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!

Monster Picks of the Week! Happy Halloween! -Majestique Style!

Stop thru tomorrow to find out what Majestiquely goolish picks we have up! Have a Safe and FUN Halloween!

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.

Ms. Majestique's list of 10 FUN FREE 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!!!

For more informaton and ideas on how to have a fulfilling and educational summer.. visit -

Majestique Favorite Recipe~ ZipLock Omelets!

YUMMY!! Zip Lock Omelets!~ Majestique Momma's Quick Recipes for the Momma's on the GO!




ZIP LOCK Omelets! Quick & No MESS!!!

This a recipe I found and I LOVE IT! It allows for big families or groups to all get their omelets piping hot at the SAME TIME!!! No Frying!!! No extra fat!

1) Start a BIGGGG pot (Dutch Oven Size) with boiling water!!! Water must be rolling before you can use it. DO NOT ADD ANYTHING to your water.

2) Prepare and set out in buffet style all of your favorite ingrediants that you want to put in your omelet (spinach, turkey bacon, garlic, onions, peppers, cheese...etc.)

3) Give each person their own Gallon size zip lock freezer bag and write their names with a sharpie on it.

4) Crack 3 eggs in each bag... (if using only egg whites... use 4), shake until egg is well "scrambled".

5) Add all of the ingrediants from your "buffet" to your bag and shake again for another 30 seconds.

6) Make sure your bags are sealed correctly and add up to 7 bags at a time to the boiling rolling... very hot water. Let cook for 13 -15 minutes.

7) Carefully remove omelet bag from water and place on towel. Roll omelet over so it releases easily onto plate...

ENJOY!!!

Majestique Recipe! Healthy Easter Dinner Recipes!

Better Tastin Green Beans



1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 whole spanish onion, chopped
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 slices turkey bacon
(cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
(or as I really like to do it... a smoked turkey leg or wing!)
1 tablespoon salt-free blend
of vegetable seasonings
1 tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning

Fill one -fourth of large saucepan with water. Add green beans, onion, bacon blend of vegetable seasonings, and lemon pepper.
Cover.
Cook over medium-low heat until tender.
Serve Hot.
Makes 6 servings.



Nutrition Content Per Serving:
calories 40/ fat 1 g/ saturated fat: 1g/
carbohydrates 8g/ protein 3g/ cholesterol 0mg/ sodium 70mg

I LOVE BOO... Just in Time for HALLOWEEN!!!!

Pictured- Jack O Lantern size I Love Boo Halloween Gift Set!

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LOVE SOME BUNNY!!! Easter Baskets by Majestique!

MAJESTIQUE EASTER BASKETS WITH A LITTLE HOP!
A Unique, delightful, fun and MAJESTIQUE mix of Easter Treats!!! Not the average Easter Basket! Visit us on the web and customize your basket.. choose your colors, who it's for and even if you want it packed with SWEET TREATS or HEALTHY SNACKS!!!
3 Sizes to choose from!!! Get Hoppin'...Easter's on the way!




Bunny Size ~ $25.00

Chocolate Bunny Pop
Marshmallow Peeps
Crayons or Markers
Coloring Book or Notepad
Easter Egg
Sidewalk Chalk
Mug and Cocoa

Rabbit Size ~ $35.00

Chocolate Bunny Pop
Marshmallow Peeps
Designer Pen/ Pencil/ or Crayons
Coloring Book or Journal
Easter Egg
Sidewalk Chalk
Healthy Snack & Juice
$5.00 Blockbuster Gift Card
Mug and Cocoa

Mommy Size! Spring Bouquet $40.00
A dazzling and fun sampler of six 4oz. Homemade soaps, 1 Bath Salt, 1 Candle and 1 Oils. Introducing new soap scents like Akaro, Carnival, and Apples 2 Apples. Great gift for Easter or Mother’s Day!
*(If sampler is for a child, the candle will be replaced with another spa product)

Each basket is designed especially for your Loved One to give it a Personal touch. When placing your order, please be sure to give the little details that will make your order even more special!
Order by April 4 to ensure proper and timely delivery.
To place an order, visit us on the web at www.MajestiqueSPA.com.
Hand made baskets with Home made Love!

http://www.MajestiqueSpa.com

DO YOU KNOW A KARMA KUTIE???????

Here's your chance to let your little Karma Prince or Princess Shine!!! Enter them in the Karma Kutie Contest!!!


For More Info please visit www.ItsKarmaBaby.com

Rock The Bells Concert Series Rocks Bells!

July 27- Rock the Bells concert series in Columbia, MD!!!

