Not So Average Kid

Three fun ways to cool down in the summer

Morgan — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:05:54 +0000

Summers finally here but so is the heat…. Here’s five fun crafts/recipe to help you cool down.

Makeshift sprinkler

Duck tape
hose
2 liter soda bottle

Use a knife and poke small holes over the top of the 2 liter bottle. Use the duck tape to fasten the hose to the lip of the bottle. Turn the water on and WALA! You got a neat makeshift sprinkler. The rush of water will force water to come thru the slits.

quick but good gogurt pops

Gogurt
freezer

Take a gogurt and put it in the freezer until frozen.

Fake pool

Fill your bathtub with cold water, put your bathing suite on and swim!

I wish you all a cool and happy summer.

Summer,summer,summer I love summer

Morgan — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:29:09 +0000

Hey sorry it’s been so long since my last post. I’ve been busy with softball lately GO TIGERS!! Do any of y’all love summer? I sure do! Summer is the time of year for swimming, lemonade stands and ice cream trucks! I personally love swimming but don’t forget the sunscreen! Do any of you have summer jobs?, if so what are they? I have one suggestion for a summer job and it is….. a LEMONADE STAND! One summer me and my cousins had a lemonade stand our parents doubted that anyone would come since we lived and the country but they were so wrong! Tons of people came garbage men, mailmen, police, and just neighborhood people. One lady stopped right before we closed up and bought a half bag of popcorn and half a glass of lemonade and gave us $60! I’m not saying that someone will stop and give you 60 dollars. A job like this takes responsibility and time. It may be hours before you get a customer but it’s worth it. Here are some other suggestions.

Snow Cone stand
Babysitting (if your thirteen)
Dog walking
Yard work
extra jobs around the house
mothers helper

Well that’s all I have so far but leave me some comments below with suggestions on summer jobs for a 12 year old! See ya’ later!!!

Sewing a Friendship

Morgan — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:11:11 +0000

Meeka, Sokron, Jonsy and Nina are the best of friends and are exited about the start of summer! Their adventure begins with getting out of school and talking about a pink sleepover. Then they find a invitation to a fashion show. But things do not run smoothly when Kiki Shaver gets in the way. Will the girls still be able to have fun and participate in the fashion show? As you read on you will discover a delightful story of how Kiki was able to turn her life around to sew friendships for life.

I think Natalie Tinti did a great job on writing Sewing a Friendship. She also did a wonderful job on illustrating the book. Natalie tinti is 10 years old and has already published a book. I think this gives us all inspiration. People of all ages will enjoy this book. I look forward to reading more books by Natalie Tinti. I recommend you buy Sewing a Friendship. You will NOT be disappointed.

Good For You Girls Skin Care Review

Morgan — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:46:02 +0000

I was so exited when I found out I got to review this, I love testing out new thing’s. Good for you girls is a three step system for your skin.

Step one is the gel cleanser
Step two is the Refreshing toner
Step three is the oil free moisturizer.

This three step system is Organic and free of Synthetics, Parabens, Petrochemicals, and Dye’s or irritants.

“At good for you girls we believe beautiful skin is natural skin. We believe good habits start at a young age. We are committed to making truly effective skincare without harmful of questionable ingredients. Skincare formulated for young skin with good-for-your-skin ingredients that make skin glow!”

The good for you girls skin care set includes:

1 2oz bottle Gel cleanser
1 2oz bottle refreshing toner
1 20z bottle oil free moisturizer

They also have other products besides just the skincare set, such as Blemish wash 40z, Blemish skincare set 40z, Normal skincare set in 40z and you can buy the toner,face wash and moisturizer by themselves. I suggest going over to good for you girls and buying the skincare set. You WILL notice improvements in your skin such as softer skin, cleaner skin, and clearer skin. Plus the good for you girls products smell like yummy tropical fruit! If you don’t feel like buying anything at least go check out their website.

Spicy Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce

Morgan — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:47:55 +0000

Mmmmmm…. Nothings better than some crispy crunchy chicken with honey mustard on a cold winter day. So here is my My Wooden Spoon food challenge entry.

