Ronda Myers-Waters's (rawaters) Blog

KIDS WORKSHOPSCall your local Home Depot and Lowes and find out when they have their kids workshops.  They provide all the materials and an apron for the kids to wear.There is a different project each month for the kids to do. My son has made race cars, napkin holders, first aid boxes, shelves et...

BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEA.Make a batch of cupcakes. Either make or buy a couple different frostings. Put candies, sprinkles and different colors sugars on the table for the kids to decorate their own cupcakes. Licorice can be used for hair, mouth ears etc. M&M, gum drops, skittles and different frostin...

Fannie May Next time you are in Michigan City stop at the Fannie May Candy Store on the corner of Route 20 and Franklin (Route  421 across from the Marquette Mall) They have  a seconds table when you can get some of your favorite candy at a discount price. They might not be perfect but they taste...

A TIP FOR NEXT SPRINGPlant some crocus bulbs in your lawn next fall. They will die off before you have to mow the grass. You know spring is around the corner when they start to bloom. It is a lovely sight to see the pretty little flowers sticking out of the snow.  Then you'll know spring is soon ...

Jump Central located in St. Johnlocated off of 93rd ave in St. John9585 Industrial DriveSt. John, Indiana 46373There website is www.jumpcentralparty.comThey have open jumps in evening and reserved times for parties during the weekends.The have a large room with 4 large inflatable play areas, 2 ar...

Kids Take a piece of construction paper as a cover and make menu for kids. Hot dogs, grilled cheese, PBJ etc. When the kids have friend over give them the menus to choose what they want to eat. Write their orders down like they do in a restaurant and make and serve them. My mom did this for me ye...

Garden TipsNow is the time you check you garden tools. Any tools that have rust on them lightly sand with sandpaper or an emery cloth. Give them a quick coat of oil or a coat of paint and they will be like new. Any cracks in the handles fill in with gorilla glue and sand them before you paint them.

MOTHER'S DAY IDEASWith Mother's Day around the corner this is an idea for you and the mother that has everything. Take your mom, grandmother, favorite aunt to a restaurant that they have never been to. It gives them a chance to try something new and tell their friends about.Try some of the Tea Ro...

Lighthouse Premium Outlets - Michigan City Indiana 601 Wabash StreetMichigan City, IN 46360(219)879-6506www.premiumoutlets.com/lighthouseplaceThere are shops for everyone.  There are designer fashions and Sportsware from places like Aeropostale, Ann Klein, Gap, Kasper, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne ...

Shipshewana/ LaGrange CountyTake the Indiana Toll Road to exit 107 go South to Indiana 120 and east to Indiana 5 and South to Shippshewana. This small town has 100+ shops open year round.The Midwest's Largest Flea Market - offering hundreds of vendors, Open Every Wednesday May through the end of ...