HAVING FUN AT OLD MCMICKEY'S FARM

Hello all,

Sometimes it's hard looking for inexpensive things to do. If you have a grandchild as I do, you love taking her places to have fun. One place we enjoy taking her is Old McMickey's Farm. I wouldn't of even known about this little gem if I hadn't applied for a job there sometime back. It's a great place to take the little ones. Each tour takes about  1-1/2 hours depending on how many people are in your group.

Old McMickey's Farm offers an opportunity for kids to interact face to face with farm animals. It shows kids how life was lived on an American farm. When we first got there we joined a tour already in progress. The horses were our first stop. They had 3 horses harnessed up and ready for horsey rides. There were 3 different sized horses. They walk your kid with your assistance around a small carral  and stop for lots of pictures, I think this was one of my granddaughters favorite parts.

HAVING FUN AT OLD MCMICKEY'S FARM

Our next stop was the cow milking. Here they actually let you pet and milk a cow with their assistance. Many of the kids and adults enjoyed this! Then next was my granddaughters absolute favorite! The chickens! They play the chicken dance song, and then show you how to hold the chickens. My granddaughter loved doing the dance and catching and holding them.

HAVING FUN AT OLD MCMICKEY'S FARM

Other animals they got to encounter were rabbits, goats, and ducks. You got to see a pig and a donkey too, but those ones you couldn't pet. Lastly we went on a hayride. Honestly, I could of done without this part. It was just a big loop around a field giving you a view of 2 steers and quite a few dilapidated cabins they used for camping at one time. But the little ones enjoyed it.

HAVING FUN AT OLD MCMICKEY'S FARM

They do field trips, tours, weddings, birthday parties and private rentals. Admission for the tours is $13 adults, kids 2-12 $11, kids 2 and under free. They are open 9am to 1 pm, closed Mondays. They are located at 9612 Crescent Drive, Odessa. A great place to visit for all!

HOW TO COOK A SCRUMPTIOUSLY DELICIOUS FLORIDA LOBSTER

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Its that time of the year again folks, lobster season! I'm here to teach you how to cook Florida lobster. Florida has 2 lobster seasons, The mini season is the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. Then the regular season.  It runs from  August 6th - March 31st. The Florida lobster is called the spiny lobster or "bugs" by locals and can be tricky to catch. They can travel backwards at great speeds to avoid being caught.

Before you cook Florida lobster, you have to catch them. The best way to catch a lobster is to use a tickle stick and  to coax it out of its hiding place. You take the stick and slide it behind the lobster and tap him on its tail. This causes the lobster to slowly walk forward. Once it starts moving you place your net behind it and quickly swoop the end of the net around and trap him in it. The lobster will move fast so make sure you have your net in place. Then make sure they're the appropriate size, carapace minimum 3 inches, and tail must be greater than 5 1/2 inches. Remember 6 is the daily bag limit.

Florida lobster is best grilled or broiled, but never boiled. Maine lobster is the one that gets boiled. All of this lobsters meat is in the tail. In celebration of lobster season, I found a delicious recipe for
crab stuffed Florida lobster from freshfromflorida.com I want to share:

To cook Florida lobster the easy way split the tail with a large knife. Brush the meat with a combination of olive oil or butter, lemon juice, and pepper. Put them on the grill. Cook the shell side for 6 minutes and the meat side for 2 minutes, and voila, a delicious masterpiece. Now for the recipe, enjoy!:

INGREDIENTS:

2 whole lobsters split lengthwise
1 tbs butter
1 tbs chopped celery
1 chopped shallot
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp flour
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup flaked crabmeat
1 tbs melted butter
3 tbs dry breadcrumbs
paprika

DIRECTIONS:

Remove lobster meat and rinse lobster cavity thoroughly.
In a skillet saute celery and shallot in butter till soft.
Stir in flour, dry mustard, cayenne, and milk and simmer until thickened.
Add crab meat and spoon mixture into lobster body.
Brush lobster meat with melted butter.
Sprinkle bread crumbs and paprika over crab and lobster meat.
Bake on pan in oven at 400 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Enjoy!

HOW TO COOK A SCRUMPTIOUSLY DELICIOUS FLORIDA LOBSTER

THE BEST SUMMERTIME RECIPE FOR KEY LIME PIE

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When it's hot out, who doesn't like making delicious, light desserts. One dessert us Floridians love is our key lime pie . I ran across one that sounds both delicious and easy to make on epicurious.  Give it a try and enjoy:


INGREDIENTS:
For crust-

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp sugar
5 tbsp melted butter

For filling-

1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
4 large egg yolks
 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp fresh or bottled key lime juice

For topping-

3/4 cup heavy chilled cream


DIRECTIONS:
For crust-

Preheat oven to 350*.
Stir together graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar in a 9 inch pie plate, Mix well and press mixture evenly on the bottom and up the sides.
Bake crust in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes then remove and let cool. Keep oven on.

