The girls decided we needed to have theme days, even after the world went back to normal. We were busy a good part of the summer with Moana, but we managed to get a couple in before we headed back to school.

Because we’ve been enjoying our Universal Studios passes, the girls decided they wanted theme days around things we see and do at the parks. We started with Shrek and it was an entire day affair! I definitely got more elaborate this go around. On our agenda was:

• Drink swamp juice
• Make Shrek ear wax slime
• Build the best tower for Fiona
• Make your own Gingy
• Bake a swamp log cake
• Design your own freak flag (based on the musical)

First up was designing the best tower for Fiona. The girls were given toothpicks, wooden skewers, and marshmallows. They definitely each put their own spin on it.

Then we made swamp juice, which was essentially a limeade float with green food coloring added to make it look extra swampy. We bought pre-made limeade, added green food coloring, and then topped it off with a scoop of lime sherbet.

Make your own Gingies were also a huge hit. The girls love baking and decorating, so they had a great time. And the cookies were delicious!

The girls love slime. I think it is weird and gross, and daddy is totally opposed to it. But, Shrek ear wax slime fit our theme, so out to the driveway we went. We used Elmer’s Butter Slime Kit and it turned out pretty much just as we had hoped it would.