A trip to the pool and your family's summer schedules is on a roll. The only hiccup? Water in the ear. Here are some At Home Formulas you can try.
We tried #7 Lie down on your side with your ear facing down for a few minutes.
Then #2 Create a vacuum in your ear. Face the affected ear down on your palm and then use your palm to gently push in and out until water begins to come out.
Finally #1 Use a homemade solution of half rubbing alcohol and half white vinegar. In addition to helping your ears get rid of that extra water, this solution will also keep them from getting infected. Simply make an ear drop solution that is made up of 50% rubbing alcohol and 50% white vinegar and carefully use an ear dropper to drop several drops of the solution into the affected ear. Then, carefully drain it out. You can get the help of an adult to drop the solution into your ear for you. That did the trick.
These are all simple solutions, and most people have white vinegar and rubbing alcohol on hand.
Have you tried any of these yourself? Do you have a go-to?
Tech Loving, Cooking, Reading, Playing, Mother who LOVES finding cool Toys, Games, Video Games, Movies, Music, etc. Wanderlust, Always up for an Adventure with Kids in Tow!
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
Simple + Delicious
After a long holiday weekend, I poke around the freezer, pantry, and such to put together something quick, simple, and delicious.
I found one bag of Frozen Seafood, (we make Korean Pajeon) Casareccia Pasta, a 28 oz. of Whole Tomatoes, Sake, and some Sun Dried Tomatoes. So I found this recipe by lightyummy.com via lightyummy.com Pasta with Frozen Seafood
So if you find yourself with some frozen shrimp, pasta, and tomato sauce or a can of whole tomatoes, make yourself a Spaghetti allo Scoglio with whatever you have on hand.
It's really delicious, and nobody has to know that you threw it all together and that it is surprisingly easy.
Spaghetti allo Soglio (Seafood Pasta)
Adapted from lightyummy.com
Fill a pot with water, add salt and wait until the water boils. Follow directions per pasta carton instructions for timing. Cook Pasta, then drain pasta once the pasta is cooked.
In a pan pour in 1 TSP of oil, add Garlic over moderate heat, allow the garlic to cook. Add the Frozen Seafood, and then pour in Sake and increase to high heat to evaporate the alcohol. Next add Sun Dried Tomatoes. Finally, add Pureed Tomatoes and stir for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens. Adjust sauce if it is too thick add pasta water if it's too thin, add pureed tomatoes. At the very end add 2 tsp of olive oil when the sauce is ready, and salt to taste.
When both pasta and sauce is ready, put the pasta into the sauce pan together and mix well until all the pasta is coated in sauce. Add Basil, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, and Pepper.
Bon Appetit!
180 g Pasta (Casareccia, or whatever pasta you have on hand)
400 g Mixed Frozen Seafood
1/2 28 oz Whole Peeled Tomatoes Pureed (Food Processed or Hand Blender Pureed)
3 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Garlic Cloves Smashed / or Sliced
1 Tsp Chili Oil
2 TBS Sake
2 TBS Sun Dried Tomato Sliced Thinly
1 TBS Fresh Basil Cut Thinly (Ribbons)
Salt & Pepper to Taste
Spaghetti allo Soglio (Seafood Pasta)
Adapted from lightyummy.com
Fill a pot with water, add salt and wait until the water boils. Follow directions per pasta carton instructions for timing. Cook Pasta, then drain pasta once the pasta is cooked.
In a pan pour in 1 TSP of oil, add Garlic over moderate heat, allow the garlic to cook. Add the Frozen Seafood, and then pour in Sake and increase to high heat to evaporate the alcohol. Next add Sun Dried Tomatoes. Finally, add Pureed Tomatoes and stir for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens. Adjust sauce if it is too thick add pasta water if it's too thin, add pureed tomatoes. At the very end add 2 tsp of olive oil when the sauce is ready, and salt to taste.
When both pasta and sauce is ready, put the pasta into the sauce pan together and mix well until all the pasta is coated in sauce. Add Basil, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, and Pepper.
Bon Appetit!
180 g Pasta (Casareccia, or whatever pasta you have on hand)
400 g Mixed Frozen Seafood
1/2 28 oz Whole Peeled Tomatoes Pureed (Food Processed or Hand Blender Pureed)
3 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Garlic Cloves Smashed / or Sliced
1 Tsp Chili Oil
2 TBS Sake
2 TBS Sun Dried Tomato Sliced Thinly
1 TBS Fresh Basil Cut Thinly (Ribbons)
Salt & Pepper to Taste
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Minecraft Fans? Check Out Qixels for some Pixelated Creations - Art + Toy Fusion
Check out Qixels at your local ToysRUs, Walmart,
Target, and Amazon.com
I came across Qixels and thought that this would be a great activity this summer for the kids. They are crazy about Minecraft, and Qixels makes 3D Pixelated images into something they can play with without the screen- TV or PC (minecraft, youtube videos)
What do you think? Something to add to your screen-free arsenal?
