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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…