FREE Fries Fryday

Thats right, FREE fries! On July 24th at participating locations, you can walk in and get a free small fry. This is put on by Lamb Weston in promotion for the Columbia Cup. So, when out and about on July 24th, treat yourself and your children to some free fries at any of the following locations.

Arby's
Burgar King
Carls Jr
DQ Chill and Grill
Ivars
Anthonys
Cousins
Red Lion Richland
Burgar Ranch
Bruchi's
Bomber's Drive-Thru
Cable Bridge Casino
Famous Dave's
Jackson's Sports Bar - Kennewick
Marriott Courtyard Hotel - Richland
R.F. McDougall's
Player's Sports Bar & Grill
The Pub
Zips - Lee Boulevard, Richland

FREE Slurpees Today at 7-Eleven

TODAY ONLY you can walk into any 7-Eleven through out the Tri-Cities, and get a free slurpee. So, take the kids, get your free slurpees to cool off, and go to the local park for some fun. What a great, free, thing to go out and do.

Come and See The Baby Mammoth

Thank you fellow reader, Nadell, for sharring this with me. I had not heard of this yet, and it sounds like something fun to stop by and see if your out and about!

Baby Mammoth On Display Starting Saturday July 3, 2009 Matt Haugen KVEWTVRICHLAND -


- A baby mammoth will soon be on display in Kennewick. The life-sized replica will be unveiled Saturday morning around 11 at the Columbia Center Mall. The real skeleton is believed to be from the smallest mammoth ever discovered. The mammoth is a sneak peak at what will be offered at the new Hanford Reach Interpretive Center in Richland. Reach Director Kimberly Camp said getting the replica is very exciting. "When I first found this and came back and said I think it would be a good idea to bring that here, there was so much excitement about and what it could mean" said Camp. Children are encouraged to enter a "Name The Baby" contest. The reach is planning to have a full-size replica of an adult male Columbian Mammoth skeleton in the center's great hall when it opens.

Family Aquatic Center Closer Then You Think

I can not believe that the Tri-Cities does not have a Family Aquatic Center. I don't understand, as hot as it gets here, with all the people? I just do not get it! However, if you don't mind a little drive, there is one close.

Pendleton is not a very far from those of us in the Tri-Cities. The Family Aquatic Center has a pool, kiddie area, and some slides. The best part is the prices. 2 and under are free, ages 3-17 are $3.00 and 17-adult is only $4.00. Now, here comes the part I love. You can bring in all your own food and beverages as long as no glass! That makes your day so cheap! Makes having to drive there well worth it. Another great part, the kids will be so tired from a fun filled day, they will sleep on the way home anyway!

So, take a drive to Pendleton. Enjoy the view on the way, and then have a blast with your family in the water park. Don't forget the sunscreen!! Oh, and here is the website so you know where to go! http://www.pendletonparksandrec.com/aquatic

Barnes and Noble

Barnes and Noble has a good summer reading program for the kiddos. If you go in there, you can get a reading sheet. When you have read any 8 books, bring back in the sheet and they will give you a free book. So, start reading!

Eye Ball Pizza

Kids love to help out in the kitchen. Why not create something fun to do in the kitchen together? It teaches great responsiblity, and I think its so important to get your sons in the kitchen and teach them how to cook. I always say I don't want to raise a son who doesn't know how to cook for himself! At least something besides mac-and-cheese.

So when you feel like getting creative in the kitchen with your kids, and the ducks have all been fed, give this one a try. Eye Ball Pizza!! By the way, this crust is supper easy, and taste really yummy! One of the best pizza crusts recipes I have ever found.

Ingredients for 4 mini eye ball pizzas

For the base
*2 cups flour
*1tsp dried yeast
*1tsp sugar
*1/2 tsp salt
*1tbsp olive oil

For the topping
*1tbsp tomato paste
*13oz can of chopped tomatoes
*salt and pepper
*1tsp dried oregano
*1 ball fresh mozzarella
*2 black olives (halved)

1. To make the base, mix 3tbsp of water with the yeast and sugar. Leave it in a warm place for 10 minutes or until it begins to bubble.

2. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and stir in the yeast mixture. Stir in the oil and then enough of the water to make a soft dough.

3. Flour the work surface and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.

4. Put the dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Leave it in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours, until the dough has doubled in size.

5. To make the topping, put the tomates into a small saucepan and add the tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Gently cook over low heat for 2 minutes.

6. Preheat the oven to 425. Knock back the dough by pushing your fist into it, and put it on a lightly floured work surface.

7. Divide the dough into 4 equal-sized pieces and shape them into circles, about 4in. in diameter. Place the pizza bases on a lightly greased baking tray.

8. To make the "eye" on each pizza, spread some sauce over the base, leaving a small gap around the edge. Place a slice of mozzarella at the center of each pizza and then half an olive on top of it.

9. bake the pizzas in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden.

These are good to eat on a Shrek movie night, and the kids think they are fun!! Enjoy!

Walla Walla Anyone?

Fort Walla Walla is not a far drive for most people in the Tri-Cities area. Hour to Hour 1/2 for most. On June 23 Fort Walla Walla is putting on an Explorer Kids Camp. The cost is $5.00 and includes lunch and a T-shirt. Kids ages 9-11 will get to have a hands-on day camp to learn skills used by the Lewis & Clark expedition. Space is limited.

On July 21st Fort Walla Walla will put on a hands-on pioneer way day camp, allowing kids ages 9-11 to experience life the pioneer way. The cost is $5.00 and includes lunch and T-shirt. Space is limited.

For more info, here is the website http://www.fortwallawallamuseum.org/events.htm