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Thursday, July 6, 2017

Poop the Potato

This game was all the rage over Christmas 2016 when it was posted on Facebook and went viral. Here's a link to their video. But, they didn't create the game, it's actually been around for quite a while. It was a good reminder from childhood, and we decided to play it for our family party. We later played it at my daughter's birthday party.

This game is definitely one of those games that depending on who you are playing it with, it's either a big hit or a big miss. People either think it's hilarious or just gross.

*Play with silly crazy fun people only.

You want to separate the group into two teams.

On one side of the room or outside, place two buckets, or clean garbage cans that are about toilet height. (It's a great way to use all those popcorn tubs) We lined our buckets with plastic bags, but you don't have to. I don't recommend eating the potato after.

On the opposite side of the room line up the players. On the floor next to the starting line place all the potatoes. We wanted to have two turns each per game, so we had two potatoes per player.

When you say start the first person in line must place a potato between their legs (close to their crotch) and walk or run across the room, as fast as they can without dropping the potato. No hands allowed! If the potato drops they must start over. Once they safely make it across the room, they must sit over the bucket and drop the potato into the bucket, as if they pooped it out. Again, no hands allowed. If the potato doesn't make it into the bucket they must start over. They then, run back to their team. Once they've crossed the start line the next player goes. Play continues until all players on the team have gone and successfully dropped their potato into the bucket. The first team to finish wins.

It's hard to tell from the pictures, but we actually set up the game so there was 50 ft the contestants had to walk carrying the potato between their legs.

My kids loved it, but there were a couple of people who refused to play. They didn't want to be embarrassed seen in the pooping position and just thought it was gross. To each their own, I guess.

I was at the store today and happened across and actual poop the potato game you can purchase, too funny. Click here for the Amazon link.

We even play this at Easter, but using Easter eggs and Easter Baskets. Click here for more details.

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Sunday, June 18, 2017

No Soliciting Sign

It's that time of year when our doorbell rings constantly from Solicitors. Well, last week I had had enough. We had solicitors every single night. I had originally planned on making a cute porch rules sign but quickly changed my mind. In our city, if you post a No Soliciting sign, solicitors are not allowed by law to ring your doorbell. I had one posted underneath my address number on the front of the house. But I was still getting solicitors. They would tell me they didn't notice it. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and make a giant sign right in front of my door and underneath my doorbell. This couldn't possibly be missed. I even took it a step further and cut out a tiny vinyl No Soliciting sign to stick right on the doorbell itself.

I first made a list of our most common solicitors.

I then searched a little bit on Pinterest other signs for inspiration. The top quote was very popular and funny. I'm not quite sure who to give credit to for it, because it was on multiple sites and pins. If you are the author or know who is please let me know so I can give them proper credit. Otherwise, I wrote the rest myself with the list of solicitors I compiled. *use as inspiration for personal use only!

It's a little hard to read in the picture.

No Soliciting

Seriously,

Don't ring the bell,

Don't make it weird!

Our kids take all our money

You can't beat our TV, internet, and phone service

We have found Jesus,

and won't lose him

We know who we are voting for

We kill our own bugs

My kids work for free

Solar panels are ugly

Nobody can get my lawn greener than my husband

We love our vacuum

We don't clean, so we never run out of supplies

Unless you are bringing me a

package from Amazon,

flowers, are here to clean, or

from Publisher's Clearing House

with a big check

Please go away!

Our dog is hungry and our trigger finger's twitchy

Always Welcome

Friends, Family

and Neighbors

I typed out what I wanted my sign to say and played around with different fonts until I was happy with the sign.

I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out Oracal 651 white vinyl.

The Oracal 651 is rated for outdoor use.

I split it into three sections to make it easier to cut and apply to the wood.

I purchased a piece of wood from my local hardware store and sanded it.

I used a vinegar stain, I made for an earlier craft, on the wood. I love the rustic look the color gives.

I then coated it with polyurethane for both protection and to help the vinyl adhere better to the wood.

I lined up the vinyl where I wanted it,

and marked it off for easy application.

I like to use contact paper instead of transfer paper to lift the vinyl lettering. In my opinion, it works better and is cheaper.

Apply the letters where you want them.

Use a scrapper or credit card to rub the vinyl letters on.

I haven't had a single solicitor since placing my sign, knock on wood. Almost everyone who has come to my door though loves it, it has been a great conversation piece.

I measured and designed a smaller simple sign for my doorbell. I also cut it out of Oracal 651 (black) vinyl.

I don't think the solicitors can use the excuse they didn't see it now.

This is the cut-out I placed under the address number on my house. Again, I used Oracal 651 Vinyl for outdoor use.

I wanted mine to be funny, but also right to the point.

*Use as inspiration for personal use only

Monday, June 12, 2017

10 Fast and Easy Slow Cooker Meals

Like all moms, it's a struggle to get dinner on the table.

It just seems there is always so much going on that takes you away from making dinner.

I got sick and tired of hitting the drive-thru line. It gets to be expensive and it's ok to eat like that occasionally, but not healthy for all the time.

I decided I needed to learn to use my slow cooker more often.I started cooking in the morning or preparing the night before.

This way of cooking has become a lifesaver for our family's time together, wallet, and health.

All of these recipes can also be cooked in an Instant Pot Power Pressure Cooker. The Instant Pot has a slow cooker function. Each Recipe will also indicate pressure cooking directions when possible.

Here are a few of our favorite recipes:

Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Pork Chops