Summer To-Do List: Finger Painting!

I attempted to make my own finger paint, but it did not go as planned. While I was at Michaels this weekend I picked up a pack of colors. I hate that I can only find primary colors. I want some hot pink, lime green and turquoise. Is that too much to ask. 


I was a little nervous about having Sally finger paint. What if she eats the paint? What if she rubs the paint everywhere...including her hair? I had seen several tutorials on Pinterest and decided to make my own.

I picked up a canvas at Hobby Lobby (with a 40% off coupon thank you very much), the finger paint at Target and got the painters tape out of the garage. I knew I wanted to make a word with the tape. Possible choices: Sally, an "M", Moske....I finally decided on LOVE. Since I had a square canvas, I decided to make the tape with LO at the top and VE at the bottom.

Just putting the tape on the canvas isn't enough. The lines were too straight so I pulled it all up and cup the letters a little bit more fancy with the scissors. 




Then came the time to paint. I stripped Sally down to her diaper and put her in her highchair. I had the wipes (and camera) ready! I started out by putting some globs of paint randomly around the canvas and then I set it down in front of her. She stuck her finger in it and immediately put it in her mouth. YUCK! Luckily this paint is non-toxic :) I had to show her how to smear the paint around and then she quickly got the hang of it. She had a lot of fun but when she felt like she was finished, she wanted it out of her way.

I let it get almost all the way dry and then very carefully peeled the tape off. Some of the paint had bled under but that's ok. I think we both did a great job for our first time finger painting!

I love the way it turned out :)

Summer To-Do: Go To A Baseball Game

When we were visiting family in Minnesota, we checked an item off Sally's Summer To Do List: Go To A Baseball Game...a Minnesota Twins Game. 

The stadium is in Downtown Minneapolis and is really nice. Although it was the 4th of July and super hot, Sally did great during the day. She sampled all sorts of baseball game snacks including cracker jacks, a soft pretzel and peanuts.

We had a great day!!

It's Summertime!!

I cannot tell you how ready I was for summer break! I can wait to spend the next few months swinging Sally in the backyard, taking her to the pool, going on long walks, and just having fun and making memories. I have worked on a bucket list for our family this summer. I used a free (editable) template found here. I modified it a bit to suit our family. 

Here is what is on our Summer 2013 Bucket List:

-Go to Jerry's Snow Cones

-Fingerpaint

-Make Lemonade

-Go to Minnesota

-Go to the Beach

-Have a Backyard Coookout

-Go to the Concerts at Levitt Shell

-Do a 5K

-Take Swim Lessons

-Take a long walk over to Poppy's

-Bake something new every week

-Learn to walk! (Sally)

-Watch Fireworks

-Eat Watermelon

-Go to the Splash Pad

-Go to the Zoo

-Go to a Redbirds baseball game

-Go on a picnic

-Play in the sprinklers

-Host a game night

-Go to the farmer's market

-Plant an herb garden

-Catch Fireflies

-Take a "Glow Bath"

-Go out for pizza

-Story time at the library

-Make popsicles

-Take a music class

-Host a playdate

-Go to the drive in movies

*I'm sure I will think of more to add. What's on your summer bucket list?

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100 Places to Eat in Memphis Before You Die

I have seen this list on the internet and thought it would be fun to keep track with the ones that I have done. Some are never gone to happen because I am so picky, but maybe if Joe and I tackle it together, we can do all 100. The ones in blue are ones I have done. Feel free to play along.

100 Things to Eat in Memphis Before You Die

Here’s our list of “100 Things to Eat in Memphis Before You Die,” in no particular order (and yeah, there are a few outside the city limits). Add to the list or share your thoughts online, with the story at gomemphis.com or at whiningdining.com.

1: Greek burger at Alex’s Tavern, 1445 Jackson, (901) 278-9086.

2: Cheeseburger at Tops Bar-B-Q locations, including 1286 Union, (901) 725-7527.

3: Soul burger at Earnestine and Hazel’s, 531 South Main, (901) 523-9754.

4: Burger at Dyer’s Burgers, including 205 Beale, (901) 527-3937.

5: Colossus burger at 3 Angels Diner, 2617 Broad, (901) 452-1111.

6: Joyce roll at Sakura Japanese Restaurant, 2060 West, Germantown, (901) 758-8181.

7: Guacamole and chips at Las Delicias Mexican Bar and Grill locations, including 4002 Park, (901) 458-9264.

8: Sweet potato pancakes at The Arcade Restaurant, 540 S. Main, (901) 526-5757.

9: Barbecue spaghetti at Bar-B-Q Shop, 1782 Madison, (901) 272-1277.

10: Barbecue bologna sandwich with slaw and hot sauce at Payne’s Bar-B-Que, 1762 Lamar, (901) 272-1523.

11: Popovers with strawberry butter at Paulette’s Restaurant, 50 Harbor Town Square, (901) 260-3300.

