February 19 is Family Day in much of Canada -- a holiday that is really worth celebrating, in my opinion, because nothing in life is more important than family. In the spirit of family time, I am sharing some of my favourite recipes this week so that kids of all ages can have fun together this weekend.
As a self-described crafty person, I can't wait to make this DIY play dough and sit down to play with my little grandson. He is not quite old enough for this activity yet, but it's coming soon!
I have very fond memories of playing outside in the snow for hours and then coming inside to a cup of hot chocolate and a plate of goodies prepared by my mom. I hope you enjoy my updated recipes for this nice treat!
At the end of the day, what could be more fun than enjoying a movie together with some yummy popcorn! I have always loved the movies The Princess Bride, The Never Ending Story, and The Gods Must Be Crazy. I'm also very happy to watch almost any animated movie.
What are your favourite family activities?
For the Littles:DIY Play Dough
Ingredients 1.5 cups flour 1/2 cup salt 2 teaspoons cream of tarter 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil (FCO) 1 cup boiling water Essential oils (suggested oils: Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Balance, Adaptiv, Serenity) Food coloring (optional)
Instructions Add dry ingredients to a bowl and mix together. Add in boiling water and FCO, and stir. Divide into portions and colour as desired. Add essential oil to each portion, one drop at a time until desired aroma is reached. |
| For the "Apres-Sledding" Crew:SuperMint Hot Chocolate Ingredients 1 cup water 5 Tbsp cocoa powder 1-2 Tbsp sugar or honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups milk SuperMint essential oil
Instructions Heat water, cocoa powder and sweetener together on the stovetop. Add vanilla and milk, and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in one drop of SuperMint. Ladle into mugs and top with mini marshmallows and shaved chocolate if desired. |
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For the Munchies: Brownies with Orange Fudge Icing
Ingredients Brownie mix 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 3-4 drops Wild Orange, Clementine or Tangerine
Instructions Prepare the brownie mix and bake as directed. Add sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips to a glass bowl and melt together on low heat using a double boiler method, or the microwave on medium. Stir chocolate mixture until glossy, then add the citrus essential essential oil and stir together. Ice the brownies once they have cooled.
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| For Movie Night:Flavoured Popcorn
Ingredients 1 cup popcorn kernels 1/4 cup solid coconut oil 1/4 cup maple syrup ground cinnamon to taste salt to taste 5 drops On Guard blend 3 drops Cinnamon essential oil
Instructions Air-pop the corn kernels and place in a large bowl. Melt coconut oil and stir in maple syrup and essential oils. Pour mixture over popcorn, pausing to toss and mix. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and salt, to taste.
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