Back To School Shopping List

Enclosed you will find the finest and most original school supplies. I bought my daughter a number of these beautiful products and I advice to shop online and choose from these high quality products instead of running around in your car between supply stores to finish your school shopping.

3-In-1 Pencil Sharpener 3-in-1 pencil sharpener Now you can have one sharpener for all your pencils 3-in-1 sharpener can accomodate pencils with diameters 5/16 in., 3/8 in., and 7/16 in. Shaving collectors can be removed and emptied. Clever design snaps together into one compact, portable package.

Eco biodegradable pencil-sharpener pencil sharpener These eco sharpeners are made of a milled magnesium alloy. Magnesium oxidizes and degenerates, because it is a common and natural mineral. These Eco sharpeners are very environmentally sound, and feature a 2-hole sharpener, waste container, and a lid with a pencil hole cover.

Receptacle Pencil Sharpener pencil sharpener Brightly colored clear plastic pencil sharpener holds shavings in the easy to remove receptacle. Replaceable blade. Excellent for school, home, or office. Assorted colors.

Colorations Primary Pencils With Eraser Better quality than name brand competitors for a portion of the cost! Made of finest renewable linden wood and No. 2 grade graphite. Perfect for both sketching and writing. Jumbo primary pencils are 5/16Dia. Choose a set of 12 or set of 144.

Colorations #2 Pencils Better quality than name brand competitors for a portion of the cost! Made of finest renewable linden wood and No. 2 grade graphite. Perfect for both sketching and writing. Regular size No. 2 pencil is 7 1/2L x 1/4Dia. with eraser. Choose a set of 12 or set of 144.

Colorations Primary Pencils Without Eraser Better quality than name brand competitors for a portion of the cost! Made of finest renewable linden wood and No. 2 grade graphite. Perfect for both sketching and writing. Jumbo primary pencils without eraser 6 7/8L. Choose a set of 12 or set of 144.

Colorations Regular Colored Pencils - Set of 24 Colorations pencils are rich vibrant and smooth. Select from 4 sizes and classroom friendly packs. Regular and jumbo pencils are sold in sets of two 12-packs and classroom packs of regular 240 (12 each of 12 listed colors) and jumbo 120 (10 each of 12 listed colors) colors include: black blue brown burgundy green light blue light green orange pink red yellow and violet. 48 Stubby Chubby Colored pencils include 6 each of 12 colors listed above. 100 Short Stuff pencils include 10 each of 10 popular colors: black brown dark green green navy orange pink red turquoise and yellow.

Magic Rub Eraser Non-abrasive non-smudging eraser for your classroom needs.

Pink Carnation Eraser Erases pencil without smearing or staining. Easily cleans smudge marks. It's even safe to use with fine writing paper.

Renown Stain & Mark Eraser The easiest way to eliminate stains on walls appliances and work surfaces including crayon and markers. Chemical free - no additional chemicals needed - requires only water.

Colorations Washable School Glue - 4 oz Our special brand of white school glue adheres to paper wood fabric and other porous and semi-porous surfaces. It is completely non-toxic and easily washes off skin most clothing and other surfaces with soap and water.

Small Colorations Washable Glue Sticks in a Tray .32 oz. Each - Set of 12 Dare to compare! Our glue sticks are bigger giving you more for your money! Colorations clear-drying washable glue sticks are smooth and easy to apply go on purple and give you great adhesion. No clumping or mess! Small (.32 oz) and large (.88 oz) glue sticks are available in dozens which include a storage tray. Non-toxic.

Best Value Washable Glue Pen Our Best Value clear glue-in-a-tube has a plastic fabric applicator for smooth and even application. Washable with warm water and is non-toxic. 1.69 ounces.

Small Elmer's Glue Stick .21 oz. - 1 Stick Smooth application with Elmer's quality. Goes on blue to see where it's been put but dries clear! Non-toxic. Small .21oz size.

Colorations Washable Clear Glue Our clear glue contains non-toxic polyvinyl alcohol no coloring additives or acetic odor. Works with most porous and semi-porous materials. Washable biodegradable and 100% safe and non-toxic. Ideal with Colorations Liquid Watercolor for transparent colored glue that dries glossy and flexible.

Colorations Regular Crayons - Set of 8 These beautiful bright crayons offer exceptional quality for such an incredibly low price. Set includes the classic colors: black blue brown green orange red violet and yellow. 3 1/2L x 1/4Dia.

