Majestique's List of 10 Fun Things to do this Summer!!!

Ms. Majestique's list of 10 FUN FREE Things to do this Summer!



1- Go see a movie! Yes, FREE! It’s my favorite thing to do! Contact your local theater to see if they offer free kids movies during the summer! If they do, let me warn you… eat a big breakfast and get there about 30 minutes early. The lines can be long! And be prepared for the crying babies and other shananagins. But really, who cares.. it’s FREE!
2- Take a HIKE! … Visit your local park and walk the trail. Take pictures, collect leaves, see if you can find any animals hiding in the bushes!
3- Play double-dutch or catch! Bring the old school back! Teach them that it doesn’t have to have an on and off switch to be fun!
4- Go for a Bike Ride. Lots of parks are bike friendly! If your family is a biking one… make an afternoon of it! You get plenty of fresh air, sunshine. Exercise and the children will sleep better that night!
5- Visit a museum! Most of them are free! So, pack a cooler for afterwards and head to the nearest museum! Most museums are kid friendly and may even offer a scavenger hunt for them! Call ahead to see. If not, make your own!
6- See who’s serving dinner for FREE! Most restaurants have a “Kids Eat Free Night”… have your child surf the net for who’s serving what for FREE! Make a calendar and viola… FREE DINNER… (for the kids) and a No Cook Zone night for you!
7- Have a Tea Party… complete with cookies and Lemonade! For boys.. have a Soda Mixer! (Same concept as a Tea Party.. just use kids frosty mugs and pretzels.- allow scratching and plenty of burping to make it fun!)
8- If you have a pool in your backyard or neighborhood …. that’s awesome! ENJOY. If not, consider the good old fashioned sprinkler system or a fun water balloon fight! Aim low! We don’t want any trips to the E.R.
9- Arts and Crafts! Use whatever you have laying around the house!... Macaroni, rice, beans, paper, glue, sissors, and paint. Spread out the newspaper and let them be creative! You’ll be surprised at what they come up with! Just be prepared to put it on display.
10-Head to your local library for story time! Just call ahead to see if and when they offer it!

So, now that I’ve started you on your way… this will keep the children busy for at least a week…. It’s up to you to find something for next week!  If you find anything else that’s fun and FREE….. let me know!

Good Luck and Have a GREAT Summer!!!

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Majestique Recipe! Bowtie Pasta & Spinach!

This recipe was shared with me by my good friend Ryan (thanks girl!)! We love it so much.. it is quick, easy, and filling! I decided to share it with my blog friends because a few of them have growing boys with appetites to match! This will make a great after school snack! Also, with summer approaching, this also makes a terrific side dish! ENJOY!

Bowtie Pasta and Spinach!
(For Gluten Free option, use Gluten Free Pasta)
30 minutes Prep and Cook Time combined.
Makes 12 servings!

1 (12oz.) Package Bowtie or Penne Pasta
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
6 Slices of Bacon Chopped
2 Tablespoons minced Garlic
1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh chopped spinach (or 1 cups frozen, rinsed, and drained chopped spinach)
Salt & Parmesan Cheese

1. Boil Pasta in lightly salted water- add pasta and cook until tender and ready.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium skillet, add bacon and FRY!
3. Add Garlic to skillet; stir fry with bacon for about 1 minute.
4. Stir in tomatoes, cook until heated through.
5. Place spinach in colander and drain the hot pasta over it so it wilts.
6. Transfer to large serving bowl and toss with remaining olive oil.
7. Add bacon, garlic, and tomato mixture.
8. Add a pinch of salt if needed.
9. Garnish with Grated Parmesan Cheese.

Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled!

Let's start November on a LOVING note...So in Love - Jill Scott ft. Anthony Hamilton

LOVE these two artists!!! Love this song even more! So in love and so beautiful! Make sure you pick up the single on ITunes! This is a great song for your IPod list for the Holidays!

Calling All The Monsters! Prepare for a Majestiquely Spooky Halloween!!!

To know me is to know I love the FALL and I LOVE Halloween!!! Despite all of the negative views of the day... Halloween is sort of the kick off and the official annoucement of fall... making way for the WARM holidays -Thanksgiving & Christmas! My daughter and I gather our spooky little movies and have a few friends over to mull over warm Apple Cider from our Majestique Mug-A-Boo and a few spooky treats and games (that I will share later) for Halloween! Here's a few of our favorites, old and new! Feel free to share yours!

MUSIC!




Kid Friendly Movies!




NOT! -For the Children or the squimmish!


COSTUMES!!!!

Fun Lunch Ideas for Back To School!!!!!

Majestiquely Wonderful Lunch Ideas for Back To School!

If you have a picky eater like I do… I’m sure you have the challenge of figuring out what you can send to school in the form of a nutritious lunch that will NOT either end up in the trash or make it’s way back home to you resulting in a STARVING child after school. So, I sat my very smart 10 year old child down and had her give me her top 10 packed lunches picks! Here we go….

1. Salsa, Nacho Cheese and Chips
2. Turkey & Cheese Wraps with dipping sauce
3. The old fashioned PB&J sandwich on White Wheat
4. Chicken Salad with Grapes on the side
5. Chicken Noodle Soup with Crackers
6. Chili with Cornbread Crackers
7. Chicken Nuggets with BBQ Sauce & Carrots on the side.
8. Cubed Chicken, Turkey or Ham with Crackers and carrots with Ranch dressing on the side.
9. The Old Fashioned Bologna or Bacon Sandwich on White wheat or a Bisquit.
10. Kabobs! ~ any combination will do!

Now, being truthful… I had to add the healthy “carrots” in there.. but the she did pretty good! I’ve also the Kabob recipe to help you get started!!! Have fun, ENJOY & let me know what you think!

Kabob-wich!

How do you turn a sandwich into a fun snack? Make it a KABOB-WICH!
Ingredients
• skewers
• bread
• cheese
• lunch meat
• grape tomatoes
• lettuce
• pickles
• olive
• any other ingredients your child make like on their sandwich

Instructions – EASY!
1. Cut up cubes of bread, cheese, and lunch meat (we ordered 1/2-inch-thick slices of ham and turkey at the deli counter or cube left over steak, ham, chicken or turkey from dinner).
2. Slide the cubes onto a skewer with other foods your child likes, such as a grape tomato, a piece of lettuce, a pickle, or an olive.
3. Wrap in foil or ziplock bag to keep fresh.
4. Be sure to pack a side of mayo or mustard for dippin.