Sunday, December 26, 2010

Lego City Airport 3182 : Kid Review


One of the gifts I received for Christmas was a Lego city Airport. It has 703 pieces! It took me three hours to make. It has three turbines. The airplane is 48 cm long. It is harder than the Lego fireboat and helicopter, but easier than the Taj Mahal (which is 6000 pieces).  I love it! The wheels move and turn, the plane inside has seats and cargo under it, I had fun putting it together, and it's just like a REAL airport! 
I HIGHLY recommend this for boys who like Lego's age 9-11.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Non-Dairy Peppermint Bark Recipe for kids of all ages!


1. Melt "Tropical Source" chocolate chips in a bowl for 90 seconds in microwave.

2. STIR until they melt. 

3. Add marshmallows (so it looks like marble), candied fruit, orange zest, a teaspoon of raspberry jam, nuts (salted or unsalted)or whatever you like or nothing.

4. Pour onto and spread on wax parchment paper.

5. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes (pounded in ziploc) or whatever you like to eat with chocolate.

6. Let dry and DONE! Voila! 
This recipe is fun to do, especially in December or whenever I want it to feel like a holiday, and I let my baby sister help so you know it's easy! :-)