Colorations Regular Crayons - Set of 16 These beautiful bright crayons offer exceptional quality for such an incredibly low price. 16 color set includes 8 classic colors: black blue brown green orange red violet and yellow plus 8 additional colors: blue green blue violet pink red orange red violet yellow green yellow orange and white. 3 1/2L x 1/4Dia.

Crayola Multicultural Crayons - Set of 8 Multicultural Regular Crayons - Set of 8 regular 3 5/8L x 5/16Dia. Colors with universal appeal! Shades of all the world's cultures. Beautiful!

Crayola Triangular Anti-Roll Crayons Strong large crayons are triangular shaped to promote a proper writing grip.

Crayola Dry-Erase Crayons - Bright Colors No odor no caps and they won't dry out! Unique crayons wipe off dry-erase surfaces easily and are washable from skin and clothes.

Kindergarten Readiness Kit Our comprehensive kit includes everything needed to help a preschool graduate make a successful transition to kindergarten. Top-quality supplies will help families and caregivers assist the child in developing language literacy science and mathematics skills as well as increasing science social emotional art and physical health proficiency. The skills align with most preschool and kindergarten educational guidelines and are organized in developmental order. Full-color activity pages (in English and Spanish) are packed with engaging activities developed by teachers who have years of experience with preschool and kindergarten children. Each sturdy backpack is designed for one typically developing 4-5 year old child.

Yellow Spiral Notebook - 70 Sheets Notebook is wide ruled and measures 10-1/2L x 8W.

Wooden Rulers - Set of 12 Introduce basic measuring in inches and metrics (cm/mm) with our solid wood rulers.

Lightweight Construction Paper 9 x 12 - 500 Sheets This paper is thinner than standard construction paper making it easier to fold for dry media projects. Enhanced with sulphite fibers for color brightness and strength. Made from 90% recycled materials. 500 sheet package of 9 x 12 sheets in 10 assorted colors. Assorted package only.

Sunworks Heavyweight Construction Paper Smart Stack All-purpose Pacon Sunworks heavyweight construction paper in a 300 count mega-pack of 9L x 12W sheets. Extra sheets of most popular colors.

Crayola Multicultural Washable Markers - Set of 8 Teach diversity with help from Crayola markers! Individual pack of 8 includes the following colors: tan mahogany tawny golden beige terra cotta beige bronze and sienna. Conical tip markers stores easily in their own box. Markers are made using recycled plastic. Washable AP certified. 5-5/16L x 5/8Dia.

Colorations Super Washable Classic Markers - Set of 16 Create thick broad strokes or fine strokes with our Super Washable Classic Chubby or Mega Tipped Markers. Non-toxic.

Colorations Super Washable Chubby Markers - Set of 8 Holds 4.2 grams of SUPER washable ink. Sturdy nylon conical tip is pointed for making both fine lines and filling large coloring spaces.

Crayola Classic Colors Washable Markers - Set of 8 Includes 8 brilliant classic colors: black blue brown green orange red violet and yellow. Washable. Markers are made using recycled plastic. 5-3/8L x 5/8Dia.

1 Blue Binder Durable vinyl hardback ring binder will keep school papers organized. 11-1/2L x 10W.

I hope you found this list of school supplies helpful. I wish you and your kids an amazing 2012-2013 school year.

Back To School: Few Steps To Follow

Dear Readers, did you get ready for school yet? Let me help you with these few steps.

Medical Check-up: Take your children to the pediatrician for a “before school"medical exam. Let them get the flu shot if necessary.

Organize School Transportation: Always remember that you cannot do it all by yourself, you might need help to drive your kids to school. That is why you need to check out your school year schedule, and based on that either subscribe your kids on the school bus or take the number of neighbors and friends that can help when needed.

Make a school calendar:  to organize all the events and activities your children will have during the year.

Stock up on school supplies: other than buying all the supplies the school requests, buy some extra items that your child might lose or misplace. You can get extra glue, scissors, pencils, etc.

Go over the school’s rules with your child: Get a copy of the school’s guideline and review them with your child. Make sure he understands all the rules he should be following during the year.

Take your child on a tour for the school: Visit the school before classes start and let your child take a look at his classroom and meet with his teachers, if possible.