Make filling and bake the pie-

Whisk together eggs yolks and condensed milk in a bowl. Add juice and whisk till slightly thickened. Pour filling into crust and bake in middle of the oven for 15 minutes. Cool pie completely then chill for 8 hours. Filling will set as it cools.

Make topping-

Just before serving beat the cream in a bowl with an electric mixer till it holds stiff peaks. Top pie with cream and serve. Enjoy!

THE BEST SUMMERTIME RECIPE FOR KEY LIME PIE

MY REVIEW OF PAINTING WITH A TWIST- TRINITY

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Hello all,

A little paint, a little wine, and a whole lot of fun. Over this weekend I visited Painting with a Twist - Trinity. We chose to paint "Mystic Forest". At first we thought it was going to be extremely difficult because we have never painted before. But it was actually easy with the help of our instructor, Ivy. Ivy was so nice and more than willing to help anyone with additional assistance.

MY REVIEW OF PAINTING WITH A TWIST- TRINITY

But how does it work? First, you go onto their website and look at the different options for paintings available. Next, you chose the picture you look and sign up. Then you go to your designated time slot and start painting and having fun! Their fun, friendly atmosphere makes it easy to relax and really enjoy painting. There is no pressure and it's great for all skill levels. 

MY REVIEW OF PAINTING WITH A TWIST- TRINITY

When you arrive, you are seated with all of the materials you will need; a blank canvas, paint brushes, an easel, apron, and a palette with all of the colors that you will use. Up on a stage, they have a blank canvas and a painting to show you what the finished product will look like. Once Ivy began, she showed us step by step how to paint the "Mystic Forest". You can also put your own creative spin on it. Different shades, textures, thicknesses, whatever you prefer is what you can do.

MY REVIEW OF PAINTING WITH A TWIST- TRINITY

She explained to us how to get the light blue background with the colorful magenta ground with paper towels, and the blue and black trees with our "baby brush". It was all easy to follow directions. I never thought of myself as a great painter, but even I can paint a good picture with the right directions and with a great instructor as Ivy.

MY REVIEW OF PAINTING WITH A TWIST- TRINITY

In addition to their regular classes, they have offer family days, kids camps, private parties, fundraisers, and more! They allow you to bring snacks, soda, beer, wine, anything to make your experience more memorable.

MY REVIEW OF PAINTING WITH A TWIST- TRINITY

Thank you Painting With a Twist- Trinity. I will definitely be back soon!

MY REVIEW OF THE HSI GLIDER CERAMIC FLAT IRON

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I am sure I am not the only one who gets frizzy hair this time of year. I use a hair dryer, and afterwards I found the only thing I can do to tame my hair is to use a flat iron. I usually use the cheaper brands, and to be honest , after using them my hair doesn't look much better. So I was very happy when I got sent the HSI Glider Ceramic Flat iron to review!

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The flat iron comes with a bottle of argan oil protection spray, a glove to protect your hand, and a thermal sleeve for storing it. Its a high quality product, I definitely recommend it, and its $79.99 through this link https://www.hsiprofessional.com/collections/straightening-flat-irons-for-hair/products/ceramic-flat-iron-straightener?variant=839318175.  I love this product!

MY REVIEW OF THE HSI GLIDER CERAMIC FLAT IRON

MY REVIEW OF THE HSI GLIDER CERAMIC FLAT IRON

MY REVIEW OF THE INNX QUILTED WATERPROOF PETS CARGO LINER

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Hello all,

I have recently purchased a new car and have been doing my best to keep it looking clean. One thing I have really been wanting is a liner for the back. I am always hauling things like groceries and such. So when I have recently received an INNX quilted waterproof pets cargo liner for my car I was thrilled. 

I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box. This liner is simply amazing. It is very thick and padded in case you needed to transport your pets to keep them extra comfy. It attaches to the back of your headrests so it stays in place. The straps are reinforced so they won't rip or tear. The liner itself is made of very durable, material. The extra large size gives you plenty of coverage even if you have a large SUV. It was plenty of coverage for my car, even if I put the back seats down! Its also perfect for tailgating! This is a high quality product at a great price!

The INNX quilted waterproof pets cargo liner is now available on amazon for $89.99. through this link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M8NN94T.  So if you're looking for a high quality cargo liner, this is it!  #SUVCARGOLINER   #SUVCARGOCOVER  

MY REVIEW OF THE INNX QUILTED WATERPROOF PETS CARGO LINER

MY REVIEW OF THE INNX QUILTED WATERPROOF PETS CARGO LINER

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