Happy Mac and Cheese Day!

Hi readers,

What a deliciously cheesy day it is! It’s Mac and Cheese day! And what better way to celebrate than making an easy, cheesy recipe.

*Be sure to ask an adult for help when cooking in the kitchen.

You’ll need:

• 1 box of elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of milk
• 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp of salt

What to do:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring until cooked through but still firm. Drain.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt until smooth.
3. Slowly pour in milk while constantly stirring. Mix until the sauce is smooth and bubbling.
4. Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
5. Mix macaroni into the cheese sauce until coated.
6. Enjoy!

So much cheesy goodness! If you try this recipe, let us know in the comments what you thought!

Bye for now,

-Elora, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Easy Yummy Recipe

Hi readers,

Do you like sweet treats? Have you ever tried one with some saltiness added to it? The combo is out of this world! If you want to taste it for yourself, try making the delicious recipe below.

*Remember to ask an adult for help when cooking in the kitchen!

Sweet and Saltines

You’ll need:

• Cooking spray
• 35 to 40 saltine crackers
• 1 cup of butter
• 1 cup of light brown sugar
• 1 and 1/3 cups of semi sweet chocolate chips

What to do:

1. Preheat the oven to 218°C (425°F)
2. Line one or two pans with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Arrange the crackers on the pans, salt-side down.
3. In a medium pot, melt the butter and brown the sugar together. Boil until it turns a caramel colour.
4. Remove pot from heat and pour the mixture over the crackers.
5. Place pan in the oven for three to five minutes and watch it carefully.
6. Remove pan from the oven and pour chocolate chips over the crackers. When they begin to melt, take a knife and spread the chocolate over the crackers.
7. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes.
8. Break into pieces and enjoy!

Mmmmm, sounds yummy! If you try making this treat, let us know in the comments below.

Bye for now,

-Elora, chirpblog@owlkids.com

It’s Blueberry Month!

Hi readers,

The month of July is National Blueberry Month! To celebrate these yummy little berries, here is an easy smoothie recipe you can make at home.

Remember to always get an adult’s help when using the blender!

You’ll need:

• 1 cup of frozen blueberries
• Half a cup of vanilla yogurt
• Half a cup of milk
• A blender

What to do:

• Add all the ingredients together into the blender.
• Blend everything until smooth.
• Pour into cups and enjoy!

And there you have it! A healthy and yummy blueberry smoothie recipe you can share with your family.

Happy Blueberry Month!

-Taylor, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Craft Stick Counting!

Hey readers,

If you’re looking for a fun and colourful way to practice counting, try making these glittery craft sticks!

*Remember to ask an adult for help.

What you’ll need:

1. 10 craft sticks (or popsicle sticks)
2. Glitter glue
3. Markers

What to do:

1. Number each craft stick from one to 10.
2. Add dots of glitter glue onto each stick. Match the number of dots to the number on the stick. (For example, add two dots of glitter glue onto the stick with a “2.”)
3. Let the sticks dry.

That’s it! Pretty simple, right? Not only is this craft fun to make, it’ll help you practice counting as well.

Let me know in the comments if you tried out this craft!

Bye for now,

-Elora, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Have Fun With Chirp!

Hey there, readers,

Chirp magazine has some awesome activity pages that allow you to colour, draw and get creative. Here are a few readers who sent in their super cool artwork.

Lena, 6, had fun colouring in the Summer 2019 issue of Chirp.

Charlie, 5, got artsy with the Summer 2019 issue of Chirp.

Mya, 6, had a blast with the Summer 2019 issue of Chirp.

Ellie, 4, cracked open an egg in the May 2019 issue of Chirp.

And the cutest bird hatched in Eric’s, 4, May 2019 issue of Chirp.

Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

Send your photos of Chirp magazine crafts, recipes or activities to chirp@owlkids.com

Have a wonderful day!

– Chidera, chirp@owlkids.com!