We purchased our Qixels from Target. We went with the Fuse Blaster (Cool Water Gun) and a Deep Sea Adventure Refill. The cubes are small, about the size of a black peppercorn. We found that spraying the cubes 2 Times, that the 2nd time of thorough water spraying layer helped cut down the stickiness of the cubes. Also shaking the tray does help cut down the time, but if you have a ceiling fan, that will help too.
We had to open the patio door, these Qixels do have a chemical smell, due to the composition of these cubes to fuse together with water. At first, all the kids followed the sample designs, and later they created their own projects. Our kids have spent the past 3 days building creations, and they don't mind the drying process (over 30 minutes). You can further solidify these cubes by spraying the back and letting it rest overnight. Sometimes these creations start curling, so we place a tray over the pixels and stack books on it to flatten. They tell us they love Qixels, and we love how entertained they are with this toy day after day. We're going to have to get another refill pack soon.
We purchased our Qixels from Target. We went with the Fuse Blaster (Cool Water Gun) and a Deep Sea Adventure Refill. The cubes are small, about the size of a black peppercorn. We found that spraying the cubes 2 Times, that the 2nd time of thorough water spraying layer helped cut down the stickiness of the cubes. Also shaking the tray does help cut down the time, but if you have a ceiling fan, that will help too.
We had to open the patio door, these Qixels do have a chemical smell, due to the composition of these cubes to fuse together with water. At first, all the kids followed the sample designs, and later they created their own projects. Our kids have spent the past 3 days building creations, and they don't mind the drying process (over 30 minutes). You can further solidify these cubes by spraying the back and letting it rest overnight. Sometimes these creations start curling, so we place a tray over the pixels and stack books on it to flatten. They tell us they love Qixels, and we love how entertained they are with this toy day after day. We're going to have to get another refill pack soon.
Summer Bucket List
Summer Routine is setting in. What's on your Summer Bucket List?
How about taking your kids to see $1 Movies?
via regmovies.com Summer Movie Express $1 Movies
Teaching your kids how to swim? or just spending time at the pool?
SwimKids Swimming Lesson Make It Fun Video
via parentinghelpme.com Teaching Kids To Swim In Ten Easy Lessons
Joining your local library's summer reading program
Pick up a book on Magic Tricks, Jokes, a new hobby like Rainbow Loom, etc.
How about some new twist on old favorites?
Flashlight Tag?
Hide and Seek in the Dark w/ Flashlights
Camping w/ Smores
Cook off! Getting kids in the kitchen
Making Lemonade
Making Ice Cream - Check out the ziplock via thekitchn.com How To Make Ice Cream in a Ziplock Bag
Biking, Hiking, Adventures
Going to the local Parks
Go Fly a Kite
Picnics at the beach, park, outside
Where will your Summer Adventure take you?
Download and print this Summer Checklist via minted.com Printable Things To Do This Summer Checklist
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Fourth of July Independence Day Oven Roasted Rib Ideas
Planning your family get together for the long weekend is hard work. Lighten the load, and the real estate on your grill by prepping and cooking ribs in your oven. Let the oven do all the hard work while you drink a cold glass bottle of beer, wine, or cocktail and catch up with your loved ones.
We love this recipe because you just have to pick up ribs, onions, garlic, and ready made barbecue sauce.
via eatatallies.com Slow Baked 6 Hour Barbecue Ribs
I came across this recipe and it's another option to make your ribs shine.
via amateurgourmet.com Six Hour Ribs
Or change things up and try making some tasty Chinese Barbecued Spareribs
saveur.com Chinese Barbecued Spareribs
seriouseats.com Chinese Spareribs Char Siu Recipe
Appetiteforchina.com Chinese Barbecue Bbq Spareribs
apple-of-my-eye.com Best Ever Sticky Asian Ribs
Have a safe and memorable holiday weekend! You can't beat having ribs cooking in the oven, the smell in the house is simply amazing!
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Skylanders SuperChargers
Photo via http://www.jeuxactu.com
September 20th Marks the 5th incarnation of the Skylanders Franchise. Skylanders SuperChargers has everything to appeal to adults and kids. You get vehicles for land, air, and sea. You also have 2 guests from Nintendo Franchise available in Wii U, Wii, and Nintendo 3DS that can work on AMIBO technologies. We can't wait to play with Turbo Charged Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser. Below are some links that will help navigate these SuperChargers. Apparently, the SuperChargers won't cross platform due to the the Nintendo Guest Stars, and purchasing the SuperCharger Starter Packs will be console specific in regards to which Skylanders you receive.
They are offering a different experience for Nintendo Console owners. If you have a Wii U, your game will differentiate from Wii's and 3DS's Skylanders SuperChargers Racing.
I think SuperChargers is a great concept, following Angry Bird's Go, as well as Mario Kart Franchises. Are you ready for Skylanders SuperChargers?
Check out these links below:
Skylanders Superchargers Everything You Need To Know
Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Packs Explained
Skylanders Superchargers Starter Packs Explained via http://skylanderscharacterlist.com
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