Welcome to where the nights are short and the days endless. Where I am always running in a different direction and dragging my 5 kiddos along for the ride. We are a fly by the seat of our pants kind of family, always up for a new adventure. This blog will offer our unique take on family orientated activities. I am hoping to use this forum as a site where I can share experiences and new ideas. I will offer advice to other families looking for new experiences.
Each State in this country is unique and has so much to offer in the way of history and activities. No person could see and do everything in their lifetime. I am from Washington State, I thought I knew everything about my state. I have read books about it, I have traveled it, but I have not seen or learned everything. There is so much I still have not seen and learned about. Every corner of my state is full of hidden gems to explore and discover. Many, if not all of us are on Facebook. One thing I can appreciate is the different little blurbs and sites that popup from time to time on my feed. The other day I came across a link called Only in Your State. I liked the feed and put in my state, and now I get links to different things about Washington State from time to time. From historic hidden gateways to the best local mom and pop diners. This site has opened my eyes to all sorts of new information.
Information is also given about historic occurrences, ghost towns, and the best places to stay to Washington. So much is offered, I have never seen the same post twice. The best part about this page is that you can input any state into the site and learn all kinds of new information about your state.
This site is sure to get you out of the house and exploring. You could surely see and do something different every day this summer.
The school year is about to be over. The day has finally come. My kids have been anxiously awaiting the last day of school since the first day of school. Now it is up to me to entertain them for the next two months! The thought of facing an entire summer without a plan is sure to make any mom quiver in her flipflops. But, this is New York City and the world is our oyster. I can surely fill their days with plenty of education, movement, and Italian ices.
Mission 1, Day 1:Italian Ice!
An Italian Ice is not a snow cone. Although it does have some similarities. Italian ice is made in a similar process to ice cream. The ingredients are mixed together and frozen like ice cream. It is similar to sorbet. Italian ice does not have any eggs or dairy which makes it a great treat for kiddos with allergies or sensitivities to dairy.
History
The history of this delightful desert is not exactly clear. The Arabs, Sicilians, Europeans, Turkish, Chinese, French, and Spanish all claim to be the creators. They are all probably right in some shape or form. Each may have developed it in their own country, sadly we will never know who we can actually give the gold star to. What we do know is that it is an international dessert, enjoyed the world over. The classic ingredients remain the same, however, flavors and textures differ.
Functions
The Italian ice can offer more than just sweet relief. It has also been used to cleanse the palate between meals. The most popular use for the Italian ice is simple, it just cools you off on those hot summer days.
Our Favorite Place
So, tomorrow on the last day of school it will be a balmy 79 degrees. We will surely spend the afternoon in our local park, it is my plan to get the kids moving and walk over to our favorite local ice spot Pesso's. The menu is extensive and always changing and they offer a frequent buyer punch card.
Although I am sure we will make several pilgrimages to our favorite spot this summer, we will also be attempting to make our own. The combinations are endless and it really is easy. This will give my kiddos a new appreciation for their own talents and creativity. I have included this "e-how" video that gives a simple recipe for a delicious dessert. What is great about creating your own dessert is that you control what goes in. You can adjust the amount of sugar that is added, or opt for sugar free juice concentrate. Let your kids have some creative freedom this summer and see what they come up with.
Once the ice's have been eaten, get them back outside to enjoy the summer.
