Fourth of July Kids Craft: Fireworks Painting

Posted on June 27, 2016 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Here’s a fun and easy craft idea to do with your kids this Fourth of July holiday!

What You’ll Need:
Toilet Paper Roll(s)
Paper Plate(s)Construction Paper
Red, White and Blue Paint (preferably washable!)
Directions:
1) Start by cutting 2″ long fringes on the end of a toilet paper roll. Open up the fringe so it fans out when pressed against a flat surface.

2) Pour a small amount of desired paint color on a paper plate. Use a different paper plate for each paint, or mix them all together — it’s up to you!

3) Press the fringe-side of the toilet paper roll into a paint color, then press it onto a piece of cardstock paper. Repeat as many times as desired using various colors of paint, turning the toilet paper roll in different directions.

4) Let artwork dry, then display proudly in celebration of the Fourth of July!

Source: Happiness is Homemade

WestAIR Heating & Cooling is wishing you a Safe and Happy 4th of July spent with your family and friends!

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Red, White & Blue Parfaits

Posted on May 23, 2016 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and brings the first of many outdoor cookouts with family and friends. This holiday, in remembrance and celebration of those who died in active military service for our country, enjoy this easy patriotic parfait recipe. It’s light, fresh and the perfect kick-off to summer:

Red, White & Blue Parfaits
Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients:
1-8oz. carton of vanilla low-fat yogurt
1/4 tsp. almond extract or/ 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
4oz. frozen light whipped topping, thawed
3 cups fresh raspberries or strawberries
3 cups fresh blueberries

Directions:
1) In a large bowl, stir together yogurt and almond or vanilla extract. Fold in whipped topping.
2) To serve, in six 12-ounce glasses, dessert dishes or mason jars, alternate layers of yogurt mixture, red berries and blueberries.
3) Prepare parfaits as directed. Cover and chill in refrigerator for up to 1 hour prior to serving.

Recipe Source: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/desserts/red-white-and-blue-parfaits/

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Independence Day in the Twin Cities!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Independence Day in the United States celebrates Americas Independence from Great Britain. This is also the day that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July the 4th, 1776.

Whether this year is a family reunion, picnic or barbaque, here is the perfect side dish to bring along. These fruit skewers are super easy and healthy. Kids can help with this dish. It gives you the opportunity to show off patriotism for our country.

 Patriotic Fruit Skewers

You will need: Blueberries, Strawberies, Bananas, wooden or metal skewers.

Cut Strawberries in halves and bananas in slices. Alternate strawberry and banana for the stripes. For the blue stars, only alternate strawberries and bananas for half and add blueberries to the other half. Set up in the flag shape as seen below.

A few fun facts to share with your friends and family on the 4th!

• Over 155 million hotdogs are cumsumed in the USA on July 4th.
• On America’s 50th birthday July 4th, 1826; John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died. Both men were signers of the declaration and former presidents.
• Meaning of the flag colors: Red stands for hardiness and valor. White stands for purity and innocence. Blue stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
• July is national hot dog, blueberry and ice cream month.

Stay Cool for the 4th! We’re open until noon on the 3rd!

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