Make a Wind Vane!
Hey readers,
If you’re looking for a fun craft to make over the weekend, check out the below video!
If you end up making a wind vane of your own, tell us about it in the comments below!
Happy crafting,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
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Happy Waffle Week!
Hey readers,
Waffle Week is all about chowing down on one of brunch’s best menu items!
To celebrate, check out this quick and easy recipe that you can make with your family.
*Always ask an adults for help in the kitchen.
You’ll need:
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
What to do:
- Preheat waffle iron.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs until fluffy.
- Mix in the remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Spray waffle iron with non-stick spray.
- Pour mixture onto the waffle iron and cook until brown. Serve warm.
- Optional: top with berries, bananas, and whipped cream.
What’s your favourite breakfast item? Let me know in the comments below!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Make Silly Specs!
Hey readers,
Learn how to turn empty cardboard tubes into tons of fun stuff! Click on the picture to read the instructions.
Make a Dragonfly!
Hi readers,
Today I’m here to share a fun craft you can try at home. Read on to learn how to make a dragonfly!
You’ll need:
- Colourful plastic spoons
- Paper
- Markers
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
What to do:
- Draw eyes on the round part of the spoon you eat off of. The spoon is your dragonfly’s body, and the round part is its head!
- Draw dragonfly wings on the paper with your markers. Make them as colourful as you want!
- With an adult’s help, cut out the wings.
- Tape or glue the wings onto the spoon.
Do you like dragonflies? Tell us in the comments below! And if you try out this dragonfly craft, make sure to let us know how it went.
-Taylor, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Delicious Mini Banana Split Recipe
Hi readers,
There’s nothing quite like a delicious banana split on a hot day. All that ice cream, bananas, and chocolatey goodness…yum! Have you tasted a mini-version of this dessert? With the help of an adult, try out the recipe below and let us know in the comments what you think!
You’ll need:
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 small bananas, peeled
- ⅓ cup walnuts, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp pineapple preserves
- 12 halved maraschino cherries
- Multicoloured tiny sprinkles
What to do:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Put the chocolate in a small bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds or until the chocolate is smooth. Transfer to a mug.
- Put the walnuts in another small bowl and slice the bananas into six pieces. Dip one end of each banana piece into the chocolate, then dip it into the walnut bowl. Set the bananas on the baking sheet and refrigerate for two hours.
- Whip the cream in a bowl until peaks form. Stir in the pineapple. Using a fork, place a dollop of cream onto each banana. Decorate with a cherry and sprinkles.
There you have it! Tiny banana splits (without the ice cream!) that you can share with your friends and family.
Enjoy!
-Elora, chirpblog@owlkids.com
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