Great Outdoor fun for Boys

Great fun for the boys. We all know boys like bugs and love to get wet. This year Melissa and Doug acquired Sunny patch. It is an adorable line of whimsical characters. It brings cheer and playfulness for every day outdoor activities for your young ones...

These two items that we are carry are at http://www.forboysonlynogirlsallowed.com/

1)Melissa and Doug Sunny Patch TM Grub Scouts Sprinkler
Bring the water park home with this Sunny Patch fun Grub Scouts water sprinkler! The kids will go wild when the water is turned on. It attaches easily to any garden hose and can be adjusted by raising or lowering the water pressure. There will be hours of cool summer fun!

2)Melissa and Doug Sunny Patch TM Mombo Snake Bug House
During your outdoor adventures, put in some friendly insects, and you're ready for buggy fun! Observe butterflies, ladybugs, and other friendly critters up close and personal, then let them go!

Shrimp Linguini

This is one of my favorites from Kraft. It is really easy to make and light. Great for a summer evening! I would serve it with a nice pinot gris. Enjoy

8 oz. linguine, uncooked
3/4 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Zesty Italian Dressing Mix for Fat Free Dressing, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, quartered
1 lb. uncooked cleaned large shrimp
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
COOK pasta as directed on package.
MEANWHILE, heat 1/2 cup of the dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Stir in mushrooms, onions and artichokes; cook 3 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and parsley; stir. Cook 2 min. or until shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
DRAIN pasta; return to pot. Add shrimp mixture and remaining 1/4 cup dressing; toss lightly. Sprinkle with cheese.

*recipe and picture taken from kraft foods.

Caveat

The Word Caveat as always interested me. I do not use it a lot myself but I know several people who do...So here it is!

Pronunciation:
\ˈka-vē-ˌät, -ˌat; ˈkä-vē-ˌät; ˈkā-vē-ˌat\

noun
Etymology:
Latin, let him beware, from cavēre — more at hear
Date:
1533
1 a: a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices b: an explanation to prevent misinterpretation c: a modifying or cautionary detail to be considered when evaluating, interpreting, or doing something

2: a legal warning to a judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition has a hearing

from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary online and logo from there too! Do not want to get in trouble for taking credit where credit is not due!

ZARTS indoor or outdoor game?

Zartz are the ideal toy/gamer for both indoor and outdoor play, ZARTZ feature a safe, SOFTEK foam suction cup that sticks to windows, metal, walls, asphalt or nearly anything with a smooth surface. The self-releasing suction cup allows the ZARTZ to fall just a few seconds after adhering to a ceiling or other hard-to-reach place - this is a real bonus for us moms of boys. They will love them because they can spin them, pop them and catch them! The price is great and they will make a great birthday gift for boys and girls.....

Second New Recipe for the Week- Roasted Vegetables Pasta Salad

Here you are another new recipe! This one I will make Saturday to go with ribs at the cabin!

1 medium yellow squash (about 8 oz.), quartered, sliced
1 small red pepper, cut into strips
1/3 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
2-1/4 cups cavatappi pasta or other small pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
3/4 cup small fresh basil leaves, divided
1/4 tsp. each: salt and black pepper

PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Toss squash and red peppers with 2 Tbsp. of the dressing. Spread onto baking sheet.
BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until crisp-tender; cool.
MIX mayo and remaining dressing in large bowl. Add pasta, roasted vegetables, 1/2 cup of the basil and the seasonings; mix lightly. Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with the remaining basil just before serving.

Recipe is from kraft foods. Bon Appetit, Moi!

Word of the week- BOYCOTT

The word boycott entered the English language during the Irish "Land War" and is derived from the name of Captain Charles Boycott, the estate agent of an absentee landlord, the Earl Erne, in County Mayo, Ireland, who was subject to social ostracism organized by the Irish Land League in 1880. In September that year protesting tenants demanded from Boycott a substantial reduction in their rents. He not only refused but also evicted them from the land. Charles Stewart Parnell, in his Ennis Speech proposed that, rather than resorting to violence, everyone in the locality should refuse to deal with him. Despite the short-term economic hardship to those undertaking this action, Boycott soon found himself isolated—his workers stopped work in the fields and stables, as well as the house. Local businessmen stopped trading with him, and the local postman refused to deliver mail.
The concerted action taken against him meant that Boycott was unable to hire anyone to harvest the crops in his charge. Eventually 50 Orangemen from Cavan and Monaghan volunteered to harvest his crops. They were escorted to and from Claremorris by one thousand policemen and soldiers—this despite the fact that Boycott's complete social ostracism meant that he was actually in no danger of being harmed. Moreover, this protection ended up costing far more than the harvest was worth. After the harvest, the "boycott" was successfully continued. Within weeks Boycott's name was everywhere. It was used by The Times in November 1880 as a term for organized isolation. According to an account in the book “The Fall of Feudalism in Ireland” by Michael Davitt, the term was coined by Fr. John O'Malley of County Mayo to "signify ostracism applied to a landlord or agent like Boycott". The Times first reported on November 20, 1880: “The people of New Pallas have resolved to 'boycott' them and refused to supply them with food or drink.” The Daily News wrote on December 13, 1880: “Already the stoutest-hearted are yielding on every side to the dread of being 'Boycotted'.” By January of the following year, the word was being used figuratively: "Dame Nature arose.... She 'Boycotted' London from Kew to Mile End" (The Spectator, January 22, 1881). wikipedia