12: Coconut cream pie at Germantown Commissary, 2290 Germantown Road S., Germantown, (901) 754-5540.

13: Sausage and cheese plate at Charles Vergos’ Rendezvous, 52 S. Second, (901) 523-2746 .

14: Acquisto sandwich at Fino’s, 1859 Madison, (901) 272-3466

15: Fried chicken at Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken locations, including 310 S. Front, (901) 527-4877.

16: Fried chicken at Uncle Lou’s Fried Chicken, 3633 Millbranch Road, (901) 332-2367.

17: Mr. Bruce’s Nachos at Molly’s La Casita, 2006 Madison, (901) 726-1873.

18: Barbecue nachos (on homemade chips) at Central BBQ locations, including 2249 Central, (901) 272-9377.

19: Chilean sandwich at Pop’s Deli, 6755 E. Shelby Drive, (901) 366-3463.

20: Milkshake at Wiles-Smith Drug Store, 1635 Union, (901) 278-6416.

21: Sno cream sno-cone at Jerry’s Sno-Cones, 1657 Wells Station Road, (901) 767-2659.

22: Tamales at South Memphis Grocery, 9 W. Mallory, (901) 775-2135.

23: Tamales three ways at Dino’s, 654 N. McLean, (901) 278-9127.

24: A M breakfast appetizer at Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, 712 W. Brookhaven Circle, (901) 347-3569.

25: Devil’s Nest Soup at Tao Too Asian Eatery, 2072 West St., Germantown, (901) 737-3988.

26: New Orleans doughnuts at Gibson’s Donuts, 760 Mt. Moriah, (901) 682-8200.

27: Sausage po’ boy at DeJaVu Restaurant, 936 Florida, (901) 942-1400.

28: Prozac cupcake at Muddy’s Bake Shop, 5101 Sanderlin, suite 114, (901) 683-8844.

29: Mojo cookies at River Oaks Restaurant, 5871 Poplar, (901) 683-9305.

30: Bibimbap at Kwik-Chek Food Store, 2013 Madison, (901) 274-9293.

31: Duck confit grilled cheese at Automatic Slim’s, 83 S. Second, (901) 525-7948.

32: Jalapeño chips at Flying Fish, 105 S. Second; (901) 522-8228.

33: Onion loaf at Corky’s Ribs & BBQ locations, including 5259 Poplar, (901) 685-9744.

34: Banana cream pie at McEwen’s on Monroe, 120 Monroe, (901) 527-7085.

35: Sticky toffee date cake at Acre Restaurant, 690 S. Perkins, (901) 818-2273.

36: Chilaquiles with fried eggs at Taqueria la Guadalupana, 4818 Summer, (901) 685-

6857.

37: Fried catfish at Soul Fish Cafe locations, including 862 S. Cooper, (901) 725-0722.

38: Desayuno (a savory breakfast pastry) at Caminos de Michoacan, 3896 Macon, (901) 458-5550.

39: Paletas, any flavor, at La Michoacana, 4091 Summer, (901) 555-1234.

40: Bourbon Street chicken at Buckley’s Fine Filet Grill, 5355 Poplar, (901) 683-4538.

41: Coconut cake at Café Palladio, 2169 Central, (901) 278-0129

42: Pancho’s cheese and hot dips at Pancho’s, 717 N. White Station, (901) 685-5404.

43: Stuffed jalapeño peppers at Fuji Cafe, 875 West Poplar, (901) 854-7758

44: Potato chips with blue cheese dip at The Majestic Grille, 145 S. Main, (901) 522-8555.

45: Shrimp and grits at Sweet Grass, 937 S. Cooper, (901) 278-0278.

46: Gyros at Jr’s Fish and Chicken (formerly Castle Restaurant), 3992 Park, (901) 320-1020.

47: Meatloaf at Peggy’s Heavenly Home Cooking, 326 S. Cleveland, (901) 474-4938.

48: Cinnamon toast at Otherlands, 641 S. Cooper, (901) 278-4994.

49: Original steak sandwich at Jack Pirtle’s Chicken locations, including 1370 Poplar, (901) 726-6086.

50: Sampler breakfast at Bryant’s Breakfast, 3965 Summer, (901) 324-7494.

51: Onion rings at the Belmont Grill, including 4970 Poplar, (901) 624-6001.

52: Amazing Island club sandwich at Bardog Tavern, 73 Monroe, (901) 275-8752.

53: Chicken and waffles (Friday lunch) at Felicia Suzanne’s, 80 Monroe, (901) 523-0877

54: Banh xeo, or Vietnamese pancake, at Shang Hai, 1400 Poplar, (901) 722-8692

55: Roasted sea bass on black Thai rice with soy beurre blanc at Tsunami, 928 S. Cooper, (901) 274-2556

56: South Side Italian sausage sandwich at Wiseguys Chicago Pizza and Sandwiches, 5441 U.S. 51 N., Horn Lake, (662) 342-5334

57: Southern eggs Benedict with blackened catfish and Creole hollandaise at Rizzo’s Diner, 106 G.E. Patterson, (901) 523-2033

58: Spanikopita omelet at Brother Juniper’s, 3519 Walker, (901) 324-0144.

