Paper Plate Crafts for Kids

 Paper plates have always been one of my kids favorite things to craft with. There are so many possibilities for making something fantastic, out of a plain old paper plate! This collection has some really fun ideas for your family to try out. You might not ever look at a pack of plates the same again.


You might notice there are a few of my craft projects listed below. I have been crafting things out of paper plates and Styrofoam bowls since I was a little girl. I can recall my cousin Courtney and I making these super fun flying saucers when we were kids with styrofoam bowls, and it is safe to say, I have been hooked ever since.

Be sure to click through to get the details of all of the projects below.

Paper Plate Lions by Sweet Silly Sara

Grab the paper plates, glue and some pasta to make a really fun little lion craft!


Paper Plate Ladybugs by Crafts by Amanda

These cute little ladybugs are the perfect way to make a spring craft with minimal supplies. Kids of all ages will love this!


Fun Snails by Attachment Mummy

These little snails might inch their way into your heart! They are perfect for an afternoon craft for the little ones!


Paper Plate Witch Craft by Sweet Silly Sara

This friendly witch is the perfect craft project to get kids in the Halloween spirit!


Paper Plate Apples by Mom Brite 

Take a bite out of craft time with this cute apple craft! All you need is a paper plate and a few basic supplies!


Paper Plate Crabs by Mom Wife Busy Life

This paper plate crab craft is nothing short of a pinch of perfect! This is such a cute idea for little hands!


Paper Plate Flowers by Glitter on a Dime

Create a pinkalicious storybook inspired garden of pretty flowers! This a great craft for anytime you need a craft to share!


Paper Plate Pigs by Simply Everyday Mom

Need a cute craft to entertain the kids? This piggy craft is an oinking good time for all!




Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp

 This 6 ingredient dinner is PERFECT for busy nights this fall. It is so easy and delicious. The whole family will love this one, and it couldn't be anymore fuss free!




Now that school is back in session and we are getting geared up for the fall soccer season, I am all about sheet pan dinners. I love to toss everything in the oven and have less mess to clean up later, and I love that this dinner is fun to eat. Or am I the only one that loves biting shrimp from their tails?


This is such a fuss free meal. With just a few seasonings and some tasty butter, you are in business!
This meal only takes about 25 minutes from start to finish; so you can get a delicious dinner on the table even on the busiest of nights.



Ingredients:
1 pound of frozen shrimp
1/2 pound of baby red potatoes, halved
1 pound of asparagus
1/4 cup of butter, melted
1/2 a Lemon 
2 teaspoons of garlic, minced
Salt and Pepper to taste


Directions:
After cutting the ends off of the asparagus and halving the potatoes, place them on a sheet pan.
Add shrimp.




Add garlic and lemon, salt and pepper to the melted butter and stir.


Drizzle the butter over everything!





Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
You might like to give everything a little stir at the halfway mark so that the veggies don't stick to the pan.




Enjoy!

You can find other tasty recipes here

How To Improve Your Diet And Health

 You’re probably going to have some good ideas and the best of intentions when it comes to your diet and your health. You’ll want to do well – you’ll know that it’s important. However, it’s not always easy to put your ideas into action. You might find that you start off on the right track, but you easily veer off in another direction, for example. Or maybe you just don’t know where to start because changing your diet and improving it would be such a huge new way of living. Don’t worry; there are some simple things you can do that will help you. Read on to find out more. 

 

Photo by Alexander Grey

 

Meal Plan

One of the biggest reasons that people’s diet plans don’t work out is that they are busy. They run out of time or get tired, so popping a processed meal into the microwave or calling for takeout is an easier option. Obviously, as well as being easy, it’s unhealthy. 

 

If you can do meal planning, you won’t have this problem. You’ll always know exactly what you are going to eat, you’ll have all the ingredients, and you’ll be able to plan your time accordingly. You could try out new things, like this vegan garlic noodles recipe, or stick with tried and trusted – but healthy – meals. The choice is yours. 

 

Even better, when you have extra time, you can batch cook, and in that case, you’ll only have to warm something up when you are busier. 

 

Choose A Diet

For some people, eating healthily is hard because they don’t really know what they should and should not be eating or when it’s healthy to eat and when it isn’t. If this is your issue, you should choose a diet that will suit your lifestyle and that has been proven to work. Intermittent fasting is a great example of this. 

 

Taking this as an example of what you can do, how do you start? Well, first, you have got to learn how to fast properly, then you can ensure you have the right plan in place. Do your research, and you’ll know exactly what to do and can follow the rules accordingly. 

