Whether you're a teacher, a parent, or an individual passionate about the art of handwriting, our printable cursive alphabet chart is here to help you master the beautiful curves and loops of cursive writing. Here we'll explore the importance of a ...
Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or an individual passionate about the art of handwriting, our printable cursive alphabet chart is here to help you master the beautiful curves and loops of cursive writing.
Here we’ll explore the importance of a printable cursive alphabet chart and how it can enhance your learning experience.
Printable Alphabet Cursive Chart
This downloadable PDF contains both uppercase and lowercase letters in a clear and easy-to-read format.
Benefits of a Cursive Alphabet Chart Printable
Whether you’re a student learning cursive for the first time, a teacher reinforcing cursive lessons in the classroom, or a parent guiding your child’s handwriting journey, this printable cursive alphabet chartupper and lowercase will prove to be an invaluable resource.
Students of all ages can benefit from using a printable cursive alphabet chart. Young learners who are just beginning their cursive adventure will find it especially helpful as they develop muscle memory.
How to Use a Cursive Alphabet Wall Chart
Here’s how you can use a cursive alphabet chart printable effectively:
Familiarize yourself with the chart
Start with uppercase letters
Trace the cursive capital letters
Practice writing the cursive letters
Move on to lowercase letters
Repeat for all letters
Practice letter combinations and words
Regularly using the alphabet cursive chart as a reference and dedicating time to practice will help you develop fluency and confidence in cursive handwriting.
Another fun writing style to learn is bubble letters, and we have lots of printables to help you learn how to draw bubble letters. For instance, these Free Printable Bubble Letters Templates feature 18 different letter writing styles. These can be used to create banners, signs, posters, or personalized crafts.
This easy caramel icing recipe & simple banana cake recipe make an irresistible pair that your family will love. Seriously, don’t expect leftovers!
Simple Banana Cake Recipe With Bonus Easy Caramel Icing Recipe
Was your grandmother (or maybe your mother) the type to always have a freshly prepared dessert to dish up after dinner? Mine was, and honestly, where did she find the time? There are plenty of days when I can barely get dinner on the table let alone something sweet to finish the meal off. However, when I can find a few minutes to spare, I do like to surprise my family with a special sweet treat now and again… like this simple banana cake recipe.
This easy banana cake recipe is the perfect lightweight spring or summer dessert option. It goes perfectly with freshly brewed coffee and is made even better by the addition of the easy caramel icing recipe included in this article.
This crumb-licking-good, moist banana cake recipe is a great option for the busy chef. The most complicated thing about it is “making” sour milk (combining milk and vinegar). Plus, this simple banana cake recipe is a great way to use up those bananas you keep forgetting about… yeah, those really ripe ones nearly hidden behind the coffeemaker.
If you aren’t sure how to make banana cake, no worries. It really isn’t that hard. Even the easy caramel icing recipe can be tackled in just a few minutes.
However, I don’t just like this simple banana cake recipe and easy caramel icing recipe because its quick and uncomplicated. On top of being simple, these recipes are delicious and the moist banana cake recipe isn’t too sweet. If you’ve got a raging sweet tooth, you’ll definitely want to take advantage of this easy caramel icing recipe but if you’re more of a savory palette (or maybe just trying to watch those calories) the simple banana cake recipe will probably hit the spot just fine.
If you’re trying to impress your mother and grandmother with you ability to serve up a full meal, this easy banana cake recipe and easy caramel icing recipe should definitely be on your list.
Can I Use Frozen Bananas?
Though I’ve never used frozen bananas, I would imagine they would be just as delicious in this recipe. Make sure you thaw the bananas at room temperature and drain any liquid. Then follow the recipe as listed below.
*Sour milk – mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let stand 10-15 minutes.
CARAMEL ICING INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter 1 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup milk 2 cups powdered sugar
SIMPLE BANANA CAKE RECIPE DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and shortening until creamy.
3. Mix in sugar and eggs.
4. Mix in flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
5. Mix in sour milk and vanilla extract. Note: You make sour milk for this simple banana cake recipe by combining one cup of milk with one tablespoon vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for 10-15 minutes before using in this recipe.
6. Mix in ripe bananas.
7. Pour cake batter into the baking pan
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes
9. Remove and let cool.
EASY CARMEL ICING RECIPE If you want to make this moist banana cake recipe even yummier, top it with this easy caramel icing recipe!