In this recipe the hot sauce in the chicken cuts out a lot of salt since hot sauce has a lot of flavor there is no need for salt. The honey mustard sauce makes a perfect salad dressing if you want to serve the chicken over salad or.. you could even serve it over ramen noodle’s or maybe even a honey chicken rap Mmmm… so many different ways…

I have a challenge for all of you readers! I want every single one of you to enter the food challenge and link your entry to me. Go on don’t be afraid oh and you don’t have to have a blog or website to enter either so their is really no reason on why you shouldn’t enter so………. I’m challenging you!

2 cups cornflakes
1/4 cup flour
2 eggs
1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 1/2 pounds chicken strips (raw)
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup of mustard

Crush the cornflakes until almost a powder, add flour and mix with hands. Beat eggs and hot sauce together in a small bowl. Grease a large baking sheet with vegetable oil or a cooking spray. Dip chicken strips into egg mixture and then into cornflake mixture until evenly coated. Lay on baking sheet, repeat until all are done. Bake at 350 degree’s for 40-45 minutes or until crispy. While chicken in baking Mix together honey and mustard in a medium size bowl to taste. Take chicken out of oven and lay over 1 cup of salad or ramen noodle’s and drizzle with honey mustard wallah! Fancy chicken (oh and it won’t be spicy unless you add like a tablespoon of hot sauce . GOOD LUCK!

Christmas….I love Christmas!

Morgan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:41:49 +0000

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone! So…… what did y’all get for Christmas? I got a bike, a camera and a laptop and a few other things. Don’t you just love Christmas? I sure do. We were so lucky that we even had a white Christmas the snow stayed for days after. Did everyone make a new years resolution? if so what was it? Mine is to eat healthier.

Oh I almost forgot…

HAPPY 2010!!!!!!!!!

So I want everyone to comment below telling me their new years resolution and what they got for Christmas. I look forward to hearing from everyone!

Project Arrowhead Updates

Morgan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:38:03 +0000

We’ve had one project arrowhead cleanup. The last cleanup I planned got canceled due to weather problems such as rain. I don’t think we will be able to have another cleanup till February or maybe even march as soon as it gets warm because I’m sure the shores are pretty messy after new years and everything. Does anyone know a good date for the next cleanup? if so….please comment below. I was thinking sometime in the middle of march but I’ll need everyone’s opinion so please comment below and we’ll figure out a day for our next cleanup.

The Wolves of Virginia!

Morgan — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:04:56 +0000

Hey everyone! Right now I am writing a book (That’s why there hasn’t been much content lately) and I thought you guys might want to read a little bit of it. So here you go!

I woke up confused, I was no longer laying on my king size bed in my master room. Instead I lay on a hard cave floor surrounded by wolves the size of lions. “This has to be a dream” I thought to myself. I looked down at my arms they were covered in fur!!!!

I shrieked but it ended up sounding like a howl. One of the wolves lifted his head and stared at me. I heard a growl coming from deep in his throat. He started coming towards me growling loudly now. I started walking backwards slowly. I stumbled and…

So there was the beginning of my book I have written almost 3,000 words I am going to enter it in Nanowrimo . Nanowrimo is a writing contest for kids and teens of all ages and the winner gets there book published!

Comment below if you like the beginning of this book!

Project Arrowhead New Cleanup!!

Morgan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:59:04 +0000

OK so we had our first cleanup YAY!!! Only 5 people came… I wish more people would have came, but it was on short notice. We picked up 11 bags of garbage!!! I think we had our first cleanup at just the right time because when we came back a week later the lake had risen at least 4 feet.

I am so proud of project arrowhead and how far it has gotten just in the last few weeks. I hope more people can come to the next cleanup.

We will be having our next cleanup Monday November 16 from 1-3 pm. If you think you will be able to come please comment below or email me. Oh and if you went to our first cleanup swing by the Hickory Creek Town Hall to pick up a copy of the news on the lake paper that you are in!

Amish Friendship Bread Day 5

Morgan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:37:41 +0000

Sorry this is late I have been busy lately. I still don’t have anymore new history I am counting on your comments!!!

OK so today you are going to………….

Add

1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1 cup milk

To your starter and stir well with a wooden spoon.

That is all until tomorrow…. If you have any more history PLEASE COMMENT BELOW!