Messenger by: Lois Lowry The young boy Mattie is introduced in the book Gathering Blue as a friend and confidant of Kira. Mattie; who is often in trouble and is always hungry…
A few weeks ago I made my family a stack of sandwiches in preparation to take a trip up the mountain for a picnic. As I made the sandwiches I…
4 ripe Avocados, peeled, diced 1 tsp. Salt 1 1/2 c. Whipping Cream 1/4 c. Apple Juice 2 (14oz.) cans Chicken Broth In blender, cream half avocados and half cream.…
4 Medium Sweet Potatoes (or yams) 2 Tbsp Sugar 1/4 Cup Butter, melted 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Preheat oven to 350, coat a baking dish with cooking spray. Peel sweet potatoes…
I have had the opportunity to discuss household organization with many different people in the last few weeks. During these conversations I have noticed that the general attitude towards organization…
1 Cup Orange Juice 1 Handful Ice Cubes 4-5 Large Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream 2-4 Tbsp Powdered Sugar 1 Ripe Banana Place ingredients in a blender in the order they…
by Lois Lowry I fell in love with Lois Lowry as a young girl when I read The Giver. Since that time, and after dozens and dozens of other books, The Giver remains…
The day was filled with strawberries, literally! After making jams, sauces, syrups, and spreads my kids were very tired of me telling them that the strawberries were for other things.…
There are so many things I love about spring. Melting snow, budding trees, sprouting flowers, longer days, and STRAWBERRIES! I haven’t ever been overly successful growing strawberries, at least not…
Sundae in a Jar (makes about six 8oz. jars) Ingredients: 2 ½ c. crushed hulled strawberries 1 1/3 c. crushed raspberries 6 c. granulated sugar 1 pouch liquid pectin…