Crayola Experience WERE COMING!!!

A while back I posted about the Crayola Experience , I've just received a notice that our family was picked to come visit!!
 Now I need all my PA or traveling blog pals to help give me some FRUGAL spots we can visit also. We are driving from the Western New York area--if you know of any hidden gems along the way that will not brake the bank PLEASE SHARE!!!!

#SummerFun 7 activities for some summer fun

Its Summer time---time for laying out in the sun, visits to the pool, and  having sleepovers and staying up late!!

Now a week into summer vacation and the kids are BORED  WHAT !?!?!

Here are 7 silly activities to do

1. SaltScape in a jar 
2. Homemade Body paint
3. Build Crazy Can Stilts
4. Have a Circus Parade -use body paint to give everyone a clown face
5. go on a bug hunt
6. have a tea party
7. paint a sunset silhouette
   
    
















What kid-perfect actives  do you have planned??

#WordlessWednesday 6/26

Suddenly Salad -- take your 4th of July celebration from ordinary to extraordinary

“Disclosure: The information has been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.”

By using quick and easy stir-ins, Suddenly Salad can be whatever you make it: a simple side dish, star of the backyard BBQ, or a crowd-pleasing main course. With seven delicious flavors, there’s a Suddenly Salad mix for everyone and for any occasion. Simply follow the instructions on the box, or visit SuddenlySalad.com for delicious recipes.

INGREDIENTS

1

box Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad classic pasta salad mix

Water and vegetable oil called for salad mix box

1

cup diced red bell pepper

1

cup blueberries

1/3

cup crumbled feta cheese

Cooking with Coconut Oil

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I was given the opportunity to try out cooking with Coconut Oil through Tomoson and Tropical Traditions. First I want to complement the company on how well they shipped the product.

nice box so there is no breakage

The story behind the company can be seen here

 There are many healthy benefits from cooking with it. Coconut oil is very different from most other cooking oils and contains a unique composition of fatty acids,Since the FDA does not want me to discuss the health benefits ( cause I'm NOT a dietitian ) of coconut oil - here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.

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There are a great selection of  recipes on the web site but I wanted to try out one of my own.

 Here is my Potato Soup recipe.
Ingredients: 
10medium potatoes
2 1/2 cups skim milk
1/4 chopped onion
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup bacon bits
green onions or chives
**this made about 4 large bowls of soup. **


Peel and  cut  potatoes into small chunks, Boil until fork tender.  While those are boiling, slice 1/4 cup onion and measure your spices and bacon bits (1 teaspoon of salt and seasoned salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper)  Add milk, flour, seasonings and coconut oil to the dutch pot. Stir well !!  Stir in potatoes ( I like to leave out about a 1/2 cup  to add at the end) and onion. You can use a hand mixer to really smooth out the potatoes, or use a pastry cutter to roughly soften potatoes. After add the 1/2 cup of cut potatoes and top with bacon bits and green onions or chives.

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

All about me A to Z #Pamela Rote the lady behind #ReviewsSheROTE

I came across this A to Z post on the blog Chasing Joy.  I've done other ABC about me post and I think they are a fabulous way of   learning more other bloggers.  I hope you enjoy learning a little more about me. 

A. Attached or Single? Attached

B. Best Friend? it's a tie between my Mom and my Aunt who's more like a Sister to me seeing we are only 4 yrs apart and live about ten blocks from each other.

C. Cake or pie? PIE PIE PIE!!!!

D. Day of choice? I say one when the kids aren't fighting non-stop 

E. Essential Item? Air

F. Favorite color? Black and white is my go to wear, but I've always been a fan of HOT PINK and DEEP PURPLE have you seen my blog?? =)

G. Gummy bears or worms? Definitely bears, eaten  head first .

H. Home town? Western New York

I. Favorite Indulgence? JellyBelly's

J. January or July? July! Love taking trips to the Beach!!!

K. Kids? They are OK...I got a pair for myself =)

L. Life isn’t complete without? Jesus

M. Marriage date? Sep 4th

N. Number of brothers/sisters? 1  Brother

O. Oranges or Apples? Oranges  Mandarin 

P. Phobias?  Hights =O

Q. Quotes? LOVE this one : “Life is not measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.”

- Hilary Cooper

R. Reasons to smile? A unprompted hug from my kids 

S. Season of choice? Fall still warm out and love the changing colors of the leaves--oh yeah it's my BIRTHDAY =)

T. Tag 5 People. TAG you r next if you wish =) 

U. Unknown fact about me? I'm ambidextrous and my favorite word is Onomatopoeia-- it a good one LOOK it up=)

V. Vegetable? I eat them =D

W. Worst habit? Drinking POP

X. X-ray or Ultrasound? Had both

Y. Your favorite food? Chicken, chicken and more chicken and white pizza!!! NOW I'm hungry!!!!!

Z. Zodiac sign?  Scorpio

Hope you take the challenge =^D 

#WordlessWednesday 6/19

The night sky looked as if the tree tops were on fire...