Radio Show: Disney Travel Tips & Saving Your Sanity this Summer

Listen to our recent radio show when we talked with Kelly Russo of Travel with the Magic and Sandra Huber of The Soulful Parent about traveling to Disney and how parents can save their sanity this summer.  You can listen to the show by using the player below, downloading the MP3, or via iTunes.

Sidewalk Chalk Recipe

By: Beth Engelman of Mommy on a Shoestring

Thanks Beth for this great idea! If you want to hear more of Beth’s great ideas you can listen to the replay of our recent radio show.

Ingredients

• Small Paper Cups
• 2 Tbs Powdered Tempura Paint – any color (available at most craft stores)
• 3 Tbs Plaster of Paris (available at most craft stores)
• ½ Cup Water

Directions

In a paper cup, mix powdered paint and water.

Stir in Plaster of Paris until the mixture is as thick as cream.

Allow the mixture to harden-approximately 2 hours.

Peel off the paper cup and take out the chalk.

Repeat for additional chalk pieces.

Mud Pies for Butterflies

By: Beth Engelman of Mommy on a Shoestring

Thanks Beth for this great idea! If you want to hear more of Beth’s great ideas you can listen to the replay of our recent radio show.

Mud Pies for Butterflies Recipe

• Combine soil, sand, and a pinch of salt.
• Add a flat rock in the middle for the landing pad for butterflies.
• Add a few drops of maple syrup to rock.
• Stand back and watch for butterflies

Radio Show: Inexpensive Boredom Busters & Family Cruises

Listen to our recent radio show when we talked with Beth Engelman of Mommy on a Shoestring and Jenny Reed of Our Cruise Planner about inexpensive summer boredom buster ideas and taking a family cruise.  You can listen to the replay by using the player below, downloading the mp3, or via iTunes.