August 2020 web (with links)

Just For Kids
To make these DIY bookmarks, you’ll need:
• a pattern for the cutout
• felt scraps – red, black, yellow, purple, pink, blue, white
• white school glue
• elastic
• clear tape (optional)
• small googly eyes (optional)
• hot glue gun and gluesticks
Directions:
• First have the kids cut out the shapes using the patterns. I find
it’s best to tape the pattern piece to the felt and then cut. It helps
hold everything in place. Use the school glue to glue all of the
pieces together and let it dry.
• Cut a piece of elastic 16 inches long. Cut a rectangle of felt that
will fit on the back of the bug.
• For this part, the little kids will need some help with a hot glue
gun. Glue the elastic like in the photo below.
• Glue the rectangle of felt over the elastic to cover the ends.
Frozen Chocolate Banana Treats
Ingredients
• 3 medium bananas
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons shortening
• Toppings: chopped peanuts, toasted sweetened shredded
coconut and/or colored jimmies
Directions
• Cut each banana crosswise into 6 pieces (about 1 in.). Insert a
toothpick into each piece; transfer to a waxed paper-lined baking
sheet. Freeze until completely firm, about 1 hour.
• In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth.
Dip banana pieces in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off.
Dip in toppings as desired; return to baking sheet. Freeze at least
30 minutes before serving.
Note
To toast coconut, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10
minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until golden brown,
stirring occasionally.
14 August 2020 I QC Family Focus