“And the winner is . . .” Yes, it’s time again for the annual Academy Awards show. Or you could say, 45 minutes of entertainment packed into a four hour show! No, I’m not a big fan of the show, however it makes for a really fun meal to enjoy with your kids.
It starts with the “Red Carpet.” Take a red fruit roll-up and lay on small plate. To make it special, cut out a star from construction paper and place a small picture of your child on top of the star. Place on the top of the red fruit roll-up. Kids love this “appetizer.”
For the main course try “Ham it Up Mini Loaves.” Mix a pound of ground beef with chunks of ham and anything you normally put in your meat loaf. Shape into small, individual loaves. Bake for 20 minutes at 425 degrees.
For side dishes, cook up some “Blockbuster Broccoli” and set out “Award Winning ‘Moo’vie Milk.” With a star cookie cutter, cut up biscuit dough into stars. Bake at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes.
Dessert is “Say Cheese Cake.” You can get a prepackaged kit already mixed together or pick up a small one in the bakery. Simple.
Talk to your kids about their favorite movies. What are their top five? After dinner clean up, watch a favorite movie together as a family. Give your own awards to your favorite movies.
Remind your kids that they are the greatest to you. You can even award them with an academy award for their hard work or their kindness or their love. Be sure to give them hugs and kisses and verbally tell them they are the best. It will mean more to them than any academy award ever will.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
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