YES!!!!! We made the voyage from Raleigh, NC to Maryland for this historic MEGA concert series and YES SIIIIRRRRR! It was well worth the trip!!! Over 35,000 people from every race & culture were in attendance...and it was beautiful!!! NO DRAMA!!! The artists delivered powerful performances which took you back to the beginning of Hip Hop up to today!!! SuperNatural (who by the way holds the Genius Book of World Records title for free style rapping for over an hour) hosted the event!!! He blazed the mic between sets and had a ball doing so!!! I've had the pleasure of seeing him step out into the audience and include what ever items were held up into his rhyme!! Amazing! This brother is blessed with skills!

Opening the show was MURS... a brother out of LA who delivered hot beats and hot rhymes!!! His energy was outstanding and his performance was on point as well!!! Following him was out of DC. Again, another blazing performance!

Next was the TURN OFF THE RADIO kings... DEAD PREZ (M-1 and Stic Man) with the political fire filled lyrics they are known for. Like they say... it's bigger than HIP HOP!!! The crowd jumped and shouted as they led one of their most loved hits.

Immortal Technique blazed the stage next... again, spitting truth about life, politics and hip hop.... definitely a crowd pleaser with the acapella flow they demonstrated along with some HOT beats laced with verbal swords!!!

Next it was time to take a journey in time with RAKIM!!! Okay… I’ve always been a fan of Rakim… but seeing him up there rocking the mic… spitting lyrics.. took me back to the wop, my bamboo name earrings and 1987!!!! Not only did he kick the Rakim classics, but he put down his new joints as well!!! AND we have even more MAD love for Rakim, because he did acknowledge that there were children present, and announced that he would not do “certain” songs because they were too graphic with profanity.. his purpose.. To respect the shorties. Gotta love a brother for that!

RAEKWON & GHOSTFACE KILLAH were next to Rock the Bells!!! As prominent members of the WUTANG CLAN…they held it down while giving homage and respect to their lost soldier ODB (Old Dirty Bastard)… they ripped the mic and blessed the crowd with some of our favorites such as C.R.E.A.M. and new tracks from their forthcoming CD “Only Built for Cuban Linx II” which will release in the fall.

Taking us back to “Potholes” and “Me Myself and I” were none other than DE LA SOUL!!! DLS delivered an OUTSTANDING performance!!! The ENERGY was through the roof!!! And to our surprise and delight, Q-TIP made a special appearance which sent the crowd into a mad frenzy!! This was no doubt one of the hottest performances that night.

Okay… I know all the ladies want to know about their “baby daddies!” REDMAN & M-E-T-H-O-D MAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNN!!! What’s to say??? They put the damn thing down!!!! We shook our “Stankin’ Azzes”… We got chased by the Rockwalla… We got to tell Red and Meth “F” YOU!!! Cause you know “Red will BE THAT”… We Got “DIRTY”…. We “Shimmy Ya’ll Shimmy Yeah-ed” Basically, we lost our minds!!! The two also announced they are working on HOW HIGH 2 at the end of the year. So be on the look out!!! As always… it was a divine TREAT to see the WuTang Two in ACTION!!!! While Method surfed one side of the crowd… Red walked the other!!! Giving personal attention to their fans!!! ONE HOT PERFORMANCE!! Did I tell you, the crowd lost their minds!!! And what a treat…. Special guest DJ KOOL blazed his all time favorite hit “Let me Clear My Throat!”…. that joint rocked that same as it did back at Bahaman Bay in Philly!!! All the way LIVE!

MOS DEF was in the house as well!!!! A true artist - his performance was beyond words.
The crowd gave him MAD love as he performed some of his hottest tracks and gave love to his DJ by letting him rock the crowd B’More style! Following closely was THE PHARCYDE! Blazin’ with the original four members…They too delivered an outstanding slammin’ performance!!! But nothing could prepare us for what NAS had to deliver!!!! Talk about off the hook… NAS handled the stage with reverence… spittin’ his new material from his forth coming and VERY controversial CD… “Untitled” He couldn’t leave the stage without Ruling the World and BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVE HEARRRRRRRRRRT!!! He left us on Fire!

LAST but well worth the wait was TRIBE CALLED QUEST!!!!! Opening for them with a few of his solo hits was none other than Q-TIP!!! It was the perfect serve to an incredible and vibrant!!! Mos Def joined Q-Tip for his solo time… and helped set the tone for what was absolutely one of the HOTTEST most ENERGETIC performances of the evening!!! TCQ ripped, they blazed, they tore it up, down and over!!! Well worth the 11 hour wait in the hot sun & rain!!! Well worth the trip from NC to MD… well worth the itchy grass and minor sun burn. I’d do it all again in a BRAVE HEARRRT Beat!

True Love for Ol’ Skool HIP HOP!!! You’re the Love of my Life!
C. “Ms. Majestique” Little –July 30, 2008