Microwave Brownies

These are fun, fast, delicious and super easy to make. When I found the recipe, it was way too much cocoa and tasted very bitter. With a little altering, these brownies are a yummy treat that can be a quick fix for those times you just need a little indulgence.

I have included a recipe for making 1 brownie and 7 brownies. That way you can make one for just yourself or several for a small group of friends and family! I made these one time just minutes before I had a small meeting at my house and it saved me! Everyone loved them and I had snacks available with items I had available.

Oh yeah, did I mention these are Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Corn Free and Diary Free brownies?

RECIPE FOR 1 BROWNIE:
1/2 tablespoon cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons white rice flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon oil

DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients. Spoon into a cupcake liner (double for strength) and cook on high in microwave approximately 45 seconds. (Microwave time may very). Let cool and enjoy!

RECIPE FOR 7 BROWNIES:
3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
2/3 cup + 1/4 cup of white rice flour
1/2 cup brown sugar packed tight
1/2 cup -1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup -1tablespoon water

DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Spoon equal amounts into 7 cupcake liners (double for strength). Cook on high in microwave approximately 2 1/2 minutes. (Microwave time may very). Let cool and enjoy!

Keep it Tasty!
Rebecca

Balloon Sandwich

This race, a feat of cooperation, works on the premise that two back are better than one. This rowdy romp is best held outside or in a spacious room.

Supplies:
-Balloons

Directions:
-Begin by choosing partners and lining them up back to back at a starting line. Place a balloon (not a helium one) between their backs so that they must hold it there and not let it fall to the ground (emphasize no hands!)
-At the sound of a whistle, the pairs must take off in this position, shuffling their way toward a finish line. If the balloon pops or drops, they must return to the starting line for a replacement.
-The first sandwich to cross the line wins.

Always Have Fun,
Rebecca Hurt
Sr. Party Leader
Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Best Monkey Contest

Supplies:
-Prizes (like Monkey pops; recipe in the next few days)
Enlist other parents, older siblings, or neighbors to be judges of the competition. Give each "monkey" (a.k.a. party guest) a chance to demonstrate his or her best monkey call. When every child has had a turn, award prizes for the loudest, squeakiest, mot real, funniest, etc. so everyone wins.

Always Make It Fun!
Rebecca Hurt
Sr. Party Leader
Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

Noah's Parade

Supplies:
Face Paint and/or an eyeliner pencil, and lively music.

What to do:
As guests arrive, turn them into animals (cat, dog and lion are some examples) by adding whiskers to cheeks and a dot to noses, with face paint or an eyeliner pencil. Then put on music, find a volunteer to play the "Noah" and invite guests to be Noah's animals in a "human" train that moves from room to room, in time to the music. encourage "Noah" to make creative moves that the rest of the line can follow (crawling, hopping, jumping, twirling, rolling on the ground, etc.). Pick a new "Noah" every few minutes. Play until everyone is ready for a new activity.

This can also be modified for a Circus Animal Party or a Zoo Party......Have fun with it!

Always Have Fun!
Rebecca,
Sr. Party Leader
Noah's Ark Animal Workshop

INTRODUCTION (Who Am I and What Is This Blog About)

Hello,

My name is Rebecca Hurt and I have been a Noah's Ark Animal Workshop Party Leader since October 2006. As a Party Leader, I travel around my county, teaching children and the young at heart how to create their own cuddly creations. I do this by showing them how to hand-stuff Noah's Ark animals, wish on rainbow stars with my special wishing ceremony, help them name their new friends when they fill out their customizable birth certificates and show them how to dress their creations in adorable outfits.

But I do so much more than that........I help children and parents create memories that will last a lifetime. I enjoy coming up with different ways to make my clients have these memories at their workshops.

I also publish a monthly email newsletter that includes fun kids crafts and tasty recipes, among other items. This had led me on a never ending search for fun, easy crafts that children enjoy to do. My recipes come from my own personal files where I have hundreds of recipes I have collected. My oldest daughter and I have food allergies so I usually cook/bake from scratch.

I am a mom of 2 young children and I find myself constantly challenged to hold creative, fun and enjoyable birthday parties for them.

This Blog is my way of sharing the various tips, tricks and creative ideas I have encountered during my Noah's Ark Career as a Party Leader and my experience of being the mom who throws the "Over The Top" birthday parties (inexpensively of course) that our friends have come to love.

One last note - the name WHOOPsie Daisy comes from a wonderful lady that was like a second mom to my husband early in his military career. She stood up as his mom in our wedding (his mom could not make our wedding) and was known as Grandma Jan to our oldest. Jan is gone now but her memory stays with us. She use to love answering the phone of her flower shop because she said WHOPPsie Daisy was so fun to say. Since this is a blog about creating fun......WHOOPsie Daisy seemed an appropriate name!