delicious summer treat.

You can also find fun science experiments, tons of recipes (including Strawberry Breakfast Pizza, which my family will be trying out in the morning) and games in Strawberryville too.

So go ahead and click around. learn a little, have some fun and then pick out a recipe. Head out to pick some strawberries (you can find a local farm to pick your own here) and then make a tasty treat with you little ones!

What is your favorite way to enjoy strawberries?

Throwback Thursday: Little Lithographers

Need an activity to keep the little ones occupied while you fix dinner? They can do this first part while you prepare the meal and the second part while it's in the oven!

All you need is a Styrofoam tray (like the kind chicken comes on--I'd wash it first!), an eating utensil, paper, a paint brush and some paint.

To begin, take the eating utensil of choice and hold it upside down. Use the spoon or fork to draw a picture on the tray. Remind your little one to press hard so the lines show up!

While the food is cooking you can help with the second part! Take your paint and paintbrush and just swipe a little paint on the top. Then, carefully lay your paper on top of the tray and gently push down. Slowly pull the paper up and turn over to see your masterpiece!

Moms With Marbles: Lazy Summer Days

(photo by marisa l)
Many of us are halfway through our summer breaks. And no doubt, many of us are running out of ways to spend our days.

But don't forget that days spent doing next to nothing are just as important as days spent on elaborate outings and play dates!

We asked our mom friends on Twitter:
How does your family like to spend lazy summer days?

@CynSieWil said:we like to swim and bbq

@FreshWidow said:Recommend fireflies for constant surprise. Special treat if your kids usually go 2 bed early.

@momexperience said:sleeping in, having no schedule and getting to the pool as much as possible
How do you and your family take time to relax and enjoy the lazy days of summer?