1. Combine butter and brown sugar in a sauce pan.
2. Heat over medium heat until bubbly, stirring constantly.
3. Slowly mix in milk and bring to a boil again.
4. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat and let cool.
6. Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time until creamy.
7. Pour icing over banana cake and spread evenly. Note: Make sure the cake is cool first!
8. Enjoy this simple banana cake recipe and easy caramel frosting recipe!
If you enjoyed learning how to make banana cake and are looking for even more tasty dessert options for your family, be sure to introduce your sweet tooth to:
Congrats! You just found The Best Banana Cake Recipe ever! This simple banana cake recipe is soft, fluffy, moist, and rich and is made even better by being topped with this easy caramel icing recipe. If you have ripe bananas and are in search of banana recipes to use them in, you must try this moist banana cake recipe. This dessert is guaranteed to knock the socks off your family and friends.
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Ingredients
BANANA CAKE INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 softened butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sour milk*
2 ripe bananas
*Sour milk – mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let stand 10-15 minutes.
CARAMEL ICING INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with butter.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and shortening until creamy.
Mix in sugar and eggs.
Mix in flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
Mix in sour milk and vanilla extract.Note: You make sour milk for this simple banana cake recipe by combining one cup of milk with one tablespoon vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for 10-15 minutes before using in this recipe.
Mix in ripe bananas.
Pour cake batter into the baking pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Remove and let cool.
EASY CARMEL ICING RECIPE
If you want to make this moist banana cake recipe even yummier, top it with this easy caramel icing recipe!
Combine butter and brown sugar in a sauce pan.
Heat over medium heat until bubbly, stirring constantly.
Slowly mix in milk and bring to a boil again.
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time until creamy.
Pour icing over banana cake and spread evenly. Note: Make sure the cake is cool first!
Enjoy this simple banana cake recipe and easy caramel icing recipe!
Notes
*Sour milk – mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let stand 10-15 minutes.
Who are you going to make this simple banana cake recipe for (besides yourself of course). Please share in the comments!
Nothing says Halloween quite like ghosts, am I right? That’s why a ghost printable (or 5) is a must have! From home décor to keeping the kids entertained, there’s a lot you can do with a ghost template printable, but below are a few of my favorite ideas!
Want more bang for your buck? Then these ghost printables, featuring 4 ghosts, is for you! (Okay, actually, these are free printable ghost templates so there are no bucks involved, but you get what I’m trying to say.)
Who says ghostshave to be scary? This free ghost template printable certainly isn’t! This ghost printable could be used in décor, but you could also use it to entertain the kids when they’re stuck inside. Snag this Halloween ghost printable and have your kids give Casper the friendly ghost a little makeover.
Whoa! This ghost is on the move… sort of like my little man! This free printable ghost templatewill be great for turning your home into a haunted house. Don’t be afraid to get creative with how you decorate, but here’s what I’d do:
Print and cut out this ghost template printable.
Cut some kind of clear string, such as fishing line, and tie it in a loop. (Using clear string will make it look like the ghost is “floating.”)
Tape part of that loop to the back of the ghost printable. (By doing it this way, you don’t have to punch a hole in the ghost!)
This free spooky Halloween ghost printable sort of looks like its moaning, so I’ve deemed it the “spooky” ghost. Doesn’t it look like it should be rattling some chains? Perhaps you and the kids can make him a paper chain out of construction paper?
I don’t know who is more excited for Halloween, my son or this Halloween ghost printable! Add this free ghost printable to your pile of ghost template printables.
More Halloween Printables
If you enjoy these ghost printable PDFs, then pick up our Printable Halloween Buntings which feature ghosts and pumpkins. These inexpensive buntings are a fun and frugal way to decorate for Halloween.
If you prefer cute instead of scary Halloween decorations then grab our Free Pumpkin Printables which feature smiley faced pumpkins in addition to plain pumpkin templates.
Before you know it, swimsuit season will be here. Try not to panic.
Let me guess, you eat pretty healthy and you work out on a regular basis, but you still have “problem” areas. Areas that are all too evident in a swimsuit. How did I know? Who doesn’t have those problem areas?
