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Fourth of July Kid Friendly Firecracker Craft

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Education, Pinterest, Summer

published date: June 29, 2013
modified datt: June 27,2014

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The Fourth of July makes us POP with excitement at Simply Sprout!  A holiday filled with patriotism, outside play, family, and of course fireworks!  Fireworks and Lil Sprouts aren’t the best combination, so we’ve thought of a way for toddlers to get in on the fun!  Just in time for Independence Day you can make this kid friendly firecrackers!

 What you’ll need:

  •  Tennis ball canister
  • Red, white, and blue ribbon
  • Construction paper
  • Red, white, and blue glow sticks
  • Any additional embellishments (pom poms, sequins, stickers, etc.)
  • Glue gun

Directions:

After you have let the hot glue gun heat up (please supervise any children around a hot glue gun), make a line of glue around the bottom portion of canister.  Working with about one inch of glue at a time would be best. Place scraps of patriotic themed ribbon in the glue.  If you don’t have ribbon scraps at home you could use streamers, strips of paper, curling ribbon, etc.  Be creative!  Continue gluing ribbon from the bottom of the canister until you have made it around the entire circumference.  Take a thicker piece of ribbon and cover up the tops of the ribbon where you have already glued.  Continue wrapping the ribbon until you get to the top.  Take a piece of ribbon and make a handle by gluing the bottoms to each side of the canister.  Using the ribbon that you wrapped the canister with, circle the top portion so that ends of handle are now covered.  To make it look like an official firework, we added a cone made of construction paper to the top and decorated with sequins and such.  Now for the fun part!  Stuff your canister with red, white, and blue glow sticks (we found ours at Target for $1).  Another great idea is to fill the canisters with candy, flags, beads, or other patriotic treats for your young guests!

A creative way to let even our littlest sprouts feel festive on the Fourth of July without worrying a bit!  Have a BLAST this July 4th!  Come visit us at  www.simplysprouteducate.com.

Find more Fun July Fourth Crafts on FCL’s Pinterest Board. Also don’t forget this Patriotic Bike Clip Art from Martha Stewart.


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Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe – Made with San Marzano Tomatoes

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: June 26, 2014
modified datt: June 26,2014

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Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
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Not too long ago I shared with you this Homemade Thin Crust Pizza, to pair perfectly with your Italian Meal, check out this delicious Homemade Pizza Sauce made with San Marzano Tomatoes.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan heat oil on medium.
  2. Cook garlic in pan for several minutes.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, juices, salt, and oregano to pan and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  5. Makes enough sauce for at least 4 pizzas.

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Raspberry Vanilla Overnight Oatmeal Recipe – Mason Jar Cooking

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published date: June 25, 2014
modified datt: June 26,2014

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Raspberry Vanilla Overnight Oatmeal Recipe
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Want to stay on a quick and healhty morning regiment? Check out this fun Raspberry Vanilla Overnight Oatmeal! No cooking involved, ready for you to eat a few hours after creating – it’s a fun way to “cook” with Mason Jars.

Ingredients: (per serving)

  • 1/2 cup Steal Cut Oats
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Vanilla Yogurt
  • 1/8 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Raspberry Preserves
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Raspberries

Directions:

  1. In a mason jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, vanilla and preserves.
  2. Screw on lid and shake well to mix.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  4. When ready to eat, remove lid and top with fresh raspberries.

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Frugal Fashion Friday Nautical Outfit – Red, White and Blue Polyvore Layout

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Frugal Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Target

published date: June 20, 2014
modified datt: June 20,2014

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Nautical Outfit – Red, White and Blue
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It’s Frugal Fashion Friday. Sail away this July 4th with this Nautical Inspired Outfit – Grab your anchor, adorn your red, white and blue, and save a few pennies when pulling this look togehter! Anchors Aweigh!

Find a few of these items in our Red, White and Blue Frugal Fashion Round-Up.