Homemade Hand Mask

As a mother, we won't like to see our hands dried and full of blisters. We have to take care of ourselves and our beauty, therefore :

• When doing the dishes or cleaning always wear gloves
• Dry your hands well after every wash
• Try applying a hand cream at least 3 times a day; I personally use Neutrogena Hand cream.
• And last but not least apply this hand mask three times a week, before going to bed:
  
  1. Mix one teaspoon yogurt and one teaspoon olive oil and rub onto your hands.
  2. Wear plastic bags and keep your hands warm for about 10 minutes.
  3. If it's not too hot, you can wear above the plastic gloves wool mittens to keep your hands warm which will allow the skin to absorb the mask.
  4. Wash your hands with lukewarm water and dry them well.
  5. Apply a hand cream.

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Petit Four

It is so cool that from one dough, one recipe, you can make all these appetizing shapes and more, isn't it? My kids love those cookies, they love taking them to school to show off what mommy could do :D! I prefer them having those cookies- even though I use one drop of food colorant for the pink ones- than having junk food or ready made cookies.


Ingredient

• 300 g white flour or for the chocolate dough 270 g white flour, 30 g cocoa powder
• 200 g unsalted butter
• 100 g confectioner's sugar or powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp of any liquor of your choice or just plain water

Directions

1. Using the dough kneader, add the chopped butter and the sugar. 
2. Once combined, add the flour and liquor.
3. Knead the dough on the working table
4. Refrigerate it for 15 minutes before working with it.
5. You can make different shapes, get creative!
6. Bake it in a preheated oven (150 degrees Celsius) for 15 minutes. 
7. After you bake them you can dip them in chocolate or spread some jam on them. Your choice!

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Fusilli Pesto Salad

After I put my kids to bed, I was watching Everybody Loves Raymond and felt in the mood for something lite and quick so I opened my fridge and found some fusilli pesto left overs, I threw some more ingredients and made this delicious salad. Try it and tell me if you will like it. Personally, I enjoyed it so much while watching "The cult" have you seen it? It is a very funny episode, the first from the season 7. Let's make our salad, shall we?

Ingredients

5 Romain Lettuce Leaves
Fusilli Pesto Left over
1 cup corn kernels
1 grated carrot
1 roughly diced tomato
1 tbsp grated Parmesan

Directions

Toss all the ingredients together and choose a dressing of your choice. I chose the sauce maison because I wanted something lite tonight. Check out this dressing page and choose the one you like

Mustardy Orange Dressing

Sauce Maison

6 Dressings Salad

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6 Tips To Help Your Child Sleep Better

Read those easy tips to help your child sleep better at night

1- Cut watching T.V. at least 2 hours before going to bed to reduce any tension some cartoons or movies may cause him and this might drive him into having lots of nightmare especially if he is a kid with wide imagination.

2- Encourage your child to practice some relaxing activities 2 hours before sleeping- it could be coloring, drawing, crafting, a puzzle or a board game. No video games or computer games before going to bed.

3- Prepare dinner, if possible, 2 hours before going to bed. Your child will have enough time to digest and always try to prepare something light and healthy. You could make a use of some of our healthy recipes. Sleeping on a full stomach is not the right option for a good night sleep.

4- Bed time story is one of the best relaxing methods for a child to sleep well. Start this habit from an early age, I started since my babies were 2 months old. Reading has many benefits as in increasing the child's IQ, creativity and reading abilities and more importantly it will help him relax before going to bed. Try to pick a pleasant story that is far from action stories like Spiderman and Superman since some of the characters could stress your child at night and drive him into having some nightmares.

5- Classical Music is known to be very relaxing. Mozart could be an excellent choice and please always play the real symphony not those commercialized  "Baby Mozart "CDs. What will help your child relax and have better musical knowledge is listening to a real orchestra and real instruments. 

6- Try to wear him out during the day by encouraging him to play outside so he could empty that entire child's energy. Basketball, Football or any kind of sports could do the trick!

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5 Best Summer Family Fun Crafts

Have Fun trying those 5 best summer crafts I looked up for you. It's true I create crafts myself but I like appreciating the work of others as well and what's better than sharing their work on my blog.

