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Day 206: Make Pita Pizzas

Diane Flynn Keith — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:19:37 +0000

Making pita pizza’s are so quick and easy even a toddler can help! Here is what you need:

1 Pita for each person Pizza sauce Spoon Shredded cheese Vegetables (mushrooms, onion, peppers, broccoli, spinach, etc…)

Directions: Make a pita pizza for each of your guests by spreading a light layer of sauce over the top with a spoon. Younger children can [...]

Day 205: Go Pizza Shopping

Diane Flynn Keith — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:20:11 +0000

Once you know who’s coming to your pizza party, have your child help make a shopping list for the party. Help your child cut out pictures of the items you’ll need for the party and glue them to a piece of paper. When the list is done, have them carry it and help you find [...]

Day 204: It’s a Pizza Party!

Diane Flynn Keith — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:17:39 +0000

Plan your own pizza party!

Make Pizza Party Invitations!

First, you’ll need to decide when the party will be, so grab a calendar and pick a date. Next, get a pencil and paper and show your child how to make a guest list. Once you’re finished with that, start making invitations. This is a great way to [...]

Day 203: History of Pizza

Diane Flynn Keith — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:00:49 +0000

Adding toppings to baked flat bread can be traced as far back as the 6th century BC. In the early 1500’s, the peasants of Naples began adding tomatoes to their yeast dough. That, along with olive oil, cheese, and herbs made the meal. By the 17th century, pizza had gained popularity among visitors to Naples. [...]

Day 202: It’s a Pizza Party!

Diane Flynn Keith — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:00:10 +0000

Thanks to Fran Wisniewski, the next few Pizza Posts will provide you with some interesting and sometimes surprising facts about pizza.

Does your little one love pizza enough to ask for it everyday, sometimes at every meal? If you’re a parent that gives in to the constant pizza request, you are not alone. But don’t fear. [...]

Day 201: Make Dandelion Jelly

Diane Flynn Keith — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:16:59 +0000

Another edible dandelion treat:

Dandelion Jelly Note: Constant adult supervision required, or just let your kids watch.

4 cups packed dandelion flowers (just the yellow blossoms removed from green stems) 3 cups water 4 cups of sugar Juice of 1 lemon 1 box powdered pectin (i.e., Sure-Jell) Strainer and cheesecloth

Put yellow dandelion blossoms and water in pan over high heat. Bring to boil [...]

Day 200: Make a Dandelion Snack!

Diane Flynn Keith — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:42:56 +0000

Dandelions are edible! You can eat them, they’re nutritious, and delicious. At one time, people used them for food and medicine. And, in fact, some still do. They are rich in vitamins A, C, D, and B-complex and contain minerals such as magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and manganese. The United States Department of [...]

Day 199: More Dandelion Activities

Diane Flynn Keith — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:40:34 +0000

Here are some more fun activities to do with dandelions:

Show your child how to blow on a dandelion and make a wish. If you can blow all of the seeds off the tuft in one breath, it’s said that your wish will come true! Spread some glue on paper and blow the dandelion seeds onto the [...]

Day 198: Make Dandelion Chains

Diane Flynn Keith — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:38:56 +0000

Just like daisies, dandelions can be used to make chains, crowns, and necklaces. Be sure to have a supply of dandelions handy. Then, use your thumbnail or fingernail (or perhaps a plastic knife) to split a hole in the stem of a dandelion. You want it to be just large enough so that you can [...]

Day 197: Grow Your Own Dandelions

Diane Flynn Keith — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:25:38 +0000

Dandelions are hardy plants and grow successfully just about anywhere they are planted. Unlike some delicate flowers, if you transplant a dandelion, the slight trauma of digging it up and replanting it will usually cause the plant to produce more flowers. For this project you are going to transplant a dandelion from a garden or [...]