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Spring is here! It's time to do craft projects with the kids. Below are three of our favorite craft projects, which can be enjoyed by children of most ages.
1. Flowering Tree
Tools:
- Paper.
- Sponge.
- Trays for water and paint.
- Tempera paint.
- Paintbrush.
Paint the sky and grass on a piece of paper and allow it to dry. Next, paint the trunk and branches of a tree on the piece of paper.
Finally, mix some pretty spring colors (pinks, purples or light blues) onto a tray, and press the flat side of the sponge into the paint. Press the sponge gently onto the crown of the tree, applying the paint to create the appearance that the tree is flowering.
2. Bumblebee Plate
Tools:
- Paper plate.
- Trays for water and paint.
- Tempera paint.
- Paintbrush.
- Glue.
- 3 lengths of black pipe cleaner.
- Googly eyes.
- Blue construction paper.
- Scissors.
Paint the paper plate yellow and allow it to dry. This is the body of the bumblebee. Glue the googly eyes to the plate, near the bottom edge. Glue the pipe cleaners to the plate, one to the side of each eye, to represent the antennae.
Paint three thick black stripes over the back of the bee. Glue one more pipe cleaner to the bee's rear, to represent the stinger. Cut out two teardrop-shaped pieces of blue construction paper to represent the wings, and glue the wings to the center of the bee's back.
3. Spring Dried Flower Mobile
Tools:
- Sticks.
- Flowers.
- Attractive natural objects.
- Heavy books.
- String.
- Scissors.
Take a walk with your little one. Collect spring flowers, attractive rocks, interesting twigs, and other artifacts. Collect at least one straight stick, about a foot and a half long, for each person who is making a mobile. This stick will be the base of the mobile, from which all other objects will dangle.
Once home, dry the flowers by placing in the pages of a thick, heavy book for several weeks. When the flowers are dry, attach the objects to the mobile base using the string.
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After the chill of winter, you’re probably looking forward to the warmer days of spring when you can enjoy getting outside of your Cypress apartments more often. Those first spring parties are like a breath of fresh air, and you’ll definitely want to have the perfect drinks on hand to celebrate. Wondering what drinks to serve your guests? Here are three light, tasty cocktails that are perfect for any spring soiree.
Blueberry Rum Smash
The blueberries in this cocktail make it a fresh, fruity drink that is perfect for a baby shower or a backyard barbecue.
What you’ll need:
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
Fresh or frozen blueberries
2 ounces of rum
3/4 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Ginger ale
How to make it:
Cover the bottom of the glass you’re using with some blueberries. Add lemon juice and brown sugar, muddling until the sugar melts. Add crushed ice to the glass and then add rum. Top with the ginger ale and stir gently. Makes one cocktail.
Green Tea Infused Mojito
This fresh, springy twist on the mojito is sure to please your guests, and green tea is a healthy choice.
What You’ll Need:
4 large mint leaves
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
1/2 cup of brewed green tea that has been chilled
2 teaspoons of sugar
1 ounce of white rum
How to Make It:
Muddle mint, sugar and lime juice together in a glass until the flavors of the leaves release. Add ice until the glass is around three-quarters full. Pour green tea and rum into the glass, and then stir well. Makes a single cocktail.
Basil Strawberry Margarita
This cocktail doesn't just taste great, but it looks beautiful at your spring party, too.
What you’ll need:
8 basil leaves
1 can of frozen limeade concentrate
2 to 2 1/2 cups of tequila (silver or gold)
10 strawberries (more if you’re using small ones)
How to make it:
Add limeade concentrate to a pitcher. Add 2/5 cans of water and the tequila. Stir well. Hull your strawberries and then slice, adding to the pitcher. Crumple leaves of basil in your hands, so the flavor and smell releases, and then add them to the pitcher. Refrigerate the pitcher, covered, for a minimum of 4 hours. Serve with extra strawberries for garnishing if desired. Makes around 8 servings.
Planning a spring party? These drinks are sure to please everyone who attends. If any of your soiree guests are looking for apartments in Cypress, have them call our office to find out what floor plans we currently have available.
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