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This simple game from Homeschool Hideout is the perfect ice breaker for kids! All you need is the free printable and a bag of Skittles. #icebreaker #games #activities #gettingtoknowyou #kids #makingfriends

Ice Breakers for Kids with FREE Printables

Humans don’t generally like to be thrown into new environments, so you can imagine how it feels to kids when they are trying to make new friends or fit in at a new social event. It can be scary as heck and will even cause some kids to stress out, even days before! But with our 15 simple ice breakers for kids, they won’t have to worry anymore. Once they play these fun games, they will start to relax and let their guard down. In fact, they’ll probably even have a blast!

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Whip up a batch of homemade unicorn donuts that the whole family will love!

Homemade Unicorn Donuts

Every little girl loves unicorns and every hungry mouth loves donuts! What better way to combine the best of both worlds than by whipping up a batch of homemade unicorn donuts?
Using ingredients you likely already have on hand, this special treat is one that they won’t be forgetting anytime soon! In just a few short minutes, you’ll have a homemade treat that’s as tasty as it is easy to make!
Whip up a batch of homemade unicorn donuts that the whole family will love!
I love this recipe because of how simple it is!
I mean, seriously, everything you need is available at Wal-Mart!

Ingredients: 

Whip up a batch of homemade unicorn donuts that the whole family will love!

1 box of white cake mix, any brand
2 egg whites
1/4 C. vegetable oil
1 C. water
purple gel food coloring
pink gel food coloring
1 C. powdered sugar
3 tbsp. heavy cream or Half & Half
1 large freezer storage bags
kitchen scissors
toothpicks
(2) 12 count mini donut pans
non-stick cooking spray

Directions: 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 12 count mini donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Combine the cake mix, egg whites, oil and water.

Add a few drops of pink food coloring to the batter and stir to combine.

Scoop the batter into the large freezer bag.

Snip the corner of the freezer bag and fill the mini donut wells with batter.

Bake 6-8 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool.

Once the donuts have cooled, remove them from the donut pan and set aside.

Combine the powdered sugar and creamer.

Add 1 drop of each food coloring to the glaze.

Use a toothpick to gently swirl the colors (be careful to not completely mix the colors together).

Dip the donuts one at a time in the glaze and then add sprinkles.

After dipping 2-3 donuts in the glaze, add another drop of each food coloring and gently swirl the colors.

Repeat with all donuts.

*Makes approximately 36 mini donuts

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these 10 simple recipes. So tasty, you'll crave them all year!

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with 10 Simple Recipes

Cinco de Mayo is often celebrated as Mexico’s Independence Day. But it isn’t their Independence Day at all. In fact, Mexico’s Independence Day is September 16th.

Cinco de Mayo is actually the celebration of  Mexico’s battle victory in the city of Puebla in 1862. Mexico had nearly half as many men in their army but still managed to claim a short-lived victory over France. Within a month, France managed to capture both Puebla and Mexico City, claiming the final victory. Still Mexico is proud of the unity and sacrifice it managed to provide on that day.

Ironically, the people of Mexico hardly celebrate Cinco de Mayo today. The city of Puebla holds a parade, battle reenactment and festival, complete with food and fun but the world’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration is held in Los Angeles. Cinco de Mayo is often compared to St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a big deal in America but other countries hardly celebrate it, let alone understand what they are celebrating.

There are several ways you can incorporate Cinco de Mayo into your homeschool day. Whether you choose to celebrate by researching the Mexican-American War or learning all about mariachi bands, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Mexico’s amazing culture in your homeschool.

As lovers of Mexican food, it was only right that we celebrate Cinco de Mayo by hosting a Mexican feast, complete with our favorite tasty yet simple recipes.

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