Thursday, June 19, 2014

Great tip for kids on iPhones or iPads

Here is a great tip I learned today. I rarely let my two year old play with my phone for fear of her deleting apps or moving them around. Here is a way that you can lock your child in an app and they can't get out of it.

1. Go to your Settings / General / Accessibility
2. Turn on Guided Access and set a passcode

Now to make it work. Open the app you want to use and triple-click the home button. It will ask you what parts of the screen you want to disable and then you can tap on start. Now when your child pushes the home button they will not be allowed to exit that app.
To exit you just triple-click the home button and type in the passcode.

This combined with Jane's find of Kids Tube is great entertainment when your child needs a distraction. :)

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Easy Sushi at Home

Sushi is another great lunch or dinner idea for those that are seeking new ideas constantly like me. :)
I found this site with great instructions for making sushi rice.
I don't have sushi tools such as a bamboo mat, rice paddle, wooden bowls, etc. I don't think they are really that necessary. I roll my sushi with a piece of plastic wrap and it works fine.
Today I made some with leftover cooked salmon from my fridge and avocado and it tasted great.
Try it - You'll like it. Put whatever fillings you want in the middle.