Hello there, blogging world. Yes, it's us: Fiddle & Frog. We're still here, just not very active on this little blog any more. In fact, we're launching something bigger and better here: www.fiddleandfrogcrafts.com
Check us out there for our new shop, updates on what we're working on and more. Our "Website Grand Opening" is set for June 21-30, 2015 and promises to be lots of fun (and did I mention there's a free gift with every purchase?!?!) Hope to see you there, online friends!
Have a crafty day!
Your friends at Fiddle & Frog
Monday, June 1, 2015
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Celebrating Dairy Month
Hi Friends!
Did you know that June is Dairy Month? Having grown up on a dairy farm, I do, perhaps, have a special appreciation for dairy products like milk and ice cream (!). But have you ever made your own ice cream? It's actually a pretty simple and really fun activity to try with your kiddos. My oldest (about 4.5 years) and I tried it together, and it turned out pretty nicely! Here's the recipe we used (unfortunately, I cannot find where I got this from - online, I'm sure):
Ice Cream in a Bag
Supplies: 1/2 cup half and half, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 tsp. vanilla, 1/3 cup salt, 3 cups ice - crushed, 1 sandwich size zip top bag, 1 gallon size zip top bag
- Add the cream, milk, sugar and vanilla to the smaller bag and seal.
- Add the ice to the gallon bag.
- Pour the salt into the bag of ice.
- Put the small bag of ingredients inside the gallon bag of ice and seal the gallon bag. Carefully shake the bags, mixing and cooling the contents. You might want a towel between the bags and your hands.
- Shake the bags for 5-15 minutes or until the cream becomes firm.
- Enjoy!
This turns out to be a pretty plain ice cream, with just a touch of sweetness, but it actually tastes pretty good! After a quick Pinterest search of 'homemade ice cream recipes' I found tons of recipes for other yummy flavors too, so you could certainly make a more exciting flavor! Have fun this June (or any time!) with your own ice cream creations. :)
Have a crafty day!
Your friends at Fiddle & Frog
Did you know that June is Dairy Month? Having grown up on a dairy farm, I do, perhaps, have a special appreciation for dairy products like milk and ice cream (!). But have you ever made your own ice cream? It's actually a pretty simple and really fun activity to try with your kiddos. My oldest (about 4.5 years) and I tried it together, and it turned out pretty nicely! Here's the recipe we used (unfortunately, I cannot find where I got this from - online, I'm sure):
Ice Cream in a Bag
Supplies: 1/2 cup half and half, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 tsp. vanilla, 1/3 cup salt, 3 cups ice - crushed, 1 sandwich size zip top bag, 1 gallon size zip top bag
- Add the cream, milk, sugar and vanilla to the smaller bag and seal.
- Add the ice to the gallon bag.
- Pour the salt into the bag of ice.
- Put the small bag of ingredients inside the gallon bag of ice and seal the gallon bag. Carefully shake the bags, mixing and cooling the contents. You might want a towel between the bags and your hands.
- Shake the bags for 5-15 minutes or until the cream becomes firm.
- Enjoy!
This turns out to be a pretty plain ice cream, with just a touch of sweetness, but it actually tastes pretty good! After a quick Pinterest search of 'homemade ice cream recipes' I found tons of recipes for other yummy flavors too, so you could certainly make a more exciting flavor! Have fun this June (or any time!) with your own ice cream creations. :)
Have you ever made homemade ice cream? What was your recipe like?
Have a crafty day!
Your friends at Fiddle & Frog
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
New Merchandise!
Hi Friends!
Hope you are loving the warm spring weather...and looking forward to seeing us at lots of summer events this year! We're gearing up for the summer season by filling our inventory bins with new (and updated) merchandise. Here's a peek at some of the goodies we've been working on.
We hope to see you (and your kids and friends!) at an event soon! And don't forget...feel free to contact us any time with questions, or if you have a great idea for a custom order. We'd love to make it for you!