product for this blog invitation and thank you notes in judo or karate

New Recipe - Cookie Salad

OK as promised here is one new recipe! I will have one more in a few days or tomorrow!

COOKIE SALAD:

INGREDIENTS

2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups buttermilk
12 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 (11.5 ounce) package fudge stripe cookies

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, mix together the pudding mix and the buttermilk. Fold in the whipped topping. Mix in the pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges. Chill until ready to serve. Crush cookies and mix in just before serving.

Image is the Ice Cream Castle that we sell on our website!

Book club 4 boys

Being the mother of boys I like to see what is out there for them. I have always found that there is so much for girls and not much for boys. One day I was cruising the web and stumbled upon this great site. I think I was looking for quality books I wanted to read to my boys and when older they could read themselves. This is the greatest site out there. http://bookclub4boysinfo.blogspot.com/2008/12/start-book-club-for-your-boy.html

I really think that you should check it out. Even if you have just girls. You always need a gift for those boys in your life. I know my boys always get invited to girl's parties and my friends have little girls and I do have a niece. Being a new blogger I also check out her blog. Really worth reading....http://girlinaswirl.blogspot.com/

I feel the Need the Need for Free Shipping

Alright I am probably the last one to offer free shipping but I am offering it with a low total of $75.00. I used to fret when I got my online total, due to the shipping. Well I know why they charge so much. That is just what it cost to get those goods flown all over to us. Now that I own a retail website I can appreciate the cost of shipping. Wow is it expensive. I pay it to get goods to my store and I pay to get your order to your home. This is why I cannot offer FREE shipping all the time. So I am compromising. If someone orders more than $75.00 I will pay for the shipping....

Birthday gifts for girls

OK I have a store called No Girls Allowed and the first thing I get complaints about is- "why do you have girls items when you are a place for boys to shop?"

Well the reason is that my boys and most all boys get invited to girls' birthday parties and/or have cousins that are girls. All boys have girls in their lives. This is why I have girl gifts! It's that simple.

http://forboysonlynogirlsallowed.com/category_38/Gifts.htm

Recipe of the Week- Almond Bars

Crust

1 cup butter

2 cups flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

Filling

1 8 oz. cream cheese

2 eggs

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp almond extract

Frosting

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 T. milk (or more if needed)

1 tsp. almond extract

Combine crust and press into 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 20 minutes at 350

Combine filling and pour over baked crust for 15-20 minutes

Combine frosting and spread over cooled bars

Or try our lemonade stand kit! Found on our site

http://www.forboysonlynogirlsallowed.com/

Bon Appetit. Moi

Rule Of Thumb

This is what I learned yesterday! Everyday is a new day and an opportunity to learn something new!

Origin
The 'rule of thumb' has been said to derive from the belief that English law allowed a man to beat his wife with a stick so long as it is was no thicker than his thumb. In 1782, Judge Sir Francis Buller is reported as having made this legal ruling and in the following year James Gillray published a satirical cartoon attacking Buller and caricaturing him as 'Judge Thumb'. The cartoon shows a man beating a fleeing woman and Buller carrying two bundles of sticks. The caption reads "thumbsticks - for family correction: warranted lawful!"
It seems that Buller was hard done by. He was notoriously harsh in his punishments and had a reputation for arrogance, but there's no evidence that he ever made the ruling that he is infamous for. Edward Foss, in his authoritative work The Judges of England, 1870, wrote that, despite a searching investigation, "no substantial evidence has been found that he ever expressed so ungallant an opinion".
It's certainly the case that, although British common law once held that it was legal for a man to chastise his wife in moderation (whatever that meant), the 'rule of thumb' has never been the law in England. Copyright © Gary Martin, 1996 - 2009

Puzzibits- My favorite new puzzle!

