Holidays and special dates for June:
June 14 - Flag Day
June 19 - Father's Day
June birth month info - birthstones and meanings, birth flowers and zodiac
signs:
June birthstone and meaning: Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite - Health
and Longevity
June flower - Rose and Honeysuckle
Zodiac signs for June:
May 21 - June 21 - Gemini - The Twins
June 22 - July 22 - Cancer - The Crab
Well it's June - summer is here, the kids are home from school. When
they can go outside and play it's great, but what about when it's raining? You still need some fun indoor activities,
even in the summer. And what about road trips? They need something they can do in the car to keep them occupied!
Also crafts the kids can make dad for Father's Day gifts! Try these sites for great free downloadable activities:
HERE'S A GREAT SUMMERY RECIPE TO TRY:
EASY ICE CREAM SANDWICH DESSERT
Take A 9x11 Pan Line The Bottom With Ice Cream Sandwiches
Take A Tub
Of Cool Whip Cover The Ice Cream
Then Take Oreo Cookies And Crumble Over The Top
Keep In Freezer Till Ready To Eat
And a couple of good lemonade recipes - nothing better on a hot day!
LEMONADE
2 cups sugar
1 cup hot water
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 gallon cold water
1 lemon,
sliced
Mint sprigs, for garnish
In a 1 gallon container, place sugar and hot water, and stir until sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice
and cold water to render 1 gallon. Stir until well mixed. Pour lemonade over glasses of ice, squeeze slice of lemon on top
of each, and garnish with a sprig of mint.
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1
pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
2 cups cold sparkling water or club soda
Ice
Mint sprigs, garnish
Whole
strawberries, garnish
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring
occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemon peel and lemon juice, stir, and remove from the heat. Let cool completely,
then strain into a clean pitcher.
In a blender, puree the pint of strawberries and add to the pitcher with the lemon juice. Stir well to combine and refrigerate
until well chilled.
Add the sparkling water and stir well. Pour over glasses filled with ice and serve, garnished with mint and strawberries.
For great summer recipes - or any time of the year for that matter! - check out this link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food
