Looking for a toy that can calm a hyper child, reduce aggression, promote creativity, stimulate the senses, and encourage learning? Look no further than your kitchen pantry. With 5 common ingredients you can make this wonderful play dough in minutes. As a former preschool teacher, I have tried many dough recipes and this is definitely …
Do you ever have those nights where family dinner is had standing around the counter rather than sitting down at the table? You inhale the food and then rush off to the next activity. Not ideal, but it happens. Actually, at our house right now it is the norm. We have busy teenagers and life …
This recipe is a favorite in my family because it tastes so good and fresh! It is a favorite with me because it is so easy. Dump everything in the crockpot in the morning and come home to dinner! Dump in the crockpot: 4 cans white beans (navy, white kidney, small white or a mixture) …
If eating healthier is on your New Year Resolution list, then this recipe is a must! Granola works great as a power packed breakfast or an anytime snack. I make up a double batch of this recipe every few weeks. I freeze half in a ziplock bag and keep the rest in an airtight container. …
I enjoy making waffles from scratch. Almost every time I do, I lose the 1/2 cup into the batter. It’s really annoying, especially since I hate to get my hands yuckies (as Maddie would say). So finally this last time I made them I came up with a solution! Anyone can feel free to create …
Growing up, I had a friend whose mom was the epitome of cool. Linda Thomas always let her daughters wear her shoes – even the high heels. I wasn’t even allowed to wear high heels until I was 14 (tragic huh?). The coolest thing about her though was when she did cooking demonstrations. Every so …
Now even though I only started to cook for my family after we moved to Utah, I have actually been cooking for a while! It was usually Mac & Cheese or scrambled eggs, but I made it. I started these meals around the time I was 5! I am the youngest of 4 kids, and …