Women’s Navy Striped Hooded Pullover $22 $24.94. Protect yourself from the sun’s summer rays or stay warm during the cool and windy summer nights. This pullover is the perfect accessory for the beach, sailing, or staying with the nautical red, white, and blue theme. Grab Grey Stripes for $18. FREE shipping on all orders over $50. Search 953116 to find this item. Save 20% off at Old Navy with code SAVE through 6/25/14.

In the Navy Chino Shorts $19.99. These shorts come in a variety of colors. Find comfort this summer with these Target Mossimo Supply Co Chinos. This item qualifies for free shipping when you spend $50.

Red Polo Ralph Lauren Hat $23.36 $39.50 (also here for $34.37) Crafted from washed cotton twill, this classic hat features ralph lauren’s signature embroidered pony. Shipping adds $5.49. Grab this U.S. Polo Assn. One as low as $18. Also see Macy’s selections from $24.99. Code SUMMER will save you 20% off at Macy’s and code ICONS is 25% off $100+ purchase.

Sperry Top-Sider Weymouth Sunglasses $49.99 $125. A classic rounded shape that will flatter any face complete with anchor detailing for an extra nautical touch!

Silver Anchor Necklace $6.99 $30. Anchors Aweigh – set sail this summer with this delicate anchor necklace. Perfect touch to your red, white and blue look. Shipping adds $3. Also check out the necklace oon Belle Chic for $9.99.

Faux Pearl Stud Earrings $0.01. These studs give the look of class. Made with 925 sterling silver, the are the perfect accessory to yoru classic look. Shipping adds $6.94.

Women’s Old Navy Anchor Flip Flops $7.97 $9.94. Don’t forget the $1 Flip-Flop Sale for Old Navy is coming soon! Also check out our Flip Flop Round Up. Search item number 939696. Save 20% off at Old Navy with code SAVE through 6/25/14.

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Sweet Breakfast Quesadillas – Peanut Butter, Banana and Chocolate Chips

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe, Summer

published date: June 18, 2014
modified datt: June 18,2014

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Sweet Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe
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I’m warning you now, this is not a healthy pre-workout breakfast. Its more of an occasional treat for you… and maybe the little’s. Uou could make it for yourself before they wake up and then feed them a healthy breakfast of fresh fruit and whole wheat toast (make sure you hide the evidence) I promise I wont judge, we all have a stash of yummy sweets that are only for mommy. These Sweet Breakfast Quesadillas are rich, deliciou, and definitely decadent. While you can use any number of yummy combinations my favorite is this peanut butter, walnut, banana, and chocolate chip combination. Flour tortillas are best as they have the mildest flavor but feel free to use whatever flavor you like.

Ingredients:

  • Tortillas
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Banana’s
  • Walnuts
  • Butter
  • Peanut butter

Directions:

  1. Dice or slice fruit.
  2. In a large nonstick pan over medium heat melt butter, just to cover pan.
  3. While pan is heating, assemble your quesadilla’s, spread peanut butter on one side and place in pan, fill with the rest of your ingredients, in my case I added banana slices, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
  4. Fold tortilla over and brown for about 2 minutes, just until it begins to turn a golden color, flip and repeat on the other side.
  5. Cut into smaller pieces and serve.

You are not limted to these ingredients.  Create your favorite combination, like Peanut Butter and Jelly, Honey and Cinnamon, Strawberries and Cream Cheese (or Marscapone), Marshmallow fluff and Nutella spread, Shredded Apples and Cheddar Cheese… the possibliities are endless!

This recipe is similar to the Nutella Crepe I had The Crepe Vine (you might have seen on Instagram!) If you love Nutella, check out the Nutella Pop-Tarts Recipe too!

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Layered S’more Shooters Dessert Recipe

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe, Summer

published date: June 16, 2014
modified datt: June 16,2014

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Layered S’more Shooters Recipe
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YUMMY evening snack and alternative for the typical S’mores! Try these Layered S’more Shooters!

