Who Loves Lemonade?

Lemonade stand

Hi readers!

This past weekend, I went for a walk in my neighbourhood and I came across a homemade lemonade stand. Neat! I bought a cup and the mom told me the kids were selling lemonade so they could buy a pet turtle. What a great idea!

Have you ever thought about putting on a lemonade stand to earn money for something you wanted or to raise money for charity? Summer isn’t over just yet — maybe you can put one on this weekend!

STOP: Ask your parents for permission before making a lemonade stand.

Here are some helpful tips for your lemonade stand:

• Make a big, colourful sign so people know what you are selling.
• If possible, make real lemonade. Find a recipe online.
• The night before, make lemonade ice cubes so that the pitcher of lemonade doesn’t get watered down.
• Ask your customer if they want a reusuable cup. After they are done, you can wash the cups in your kitchen.

Have you put on a lemonade stand before? Leave a comment below with your tips!

Bye for now!

Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy National Waffle Week!

Hey readers!

Did you know that it’s National Waffle Week? Waffles are a great way to start your day before heading off to class!

Photo: Dreamstime

Although waffles are tasty on their own, I have a few tips to make them even yummier. Start with a toasted whole wheat waffle, then pick from the toppings below!

*Remember to ask an adult for help!*

1) strawberries + banana slices + cream cheese = Banana-rama Waffle

2) pumpkin seeds + raisins + nut butter = Nutty Buddy Waffle

3) melon chunks + blueberries + maple syrup = Marvellous Maple Waffle

4) granola + apple slices + hazelnut spread = Granola Goodness Waffle

I made up my own names for these tasty treats, but you can make up your own names and flavour combinations!

How many waffle combinations can you think of?

Leave a comment below!

Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Carnival Week on the chickaDEE Blog!

Hi readers,

I absolutely love carnivals, amusement parks and country fairs. So I thought it would be fun to do CARNIVAL WEEK on the chickaDEE blog! My summer wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the carnival. I love going on rides like the Scrambler and playing games, especially bingo.

To kick off Carnival Week, here is a fun game you can play at home with your friends and family. What would your name be if you were a roller coaster? Find out by doing the puzzle below.

What is Your Roller Coaster Name?

My roller coaster name is Mad Ninja. I imagine my ride would have three loops and would go really, really fast! What is your roller coaster name? Leave a comment below!

Have fun!

– Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

P.S. Do you have a picture of yourself at an amusement park? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com and we’ll try to post it on the blog this week!

International Monster’s Day

Hi Readers,

Do you know that tomorrow is International Monster’s Day? That’s right! Celebrate this fun day by doing some monstrously good doodle art with Owlkids’ My Beastly Books series.

My Beastly Book of Monsters

Check out this link HERE to download some fun activities.

Have a great weekend!

Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Arf’s Summer Playtime Tips!

Hi Readers,

dog and cat playing

Summer is a great time to hang out with your pets! Here are two fun games you can play:

Doggy Hide ‘n’ Seek

1. When your dog isn’t looking, find a hiding spot somewhere close by.

2. Call out your pup’s name and see if he or she can find you!

Feline Follow the Leader

1. Shake a string in your kitty’s face to get its attention.

2. Start trailing it on the ground while moving away from your cat. See how long you can get your pet to follow the string!

3. For another version of this game, shine a flashlight on the ground.

Have fun!

Send your pet questions and pics to Arf’s Pet Patrol and you and your pet could be featured in an upcoming issue. Our address is: Arf’s Pet Patrol, 10 Lower Spadina #400, Toronto, ON, M5V 2Z2.

Happy playing!

– Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com