Tuesday, August 14, 2012

School

School is about to start!
Many children dread this time of learning and gaining knowledge, but is the most productive part of the year!


Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Dandelion syrup!

         If you liked the dandelion tea, you will love dandelion syrup!
I will take you through the steps:

Makes around 1 to 2 cups
1 1/2 cups of dandelion petals
honey
lemon juice (around half a lemon)
(optional) orange juice

OK, here are the instructions:


1. Gather 100 dandelion FLOWERS(they must be yellow, preferably before the buds open)
2. Extract all of the flower petals from the buds
3. Once you have about 1 and a half cups of the petals, put them in a pot with 3 cups of water
4. Bring it to a simmer, turn off the heat, cover them, and let them sit overnight
5. Strain the dandelion water into a bowl(press on the petals to extract the liquid)
6. Return the water to the pot (without the petals) and add honey, lemon juice, and if you want, you can also add orange juice.
7. Simmer over low heat, until it thickens
8. allow it to cool, and store it in a covered jar in the fridge

That is it! hope it worked for you!

Camper?

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New blog

I have a new blog! Just visit: http://9001springs.blogspot.com/ (it is mostly season related)

PLanting time!

One of the greatest things about spring is planting new flower beds and gardens! It can be a great hobby, and something nice to look at in the mornings.
Their are many great video games in the world. . .My personal favorite is MINECRAFT. . .Comment and tell me yours!
Since its spring, go outside! Plan a pick-nick! Go to a baseball game! This season is only here one a year, so take advantage of it! Summer brings bugs and lighting, Spring brings nothing frighting!

Nice day. . .

Its pretty nice outside today. . .

 Not much to be done today, so, I will be referring to my list below :)

         Here is a list of things to do when you get bored on one of those                          extra long Saturdays. . . 

1. Make a sandwich
2. Take a walk
3. Go camping in your backyard
4. Walk to an ice cream parlor
5. Go to a creek or other source of water
6. Watch a movie
7. Make a list
8. Reorganize your bookshelf
9. Make a homemade kite and see how well it flies
10.Watch AFV on YouTube
11. If you don't have a blog, make one!
12. Learn to play a new instrument
13. Learn a new skill
14. Plan a vacation
15. By a flower to take care of
16. Make fresh lemonade
17. Make a science-looking looking poster on a subject you enjoy
18. Write an essay
19. Host a party
20. Go to a mall
21. Visit a thrill park (e.g.a., Kings Island, Cedar point, Bayern park)
22. Find a bike trail and go on a bike ride!
23. Build a huge Lego set
24. Write a short story
25.Make a list on things to do when your bored!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

               It is spring!  Yeah! 

The amusement parks are opening, baseball has begun, and it is warming up!

         Have a crop of unwanted dandelions in your yard?

                  Here is a creative, tasty way to use that pesky plant!

1. The first thing you will need to do is pick the dandelions. Make sure they are dandelions, and not some other plant that could possibly be harmful to humans.

          We will now use the leaves to make a healthy, dandelion tea.

1. pick all the leaves off the dandelions
2. Wash the leaves very thoroughly. ( you won't want a poisonous drink)
3. Now that the leaves are ready, you will need to dry them out so that they are nice and brittle.
           Here is how to dry them out:
   (If you have a dehydrator,  that will work best. Just Dehydrate them until they are very crisp.)
     The best way to dry them out is to sun-dry them or to put them in a bag with wholes in it
   (If these don't work for you, just Google how and find a solution that fits you)
4. After the leaves are very crisp, put them in a mug of very hot (do not boil) water.
5. Poor the leaves and hot water through a strainer into another mug.
6. You can add honey or even lemon to have a delicious tea that you have prepared!

         Hope you can now look forward to the spring dandelions!

Number 1!

Yeah! Its finally spring! It is warm ahead of schedule, but I'll take it!