Well well well. I swear life is so fun. And people are so creative. I carry this new line of toys that are simply too cool. Puzzibits is a new way to create flexible 2D and 3D art. I just love the vibrant colors and how they come together and form great masterpieces. It is art meets puzzles. When you get your puzzibits they come in a carrying box with the pieces in small bags. The pieces join together easily and there will be a manual that has several instructions on how to make specific designs. However, your child will also have fun designing something of his very own! If you have puzzle lovers young or old you, I highly recommend that you try it out. You will be hooked!

http://forboysonlynogirlsallowed.com/category_55/Puzzibits.htm

Mushroom Hunting

OK so one of our favorite pass times is hunting mushrooms. We just love it! It is our time to spend with family. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins come along and we have a great time. Some years are better than others. However we always have a good time. Whether our bounty is a plenty or not. I do have to admit that every year is different. Some years we find huge ones, but few. Some years we find lots of little ones...This year however we have found teeny tiny ones and huge ones. People have lots of theories about weather and soil etc....I personally do not know why some years are better or why in some areas all of a sudden there are tons. I do know that when the violets come out so will the mushrooms. I also know that they usually start popping out early May. Oh and yes I do know they are delicious!

Happy hunting! Moi

Mark My Time- Best Thing For Kids

One of the best things I ever bought my oldest son. It was a miracle. He now enjoys reading every night and does not stop every minute or so to ask me how much longer he needs to read. This digital bookmark by Mark-My -Time is fabulous. I now carry them in my store and they were the best selling item this past Christmas. I still sell them regularly on my site and in the store..This digital bookmark records daily reading minutes at the touch of a button! Colorful digital bookmark with timer/alarm accumulates or counts down minutes to accurately track reading times. AGES 5 AND UP $8.95

It used to come only in purple, green and blue. But now they have added pink, yellow and red. Check them out! http://forboysonlynogirlsallowed.com/category_50/Bookmarks.htm

OK so I saw the cutest baby outfit today that I would love to carry in my store. It would be a perfect addition to No Girls Allowed. But why is it that I cannot find there site anywhere. You would think that a company who sells wholesale would want to be easily found. But I guess not. This was a baby M.D outfit that came in a little box that looked like a doctor bag. I guess i need to keep looking......I think the company is called Big Dreamzzz. I do not even remember where I was when i saw this cutie patootie outfit....

New Recipe for this week 5-5-2009

So every week I try at least one new recipe. Most weeks I try two new ones. But this week is a crazy week so I am only trying out a new one. "Bacon Wrapped Chicken"

Ingredients:6 boneless skinless chicken breasts halves
1 (8 oz) cartons chive and onion cream cheese
6 slices of bacon salt (to taste)2 tablespoons butter
Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Between 2 sheets of wax paper with a mallet flatten chicken breasts to ½” thickness.
Step 2: Spread 3 tablespoons of cream cheese over each chicken breast. Then Dot with butter and season with salt. Wrap with bacon and stick a toothpick through the rolled chicken breast to hold it together. Roll up and stick a toothpick through to hold it together.
Step 3: Place seam side down in 13 x 9 baking pan. Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear.
Step 4: Turn on the broiler and broil six inches from the heat for 5 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.
Yields: 6 servings.

I got this recipe from the quick cooking cookbook
Hope you enjoy! And if you try it out. Please leave me a comment. I would love to hear what you thought...

Bon Soir, Moi!

Bath toys or Pool toys

No Girls Allowed asks Pool Toy or Bath Toy? Well we think they are one in the same. They are great for fun and entertainment. Kids love them and mom's love them because they keep little ones and bigger ones busy. Plus my boys always made friends at the pool by sharing their toys. No Girls Allowed has a great selection for your tub and the pool. They are bright, well priced and sure to please. Check us out. http://www.forboysonlynogirlsallowed.com/

Role Play by Melissa and Doug

I just love it when I go to the store and see that my new items have sold. I just loved the new role play sets by Melissa and Doug when I saw them. They are perfect for little ones who like to play pretend. They are packed with great detail and exciting accessories. Each costume comes with it's won name tag so that you can personalise the costume for your child. Yesterday the veterinarian sold. It included a puppy patient, a jacket, a mask, cap, stethoscope with sound for F/X, bandage and syringe. Whoever the child is that will be getting this is lucky! These role play costumes also come in Fireman, doctor, construction worker and police officer. Perfect for those little boys or girls! And they can be found online at No Girls Allowed. So all in all I was busy at the store today! Tonight I am NOT cooking and hope to be treated out to a nice dinner by my boys...And I wish the same to you all...

Toodles, Moi!