1- Paper Plate Porthole by Amanda Formaro

Paper Plate Porthole Craft

What you'll need:

• 2 paper plates
• Silver craft paint
• 8 pieces of ring shaped cereal
• Fish-shaped crackers
• Silk plant leaves
• Sea shells
• Sand
• White craft glue
• Blue cellophane
• Wax paper
• Scissors
  

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2- Embossed Foil Sun Craft

What You'll Need:

Heavy duty aluminum foil
Elmer’s® Craft Bond™ Tacky Glue
Elmer’s® 3D™ Washable Paint Pens – glitter colors
Metallic chenille stems
Construction paper
Jute twine
8” diameter STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam: disc
Oil pastel crayon-black
Pins
Pencil
Scissors
Paper towels
Tweezers
Optional: decorative scissors and crimper

Click here for printables, patterns and Templates

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3- Sandscape

Sandscape

What You'll Need:

• Printed Boarder and Background Template*
• Construction paper
• Sandwich-size zip-lock baggie
• Glue
• Sand
• Measuring spoons
• Small macaroni shells
• White paint and brush
• Food coloring

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4- Ocean Flower Pot Craft

Ocean Flower Pot Craft

What You'll Need:

• Small clay pot
• Light blue, light brown, green, red and purple paint
• White glue
• Hot glue gun
• Sand
• Paint brushes
• Dyed pasta shells

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5- Beach Door Hanger Craft

Beach Door Hanger Craft

What You'll Need:

• Wooden rectangle - sold at any craft store
• Unpainted wooden palm tree and crab - sold at any craft store
• White glue that dries clear (elmers will work fine)
• 2 disposable foam paint brushes
• Glitter
• Sand
• Paint - red, white, black, green, blue, brown and tan
• Small seashells
• String and tape
• Regular paint brushes
• Hot glue gun and glue (adults only)

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Vegetarian Spinach Stew: Illustrated Recipe

 

Nutrition Fact: 

This green lead is This food is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Niacin, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper and Manganese. 1 cup of cooked spinach contains 377% Vitamin A, 29% Vitamin C, Calcium 24%, Iron 36%.

Ingredients:

• 400 g Frozen Spinach
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon
• 5 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Directions: 

Preheat a pot, prepare your cutting board and a sharp kitchen knife.

 

Start chopping the garlic

Now, finely chop the onions.

Add 2 tbsp of Olive Oil to the preheated pot.

Add the garlics and the onions, and keep stirring, on a Medium heat, 

for about 3 minutes or until golden.

Meanwhile, roughly dice the tomatoes. The tomatoes are high in nutrients 

so I love adding them to my recipes. If you like you could also 

add some sprigs of chopped fresh cilantro.

When the onions and garlics are golden add the tomatoes and stir

for about 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are half way cooked.

Now add 5 cups of water.

Add black pepper, salt and lemon juice and bring to a boil.

 When the water boils add the frozen spinach to the pot, keep cooking

on a medium heat until it starts boiling again then reduce the

heat to Low.

Keep cooking for 10 minutes or until the spinach is well cooked

and have a darker green color.

If you wish you could make it a soup by adding 2 extra

cups of water, 1 diced potato head and 1/4 cup of lentils.

Bon Appétit!

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Family Fun Crafts: Funny Cup Faces

If you're low on supplies then this is the perfect craft for you. Take your child to the back yard and let her pick up some leaves and flowers, get some shells you have saved from your last trip to the beach and you have yourself those funny cups!

Supplies Needed

1. Plastic Cups
2. Flowers and Leaves
3. Sea Shells
4. Googly Eyes or a black marker
5. Red construction paper for the mouth
6. Optional: BBQ Wooden Stick 
7. Glue

Directions

Decorate your cups with these accessories and once you are finished glue a stick so you can use it as a puppet! Enjoy!

Tips

• Crafting allows you to spend some quality time with your kid as long as it will teach him to discipline his gestures and be creative.

• Let your child decorate his cup the way he wants, just help him with the glue if he is under 4 so he won't get very messy.

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Weekly Menu (2)

To help you with your daily cooking, How To Be Super Mom decided to post weekly menus.

Weekly Menu

Monday (Meat) : Steak with Lemon Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Green Salad

Tuesday (Vegetarian) : Vegetarian Artichoke Stew with Sautéed Spaghetti

Wednesday (Chicken): Chicken Parmesan, Vegetable Sauté 

Thursday: Left Overs Day *

Friday (Vegetarian) : Tomato Soup, Super Mom Salad, Double Cheese Baked Potatoes

Saturday ( Fish): Syadyeh ( Lebanese Fish and Rice) and Green Salad

 

Sunday (Fish) : Vegetable fish Rolls, Tomato basil Sauce

Weekly Dessert: Egg-less Custard Chocolate Pound Cake

* Let Thursday be a cooking free day, take a break from that kitchen and serve Left Overs.


P.S : All the recipes corresponding to the dishes mentioned in the menu will be posted on How To Be Super Mom. If you don't find the recipe you are looking for be sure that it will be added soon.


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