Photo of the Day: {Frog Boots}

[creide's frog boots 2012]

These babies are kind of a staple around our house. This is actually Creide's 3rd pair. He loves them. First, his favorite color is green, so that made them an instant hit. Second, I think he likes how easy they are for him to put on and go. And that is what this kid does...go.go.go.

He would {and has} worn them everywhere. I think even to church. I know some of you are probably disgusted right now. How dare I let my child wear something so inappropriate in the house of the Lord? That is one way to look at it. Another way to look at it is that we are supposed to give our best to the Lord. In Creide's mind - these are his best. This is the best pair of shoes he has to offer. But that is just another perspective.

My perspective. Life is too short. I am going to pick my battles and this is just not one of them. I am just happy that the kid has made it out of the house with shoes on. (Yes, we have actually left the house without shoes before - but that is a whole other blog.)

I found this pair at the thrift store with the Target tags still on them. Not bad for $3. :-)

Frugal Find

If you know me, you know I love all things frugal. Sometimes I go a little overboard and drive Jason crazy but he deals with me well. This particular frugal find he absolutely loved. It is a recipe for homemade Gatorade. He loves that stuff but I don't love the prices. So, I found this recipe. He is happy because he loves the stuff, I am happy because we save money. It is a win-win! :-) It is also really easy to make. Does that make it a win-win-win? I don't know.

Anyway, here is the recipe. Take it, make it, and enjoy!

1 Kool-aid Packet — Pick your favorite!
9 tbs. Sugar — 
3/8 tsp Salt Substitute – You may be asking why? Because I asked this question myself - apparently it is because this is what provides the electrolyte thingy's that Gatorade is so famous for. 
2 liters (approx) water –


Jason thought it was a great treat that I let him pick out all his own flavors at the store. Now if it were always that inexpensive to make him happy. :-)


You then take all the stuff home and put it together. 


I warmed about a half a cup or so of water in a mug and mixed the sugar, salt substitute, and Kool-aid packet in there first as the warm water made it dissolve. (Great little homeschool lesson here if you are so inclined.) I then took that and poured it into a big pitcher and added the cold water to that. You stir and then you are done. You may have to adjust the salt and sugar slightly based upon which flavor you choose and your own personal taste but it will only be minor adjustments. 


Enjoy!