Okay, I can think of a few celebrities, but I bet they didn’t do it alone… and you don’t have to either. I want to help by sharing some of my tricks and tips for getting fit without breaking the bank, specifically my homemade lose weight body wrap.
The goal isn’t for you to be rockin’ an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polkadot bikini (although if you can, good for you!), but for you to be comfortable during the summer. No, you don’t have to go out and join an expensive and intimidating gym or pay hundreds of dollars for body wraps to lose weight, equipment, special food, etc.
You can get in shape and become a healthier person in the comfort of your own home using things like these DIY lose weight body wraps.
Spot Patterns When you start the journey to being healthier, it is important to keep in mind that visible and lasting changes won’t happen over night. In fact, I highly recommend using a weight loss chart to track your progress so you’ll be able to spot any success, no matter how small. A food journal may also come in handy so you can look for patterns in your eating habits. For example, you may find you tend to go a little crazy in the evening or can’t resist a 3 o’clock snack. Spotting your habits, good and bad, can allow you to make changes where needed.
Take Advantage of Freebies If you’re concerned about your budget, be sure to check out fitness blogs, Pinterest, and other sites for free workout plans and free weight loss programs. There are plenty of people out there willing to share what worked for them… and hopefully those tactics will also work for you. In addition to exercise regimes, there are also plenty of free healthy recipes out there. Here are 25 healthy lunch recipes to show you just how tasty healthy can be!
Avoid Convenience and Trends Pre-prepared foods shipped to you are definitely convenient, but they’re also costly. Save your money and make your own meals. Take advantage of the Internet’s plethora of free recipes and all that your grocery store has to offer. Clean eating on your own can be a challenge, but there are plenty of tips out there to help you get started.
Another thing to watch out for when trying to improve your health and fitness level is trends. For example, it is very trendy to go have a lose weight body wrap done at a spa, and while there is nothing inherently wrong with doing so, it can be a real strain on any budget. Many professional wraps cost over $100! Another trend that can drain your wallet is juice cleanses. Buying pre-prepared juices racks up a bill fast! Instead, if there’s a trend you want to participate in, whether it is body wraps for weight loss, or juice cleanses, look for ways to do them at home.
Are Wraps Good for Weight Loss?
Try DIY As I’ve said (again and again), DIY can save you money. For example, you can save approximately $100 just by making a lose weight body wrap at home (versus going to a spa). The directions for this homemade lose weight body wrap are below, but before we dive right in, a few notes.
These lose weight body wraps work by making you sweat. They are not a diet and exercise plan. You should not use them constantly as they may cause dehydration and other health problems. Lose weight body wraps are meant more as a temporary spot treatment. They can help you get rid of water weight in a hurry. However, without proper diet and exercise, the lose weight body wraps will not produce meaningful, long lasting results.
As mentioned above, this DIY lose weight body wrap works by making you sweat, so it is important to monitor your hydration level during and after a wrap. You should also be aware of your body. If you’re feeling overheated and ill, remove the lose weight body wrap immediately!
Lastly, lose weight body wraps are not for children. They should not be used if you are pregnant, taking medications that can make you feel hot, or breastfeeding. If you have a health condition, consult with a doctor before using the DIY lose weight body wrap.
Well, now that I’ve scared you :), let’s whip up a cleansing juice drink and wrap ourselves up like a mummy with the lose weight body wrap!
1. Rub a thick layer of lotion on your stomach and sides.
2. Wrap plastic wrap around your middle section. Tip: You want it to be snug but not tight.
3. Wrap the bandage around your middle section over the plastic wrap and secure it.
4. Wear a shirt over top to help keep everything in place.
5. Relax.
6. After an hour or so remove the lose weight body wrap, rub in any remaining lotion, and check out your results.
Looking for more tips to get healthy and lose weight? Follow Freebie Finding Mom’sLose Weight & Get Healthy Pinterest board.
DIY Lose Weight Body Wrap
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Are you ready for swimsuit season? To help get your body looking its best, consider DIY lose weight body wraps. This easy and inexpensive homemade body wrap requires just three items (lotion, plastic wrap and a bandage wrap) and takes mere minutes to make and apply.
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Materials
Any lotion
Plastic wrap
Bandage wrap
Instructions
Rub a thick layer of lotion on your stomach and sides.