Ingredients:

  • whole graham crackers (you will be breaking them into the small rectangles)
  • ¼ cup of marshmallow crème
  • 1 small box of instant chocolate pudding
  • 2 cups of cold white milk
  • 1 cup of thawed whipped topping
  • Mini Marshmallows (for garnish)
  • Hershey’s chocolate bars (for garnish)

Directions:

  1. Break the graham crackers into the 8 small rectangles
  2. Crush each graham cracker separately
  3. Put the crushed cracker into each shooter glass
  4.  Make the chocolate pudding as directed on box
  5. Let the pudding set completely
  6. Mix in the whipped topping
  7. Put the pudding mixture into a piping bag
  8. Put it in each of the shooter glasses
  9. Put the marshmallow crème into a piping bag (It will be sticky and hard to work with!)
  10. Put in a layer of the crème
  11. Sprinkle on another layer of the cracker crumbs
  12. Add another layer of the pudding mixture
  13. Place a piece of the Hershey bar and a mini marshmallow on top of the layers

ENJOY your creation!

Don’t forget the Watermelon Shooters – Recipe for adults or kids.

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Oven Baked Cornbread Zucchini Sticks Recipe

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published date: June 15, 2014
modified datt: June 15,2014

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Oven Baked Cornbread Zucchini Sticks Recipe
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So many of you enjoyed the Zucchini Parmesan Chips and Pizza Zucchini Boats Recipes, that I wanted to provide you with another option for your Zucchini Veggies – especially when you find yourself with extra. How about Oven Baked Cornbread Zucchini Sticks?

Ingredients:

  • Canola oil cooking spray
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2-3 small zucchinis
  • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten

Directions:

  1. Prepare your zucchini by scrubbing clean and then slicing into three inch sections. Further cut each three inch section into 6 equal pieces, so that your zucchini pieces resemble pickle spears.
  2. In a large plastic bag mix cornmeal, flour, salt and ground pepper. Preheat oven to 425 F and spray down cooking sheet with canola oil cooking spray.
  3. Coat each zucchini spear in egg white and then dunk in the bag of cornmeal and flour. Toss until spear is completely coated. Lay out zucchini spears on cooking sheet, making sure none of them touch. Repeat until all zucchini spears have been added to the cooking sheet.
  4. Spray the tops and side of zucchini with canola oil cooking spray. Bake zucchini for ten minutes. Remove sheet from the oven and flip so that the exposed side is now down, spray exposed side with canola oil and return to the oven. Bake zucchini for another ten minutes.
  5. Serve cornbread zucchini sticks hot from the oven. Marinara sauce or fresh salsa are both great options for dipping.

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Frugal Fashion Friday Target Style Summer Outfit – Polyvore Concept

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published date: June 13, 2014
modified datt: June 13,2014

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Target Style Summer Outfit
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It’s Frugal Fashion Friday. This week all things Target Style (#TargetStyle) with this easy summer look. Dress up your shorts with a relaxed blouse and adorn with accessories to look your best.

Converse One Star Women’s Wetherly White Top $22.99. This item qualifies for free shipping when you spend $50 on qualifying items.

Merona Women’s Chino 3″ Green Shorts $19.99. Buy 1 get 1 50% off shorts and dresses. This item qualifies for free shipping when you spend $50 on qualifying items.

Women’s Multicolor Statement Necklace $16.99. Currently soldout online, find in stores. This item qualifies for free shipping when you spend $50 on qualifying items.

Women’s Mossimo Supply Co. Lakitia Gold Glitter Sandals $19.99. This item qualifies for free shipping when you spend $50 on qualifying items. Current Target coupon, $5 off $25 or more ShoePurchase.

Textured Drop Gold Earrings $7.99 This item qualifies for free shipping when you spend $50 on qualifying items.

Women’s Timex® Brown Leather Watch $39.99. This item qualifies for free shipping when you spend $50 on qualifying items. Target Cartwheel has 10% off Men’s and Women’s Watches through 6/14/14.

Women’s Fashion Bumble Bee Cuff Gold/Teal Bracelet $12.99. This item qualifies for free shipping when you spend $50 on qualifying items.

Tan Envelope Clutch Purse (various colors) $5.89 plus FREE Shipping. Bring to your local monogram shop and spend about $10 for a 3 initial monogram.

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