 

Eat The Rainbow 

Whether you opt for a specific diet or not, a good rule of thumb when it comes to eating well is to ‘eat the rainbow’. This means that you should try to make your meals as naturally colorful as possible. If your plate looks very beige or white, for example, then you know you need to add some bright vegetables to the meal to make it healthier. When you think about it, vegetables are rainbow-colored, and meat, pasta, rice, potatoes, and other ‘sides’ are all one brown/white color. This clearly shows the healthier parts of any meal, and it’s a good guide to help you eat right. 

 

Focus On Hydration 

Although most of the time, you’ll be focusing on the food you eat when you want to improve your diet and get healthier, you must also think about what you’re drinking and ensure that you get enough water during the day. 

 

Being properly hydrated is good for your health since it means your body’s functions are in good working order, and you feel more energized. As well as this, your immune system will be working well. Plus, when you’re dehydrated, you can become confused, irritable, and develop headaches. 

 

Make sure you include plenty of water in your daily life. Ideally, have a reusable bottle with you at all times so you can sip on it through the day and never reach a stage where you are dehydrated.


Getting Into Baking Bread: Some Top Tips

 

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Making your own bread from scratch is a really enjoyable and fun thing to do, and a deeply satisfying one as well. There are few greater joys than filling the home with the smell of freshly baked bread, while creating an amazing loaf that you and your whole family are going to love. A lot of people are intimidated by the idea of making their own bread - you might assume that it’s very hard to do right - but in truth, it’s the kind of thing that is relatively simple to pick up. Here are some top tips on how to do so right.



Start Easy


First off, there are definitely some recipes which are easier than other ones, so it’s a good idea to start off easy and see where you go from there. Some recipes require less prep and are just generally quicker and easier to put together. A good example is this recipe for old fashioned yeast rolls, which you will find to be very easy to achieve, and yet will produce some delicious results every time. You can then progress on from there to more complex breads as your skills and confidence improve over time.



Do It By Hand


Although there are bread machines that you can buy, and these make pretty serviceable bread, you are going to create much more delicious bread by making it by hand. You will find it is more satisfying, too, and you have more control over exactly how it turns out. Plus, you will be learning the actual manual skills necessary to create great bread, and that is a really enjoyable and fun thing to learn on the whole. So do it by hand from the start, and you will develop much better skills in no time that will serve you well.



Use Dried Yeast


There are a few options when it comes to the yeast you use, and different people have different preferences. However, most newcomers to break-making will find that dried fast-action yeast is easily the best option on the whole. This comes in sachets of around 7 grams, which is normally perfect for a single loaf of bread, and all you need to do is add it straight to the bread mix. Old style yeast packets meant you had to activate the yeast first, but that is no longer the case. This kind of yeast is much easier to work with, and quicker too.



Be Patient


Bread-making and baking in general is all about patience. This is a task where there is a direct relation between how much you are able to wait and how delicious the end result turns out to be. So if you are looking for something that allows you to practice your patience, making bread is the thing to do. The longer you leave bread dough to rise, the better the result will be, and the more delicious you will find the bread to be too, so make sure that you're doing that as best as you can.

15 Unique Potato Salad Recipes

 Labor day is right around the corner, and in my opinion, that means it is time to make a great batch of potato salad to share at the family BBQ's and gatherings.

Now, I like ALL potato salad. I think it is like comfort food, and I am just generally so thankful for potatoes. They are delicious aren't they?! So, you know I will try all of the varieties that end up at a potluck; but knowing that it is a popular dish has inspired me to spread my wings and try something unique.

I gathered 15 out of this world recipes that are just a little different than the standard mustard based salad. I think you are going to like these and want to try a few of them yourself. These recipes are intended to convert people; if you sneer at potato salad now, just wait til you try ranch potato salad, or maybe even Greek lemon potato salad! They both sound awesome right?




  1. Cesar Potato Salad by Sam Cooks Kindness

  2. Warm Austrian Potato Salad by Cooking Gorgeous

  3. Ranch Potato Salad by Spend with Pennies

  4. Sweet Potato Salad by Plant Based Budget

  5. Mashed Potato Salad by Feeding Your Fam

  6. Instant Pot Potato Salad by Pressure Cooker Recipe

  7. Vegan Southern Potato Salad by Strength and Sunshine

  8. Eggless Potato Salad by Sugar and Snappeas

  9. Salt and Vinegar Potato Salad by My Therapist Cooks

  10. Loaded Baked Potato Salad by Centsless Meals

  11. German Potato Salad by Like Mother Like Daughter

  12. Classic Potato Salad with Eggs by Healthy Seasonal Recipes

  13. Greek Lemon Potato Salad by The View From Great Island

  14. Roasted Garlic Potato Salad by This Noshtalgic Life

  15. German Dill Potato Salad by Served From Scratch


If you are looking for other fun ideas for Labor Day, you might like this Easy Labor Day Table Decor idea. These easy red, white and blue cake and berry parfaits are also perfect for the holiday.