59: Pizza, your choice, at Trolley Stop Market, 704 Madison, (901) 526-1361.

60: Barbecue pizza at Coletta’s Restaurant locations, including 1063 South Parkway E., (901) 948-7652.

61: Around the World pizza at Pete & Sam’s Restaurant, 3886 Park, (901) 458-0694.

62: Irish breakfast at The Brass Door, 152 Madison, (901) 572-1813.

63: French fries trio at Fuel Café, 1761 Madison, (901) 725-9025.

64: Yellowjack with Gulf shrimp, heirloom tomatoes and harissa cafe au lait at Restaurant Iris, 2146 Monroe, (901) 590-2828.

65: Gator Bites at Brothers Grill & Seafood, 2204 Whitten, (901) 590-4637.

66: Brie and fresh pear sandwich at Café Eclectic, 603 N. McLean, (901) 725-1718.

67: Moussaka at Casablanca, including 1890 Germantown Pkwy., (901) 433-9712.

68: Louisiana-style calamari at Jim’s Place, 518 S. Perkins Ext. (901) 766-2030.

69: Ahi tuna tacos at Boscos, 2120 Madison, (901) 432-2222.

70: Bananas Foster at Frank Grisanti’s Restaurant, 1022 S. Shady Grove Road, (901) 761-9462.

71: Mul-naengmyun at DWJ Eastern Grill & Sushi Bar, 3750 Hacks Cross Road, (901) 746-8057.

72: Crème brûlée at Café Society, 212 N. Evergreen, (901) 726-9212.

73: Fried green tomatoes at Miss Polly’s Soul City Café, 154 Beale St., (901) 527-9060.

74: Macaroni and cheese at Interim, 5040 Sanderlin, (901) 818-0821.

75: Macaroni and cheese at Mollie Fontaine Lounge, 679 Adams, (901) 524-1886.

76: Banh-you, banh-mi sandwich at The Elegant Farmer, 262 S. Highland, (901) 324-2221.

77: Sock it to Me cake at Neely’s Bar-B-Que, 670 Jefferson, (901) 521-9798.

78: Baklava (served warm) at Petra Café, including 1560 Union, (901) 722-4040.

79: Flan at VGM Foods & Deli, 6195 Macon Road (901) 937-7798.

80: Elote con cotija y mayonesa at Los Tortugas Deli Mexicana, 1215 South Germantown Road, Germantown (901) 751-1200.

81: Hot wings at Ching’s Hot Wings, 1264 Getwell, (901) 743-5545.

82: Fresh vegetable plate at The Grove Grill, 4550 Poplar, (901) 818-9951.

83: BBQ shrimp appetizer at Memphis Barbecue Co., 709 DeSoto Cove, Horn Lake, (662) 536-3763.

84: Bagels at Sharon’s Chocolates & Bread Cafe (Saturday only) at 2881 Poplar, (901) 324-4422.

85: Salad plate at Calvary Waffle Shop (during Lent only); 102 N. Second, (901) 525-6602.

86: Chicken salad at La Baguette French Bread & Pastry Shop, 3088 Poplar, (901) 459-0900.

87: Hot fudge pie at Westy’s, 346 N. Main, (901) 543-3278.

88: Deep-fried ribs at 10 Bones BBQ, 5960 Getwell, Suite 126, (662) 890-4472.

89: Ribs at Cozy Corner, 745 N. Parkway, (901) 527-9158.

90: Rib tips at Tom’s Bar-B-Q, 4087 New Getwell; (901) 365-6690.

91: Hummus with ground meat at Mango Restaurant, 2733 Getwell, (901) 369-4334.

92: Hummus at Sean’s Café, 1651 Union; (901) 274-3917.

93: Love Boat at Edo Japanese Restaurant, 4792 Summer, (901) 767-7096.

94: Banana pudding cheesecake at Stone Soup Cafe, 993 S. Cooper, (901) 308-2349.

95: Papa’s Pimiento cheese (with jalapeño is good, too) at Holiday Deli & Ham, including 2087 Union, (901) 881-6433.

96: Firecracker corn dip at Patrick’s Steaks & Spirits, 4972 Park, (901) 682-2853.

97: Lacy Special at Little Tea Shop, 69 Monroe, (901) 525-6000.

98: Mexican shrimp cocktail at El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant, 402 N. Perkins Road, Memphis; (901) 761-7710.

99: Gelato cake at YoLo Bakes at 6 S. Cooper; (901) 343-0438.

100: Cheese fritters at Amerigo Italian Restaurant, 1239 Ridgeway, (901) 761-4000.

Yikes!! I have a lot of work to do!!