Pattern game for preschoolers

Patterns are fun to do as a daily "homework" game around my house.

However, my sons waste paper with the preschool booklets he has because he is good and finishes them rather rapidly.

So here is a reusable pattern game with Legos.

I love it and so do my boys. Win-win.

Amino acid in plants

Essential Amino Acid High-Content Plant-Based Foods

Isoleucine: seaweed, watercress, pumpkin leaves, swiss chard, Chinese cabbage, horseradish
tree (the leafy tips), spinach, kidney beans, alfalfa seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame
seeds, soy, baking yeast, wheat, almonds, rice, bananas, apricots, peaches,
avocados, persimmons, apricots, dates, kiwi, apples, oranges, cranberries,
blueberries, and plantains.

Leucine: seaweed, pumpkin leaves, watercress, horseradish tree (the leafy tips), alfalfa seeds,
turnip greens, kidney beans, sesame seed, sunflower seeds, soy, peanuts, rice,
bananas, apricots, peaches, guavas, avocados, figs, persimmons, raisins, pears,
dates, apples, kiwi, olives, and blueberries.

Lysine: watercress, seaweed, parsley, soy, wheat, buckwheat, amaranth, apricots, bananas,
tamarinds, avocados, peaches, guavas, dates, oranges, pears, plantains, plums,
and watermelon.

Methionine: seaweed, sesame seeds, whole wheat, rice, peaches, avocados, figs, peaches,
oranges, kiwi, pears, grapes, raisins, apricots, plantains, guavas, plums, blueberries,
cantaloupe, ripe olives, and persimmons (note the level of methionine in soy is so low
that soy is considered a bad choice for a complete protein.)

Phenylalanine: seaweed, watercress, pumpkin leaves, horseradish tree (the leafy tips), kidney
beans, spinach, turnip greens, skunk cabbage, broccoli raab, swiss chard, amaranth
leaves, cottonseed, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pigeon peas, lupin seeds, soy,
whole grains, peanuts, almonds, avocado, rice, avocados, apricots, bananas, raisins,
peaches, plums, figs, persimmons, oranges, dates, pears, grapefruit, elderberries,
apples, star fruit, and ripe olives.

Threonine: watercress, seaweed, pumpkin leaves, spinach, skunk cabbage, horseradish tree
(leafy tips), turnip greens, kidney beans, soybeans, alfalfa seeds, sesame seeds,
sunflower seeds, soy, wheat, some nuts, rice, peaches, apricots, bananas, guavas,
figs, avocados, raisins, pears, and dates.

Tryptophan: oat bran, seaweed, spinach, watercress, soybeans, horseradish tree (leafy tips)
pumpkin leaves, mushrooms, turnip greens, broccoli raab, turnip greens, parsley,
spinach, winged bean tubers and leaves, mustard greens, asparagus, beet greens,
mushrooms, mung beans, kidney beans, bamboo shoots, lettuce (red leaf,
butterhead, iceberg), mustard greens, amaranth leaves, chicory greens, asparagus,
soybeans, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, chives, kale, broccoli, taro leaves,
zucchini, radicchio, kelp, collards, brussel sprouts, navy beans, pinto beans, swiss
chard, lima beans, hearts of palm, broadbeans, savoy cabbage, green and red
peppers, okra, turnips, winter squash, onions, green and yellow snap beans, celery,
cucumber, some hot chili peppers, radishes, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkin, green
peas, garlic, corn, sesame seeds, cottonseed, sunflower seed, chia seeds, peanuts,
rice, apricots, raisins, avocados, apples, plums persimmons, guavas, figs, kiwi,
dates, oranges, and peaches.

 Valine: seaweed, watercress, mushrooms, horseradish tree(leafy tips) pumpkin leaves,
snowpeas, snap peas, turnip greens, kidney beans, spinach, skunk cabbage, broccoli
raab, sunflower seed, sesame seed, cottonseed, soy, peanuts, whole grains, rice,
bananas, peaches, figs, apricots, avocado, guavas, raisins, dates, pears, apples,
persimmons, kiwi, cranberries, ripe olives, blueberries, and oranges.

DIY whelping box for small breeds

So I made a whelping box out of cardboard boxes that I lined with duct tape.

This was great for the first couple of weeks when I still had them set up next to my bed.

Organize a bookshelf by color

My friend posted that she organized her bookshelf by color.

At first I thought this would not work for me but I was wrong.

Not only does it work but it looks great.

Try it for yourself and you'll be glad you did.

Soothing smoothie

This smoothie is delicious and soothing. The honey helps a soar throat and the fruit is packed with vitamins to boost your immune system.

I made Damien one this morning to help his sickness. My poor baby was up all night coughing :-(

This is great for when your sick or just when you feel like having a yummy drink.

Simply blend Strawberries, banana, water, and honey until smooth. I use frozen strawberries during the winter so there is no need for ice. If your not using frozen strawberries just add ice while blending :-)

Little girl dress out of a T-shirt

This is a no sew repurposed T-shirt dress.

I took a pink shirt I had and cut off the sleeves. Out of the sleeve pieces I cut two strips and made a head band out of one and a tie for the back of the dress with the other.

It took me about five minute. All you need is a pair of scissors and a T-shirt.

Repurposed Graco playpen

Make your own toddler bed or fort out of a portable playpen crib by simply cutting out the net.

This is a wonderfully simple repurposing gem that I found on Pinterest.

Lucky me I found an old playpen in truck of a car we are selling. It had gotten moldy so I did not feel bad/wasteful cutting out the netting.

Damien hopped right in as soon as I built it and hasn't gotten out yet.

He says its his ninja movie watching bed. LoL I love that little boy!!!!!

I put a blanket over the top but the one on Pinterest had a crib mattress over the top. FYI :-)