Vacation Internet Blues

Today is the last day of my vacation.  I had visions of blogging grandeur when I was planning this trip.  I would show the fantastic things we all did, ate and made.  But alas, the internet fairy has been a cruel bitch.  Sometimes she graces me with her presence, sometimes she comes in bursts, taking the cable as she leaves, and sometimes she stays at the beach, doing NOTHING.  I have some wonderful things to share, and I am sadly excited to get home and show you!  Until then, I will leave you with this...

 

Nags Head, Outer Banks

Winey Wednesday

I was scrolling through my pictures to see if I had any projects I had forgotten to post when it hit me.  It's Wednesday and I have a wine to review!  Trust me, you will want to read this.

 

If you remember, the whole point of this Winey Wednesday thing was to find what wine I liked.  Through trial and error, I have discovered the characteristics I tend to prefer and (added bonus) been more patient and relaxed with my children (weird). 

I bought this wine on a whim at Dotty Lane (better known as Dorothy Lane Market but having nicknames for well known places makes me feel superior).  It was on sale from $15.99 down to $9.99.  As I'm sure you can guess, I made my selection solely based on name and label.

This is the best red wine I have ever had.  It is flavorful, fruit forward with very little bite.  I don't typically like wine with food, but this one went with my chicken dinner very well.  Best part was no headache in the morning!  If you ever come across this wine, buy it, buy it, buy it.  Oh, and then drink it.



Make It Monday- Salt Clay

School's out!  School's Out!  It is amazing how quickly childhood boredom sets in.  It's also amazing how quickly adult insanity sets in.  I am thinking the two MIGHT be connected...

I have decided to try to keep my kids as entertained this summer as possible with the hopes of keeping my personal crazy level to a minimum.  To spread the sanity, I will share my activities with you (unfortunately that is mostly my family and I can tell you, sanity in that group is a pipe dream).

Today's summer activity idea is salt clay.  My kids had a lot of fun with this.  First, they got to make the clay, then they could play with it and make things and smoosh them and make more.  When they were done smooshing, they made final cutouts and pinch pots to dry.  Once their pieces were dry, they got to paint and decorate.

It was a simple project that does not take a bunch of supplies, making it easy to whip up on a whim.  If your kids are driving you crazy, bust this one out.  Maybe it will give you a couple minutes of peace.  Use it to pee.

Salt Clay

 

 

Ingredients:

1 cup table salt

1 cup flour

1/2 cup water

 

Directions:

Stir together flour and salt.

Add water and stir into a soft dough.

Knead until smooth and no pockets of flour remain.

Use to make pinch pots, sculptures, or roll out and cut with cookie cutters.

Let dry or bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour.  Bigger or thicker items may take longer to dry.

Paint and decorate as desired!

 

 

***Want another cool boredom buster?  Check out sand casting. ***