My earliest memory is of my Mother holding me in her lap and reading aloud the rhymes of Mother Goose. I still have the book. I was three. I once saw a book-list created by librarians calling books for pre-schoolers, “lap books!” An appropriate name. Do take time in your busy day to relax and read aloud to your preschoolers. You will find mutual enjoyment and anticipate the time spent ...
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Tuesday’s Tip: Baking Soda
Confession time: This is what my sink looked like Saturday morning: Please, don't judge me....at least the dishes were done. Anyway, when the tarnished state of our sink finally struck me I had nothing to clean it with...no Comet, no Softscrub, nothing. Then I thought of baking soda. So I sprinkled (okay, poured) some in the sink and rubbed it in with a dish towel ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
Okay, I have to confess that I don't remember ever having eaten cinnamon rolls from Cinnabon. But, that's what this recipe was originally called, and while I may not know if it's true these taste like Cinnabon, I know they are delicious. Honestly, this is one of my favorite recipes. With the use of a bread machine, it's so simple to make these, and being able to freeze them for quick breakfasts ...
Best Laid Plans…
I know it's not going to shock you to hear me say this, but sometimes things just don't work out the way I plan. Like last night's date night that we spent at the after hours clinic. Or, last week's "date night that wasn't" either. Or, the cake I made for someone's birthday a week too early. Or how I was going to keep my kitchen clean. Or finish my laundry. Or...you get the idea. I can't ...