Wrap plastic wrap around your middle section. Tip: You want it to be snug but not tight.
Wrap the bandage around your middle section over the plastic wrap and secure it.
Wear a shirt over top to help keep everything in place.
Relax.
After an hour or so remove the lose weight body wrap, rub in any remaining lotion, and check out your results.
Whether this is your first cruise or your fiftieth, it’s important to plan what to bring on your cruise. Our free printable Caribbean cruise packing list will help ensure nothing is forgotten and make getting ready for your trip a breeze!
What to Bring on a Cruise
This Caribbean cruise packing list can help you avoid those panicked moments where you realize you forgot Susie’s bathing suit or John’s flip flops. Those panicked moments are always followed by forking over a wad of cash…especially when you’re confined to a cruise ship. By using our printable cruise packing list, you’ll get helpful reminders of what to wear on a cruise.
Print out a Caribbean cruise checklist for each member of your family. Obviously, some items on the list will be redundant (ex. you don’t need two hairdryers) so designate one packing list as the “master packing list” and on the others cross out the redundant items.
Caribbean Cruise Packing List: Clothes, Shoes, and Accessories
Keep in mind that just because you’re on a tropical cruise doesn’t mean you can just pack a bathing suit and flip flops. There may be chilly weather at night so be sure to bring long pants (like jeans) and a light jacket. In addition, many cruises have a fancy dinner called the “Captain’s Dinner” so you may want to bring a nice dress, dress shirt, slacks, etc.
If you’re worried about space, try to bring the basics (such as plain shirts and tank tops) and dress them up (or down) with accessories.
Caribbean Cruise Packing List: For the Baby
If you’re bringing a baby along on your Caribbean cruise, be sure to check your cruise packing list at least twice. Once you’re on the boat it may be difficult (or at least very expensive) to obtain the items you forgot, and unfortunately, with a baby simply going without often isn’t an option. When in doubt, bring extra! Especially when it comes to baby food or baby formula, diapers, and teething ointment.
Caribbean Cruise Packing List: Miscellaneous
Those miscellaneous items can add up fast! Before diving into packing, take a few minutes to review your cruise checklist to see if there are items you can cut out. For example, instead of taking an alarm clock use your cell phone or instead of bringing a bunch of books use a Kindle or eBook reader. You can also contact the cruise line to see if they offer some of the items on-board such as a travel iron or steamer.
Caribbean Cruise Packing List: Toiletries
When it comes to toiletries, the number of products you and your family need can get out of hand pretty quickly. Luckily, many toiletries come in a travel size including:
Conditioner
Deodorant
Face Cleanser
Hairstyling Products (ex. Hairspray)
Shampoo
Shaving Cream
Shower Gel or Body Wash
Toothpaste
If you’re on a tight budget (or just want to save money), contact the companies who make your toiletries and ask for a “sample”.
Caribbean Cruise Packing List: Carry On
Often times you will take a plane to get to the port your cruise ship will leave from. If that is the case for you and your family, some items really should be placed in your carry-on bag rather than checked. As a rule of thumb, anything valuable should be in your carry-on including:
Camera
Cash, Credit Cards, ATM Card, and Traveler’s Checks
Cell Phone (and Charger)
iPod (and Charger)
Laptop (and Charger)
Tablet or eBook Reader (and Charger)
Video Camera
Prescription Medications
In addition, you’ll want to pack a change of clothes, your ID and passport, and anything that will make your flight more comfortable (ex. a snack, travel blanket, or travel games).
Luckily, most airlines allow you to take two carry on bags at no charge (one that fits in the overhead bin and one that fits under the seat in front of you).
Caribbean Cruise Packing Checklist: Before You Sail Away
In addition to determining what to pack for a cruise, there are some things you’ll need to square away at home before heading off on your Caribbean adventure. Don’t forget to:
Arrange for pet care
Check the weather/temperature of your destination
Give your neighbor your house keys
Put your house lights on a timer
Stop your mail
Turn your electronics and lights off (including unplugging unnecessary appliances)
Turn the thermostat down
Turn the water heater thermostat down
Let the police know you’re going to be out of town – many times they’ll do an extra drive by of your house while you’re gone
Bonus(es): Here are two additional printable vacation packing lists and a quick video showing you how I use these printables to stay organized while packing.