Have a crafty day!
Your friends at Fiddle & Frog
Hope you are loving the warm spring weather...and looking forward to seeing us at lots of summer events this year! We're gearing up for the summer season by filling our inventory bins with new (and updated) merchandise. Here's a peek at some of the goodies we've been working on.
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| KITCHEN ACCESSORY SETS - Available in two sizes, come with a potholder and oven mitt! |
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| DECORATIVE PILLOWS - Lots of designs to choose from, both kid and grown-up friendly! |
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| TAG-ALONG TAG BLANKETS - Small enough to hook onto a stroller or carseat, but still with lots of fun tags and cuddly fabrics. |
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| WOODEN VEHICLES - A whole fleet of little wooden cars, trucks, buses and more! |
Have a crafty day!
Your friends at Fiddle & Frog
Monday, May 19, 2014
Upcoming Events with Fiddle & Frog
Hi Friends!
Wondering where you can find us this summer? Mark your calendars now...here's our schedule for the upcoming months!
June 21 - Healthy Living Fair (Rochester, MN)
July 1 - Kids' Day at the Eyota Farmers Market (Eyota, MN)
July 9 - Farmers Market (Stewartville, MN)
July 15 - Farmers Market (Eyota, MN)
August 6 - Farmers Market (Stewartville, MN)
August 12 - Farmers Market (Eyota, MN)
September 20 - Fall Festival (Stewartville, MN)
September 27 - Fall Craft Bee (TBA)
Please note: this list may change and be added to at any time as new possibilities pop up. We'll keep you posted on changes!
Hope to see you this summer!
Your friends at Fiddle & Frog
Wondering where you can find us this summer? Mark your calendars now...here's our schedule for the upcoming months!
June 21 - Healthy Living Fair (Rochester, MN)
July 1 - Kids' Day at the Eyota Farmers Market (Eyota, MN)
July 9 - Farmers Market (Stewartville, MN)
July 15 - Farmers Market (Eyota, MN)
August 6 - Farmers Market (Stewartville, MN)
August 12 - Farmers Market (Eyota, MN)
September 20 - Fall Festival (Stewartville, MN)
September 27 - Fall Craft Bee (TBA)
Please note: this list may change and be added to at any time as new possibilities pop up. We'll keep you posted on changes!
Hope to see you this summer!
Your friends at Fiddle & Frog
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Fiddle & Frog, Where Are You?
Hi Friends!
Just a little note to remind everyone that we're still here, and to apologize for not being very present on the blog lately. Life has happened around here (including a new house with LOTS of projects, whole-family-week-long sicknesses, etc.) Not to mention fulfilling a few awesome custom orders, planning for the year and running my music studio (Chickadee Music Studio).
I'm hoping to be able to post more often (maybe after I get a bit more organized...I'm feeling a little all over the place!), but I can't make any promises about post frequency. I've got tons of fun things to share with all of you, and I would love to see the blog grow. Can you help by telling your friends about Fiddle & Frog?
So, please keep checking on us...we haven't gone anywhere, and we'll have lots to share in the future! Thanks for supporting this small, crafty business!
Your friends at Fiddle & Frog
(especially Kristin, the chief blogger)
Just a little note to remind everyone that we're still here, and to apologize for not being very present on the blog lately. Life has happened around here (including a new house with LOTS of projects, whole-family-week-long sicknesses, etc.) Not to mention fulfilling a few awesome custom orders, planning for the year and running my music studio (Chickadee Music Studio).
I'm hoping to be able to post more often (maybe after I get a bit more organized...I'm feeling a little all over the place!), but I can't make any promises about post frequency. I've got tons of fun things to share with all of you, and I would love to see the blog grow. Can you help by telling your friends about Fiddle & Frog?
So, please keep checking on us...we haven't gone anywhere, and we'll have lots to share in the future! Thanks for supporting this small, crafty business!
Your friends at Fiddle & Frog
(especially Kristin, the chief blogger)
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