Stepping Stones

This is a fun craft that anyone can do.

What you need.

Round or square aluminum pans ( I used the throw away ones)

1 bag of cement (quick drying)

Glass beads

Old dishes

Carefully break the dishes into pieces. I used a hammer,wrapped the dish in a towell and using the hammer carefully broke it into different size pieces.

P,ace the broken pieces in the pan add some beads.

Mix the cement and pour it into the pan filling it within 1/4 inch of the top set it aside and let it dry.

Once dry remove the pan and you have a very cute stepping stone.

Make several and use them in your yard or garden.

It's a fun project to do with kids.

Making Memories

This is a very cool idea for not only campers but for anyone. 

Every time you go find a rock,write a memory on it and put it in a container. How much fun it will be going back and reading them and remembering the wonderful time you had.

Eggs on the Grill

Here is a really great way to cook eggs while camping.

 What you need

A muffin pan

Cooking spray 

Eggs

Salt and Pepper

Cheese

Peppers

Spray the muffin pan with cooking spray crack the eggs,one in each tin,and place them on the grill.

You can add cheese or anything you want and can even scramble them or leave them whole.

Silhouette on Canvas

This is a great craft to do with kids outside. It's fun but could be messy.

 

What you need

Balloons

Paint

Canvas

Painters tape

Darts 

Place painters tape on the canvas where you don't want any paint.

Blow up the balloons and add some paint,different colors in each balloon. You might want to thin the paint with some water so its not too thick.

Attach the balloons to the top of the canvas with some tape.

Now comes the fun,older kids can throw the darts to pop the balloon.the paint will run down the canvas. Remove paint balloons

Let it dry completely.

Once dry remove the tape from the spot you did not want paint on and add the silhouette of your choice.

Puzzel Fun

Here is a great idea for a kid's birthday party,baby shower or even a going away gift.

You need to purchase a jig saw puzzle. Paint all the pieces white,then give each guest a puzzle piece or two and let them decorate it. When dry seal with a sealer and frame. The recipient has a nice personalized memory of the event.

Chick Pea and Brown Rice Burgers

2 Cups chickpeas

1 Cup cooked Brown Rice

1 shallot minced

1 garlic clove minces

2 Tablespoons parsley chopped

1 large egg 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Mash chickpeas and rice with a fork until a thick paste forms

Stir in shallot,garlic,parsley and season with salt and pepper

Wisk egg and stir into mixture

 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat

Add patties and cook until golden brown about 4 minutes per side.

To serve spread each burger with whole grain mustard,red onion roasted red pepper and wrap in lettuce leaves.

Potato and Zucchini Hash

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 russet potatoes quartered and thinly sliced

2 zucchini quartered and sliced

1 small onion

1 Tablespoon Butter

4 eggs

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat a fry pan with the olive oil,add potatoes,onion and cook stirring often for 15 minutes until potatoes are cooked and brown. Add Zuchinni during the last 7 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

In a second fry pan add butter and cook the eggs until whites are brown around the edges.

Divide the hash brown mixture among 4 plates place an egg on top and serve,with toast or fruit