Mommy E's Family Blog : Friday Home Fun- United in Orange!

While we all unite in orange this Saturday to cheer on our beloved Denver Broncos, here are some fun crafts to keep the kids entertained as well as some yummy themed snacks for everyone to enjoy!

GO BRONCOS!!

Bronco Cheerleader Pom- Poms

Become part of the squad by making your own set of blue and orange pom-poms!

Items Needed:

Empty toilet paper roll

Large sheets of Orange and Blue Tissue paper

Blue and Orange Construction Paper

Glue

Scissors

Stapler

Glue the orange and blue construction paper to the empty toilet paper roll. You can do this in any design you wish to create a stylish handle to your pom-pom. Next fold the orange and blue tissue paper in half lengthwise and fold in half again width-wise. Cut the folded tissue paper in thin strips. Keeping the strips folded, create the pom-pom by holding the folded sides of the strips in your hand as you stuff them into the handle. Remember to keep the long strands hanging out of the end of the handle to make a full pom-pom. Close the end of the handle by stapling across the opening where the tissue paper is. This will help to secure the tissue paper to the handle. Now you can cheer right alongside the cheerleaders and get our Broncos a V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!!

Soda Bottle Blow Horn:

Have fun cheering on your favorite Broncos football player with these easy to make blow horns!

Items Needed:

Plastic soda bottle, milk jug or water bottle

Scissors

Glue

Paper

Markers or Crayons

Cut the bottom of the bottle off making sure not to have too sharp of a jagged edge. Decorate the bottle with your favorite Broncos football player’s number and glue to the side of the bottle. You are all

Broncos Orange Cream Shake

Ingredients:

1 orange

1 TBS. Sugar

¼ C milk

1 C ice cubes

Directions:

Juice one orange and combine with milk and sugar in a blender. Add ice cubes and blend until mixture froths and has a smooth consistency. Pour into a glass and serve with a blue straw!

Football Chocolate Strawberries

Ingredients:

Strawberries

1 ½ C Chocolate Chips

¼ C White Chocolate Chips

In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips. Spread out a piece of parchment paper to place the strawberries on to cool. When chocolate is melted, dip the strawberries in the chocolate and place on parchment paper. Once all of the strawberries are dipped and have dried on the parchment paper, melt the white chocolate in the microwave. Place the melted white chocolate in a piping bag. Decorate the strawberries with laces to make them look like footballs. Once the chocolate has hardened they will be ready to eat as a sweet snack during the game!

Mini Football Pizzas

Ingredients:

Pita Bread

Marinara Sauce

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (or cheese of choice)

Sliced Mozzarella cheese

Favorite Toppings (pepperoni, sausage, tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, etc.)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Using a knife or kitchen scissors, cut the pita bread into football shapes. Have each person create their own pizza by first spreading marinara sauce on the pita bread and sprinkling with cheese. Cover with favorite toppings using sliced cheese pieces to create the laces. Bake in oven for 10 minutes until cheese is melted. Enjoy your mini football pizzas at kickoff!